In architecture a corbel (or console) is a piece of stone (the ones above are wood) jutting out of a wall to carry any superincumbent weight. A piece of timber projecting in the same way was called a "tassel" or a "bragger". The technique of corbelling, where rows of corbels deeply keyed inside a wall support a projecting wall or parapet, has been used since Neolithic times. Corbels can also be called brackets. These on this building in the village of Whitestone are quite plain.
This shot came right out of my new point-and-shoot digital camera, Canon SX110 IS. I used my 10x zoom from street level.
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11 comments:
Mary, great capture, I really like the viewing angle. I like the history lesson, too.
Love this architecture and shot. Now I know the name. Thanks, Teach! ;-)
Paz
Isn't the detailing on the building magnificent?!
i love these types of building details, great shot!
Hi Mary,
I really like your photo! They don't look plain to me! Beautiful! Have a great day!!
Sherrie
I love how you always explain your shot :)
Great history lesson. I like the close up detail; doesn't seem plain to me. I would love to see more.
Beautiful, love that style
Really great picture. The angle really help to accentuate the row of corbels hanging from the roof.
Thanks TJ... Couldn't find your blog. :(
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