The Stern Saint and The Peasant (Gargoyle n.1) by sandra46
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Description
I believe that almost everybody is fascinated by gargoyles, and I am no exception. The gargoyles on the facade of the cathedral of Saint Vitus in Prague are particularly intriguing: they are not only statues of fantastic animals and monsters, but also people. This one is the first of two I especially liked: my photographic eye was suddenly taken by a POV where the saint seems to look sternly at the rude peasant from his upper (in every sense) position. The peasant's open mouth not only vomits rain every now and then, but it looks as if he is sticking his tongue out to the faithful beneath.
Saint Vitus's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral, and the seat of the Archbishop of Prague. Located within the Castle and containing the tombs of many Bohemian kings, this cathedral is an excellent example of Gothic architecture and is the biggest and most important church in the country.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Comments (61)
Kaartijer
Wow! this is an amazing shot... you found an excellent angle to shoot it!
renecyberdoc
great shot indeed and also a tribute to the gargoyles.
ragouc
Very good shot.
jarmila
Prague is fantastic, and also this captured detail
bugatti
great ...
brycek
Wonderful capture..would love to see!!
arthez
cool, I love Gargoyles - great shot, looks like the guys are moving... -I think I have to visit Prague soon
claude19
SPLENDID photography and great thanks for your presentation !!! EXCELLENT !
mgtcs
OMG.....What a marvelous sculpture and a marvelous photo, congratulations!10+
carlx
Fantastic POV and capture!!!
flaviok
Gargulas concordo com você são fascinantes . Magnifica captura e texto minha amiga, aplausos (5)
jayfar
Great shot. Maybe I will get to Prague one day.
jmb007
jolie gargouille!!!
bmac62
Your image reminds me again of why I'd like to visit Prague one of these days. But then with the whole world at our feet...figuring out where to go next is always the probelm:-) Excellent POV and I can visualize all that rain gushing out of the poor peasant's mouth.
lyron
Amazing picture. Excellent!!!
Miska7
Really nice statues and information! Great shot!
Umbetro38
ein kurzer Besuch in Deiner Gallery aber wie immer bin ich begeistert
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
Faemike55
Fantastic and stunning capture! Love the history as well!
drifterlee
Awesome shot!
magnus073
Excellent job Sandra, and I must join you in confessing my love of Gargoyles. This is really amazing, and I've never seen it before. Thanks for the background info also, as always I leave your gallery having with a smile :)
alessimarco
Fantastic perspective on this capture! Great shot!!!
wysiwig
Sandra, I know the story behind this. The Saint, newspaper in hand, has come to admonish the Peasent Paperboy who once again has thrown the paper onto the Saint's balcony knocking over a potted plant. The Peasent Paperboy flees in panic. This is a marvelous piece of art and you have captured it very well. You have an excellent photographer's eye. After your tour I expect Prague will have an increase in tourism, most of it from Renderosity!
MOSKETON
GENIAL..
Azraelll
Great action scene.:)
watapki66
Fantastic shot!
Minda
great scene and capture..
bazza
Great shot of this gargoyle / Peasant, Sandra.. lovely info on this as well..
alanwilliams
Wonderful shot of a fascinating subject.
ysvry
great foto.