Rosslyn Chapel

[low_delta]

Here's an article about the restoration of Rosslyn Chapel, that I posted about the other day. They've had scaffolding and an external roof over it since 1997. Restoration was completed late last year, and the scaffolding was removed this January.

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/rosslyn-chapel-unveiled-after-16-years-of-work-1-3077135

I like the part about the bees.

Also, I found an article mentioning that the reason they don't allow photography (since 2007) is that they had people tripping on the uneven floors while glued to their viewfinders.

Comments

Re: no memory of actually being there

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

Photos I've taken can bring me back. I really wanted a picture of Frank's living room (or whatever room it was called), looking towards the dining table, with fireplace on the right, Birdwalk out of frame to the right. Fortunately, I enjoyed that view so much I can kinda recall it.

Other things there, I've probably completely forgotten.

But I can also see how photos can't necessarily prepare you for what a place really looks like. And might even give you the wrong idea. Or diminish the event of seeing it in person.

Re: no memory of actually being there

[likethebeer.livejournal.com]

That's what I tell myself, although having a photograph for sparking a memory is really nice. I wish there were a way to do both things: capture it, and enjoy it without a camera getting in the way.

Re: no memory of actually being there

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

I think that taking photos sparingly would do that. And not thinking all the time about whether you should be taking a photo. ;-) Or maybe taking photos without thinking about it much.