Old world craftsmanship.
Sep 29, 2013 14:18:26 #
GARGLEBLASTER wrote:
I have heard of them yes. Before I went to Prague a friend of mine said I would see models of it in every souvenir shop but I didn't. Maybe since the fall of communism it has droppped out of favour. (?)
First of all it is not "them' but just one Holy Infant.The reason why I mentioned the Holy Infant of Prague is because it was a gift from Spain a long time ago.The church where he "lives" is easily located at the old part of Prague and I am surprised you could not find any souvenir replicas because they are truly available everywhere in all sizes.At least since 1989 till present.Perhaps you did not know how the Holy Infant looks like.
As for if the Holy Infant had dropped out of favor since the fall of communism you got it exactly backwards. Communists hated religion and any religious symbols including the Bible were not available anywhere.Showing any interest in religion woul get you in trouble.
Sep 29, 2013 14:19:54 #
Sep 29, 2013 14:21:47 #
Carolina Wings wrote:
They're beautiful...what elaborate detail!
Yes and there are lots of them,each different.The same goes for the door.Thanks.
Sep 29, 2013 14:22:43 #
VietVet wrote:
Indeed, magnificent craftsmanship. A very rare occurrence here nowadays.
Indeed.Thanks VietVet.
Sep 29, 2013 14:24:52 #
nairiam wrote:
Just keep them coming!
My "image fountain" is at no danger of running out of images anytime soon (or later). :lol: Thanks.
Sep 29, 2013 14:26:25 #
Heirloom Tomato wrote:
Great shots. Especially #2!
Old is old,looking at that handle you can almost see past centuries going by.Thanks.
Sep 29, 2013 14:29:18 #
cam20000 wrote:
Wow a lot of workmanship-Amazing
Yes and it gets even much better at castles.Thanks.
Sep 29, 2013 14:29:55 #
Sep 29, 2013 14:30:33 #
cur wrote:
Very nice workman ship on the door openers. Wonderful shots. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Cur.
Sep 29, 2013 15:13:12 #
Sep 29, 2013 15:19:49 #
jeanbug35 wrote:
Now that's craftsmanship.
At the old times they did not mind how elaborate or time consuming the process was,I have seen some art object which took 40 years to make.Wait till you see some of the doors. Thanks.
Sep 29, 2013 15:28:15 #
alaskan wrote:
Miscellaneous door handles,possibly many centuries old.All taken in Prague,Czech Republic, with a pocket p&s Panasonic Zs7.
Nice selection, Alaskan. They are a tribute to your eye, your composition, and your Panasonic. Thank you for letting us see them.
Sep 29, 2013 15:53:17 #
You certainly won't find craftmanship like that today. Great shots. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 29, 2013 18:00:16 #
Wonderful! I enjoyed the tour. You play that camera like a maestro plays a violin!!
Sep 29, 2013 20:25:25 #
Nice shots of these unique and interesting objects! They don't make them like that anymore.
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