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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #60 on: December 07, 2012, 09:08:03 am »
Cool, forgot about this tread. ;)

I visited an old market/fort here in Saudi the other day. Pretty cool.
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #61 on: December 07, 2012, 09:22:06 am »
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #62 on: December 07, 2012, 07:21:22 pm »
 :laughing4: :thumleft: This little white-washed house on that massive rock, sure has been visited by many of us. ;)
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #63 on: January 02, 2013, 08:57:04 pm »
The Nizamiye Mosque, in Mid Rand After Sun Set.
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #64 on: January 02, 2013, 09:13:47 pm »
The Nizamiye Mosque, in Mid Rand After Sun Set 2
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #65 on: January 02, 2013, 10:43:40 pm »
Nice photos Pete :thumleft: :thumleft: Looks Gr8 with those lights.
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #66 on: January 02, 2013, 11:54:51 pm »
Came across these old & run-down buildings on one of the gravel roads SWAMBO & I traveled on, this past Monday en-route to the Cederberg.
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #67 on: January 03, 2013, 12:01:00 am »
This old Stone building, out on Katbakkies Pass, surely has made it's way into many photo collections.
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #68 on: January 03, 2013, 12:08:33 am »
Right behind the front Stone Building,.... is this other "half finnished" looking building. I am always very intrigued that there is never any form of "cement" on these Stone Buildings,....just outstanding craftmanship in packing these stones & rock really well & solid :thumleft: :thumleft:
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #69 on: January 03, 2013, 12:13:26 am »
I'm posting from my BIL's computer over the pond so I can't upload photo's yet.

BUT, the last few weeks I've seen buildings and architecture that really impressed. In Peru we visited Macchu Picchu. No matter what anyone says, you cannot prepare yourself for it. If it doesn't impress you, go and report for a drive-through organ donation session.

We also visited the Frank Lloyd Wright house and museum here in Chicago. Now some of you who have a passing interest in things architectural might have heard about him before.  :biggrin:

It was an awesome experience standing by his drawing boards and study table.
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #70 on: January 03, 2013, 12:14:43 am »
Snapped these 2 shots on our way towards Eselbank, on Tuesday morning.
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #71 on: January 03, 2013, 12:16:40 am »
Quote from: Jacko on January 03, 2013, 12:13:26 am
I'm posting from my BIL's computer over the pond so I can't upload photo's yet.

BUT, the last few weeks I've seen buildings and architecture that really impressed. In Peru we visited Macchu Picchu. No matter what anyone says, you cannot prepare yourself for it. If it doesn't impress you, go and report for a drive-through organ donation session.

We also visited the Frank Lloyd Wright house and museum here in Chicago. Now some of you who have a passing interest in things architectural might have heard about him before.  :biggrin:

It was an awesome experience standing by his drawing boards and study table.

Looking forward to seeing that as soon as you are able to post some pictchas ;) :thumleft:
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #72 on: January 03, 2013, 07:55:34 am »
Thanks Bring It On, I like yours as well.
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #73 on: January 03, 2013, 08:15:51 am »
Very nice thread  :thumleft:  I like old buildings / churches etc.

I'll go through my photos to see what I can add.
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #74 on: January 03, 2013, 09:52:55 am »
Quote from: JMOL on January 03, 2013, 08:15:51 am
Very nice thread  :thumleft:  I like old buildings / churches etc.

I'll go through my photos to see what I can add.

Not sure if you've seen the thread on "Churches",.... but if not check out this link........:

Really Cool thread of Churches
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #75 on: January 03, 2013, 03:54:48 pm »
Quote from: Bring It On on January 03, 2013, 09:52:55 am
Not sure if you've seen the thread on "Churches",.... but if not check out this link........:
Really Cool thread of Churches

Thanks - see my contribution on page 14  ;D
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #76 on: January 03, 2013, 09:21:16 pm »
Quote from: JMOL on January 03, 2013, 03:54:48 pm
Quote from: Bring It On on January 03, 2013, 09:52:55 am
Not sure if you've seen the thread on "Churches",.... but if not check out this link........:
Really Cool thread of Churches

Thanks - see my contribution on page 14  ;D

 :thumleft: Some very nice photos :thumleft:
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #77 on: January 10, 2013, 03:33:25 pm »
Iewers naby Calitzdorp

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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #78 on: January 12, 2013, 09:41:17 pm »
Quote from: Fester on January 10, 2013, 03:33:25 pm
Iewers naby Calitzdorp



SNAP ;)

Also came across this old house, on our way through to Kruisrivier Camp Site (Jan 2012)
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Re: Old buildings and interesting Architecture
« Reply #79 on: January 13, 2013, 04:00:50 pm »
Op n plaaspad naby Carnarvon.
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