Hopperstad Stave Church 2 by sossy

Photography • Architecture • posted on Apr 06, 2017

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Norway, Aurland Have a look at the door and how to get inside the church, simple stones as steps! We wanted to get in but it was closed ;o( Thanks a lot for all welcome comments and visits ;o)

Comments (25)

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sossy

5:36AM | Thu, 06 April 2017

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crender

8:34AM | Thu, 06 April 2017

Fantastic!!!

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blankfrancine

8:48AM | Thu, 06 April 2017

Wonderful detail in this fine image.

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MagikUnicorn

9:14AM | Thu, 06 April 2017

Looks Old very unique

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Jean_C

9:28AM | Thu, 06 April 2017

Very nice view on the details of the church, superb and interesting capture, Rita!

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eekdog

9:35AM | Thu, 06 April 2017

Love the age of this structure. Your pov and clarity in this shot is super my friend.always a fav.

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ZigZag321

11:02AM | Thu, 06 April 2017

These are beautiful stones for steps. And, wow, this wood looks nearly petrified. Of course, I should be so lucky to look so good after eight hundred years! LOL. Bummer that it was locked. Maybe they keep a spare key under one of the big rock steps? LOL.

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X-PaX

11:10AM | Thu, 06 April 2017

Very nice capture Rita.

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durleybeachbum

12:36PM | Thu, 06 April 2017

So very beautiful!

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photosynthesis

12:45PM | Thu, 06 April 2017

Wonderful architecture. I'm especially fascinated by the intricate carving around the door - any chance you took some closeup photos of that - would love to see them if you did...

sossy

5:32PM | Thu, 06 April 2017

tomorrow 😊

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T.Rex

12:56PM | Thu, 06 April 2017

The vertical planks of the wall rest on horizontal thick wood trunks. This as a protection of the vertical planks from rotting too fast. The lower edge of the door is at level with the top edge of the horizontal wood trunks. There is another advantage, too. Having to "climb" into the church meant being at a disadvantage if one is an enemy trying to get in. The people inside have a great chance to bonk you over the head with some hard object, or subject you to an unrequested appendectomy. Keep up the good work! :-)

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Leije

1:12PM | Thu, 06 April 2017

Very nice POV showing the details, wonderful captures, Rita !

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jayfar

1:55PM | Thu, 06 April 2017

Lovely lines Sossy - excellent work.

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rbowen

3:25PM | Thu, 06 April 2017

Great photo!

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Cyve

4:07PM | Thu, 06 April 2017

Beautifu and trully great shot my friend !!!

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Richardphotos

5:05PM | Thu, 06 April 2017

many churches here must keep their doors locked during off church hours because of thieves and vandals.

very interesting architecture. I would like to touch the wood to appreciate it's longevity

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giulband

12:33AM | Fri, 07 April 2017

Wonderful POv that seems to give the opportunity to come in this building and discovering some mistery in it !!

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byteline Online Now!

12:58AM | Fri, 07 April 2017

Einfach wunderschön!

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hilmarion

2:20AM | Fri, 07 April 2017

Das habe ich noch nie auf bildern so deutlich gesehen: Das ist eine Tür, die einem ein Schwellenerlebnis ermöglicht. Da kann man nicht einfach so reinlatschen. Ganz tolles Bild, Rita

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