St Conan's Kirk IX by sossy

Photography • Historical • posted on Mar 27, 2005

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- Scotland, Loch Awe - This is the last capture of St Conan's Kirk. Further west is the Bruce Chapel. This is notable for a larger than life sized effigy of Robert the Bruce, carved from wood with an alabaster face and hands. With light coming through the windows behind, the face and hands gain a translucence that gives the effigy a very life-like appearance. Below the effigy is a small chamber containing a bone of Robert the Bruce, brought here from Dunfermline Abbey. Robert Bruce (1274-1329) is surely the greatest of all the great Scottish heroes, yet the Hollywood movie Braveheart gave all the heroics to his compatriot William Wallace, making Bruce out to be nothing more than a self-serving opportunist. Since ancient times the Scots had been free to choose their own kings, a freedom that was a gift from God. But a gift that had needed a Robert Bruce to deliver. Thanks a lot for your interest and all welcome comments! Blessed Easter days again! ;o)

Comments (54)

deannemart

6:35PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

I love the image of the trees behind this beautiful window. The lighting is wonderful! Happy Easter to you, as well!

ambra2000

7:03PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

Ciao dear Rita!Another your great capture!You made a masterpiece! This image is really very attractive and interesting! Really magnificent the large gothic window! A really exceptional photograph! You is been very capable to pick the very interesting details!Really well done! Sincere compliments!V!Thank you for sharing!Ciao dear Rita!Have a happy day!Friendly regards and a big hug!:-))

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Richardphotos

7:38PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

I am so pleased that you are sharing these wonderful pictures of my name sake's homeland. I probably will never be able to journey there. this window is loaded with character and history and you captured perfectly

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sharky_

8:28PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

Interesting window design and an excellent of wooden figure. Excellent find. Aloha

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DreamersWish

9:18PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

Waht a way cool history lesson and visual. It peaked my husband's interest. He liked it very much too. Well done and thank you for showing us. Happy Easter.

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maud

11:38PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

Great capture of this wonderful window and this wooden figure! Thanks for a nice series V :)

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evielouise

12:31AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

great capture is right and in time for easter love it!~

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ShadowWind

1:33AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

Excellent shots, thanks for bringing us these visions so that we can see them too...

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GiveMe

2:19AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

Love the window design and interesting history with it. Excellently done Tks Rita :^)

cynlee

3:47AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

luv the window design... this must be really something to see!! :]

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chantal-france

4:12AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

A wonder, Rita : your shot is a pure wonder!!! The POV and the light are perfect, the colours and the composition too :)) A perfect shot of this great Scottish heroe :)) Perfect, Rita :)) V

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zopeynn

7:48AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

fantastic shot!amazing picture...

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Gwyn Tyger

9:47AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

what a great capture.

vlaaitje

10:06AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

wow...you have such a great eye for such a beauty...well taken..love it

kennyliu

11:05AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

This church has awesome texture in it!

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Corwin13

4:17PM | Mon, 28 March 2005

Great architecture and excellent clarity in this shot! Perfect job!

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Enmos

4:41PM | Mon, 28 March 2005

Another beauty of a shot, awesome !!

SirIglesDremont

4:41AM | Tue, 29 March 2005

wonderful angle

logiloglu

7:43AM | Tue, 29 March 2005

thank you for posting this fascinating and impressive serie,Rita. !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!

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tesla

6:42PM | Wed, 30 March 2005

Awesome capture!!!Very cool architecture!!!

tvernuccio

9:17PM | Wed, 30 March 2005

what a sight!!! never saw a carving like this before!!! love the tree i see thru the glass and this one has the magical quality to it i can't describe!!! wonderful photography!

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jcv2

7:36AM | Sat, 02 April 2005

Deliverer of the gift, you have a perfect way of putting it in words! And how true! Gorgeous work, Rita!

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TwoPynts

11:10AM | Mon, 04 April 2005

Great image, straight out of the mists of time. Thanks for the trivia too, a very cool addition to your gallery!

lak

6:09PM | Tue, 05 April 2005

just took a stroll through your gallery of the scottish stone homes and churches...they are really amazing...i love this one...it looks like a million years ago!