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Architect Erwin von Steinbach is credited for major contributions from 1277 to his death in 1318. The world's tallest building from 1647 to 1874 -227 years!
A surprise discovered in Heals furniture store, Tottenham Court Road, The building features a stunning spiral staircase also known as the Brewer Staircase, The hypnotic whirl spins up to the fourth floor and takes customers to the Mansard Gallery. The stairs were designed by architecture Cecil Brewer in 1916.
Amsterdam. The Fox and the Crab
Wish I'd looked below the crab and fox frieze. I've no idea the significance of this is to Amsterdam Aesop Fable: A Crab left the seashore to feed in a meadow. A hungry Fox ate him up. The Crab probably should not have left the shore!
Memorial to all those who lost their lives in Twin Towers. The 2001 terrorist attack in New York
Entrance hall of the United Nations Headquarters on Franklyn D. Roosevelt Drive. The statue of Poseidon, which is seven feet high, is a gift of the Greek Government to the United Nations; it is a replica of the original which is in Athens.
Steam rising from below street level. Iconic of many US cities..
A must see for visitors to Madrid. Drop in for coffee, cocktails and nibbles.
Eglise Russe. Orthodox church, classically decorated (including the golden onion dome) and reflecting the Russian links with Baden-Baden
Lindisfarne Priory, Holy Island, Northumberland
Amsterdam. Street flower stall
As it was just before Christmas when this was taken, I expect the foliage was for home decoration.
Two stories above ground level
New York. The Stock Exchange, Wall Street
Situated in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. It is by far the world's largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed companies at US$30.1 trillion in 2018.
In the original plan for the new UN Headquarters, a tiny room had been provided as a place dedicated to silence, where people could withdraw into themselves, regardless of their faith, creed or religion, but Dag Hammarskjöld wanted something more dignified. In his efforts he was supported by a group, composed of Christians, Jews, and Moslems, the "Friends of the UN Meditation Room", who combined their efforts and provided the money for a room worthy of a world organization. The work on the room began, and Mr. Hammarskjöld personally planned and supervised in every detail the creation of the "Meditation Room". I recommend following this link for further details of this amazing space: .https://www.un.org/depts/dhl/dag/meditationroom.htm
Church in decline in Northern Cyprus, east of Kyrenia
Street seller, passing the time writing...perhaps his memoirs.
Baden Baden, Germany
Northumberland. The Chapel of St. Cuthbert.
Inner Farne Island, Northumberland. Once part of a larger monastic complex, it was built in 1370 and was used by the holy community up until the Henry VIII's Dissolution. It was heavily renovated to its present state in the nineteenth century.
Boston. Harbour Crane in the sunset.
Constitution Wharf. Named after the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides), famous in the American Civil war.
New architecture in the area of the twin towers memorial.
Iconic New York taxi. Captured with Intentional Camera Movement on 6th Avenue.
New York. The Chrysler Building
An Art Deco skyscraper in the Turtle Bay neighborhood on the East Side of Manhattan, New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue near Midtown Manhattan. Designed by William Van Alen and often cited as the epitome of the Art Deco skyscraper. Its sunburst-patterned stainless steel spire remains one of the most striking features of the Manhattan skyline.
“The man is no longer a prisoner or a critic of the wall, he is standing on it, that means he is above it. He has to deal with this new situation and has to keep on walking. As a memory how many people failed on the Berlin wall, a loud gesture of triumph would not have been appropriate. My balancing man stands for a cautious way of optimism, openness to the future, but also for the feeling that freedom brings along responsibility to make something out of it.” Stephan Balkenhol
Discovered in a church in Toledo, Spain. Never seen the Madonna with a smile on her face and her son tickling her chin! Cute.