Baked by the sun, lashed by the rain, laden by snow. All over the world you find roofs made of clay tiles keeping out the elements and defying the ravages of time, all the while providing shelter for man, beast and possessions.

Closer observations from above reveal much about the life of their inhabitants, their work and leisure, their standing in the community and their histories.

The stark contrast of highlights and shadows creates patterns that speak about the idiosyncracy of its inhabitants and the influence of circumstance.