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This photograph captures the grand façade of a historic building in Bari, Italy. The central focus is a large wooden door with intricate paneling, surrounded by a stone frame adorned with classical architectural details. Above the door, a sculptural ensemble includes three figures: a central statue likely depicting a saint or the Virgin Mary, flanked by two smaller statues of religious figures. These sculptures are housed in niches with ornamental arches, demonstrating a blend of Renaissance and Baroque influences.
The weathered stone façade showcases a beautiful patina, revealing the passage of time. The contrast between the warm tones of the wood and the pale beige of the stone emphasizes the craftsmanship of the structure. The columns on either side of the door feature Corinthian capitals, adding an air of elegance and grandeur to the composition. A small cross is embedded into the wall to the right of the door, subtly reinforcing the religious significance of the site.
In the foreground, four people sit casually on the stone steps leading to the door, lending a human scale to the monumental architecture. Their relaxed postures and modern clothing provide a striking contrast to the historical setting, suggesting this is a living, active part of the city. The paved stone square in front of the building reflects the bright sunlight, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere characteristic of southern Italy.
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3/3 John Taylor/Chronophage series. Amazing craftsmanship and such attention to detail. You should see this time eater in action. Here's a short clip on my Instagram: instagram.com/p/zSvZKssunN/
With its standout Italian styling, British craftsmanship and American V8 power, the Jensen Interceptor had a statement like few other cars. Loved equally by celebrities and TV action men, the glamorous Interceptor has left a lasting impression in our motoring memories.
Launched in 1966, the handsome design by Touring of Milan challenged Aston Martin while the V8 matched American muscle cars for speed. The hand-built, fast-back body is elegant and practical with its signature wrap-around rear screen which lifts like a modern hatchback revealing a large boot. Inside the luxury continued with leather seats, Wilton carpets, electric windows and air conditioning.
By the early 1970s cheaper competitors from Jaguar and the rising fuel costs meant a car consuming 10 mpg was out of step with the era. Jensen ceased production of the Interceptor in 1976, but left behind beautiful, unforgettable cars.
This 1973 Jensen Interceptor Mark III, XBY251M, is on display in the Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset.
Taken in the Hochelaga neighbourhood of Montreal one evening and found this work of art behind a Lafleur grease stop.
Many neighbourhoods like this a promoting these types of art on their building walls for a few reasons, two of which are due to the often artistic touch, as well as to avoid the much more displeasing "tagging" that occurs otherwise. Taggers have a certain respect for other graffiti artists not to deface their work when found on other canvases.
Song: Craftsmanship
Artist: Buck 65
Album: Talkin' Honky Blues
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Richard and Gloria Manney John Henry Belter Rococo Revival Parlor
The Richard and Gloria Manney Rococo Revival Parlor is a showcase of the most original of American mid-nineteenth-century furniture designers.After perfecting a lamination process that permitted layers of wood to be bent and carved to a degree previously unachievable,the German born Belter proceeded to exploit it's design possibilities to the fullest.In the 1850s his highly ornamented sets required a nationwide reputation,and demand for them soon transformed his New York shop into a large factory.
The room's architectural elements-windows,columnar screens,doorway, cornice,and rosette-are from the double parlor of an Italian style villa in Astoria, Queens,in about 1852. The original double parlor had relatively small dimensions and no fireplaces-factors that made its reconstruction in this space inadvisable.Instead,it's beautifully detailed elements were used to create the parlor of a type illustrated in a designed for an Italianate villa published by Minard LaFever in The Architectural Instructor (New York,1856, plate LXIII).
Three objects in the room-one of the console tables,the fire screen,and the mantel mirror-have recently been acquired for the permanent collection,in time for the 75th Annual Celebration,after having been loans since the room opened in 1983. The console table is a rare match to the other one installed in this room;practically mirrored images,both tables are attributed to Belter and exhibit finely executed carvings of naturalistic fruits and flowers,as well as unusually pierced legs.The firescreen retains its original needlework panel.A rococo shell is the dominant motif in the carved and gilded oval mantel mirror.Oval-shaped mantel mirrors are rather unusual, and additionally,this is the only Rococo Revival mantel mirror in the Museum's collection.
