St Conan's Kirk IX by sossy
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- Scotland, Loch Awe -
This is the last capture of St Conan's Kirk.
Further west is the Bruce Chapel. This is notable for a larger than life sized effigy of Robert the Bruce, carved from wood with an alabaster face and hands. With light coming through the windows behind, the face and hands gain a translucence that gives the effigy a very life-like appearance. Below the effigy is a small chamber containing a bone of Robert the Bruce, brought here from Dunfermline Abbey.
Robert Bruce (1274-1329) is surely the greatest of all the great Scottish heroes, yet the Hollywood movie Braveheart gave all the heroics to his compatriot William Wallace, making Bruce out to be nothing more than a self-serving opportunist.
Since ancient times the Scots had been free to choose their own kings, a freedom that was a gift from God. But a gift that had needed a Robert Bruce to deliver.
Thanks a lot for your interest and all welcome comments!
Blessed Easter days again! ;o)
Comments (54)
Excellent capture.. And really enjoy the info that you always give with your photos.. :)
woahhhhh that window is SO BEAUTIFUL ..this is wonderful wonderful ...WOW I WANT TO GO HERE SOMEDAY!! LOVE YOUR WORK!! HAPPY EASTER!
Very impresive and beautiful! Excellent capture!*****!
Another excellent photo and commentary.. Happy Easter to you and God Bless. :o))))
Well done Rita, another outstanding capture. Happy Easter to you and yours.
Another impressive history and photo Regina!!! Happy Easter to you!!!
nice use of the flash against the window-light! thanks for sharing all those informations! :) Happy Easter!
Brilliant capture of this wonderful window! Excellent done!!!
Another excellent image, brilliant lighting again, well done!
Barroc and modern impression in this image, full of detailed effects. Congrats.
Awesome, all always.
Indeed! very impressive and beautiful shot!Nice effects! Great job!!v!!
Sigh...the last you say...sniff...sniff...ah well, im sure youll stunn is with something even more amazing next time. This is such a beautiful shot, so crisp and clear. Colours are prefectly balanced. Hope youre having a wonderful Easter #:o)
thanks for setting history right. this is very lovely looking. surpires me that the sunlight did not hurt the wood in all these years . excellent shot
Bravo, succeed exposure in compare to in- and outdoor! Very nice atmosphere, well done!
You have perfectly controlled the light in this shot against the window, Rita. This series about the StConan's Church is really fantastic. Thanks also for all the interesting infos... Happy Easter ! :~)
Magnificent image and superb light balancing! Wonderful history; sure would like to learn more. Well done! V
A special image here shooting into the light but still getting immense detail...thanks for a nice series...Happy Easter to you and yours....Aloha!
this is one of ur most fantastic series..i love each shot!~V~
Bravo!! Great image and writing Rita! I love the way you present History! I will never forget this story now. Beautiful capture of this display and the lighting is so nice! Excellent photo! V
Thank you for sharing Rita ...not only for these historical facts; but also, for your exquisite photography.
Luv the history and the architecture in this series Rita....you have done a fantastic job.
*That window is very beautiful!!Excellent shot!!*Happy Easter to you too!!
I'm not a history buff though I love movie about period pieces. The movie you are talking about I didn't get that feeling at all regarding Bruce (if I have the right correct charcter in my mind). My interpetation of Bruce was that he was influced by both his Dad and Wallace and was torn between the two. "You cannot serve two masters" and in the end I felt like it showed that he was truly going to be a great leader. Thanks for the background and the picture. VOTE
Excellentes prise de vue et prentation !!! V
Das Fenster erinnert mich an meine Schulzeit. Du glaubst gar nicht wie ich es gehasst habe die Stilformen der einzelnen Epochen zu lernen. Ja und heute, ein bisschen ter, aber nicht viel schlauer, find ich es interessant. Ich hoffe Du hast hier den Pfarrer nicht beim Mittagsschlaf gestt :-) Sag nichts, ich weiss, bin halt ein Kulturbanause. Trotzdem danke fs Posten auch der ganzen Infos, kann mir nichts schaden :-p
nice shot :) i have seen the braveheart movie many times and indeed he got a bad name there
A marvelous sarcophgous... even if only containing a single bone... and a wonderful view he has. Another great capture.
Thanks for the excellent series Rita and the lesson in Scottish history. Well done!!!
A super series! Thank you. Also it's amazing what some folks will do for a window seat! Where to next??