Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge No. 1 : London, UK

There really is a London Bridge in London, but this--contrary to popular belief--isn't it. This, in fact, is Tower Bridge. We were too late for the Beefeater tour, so again, another thing to add to the "Next Time" list. Until my visit to London, I'd only ever seen photos of Tower Bridge. I don't remember these blue accents from other photos, so I don't know whether they're new or if the bridge has always looked like this. Either way, it's quite lovely.

 Tower Bridge No. 2 : London, UK

Home Sweet Home : Tower Bridge : London, UK

I don't know if you can see it, but there's a nest on the back of that gargoyle, which I thought was really cool! I don't know what kind of winged creature lives there, but s/he's gotta be one awesome bird!

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 6/11

ABC

New gargoyle on the side of the Lausanne Cathedral : Lausanne, CH

This past weekend involved a visit to Lausanne, home of the International Olympic Committee. There's a beautiful Gothic cathedral--"another bloody cathedral," as the tour companies say--in the center of the old town. They've recently done some restoration work on it. I loves me a good gargoyle!

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/09

Notre-Dame Detail II

Note the detail in the carvings of the robes: exquisite!

More shots of the exterior of Notre Dame. I could spend days photographing this cathedral and never get it all. I highly recommend clicking on this image to enlarge it. Note the detail carved into the robes of the priests. Unbelievable skill and craftsmanship went into this building that is just awe-inspiring!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09