moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 15:48 в ответ thenecromancer
Thank you; this church is almost 900 years old.
Thank you; this church is almost 900 years old.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 16:42 в ответ moonshine123
Few buildings built today would last 100 years and certainly not have the charm and grace.
Few buildings built today would last 100 years and certainly not have the charm and grace.
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 15:49 в ответ thenecromancer
That was probably the idea. BTW, if you download that pic and take a close look, you´ll find more than just one bird.
That was probably the idea. BTW, if you download that pic and take a close look, you´ll find more than just one bird.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 16:46 в ответ moonshine123
Even without downloading, I spotted three other birds. First one on the lower left, akin to a Sparrow or Swift, and then the yellowish one on the far right, at the midpoint of the nest, which is akin to a tit. And lastly, I spotted a third, also yellowish, on the left side, at the mid point and looking to be within the nest structure. I will download the full resolution image and look for more.
Even without downloading, I spotted three other birds. First one on the lower left, akin to a Sparrow or Swift, and then the yellowish one on the far right, at the midpoint of the nest, which is akin to a tit. And lastly, I spotted a third, also yellowish, on the left side, at the mid point and looking to be within the nest structure. I will download the full resolution image and look for more.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 16:49 в ответ moonshine123
I have downloaded the image and straight away found a further three small birds - that totals six small and the large one, making seven, but I'll keep on looking.
I have downloaded the image and straight away found a further three small birds - that totals six small and the large one, making seven, but I'll keep on looking.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 16:52
Was the metal frame installed to encourage the birds to nest there rather than on the nearby pylons?
Was the metal frame installed to encourage the birds to nest there rather than on the nearby pylons?
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 13:49
Great perspective. Guides the viewer up the stairs and entices them to the window.
Great perspective. Guides the viewer up the stairs and entices them to the window.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 16:55 в ответ moonshine123
Indeed. Do the steps curve around to the left at the top? It would seem odd to create steps merely up to such a small window.
Indeed. Do the steps curve around to the left at the top? It would seem odd to create steps merely up to such a small window.
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 19:24 в ответ thenecromancer
Yes, they do, heading into this private chapel.
Yes, they do, heading into this private chapel.
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 15:42 в ответ thenecromancer
Nope, this is inside the private chapel in the church.
Nope, this is inside the private chapel in the church.
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 16:06 в ответ thenecromancer
The naughty choir boys have to stand in the corner, praying 100 Ave Maria!
The naughty choir boys have to stand in the corner, praying 100 Ave Maria!
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 17:27 в ответ moonshine123
Absolutely. In my young days as a choirboy and altarboy at the cathedral, we had to say it in Latin.
Absolutely. In my young days as a choirboy and altarboy at the cathedral, we had to say it in Latin.
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 19:31 в ответ thenecromancer
I never had latin in school, all I can say in Latin I´ve learned from the Astérix-Comics...
I never had latin in school, all I can say in Latin I´ve learned from the Astérix-Comics...
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 19:41 в ответ moonshine123
I adored the Astérix comics as a youngster, though was not as captivated by the motion cartoons. I think reading Astérix went some way to making me a Freelance Subversive.
I adored the Astérix comics as a youngster, though was not as captivated by the motion cartoons. I think reading Astérix went some way to making me a Freelance Subversive.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 15:55 в ответ moonshine123
Yes, I expected so, on both counts, and it is in sharp contrast to the photo that follows.
Yes, I expected so, on both counts, and it is in sharp contrast to the photo that follows.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 15:57 в ответ moonshine123
Indeed. Quite aside from being used as mausoleums, it was common practice to seal up church valuables such as altar silvers, etc, to prevent looting during the various reformations and vilifications of religions and churches throughout Europe.
Indeed. Quite aside from being used as mausoleums, it was common practice to seal up church valuables such as altar silvers, etc, to prevent looting during the various reformations and vilifications of religions and churches throughout Europe.
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 16:08 в ответ thenecromancer
Well, if it wasn´t under monument conservation, I would take a hammer and gouge to check...
Well, if it wasn´t under monument conservation, I would take a hammer and gouge to check...
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 17:28 в ответ moonshine123
Be your very own Indiana Jones, raiding the lost Ark.
Be your very own Indiana Jones, raiding the lost Ark.
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 19:33 в ответ thenecromancer
As long as I don´t have to flee a 2,5 mtr in diameter stone ball, I´ll be fine!
As long as I don´t have to flee a 2,5 mtr in diameter stone ball, I´ll be fine!
