Tuesday, May 13, 2008

St. Andreas Church


St. Andreas Church
Originally uploaded by Jörg Dickmann
Dusseldorf. I like how geometric the design of this ceiling is. And although the colors aren't bright, the patterns are ornate. Brilliant.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Italian Bronze Door Panel


083 Italy 01 08 07
Originally uploaded by RoCam
St. Andrew decorating a door panel to St. Andrew's Cathedral. The face is polished by people rubbing it for good luck.

Italy


082 Italy 01 08 07
Originally uploaded by RoCam
This chapel in St. Andrew's Cathedral is ornate with decoration. Beautiful and sacred. Amazing to witness.

Italy


081 Italy 19 01 08
Originally uploaded by RoCam
Of course Italy is famous for paintings on church ceilings. THis ceiling is gilded too. St. Andrew's Cthedral. Amalfi. The crucifixion of St. Andrew.

Blessings


Church icon
Originally uploaded by dragon-lady
Icon photographed outside a church in Rethymno.