Took this picture of a beautifully carved bank door in Havana, while waiting to convert our money to Cuban pesos. Quite the experience.
Long past its useful days, the wonderful craftsmanship of builders a half century ago still shines in this delightful granary. Farming methods and buildings have changed and the emphasis today is more on the utilitarian side.
An antique Adirondack guide boat appearing through the early morning mist on Blue Mountain Lake in New York’s Adirondack Park. These boats date back to the mid 19th century when city people would pay handsome fees to Adirondack guides who would provide their clients with a wilderness experience and the necessary survival skills of living off the rugged NY State landscape. The ADK guide boats could carry 3 people and enough gear for a full summer in the wilderness. Fast, light, and durable, these boats were an engineering marvel and truly a work of art and craftsmanship. To me, there’s a mystical quality to the early morning hours on the lakes in the Adirondacks, and seeing an antique guide boat materialize out of the mist lent a dreamlike sensation to my morning paddle. I felt out of place, and certainly out of time, sitting there in my plastic kayak, as if I had created a temporary break in the time-space continuum where technologies a century and a half apart collided for a brief instant. I realized that the lake is essentially unchanged since this approaching guide boat was built, so it was I that was the odd man out, a trespasser on a journey through the past.
(image title blatantly stolen from Neil Young: www.youtube.com/watch?v=73oO2XA_ihk)
This is a beaded wooden handle from a spoon. Due to the very small depth of field, I have received the bokeh circles on the beads.
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7DWF: Fill the frame with bokeh
Crasy Thuesday Theme
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Canon 50mm 1,4
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the drystone wall to the left must be about 10ft high & built up a hill that is greater than 1:2, impressive work
Tétouan is famed for its fine craftsmanship and musical delicacy and has been part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the area of Crafts and Folk Art since 2017. Its cultural heritage is the product of the interaction between different cultural influences throughout centuries. It is mainly characterized by its Andalusian style and way of living but both Berber, Jewish and Colonial Spanish influences are present too.
The streets are fairly wide and straight, and many of the houses belonging to aristocratic families, descendants of those expelled from Al-Andalus by the Spanish Reconquista, possess marble fountains and have groves planted with orange trees. Within the houses and riads the ceilings are often exquisitely carved and painted in Hispano-Moresque designs, such as are found in the Alhambra of Granada, and the tile-work for which Tetuan is known may be seen on floors, pillars and dados. The city has seven gates which were closed at night up until early 20th century. Many Sufi Zawiyas are scattered inside the walled old city.
I was always fascinated as a boy by a trip to the local blacksmith at Glengolly. He was a cheery little Caithnessian, working hard in his dark slate built shed within big wooden sliding doors that kept out the gales, hail and cold. Inside was the glow and heat from the great fire, fed by bellows. The glow off the coals lit up his blackened face as he bent over furnace heated irons that he shaped with blows from his heavy hammer. But that was a long time ago. It saddens me that I don't see those sort of sights anymore. There are few things I see in modern life that touch my senses so vividly. So few things with lasting character. The face of life has changed.
When I first saw figures made of an assortment of nails, screws, nuts and bolts, they amused me. I imagined they were made by blacksmiths for fun, in a quiet moment, perhaps as a toy for a favoured child. But from that seems to have grown an industry taking thousands of carefully selected nuts and bolts and bits and making figures as a business. Far from the cheery blacksmith sat on an old wooden stool in his smithy, with a smile on his face, I see rows of robots making.............ornaments of robots in sterile factories. There's no craftsmanship: there's no individuality. There's no love.
