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

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    1. 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. I love the rost colours .. super

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

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  6. That is a wonderful picture, very interesting.

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  7. very interesting show, like it a lot

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