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Panther
Jan-10-2008, 08:21 PM
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This one is from Sagres Point in Portugal, from the time of Prince Henry the Navigator, it is said this site is where the Navigation School was located and where he would start his Discoveries From. It is possible this was from Henry's time, and would date back to the early 1400's.

The Compass Rose and Sundial was reported to have been used to teach the new Captains to sail with.
Vycor
Jan-10-2008, 09:18 PM
Lol, im laughing at that crack about Henry, careful now :)
leaforte
Jan-10-2008, 10:23 PM
I like this IR, Panther. Early science captured with modern science. Very nice use of the necessary shadows to demonstrate the use of this old technology. It has a somewhat moonscape feel to it, ancient, yet essential.
Skippy
Jan-11-2008, 02:38 AM
This one is from Sagres Point in Portugal, from the time of Prince Henry the Navigator, it is said this site is where the Navigation School was located and where he would start his Discoveries From. It is possible this was from Henry's time, and would date back to the early 1400's.

The Compass Rose and Sundial was reported to have been used to teach the new Captains to sail with.

Glad someone discovered Digital :rofl
Imagine not being able to flip open your phone to see the time,
or check your wrist........ just can't visualize running into the yard to check the sun dial when I want to know the time :scratch

Interesting Shot Craig....... thanks for sharing :thumb .... Skippy :D
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Panther
Jan-11-2008, 09:23 AM
Lol, im laughing at that crack about Henry, careful now :)

Howdy Vycor, thanks for the reply?

Did I mispeak about something?
Panther
Jan-11-2008, 09:23 AM
I like this IR, Panther. Early science captured with modern science. Very nice use of the necessary shadows to demonstrate the use of this old technology. It has a somewhat moonscape feel to it, ancient, yet essential.

Howdy Leaforte

Thanks very much for your kind reply and comments.
Panther
Jan-11-2008, 09:25 AM
Glad someone discovered Digital :rofl
Imagine not being able to flip open your phone to see the time,
or check your wrist........ just can't visualize running into the yard to check the sun dial when I want to know the time :scratch

Interesting Shot Craig....... thanks for sharing :thumb .... Skippy :D
.

Howdy Skippy,

LOL< it's just so hard to believe the richness of history and their intelligence for the day and age, heck even now for me:D