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Christchurch Revisited - The Cardboard Cathedral #2
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"The CARDBOARD CATHEDRAL'S triangular window design includes 49, 1.2 metre tall panels and incorporates images from Christchurch Cathedral's original rose window.
Each image comes from the same position as on the rose window. The triangular panels in the middle of the new stained-glass window use images from the centre circle of the rose window, while the remaining panels use images from the outside circle.
The building has become an important symbol of recovery and hope for the city."

In the left window you can see some giraffes. These are part of the 'Christchurch Stands Tall" project. The giant fibreglass giraffes are all over the city - 49 large (2.5 metres), and 50 smaller ones. Designs were submitted by local artists and schools and they will be auctioned at the end of this month with the proceeds going to local charities. I will post a photo of some of them later :)

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::Dunstickin
01/15/15 12:55 AM GMT
Marvelous architectural reconstruction...
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::Ramad
01/15/15 1:35 PM GMT
Very nice view of the "Cardboard Cathedral" from this angle. The colourful triangular panels look very eye-catching.
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::tigger3
01/15/15 1:53 PM GMT
I really like both of these post today, so different, and very interesting, and well captured by you. tigs =^..^=
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.susanlynn
01/15/15 2:22 PM GMT
The windows are so colorful and pretty Lyn - I see the giraffe.
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.tropical
01/15/15 3:48 PM GMT
I love all those stained glass triangles in the church eve..so colorful and friendly looking church to attend I would think.
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::trixxie17
01/15/15 5:31 PM GMT
Very interesting Lyn - and quite amazing construction.
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::corngrowth
01/15/15 5:39 PM GMT
Both posts are wonderful and very interesting Lyn. Very inventive use of the stained glass triangles.
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.mesmerized
01/15/15 7:13 PM GMT
Fabulous windows and reconstruction...I see the giraffes too...a neat idea...nice shot, Lyn.
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::0930_23
01/15/15 8:09 PM GMT
I was hoping you would show us the outside LE.
Good use of the glass and it is incorporated into the church perfectly.
I look forward to some shots of the giraffes.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::Jimbobedsel
01/15/15 9:45 PM GMT
I bet the kids really love the giraffes. The triangular panels are very attractive. This shot makes me want to see more. Well done, Lyn.
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