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The Sanctuary of Truth is a magnificent temple in Pattaya, Thailand, that stands as a tribute to traditional Thai architecture and craftsmanship. The temple is entirely made of wood, with intricate carvings depicting various Hindu and Buddhist deities, as well as ancient Thai mythological figures. The construction of the Sanctuary of Truth began in 1981 and is still ongoing. The temple covers an area of over two hectares and is over 100 meters tall. It was designed by a local businessman named Lek Viriyaphant. The Sanctuary of Truth is not affiliated with any specific religion, but rather serves as a symbol of the unity of all religions and beliefs. It is a peaceful and tranquil place where visitors can reflect and appreciate the beauty of Thai culture and tradition. The Sanctuary of Truth also serves as a cultural and educational center. It hosts various workshops and events throughout the year, aimed at promoting traditional Thai arts and crafts.
1. centre View of the wooden shrine: Sanctuary of Truth, 2. top left The enchanting side entrance of the Sanctuary of Truth, 3. "Four Faces of Truth" are some of the most notable sculptures of the Sanctuary of Truth, 4. Attractive carved wooden sculpture of 4-faced Hindu deity Brahma, 5. Unveiling the majesty of woodcarvings at the Sanctuary of Truth, 6. The inner beauty of the Sanctuary of Truth, 7. Sixteen goddesses can be found on the ceiling of the four faces hall, 8. Enchanting interplay of dragons, mermaids and Goddesses in the Sanctuary of Truth, 9. Prithvi is a goddess who sustains and protects life on Earth., 10. Meaningful guardian of the Sanctuary of Truth, 11. Impressive wooden structure at the left hall of the Sanctuary of Truth, 12. Enjoying the impressive handmade architecture and a controversial elephant ride, 13. Balcony of the Sanctuary of Truth is a marvel of art and architecture.
The Sanctuary of Truth is een prachtige tempel in Pattaya, Thailand, die een eerbetoon is aan de traditionele Thaise architectuur en vakmanschap. De tempel is volledig gemaakt van hout, met ingewikkeld houtsnijwerk dat verschillende hindoeïstische en boeddhistische godheden uitbeeldt, evenals oude Thaise mythologische figuren. De bouw van het Sanctuary of Truth begon in 1981 en is nog steeds aan de gang. De tempel heeft een oppervlakte van ruim twee hectare en is meer dan 100 meter hoog. Het is ontworpen door een lokale zakenman genaamd Lek Viriyaphant. The Sanctuary of Truth is niet gelieerd aan een specifieke religie, maar dient eerder als een symbool van de eenheid van alle religies en overtuigingen. Het is een vredige en rustige plek waar bezoekers de schoonheid van de Thaise cultuur en traditie kunnen overdenken en waarderen. The Sanctuary of Truth doet ook dienst als cultureel en educatief centrum. Het organiseert het hele jaar door verschillende workshops en evenementen, gericht op het promoten van traditionele Thaise kunsten en ambachten. Er is geen vastgestelde datum voor wanneer de bouw van de Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya zal worden voltooid, omdat het project voortdurend in ontwikkeling is en wordt uitgebreid met als doel om de tempel zo authentiek en gedetailleerd mogelijk te maken. Het doel van de bouwers is om de tempel over te dragen aan de volgende generatie, zodat deze kan worden voortgezet en onderhouden als een cultureel erfgoed en als een symbool van de Thaise traditionele waarden en geschiedenis.
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This angle could make many think about what they are seeing; really it's only the grill insert of an antique car from around the 40's
I am only guessing but this looks like a portable sundial for time keeping on the move way back in time . I saw this in the Old Stable Block at Hatchlands not far from Guildford . The old stables are now where the National Trust have a second hand book shop to raise funds ( I think many properties have these ) . The place is not staffed and there was not any info about the piece so I came away none the wiser - just a picture to share .
If I have surmised wrongly , please feel free to correct any errors if I have made any - in the meantime enjoy the craftsmanship .
Although about half the windows in the structure had been broken over its years of neglect, the beautifully detailed bay window on the front face was still intact, including the large window panes and a colorful stained glass transom panel.