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Fertility wall in Egypt

Mon, 25 May 2009 15:25:43 Z

by Wittybebop "Egypt, shows fertility god in centre of picture. The saying goes that if you touch his penis it brings fertility to you, needless to say 9 months on. Note the graffiti AD 1890 etched into the wall, to the bottom right of the picture."

Martello Tower: Inside & Out

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:30:40 Z

by lostinthetriangle "This is still a work in progress (out of memory error) then I can add some more detail. Until then, enjoy! "F" full screen "P" point cloud...give it time to load! use the "View Synth in Direct3D Viewer" for the best full screen point cloud experience! There is a Martello located at Ferry Reach in St George's Parish. It was completed in the 1820s. Martello towers (or simply Martellos) are small defensive forts built in several countries of the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the Napoleonic Wars onwards. They stand up to 40 feet (12m) high (with two floors) and typically had a garrison of one officer and 15-25 men. Their round structure and thick walls of solid masonry made them resistant to cannon fire, while their height made them an ideal platform for a single heavy artillery piece, mounted on the flat roof and able to traverse a 360° arc. A few Martello towers were surrounded by a moat for extra defence. They were used throughout the 19th century, but became obsolete with the introduction of powerful rifled artillery. Many have survived to the present day, often preserved as historic monuments."

St Pauls Panorama

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:33:48 Z

by Kyle_Barnard "Taken at St Paul's stone gallery with Canon 450D on sunny April 4th 2009. Please feel free to look at the highlights!"

Aerial: Idaho Capitol Renovation 1/21/09

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:55:46 Z

by Idaho_Airships "Aerial photosynth tour of construction progress on the Idaho State Capitol, 1/21/09. This was imaged under balanced lighting conditions (complete overcast) using a 1DsMIII and a 100-400 L IS lens."

Hand with a Stone // Henry Moore objects

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:49:51 Z

by Ultrasound