Sundials are ancient timepieces used before mechanical clocks. They marks time by the position of the sun.This lovely sundial is from the side of a church in Gourdon France. Sundials are popular in Provence. I saw them in many villages.
If you look closely at this sundial, you'll noticed something strange. The roman numerials do not go back to 1 after 12. Have they redone this sundial for European time? XIII, XIV, XV?
This is my first week playing PhotoHunt. I first saw it over on Leslie's Kaleidoscope blog. I've also seen Girasoli and Maria playing along. It looks like a lot of fun. If you are interested, just click on the PhotoHunt link and hunt along with us.
Comments (6)
Yay!! Another PhotoHunt Slow Travel poster!! Annie is also participating.
I love your sundial photo! I think sundials are so cool. I have always been fascinated by all the sundials I have seen throughout Italy.
Perfect choice for this week's theme :)
Posted by girasoli | May 3, 2008 5:02 PM
Posted on May 3, 2008 17:02
Neat!
Posted by Alice Audrey | May 3, 2008 5:17 PM
Posted on May 3, 2008 17:17
Nice shot! Welcome to the Photo Hunt!
Posted by Rebecca | May 3, 2008 5:56 PM
Posted on May 3, 2008 17:56
I'm delighted to see you joining in the fun! Love the picture and it's perfect for the theme. It is quite unusual - it looks like a hand fan.
Posted by María I. | May 3, 2008 6:56 PM
Posted on May 3, 2008 18:56
What a cool clock!
Mine's up too :)
Posted by Teena in Toronto | May 3, 2008 6:57 PM
Posted on May 3, 2008 18:57
What a wonderful photo! I love that little statue in the window above...Father Time maybe?
Posted by Annie | May 5, 2008 12:05 PM
Posted on May 5, 2008 12:05