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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Timepiece


The infinity symbol in this photograph is a very unique "timepiece"...it's actually a sun dial...an analemmatic sundial. I won't get into a scientific explanation of how this works but you can read more about it here. And every sundial needs a gnomon...a triangular plate or pin to cast a shadow on the time and in this sundial YOU are that pin. The shadow is cast by the human body to measure the time.
(The clock is located on a beautiful sandy beach in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley.)

7 comments:

  1. Imagine being the centre of infinity....
    Love the location, too!

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  2. One this is an out of the world great photo and two very interesting. I love sundials and have never seen anything like this!

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  3. beautiful shot!
    ~findingserendipity.com

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  4. Oh I am so very intrigued by this!...Such a gorgeous photo of such a beautiful way to display time in such a breathtaking setting...amazing Kate!

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  5. the sun on that makes it even more magical!!

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