I’m not a photographer however I was waiting for my daughter coming out of a show and across the venue was this stunning Gothic style church and the moon. As you all know how much I love a good moon pic I snapped this. I also noticed the face in the clouds and thought I should share since I was impressed myself at how stunning this was and how peaceful and gothic the picture is.
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Oh like wow, (I want to swear this is so beep beep good!!!)
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Amazing photograph! Thank you for sharing!
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I thought so myself hence why I had to share. This would make a stunning print.
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Absolutely. Has a very Samhain feel. 
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Your welcome
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Wow that is one amazing photo! This was the best I could get with my phone. The moon looked huge tonight.
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It sure was. Full moon tonight I’m sure.
Your photo is so stunning too.
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Beautiful! Has a great Gothic feel. 
@Greenbriar - fantastic! We have clouds here tonight so I’m enjoying everyone’s photos! 
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This is beautiful! 
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The building is indeed built in the Gothic style and dates back to approximately the 13th century.
It’s also interesting to note that “Gothic” was originally a derogatory term for this architectural style, referring to the Goths, a people not highly regarded by the Roman conquerors because they were quite warlike and therefore difficult to subdue.
Thanks for coming to my TED talk. 
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The building is called Paisley Abbey.
The Abbey was founded in 1163 when Walter Fitzalan, the High Steward of Scotland, signed a charter at Fotheringay for the founding of a Cluniac Monastery on land he owned in Renfrewshire.
Thirteen monks came from Much Wenlock in Shropshire to set up a priory on the site of the old Celtic Church founded by St Mirin in 6th century. In 1245, the priory was raised to the status of an Abbey, answerable only to the Pope in Rome.
Under royal patronage, the Abbey became wealthy and influential and evidence exists of extensive trade between Paisley Abbey and commercial centres throughout Europe.
The Abbey was also a centre of learning and it is believed Sir William Wallace, who played such a prominent part in the Scottish Wars of Independence in the 13th century, was educated by the monks at Paisley Abbey.
Enjoy the series of stunning stained glass windows designed by Daniel Cottier (1838–1891), history beneath your feet with the Great Medieval Drain relics, the unusual gargoyle inspired by Ridley Scott’s Alien movie and more rare artefacts showcasing particular moments in time.
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Yes!! I didn´t want to name the building to not “out” your location, in case you didn´t want that.
One of my special interests is european architecture.
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It’s ok I don’t actually live there but I respect your decision. I was just visiting. The history of the building is Incrediable as Robert the Bruce’s daughter is buried there as well. Scotland is steeped in history and I’m so lucky to live in such a beautiful yet small country.
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Yes, it is and yes you are!! 
Scotland is of similar size as Austria. But we don´t have coasts and lochs…or the Hebrides. (which I would love to travel to one day.)
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I too would love to visit Austria and Switzerland. The stunning views of nature is incredible. My daughter has been skiiing in the Italian alps with the school and flew over Switzerland and the pictures that she took from the aeroplane were absolutely stunning. She went to Pila had to stop in Geneva.
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It has it´s beauty, that is true. Now if only travelling wouldn´t be soooo expensive!!
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I know I totally agree…
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Fabulous! Thanks for the info and the link. It looks amazing.
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Also known as non-stop eye candy. 
I’m right there with you. The architecture is stunning, and the history is…hmm, from an American viewpoint, humbling?
@kirsty4 - Great pictures from your daughter!
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Wow. That does look like something on the front of some old gothic book. Great job!
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