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This is not a double exposure or a composite but rather a shot of a window with a bright reflection. I thought this made a pretty interesting image and a good one to post for Sliders Sunday. HSS!
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The bridge of Avignon was started in 1177. 920 metres long, it had 22 arches and measured 4 metres wide.This imposing edifice, that was called the marvel of the time, was built in only 8 years, taking until 1185.
Before the bridge, people crossed the Rhône in small boats, and this river that Man had not yet domesticated often made the crossing quite perilous.
Arles having lost its Roman bridge, that of Avignon became the only place between Lyon and the Mediterranean to cross the Rhône. The city attracted travelers, merchants and manufacturers and quickly developed thanks to the revenues generated by the tolls. Without doubt, it had also worked in Avignon's favor when the popes made the decision to settle there in the 14th century. *
*http://www.avignon-et-provence.com/en/monuments/bridge-avignon
The Notre Dame des Doms d'Avignon - 12trh century church. Mary, mother of Jesus, stands in gold at the top of the bell tower. Standing below Jesus are two figures, one may be his mother or one of three other women named May said to be at the crucifixion. The figure to the right looks to be male so likely is "the disciple whom Jesus loved". In the center foreground is a statue of an angel. Her left wing blocks our view of her head..