I happened to attend a conference at the Senate today and on the way out I noticed an unusual element: a bell! I came closer and saw that it was given to the Senate by the Savoy region representatives to celebrate their 150th anniversary of being French. As a matter of fact, Savoy is a region in the South of France that together with the city of Nice used to belong to Italy before it was annexed to France in 1860 in exchange for military support against Austria (read all about it here). Of course this reminded me of another bell that played a large role in the history of another country ! - With more cracks though ;-)
I do like this photograph Eric. Simple subject but well executed. Nice use of the available light
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Also love how it is reflected in the mirror.
ReplyDeleteMajestic. Great composition. Lighting. Emotion. Yes!
ReplyDeleteOk Eric, I have to admit, it is quite bright and shiny. But I don't see a long line queuing up to buy tickets to see it nor a gift shop selling images of it on everything from potholders to iPhone cases. And hey, where's the crack? No crack? I need me some crack!
ReplyDeleteThe bell has such beautiful detail. This is a very fine image; I just love it.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the history lesson. I am following the link to read more now...
What a beautiful bell. It seems huge, but I'm not really sure it is ?
ReplyDeleteEric, I like that you know about our cracked bell! And I appreciate the stories behind the pictures; details are always important. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAs this nice bell is just lying around in a corner, perhaps France should take pity on the US and send them this one to replace their old cracked one.
ReplyDeleteBettina, I bet you say that to all the boys!
ReplyDeleteEric, merci! Lovely photo and I especially like the history.
ReplyDeleteMichael and Drummond, you crack me up.
Lovely photo and an interesting background to it.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo. I wish I was looking at the bell right now.
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