Olomoucky Orloj (repost), Olomouc, Moravia (CZ), 2006

Olomouc, CZ


Olomouc has sometimes been referred to as "better than Prague." I don't really agree with this assessment, but it is a cool place to visit.

Bazilika Minor na sv. Kopecku, Picture 2, Samotisk…

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The courtyard is actually walled in more than being a part of the main building, as you can see here, looking in towards the rear of the nave.

Slate, Samotisky, Olomouc, Olomoucky Kraj, Moravia…

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There were plenty of spare parts stored in the Basilica, including these slate shingles. It doesn't look like they're for the roof, though, as the roof is reddish in color.

Slate, Picture 3, Samotisky, Olomouc, Olomoucky Kr…

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I took several shots of the shingles, examining the patterns they made in the stack, and I wasn't the only photographer to notice this.

Slate, Picture 3, B&W version, Samotisky, Olomouc,…

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The shingles look especially good in black and white.

Tools and Supplies at the Bazilika, B&W version, S…

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Here was some of the other equipment/supplies/junk available to the maintenance crew, which I think makes a nice photo in black and white.

Bazilika Courtyard, Picture 6, Samotisky, Olomouc,…

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Here's another shot of the courtyard.

Bazilika Minor Doorway, B&W version, Samotisky, Ol…

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One of the doorways into the courtyard also responds well to a black and white conversion.

Bazilika Minor na sv. Kopecku, Picture 3, Samotisk…

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Here's a parting shot of the front of the Bazilika.

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