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by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 02:02:12 AM EST
If you haven't seen one before, you may not guess, but plenty of you ought to know what this is...




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by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 02:05:36 AM EST
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Has nobody taken a guess at this? Do you want to know what it is? It's a close up of...

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by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 02:43:48 AM EST
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Looks like metal crystal structure, very, very close up.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 05:55:19 AM EST
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Close up of a solar panel.

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by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 10:53:25 AM EST
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D'oh... I looked at that photo for ten minutes, trying to guess what's up with those parallel lines, but didn't thought of this.

*Lunatic*, n.
One whose delusions are out of fashion.
by DoDo on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 04:47:21 PM EST
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Full marks for effort then!

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by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 05:38:45 PM EST
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Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 08:04:36 AM EST
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No Guesses?

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 04:08:12 PM EST
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When I first saw it I thought it was Paris, on the old island, but it isn't is it? Is it Morocco?

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by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 04:38:46 PM EST
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Some Copt church in Egypt?

*Lunatic*, n.
One whose delusions are out of fashion.
by DoDo on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 04:39:33 PM EST
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Yes it's the coptic cathedral in Aswan

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 04:48:01 PM EST
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Where? Hint: Birthplace of Pan American World Airways.

I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. _ Blood Sweat & Tears
by Gringo (stargazing camel at aoldotcom) on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 09:23:21 AM EST
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How about somewhere in south Florida?

Hey, Grandma Moses started late!
by LEP (rafifoon@yahoo.com) on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 10:01:26 AM EST
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Close enough.  Key West.

I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. _ Blood Sweat & Tears
by Gringo (stargazing camel at aoldotcom) on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 08:59:46 PM EST
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Where and what?

I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. _ Blood Sweat & Tears
by Gringo (stargazing camel at aoldotcom) on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 09:25:57 AM EST
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It looks like the grounds of a mission.
by lychee on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 05:49:33 PM EST
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Good guess. Well, I'm not exactly sure where it is. The photo is from about 1974 and the general location is Florence, It.  We were on one of those tours that covers a lot of territory in a short time so the guides were attempting to show us the extensive art scene.  My impression is that this house or mission was where a Renaissance painter "happened" to "scribble" a masterpiece or two on the walls.  I will continue to look for the exact place details.  I reviewed 1600 photos of Florence on line without finding it.  Unfortunately, most were photos of the Ponte Vecchio (that I also have) or some other famous landmarks, but nothing of my less known site.

I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. _ Blood Sweat & Tears
by Gringo (stargazing camel at aoldotcom) on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 10:05:23 AM EST
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Fascinating structure you picture in the story section. One guess it could be a celing, but don't know what kind. :-)
by Fran (fran at eurotrib dot com) on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 12:03:14 PM EST
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It is part of the Siambr (debating chamber) in the Senedd (pronounced Sen-eth) - it is Welsh for Parliament/Senate, which isn't exactly what it is in legal terms.

It is the Welsh Assembly building where our elected Assembly Members hold their public debates and committee meetings. It is gorgeous. Iconic piece of architecture and also very eco friendly. Superb design. I am thinking of doing a diary on it but time doesn't permit right now. Here is another shot of the upper level from the public part of the building.




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by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 02:40:13 PM EST
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I didn't say figuring I had an unfair advantage.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 02:44:48 PM EST
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lol!

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by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 03:20:18 PM EST
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I thought it was something by Aalto
by borkitekt on Fri Oct 26th, 2007 at 03:15:11 PM EST
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Looks really like a great building. I would  welcome a diary, when ever it fits your schedule. :-)
by Fran (fran at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 03:59:12 AM EST
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I'll take more of my own photos at some point soon. I've been commissioned to take photos of an event there in a couple of weeks so I can get some night time shots too. Then I ought to have enough for a diary!

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by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 04:32:38 AM EST
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To keep you going till then have the buildings webpage

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 05:28:24 PM EST
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As good as a photo gets on a rainy-cold October day:

Those who know me know at least the region.

*Lunatic*, n.
One whose delusions are out of fashion.

by DoDo on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 04:44:17 PM EST
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Where is it?  I took this with my lensbaby.
A clue: It is a pigeon's eye view, there are loads of them here...





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by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Sat Oct 27th, 2007 at 06:45:30 PM EST
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