February 23, 2009

Cathedrals & carvings

such a grey & dreary day it was when mr o decided we needed a distraction
so off on long travels across the scottish border to the city of Carlisle
& its wondrous gothic cathedral tucked away there
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innocent angels & roguish gargoyles

creeping vines topping sandstone pillars
such realistic alabaster figures
** fantastical carved wooden creatures

and above all,
painted stars on a ceiling you could live with forever

4 comments:

  1. Beautiful! I especially like that wooden carving with the wings and human head.x

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  2. Beautiful photos. I love your subjects.

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  3. Gothic cathedrals! My favorite! Love all the carvings and statuary.

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  4. Just wow!!! Wonder if they'd notice if I moved in?

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