Tuesday 26 February 2013

Next Shot 25/2/13: Closer Than Usual ~ Belita

This afternoon, it was quite an experience ascending  the Church of Monastery of São Vicente de Fora’s tower (Monastery of St. Vincent Outside the Walls), a 17th century church and monastery in the city of Lisbon, and take a photo of the old clock mechanisms (gearwheels?). The brass dial which used to set the time is inscribed: made in 1773 and renovated in 1821, as a consequence of the Lisbon Earthquake. The clock has remained in the tower, though it’s out of service.
OLD CLOCK MECHANISM
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  1. MitchyLR26 February 2013 at 16:54

    What a wonderful old mechanism!! Great shot Belita :-))

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    1. Belita Isabel Janeira26 February 2013 at 17:21

      Thanks, Mytch! There were so many steps that my legs felt a slight burn when I reached the top but it was worth the effort...

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  2. SH -ic27 February 2013 at 07:16

    I love the rost colours .. super

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  5. Barry27 February 2013 at 09:49

    Wow this is awesome belita a wonderful take on the theme;)

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  6. Pat Gerber-Relf27 February 2013 at 10:15

    That is a wonderful picture, very interesting.

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  7. Unknown1 March 2013 at 19:30

    very interesting show, like it a lot

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  8. Shaynacwings2 March 2013 at 19:13

    What a beauty Belita.

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