Astronomische klok by Ton T.

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26-Sep-2014

Astronomische klok

Astronomical clock in the Cathédrale Notre-Dame. It dates from 1681–1870. Its main features, besides the automata, are a perpetual calendar (including a computus), an orrery (planetary dial), a display of the real position of the Sun and the Moon, and solar and lunar eclipses (wikipedia)
Strasbourg - France

Nikon D7100
1/20s f/5.0 at 16.0mm iso2500 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Dave Petersen Photography		20-Feb-2015 01:59
This clock is really spectacular. A beautiful detailed capture of the clock and the stain glass windows above. You did a great job of showing the height of both. Voted

Helen Betts		19-Feb-2015 20:21
Fascinating clock, and very nicely captured. The people admiring it really give it a sense of scale. V.

Jean Chiasson		19-Feb-2015 20:15
Splendid perspective Ton vote

David Lewins		19-Feb-2015 19:17
Superb detail and capture

joseantonio		19-Feb-2015 19:04
Excellent capture of this fabulous clock.v.

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