tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post8389119498504494924..comments2024-03-13T09:17:47.004+00:00Comments on Cheltenham Daily Photo: Church Carvingmarleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01472265054401361817noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-88054335240902268442008-07-11T19:26:00.000+01:002008-07-11T19:26:00.000+01:00You are definitely right about enlarging it...it i...You are definitely right about enlarging it...it is amazing.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-57475195805436821462008-07-10T12:29:00.000+01:002008-07-10T12:29:00.000+01:00It is quite exquisite. The detailing is marvellous...It is quite exquisite. The detailing is marvellous. Lovely post. My old neighbour as a child was one of the only 2 stonemason left in the west midlands at the time. A dying art.Jane Hards Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162628972166464736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-46447500043315748882008-07-09T23:18:00.000+01:002008-07-09T23:18:00.000+01:00That is a really impressive carving. I was readin...That is a really impressive carving. I was reading recently that there is a massive shortage of stonemasons in the UK, not enough people are training so there aren't enough people skilled in carving (and also in restoration work).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-25286056106693766132008-07-09T22:38:00.000+01:002008-07-09T22:38:00.000+01:00The carving really is quite intricate and amazing!...The carving really is quite intricate and amazing! Wow, 1000 people, that is a large congregation.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722373242668739023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-90783330642026837372008-07-09T20:14:00.000+01:002008-07-09T20:14:00.000+01:00great carving and very well preserved.great carving and very well preserved.Gerald (SK14)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18308693910074268386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-75342283756666678172008-07-09T19:50:00.000+01:002008-07-09T19:50:00.000+01:00Exquisite!Exquisite!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187924454780490386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-11934815677193024522008-07-09T17:17:00.000+01:002008-07-09T17:17:00.000+01:00You're right, I was amazed when I saw the carving....You're right, I was amazed when I saw the carving. I was speechless.Harry Makertiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12910215127706663251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-86654590116207708122008-07-09T16:05:00.000+01:002008-07-09T16:05:00.000+01:00So of course I enlarged it, and I'm so glad I did....So of course I enlarged it, and I'm so glad I did. You're right about the details—absolutely awesome!Hildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572824685124656116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-18404989727447249712008-07-09T15:32:00.000+01:002008-07-09T15:32:00.000+01:00You know, even before I enlarged the photo to get ...You know, even before I enlarged the photo to get a better look at the detail, I was struck by the composition of the photo - the gate as a veil or a mantilla, so delicate and graceful.Knoxville Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528055515741187585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-90846568457389962262008-07-09T10:56:00.000+01:002008-07-09T10:56:00.000+01:00Amazing is right! When I think of the craftsmanshi...Amazing is right! When I think of the craftsmanship and sacrifice that went into buildings like these, I am in awe. Gorgeous detail, Marley.Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-82787678318339582212008-07-09T09:38:00.000+01:002008-07-09T09:38:00.000+01:00very pretty indeed!very pretty indeed!magiceyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848851692951192508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-18495422969202403832008-07-09T07:41:00.000+01:002008-07-09T07:41:00.000+01:00A lovely church it is. Good that it is actually p...A lovely church it is. Good that it is actually prayed in.<BR/>Shalom from Jerusalem.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461925401870320466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-40358153622140476422008-07-09T06:23:00.000+01:002008-07-09T06:23:00.000+01:00Such a beautiful and elegant doorway. Can't wait ...Such a beautiful and elegant doorway. Can't wait to see the inside :)Isadorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15503636172821725779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-2505198034717237692008-07-09T03:40:00.000+01:002008-07-09T03:40:00.000+01:00It is stunning when you enlarge it! My oldest is n...It is stunning when you enlarge it! My oldest is named Gregory....I love the way the you captured the gate!Nevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601316661181297640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-70412540068942827422008-07-09T01:59:00.000+01:002008-07-09T01:59:00.000+01:00Truly amazing carving. Are there even artisans/cr...Truly amazing carving. Are there even artisans/craftsmen who could replicate that anymore?Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843100464970329386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-2200659093591973312008-07-09T00:50:00.000+01:002008-07-09T00:50:00.000+01:00Beautiful indeed, Marley. Nice shot, too. I guess ...Beautiful indeed, Marley. Nice shot, too. I guess it's our day to post churches.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-46615287947366139102008-07-09T00:41:00.000+01:002008-07-09T00:41:00.000+01:00it really is quite detailed and exquisite... my ho...it really is quite detailed and exquisite... my house is right near downtown Terrell, and there are 4 churches all within one block of me... weekend/Sunday traffic is horrible around here! i'd rather have some nice quiet churches where nobody attends =)brian stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569071339936120876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3985967364172372580.post-7329928750908722022008-07-09T00:32:00.000+01:002008-07-09T00:32:00.000+01:00It is certainly a beautiful doorway. Look forward ...It is certainly a beautiful doorway. Look forward to seeing inside. Oops so sorry about the mix up with the fish and the other half. Best you dont say a word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com