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 19:42 в ответ moonshine123
Me neither. The stone ball would undoubtedly outrun me now.
Me neither. The stone ball would undoubtedly outrun me now.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 13:58
Lovely capture of the erosion of the stairs. How many feet have trampled those steps over the years?
Lovely capture of the erosion of the stairs. How many feet have trampled those steps over the years?
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 15:45 в ответ thenecromancer
Probably thousands of people. That church is almost 900 years old, and the kind of stone is not chosen very well, it´s sand stone, highly erosive.
Probably thousands of people. That church is almost 900 years old, and the kind of stone is not chosen very well, it´s sand stone, highly erosive.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 15:59 в ответ moonshine123
Yes, I guessed that the church was at least that old and I noticed the widescale use of sandstone throughout the building - one of your other shots, from a window or fenestration of an upper gallery clearly emphasised the erosion of the sandstone. As steps, these have lasted remarkably well but in parts look to have been re-surfaced.
Yes, I guessed that the church was at least that old and I noticed the widescale use of sandstone throughout the building - one of your other shots, from a window or fenestration of an upper gallery clearly emphasised the erosion of the sandstone. As steps, these have lasted remarkably well but in parts look to have been re-surfaced.
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 16:10 в ответ thenecromancer
Unfortunately it´s not allowed to change or even re-surface the steps because of the monument conservation.
Unfortunately it´s not allowed to change or even re-surface the steps because of the monument conservation.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 17:29 в ответ moonshine123
That is then all the more remarkable that they have endured so long.
That is then all the more remarkable that they have endured so long.
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 19:35 в ответ thenecromancer
Even a constant drop of water can create a big hole into a stone. It will take just its time...
Even a constant drop of water can create a big hole into a stone. It will take just its time...
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 19:44 в ответ moonshine123
Yes, I have seen such erosion. To the east of Liverpool, there is a town called St. Helens, which is on a bedrock of sandstone and many buildings there and in Liverpool are constructed from sandstone.
Yes, I have seen such erosion. To the east of Liverpool, there is a town called St. Helens, which is on a bedrock of sandstone and many buildings there and in Liverpool are constructed from sandstone.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 16:00
I adore the hues of light in this image. It is worthy of framing.
I adore the hues of light in this image. It is worthy of framing.
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 16:12 в ответ thenecromancer
Did you saw the graffiti at the outside of the church? It´s dated from 1810, you´ll find it at pic No. 70.
Did you saw the graffiti at the outside of the church? It´s dated from 1810, you´ll find it at pic No. 70.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 17:30 в ответ moonshine123
Yes, I spotted the graffiti but had no idea it was so old.
Yes, I spotted the graffiti but had no idea it was so old.
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 19:36 в ответ thenecromancer
It might be difficult to hold the polluter accountable today.
It might be difficult to hold the polluter accountable today.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 19:45 в ответ moonshine123
Maybe in Germany, but the Right-wing government in power in the UK would certainly have a go.
Maybe in Germany, but the Right-wing government in power in the UK would certainly have a go.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 13:59
I love how you have captured the light filtering down the stairwell.
I love how you have captured the light filtering down the stairwell.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 16:04 в ответ moonshine123
Of course. A tripod is ideal, even a monopod would struggle to capture such nuances without a degree of shake. I always carry a Manfrotto monopod with me when I take the DSLRs or SLRs for anything other than casual snaps. I always keep a Manfrotto tripod in the car boot too. Use of flash would totally have negated this image.
Of course. A tripod is ideal, even a monopod would struggle to capture such nuances without a degree of shake. I always carry a Manfrotto monopod with me when I take the DSLRs or SLRs for anything other than casual snaps. I always keep a Manfrotto tripod in the car boot too. Use of flash would totally have negated this image.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 14:04
Again, the light is beautifully captured here, @Moonshine123, and the tanning of the pages showing the age.
Again, the light is beautifully captured here, @Moonshine123, and the tanning of the pages showing the age.
thenecromancer 🇺🇸 2023-02-20 17:33
If I ever return to Germany, I will make a point of visiting this place. I have a dear old friend in Hannover who I keep meaning to visit, so it is not too far from there.
If I ever return to Germany, I will make a point of visiting this place. I have a dear old friend in Hannover who I keep meaning to visit, so it is not too far from there.
moonshine123 🇩🇪 2023-02-20 19:38 в ответ thenecromancer
It´s an today unused crane in the background, inhabitated by a couple of storks too.
It´s an today unused crane in the background, inhabitated by a couple of storks too.