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In reply to the discussion: Gargoyles, Caen Cathedral [View all]

JohnnyRingo

(20,836 posts)
7. Is this like a Rorschach test?
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 10:51 AM
Mar 7

From a distance they take on a rather phallic appearance to me.
I'm not sure what that says about me, but it's the first thing I saw and I wonder if it's intentional.

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Gargoyles, Caen Cathedral [View all] Old Crank Mar 7 OP
Very nice photos Old Crank. Hideous looking things. Cool close-ups. George McGovern Mar 7 #1
Thanks Old Crank Mar 7 #2
I read that gargoyles were used to divert water away from sides of buildings. George McGovern Mar 7 #3
The primary purpose is draining water Old Crank Mar 7 #10
It should Old Crank Mar 7 #13
Fabulous. cachukis Mar 7 #4
Thanks Old Crank Mar 7 #11
These photos take me back to Art History class. TY Old Crank! Diamond_Dog Mar 7 #5
All these gothic structures are pretty impressive in the stone. Old Crank Mar 7 #12
The fourth one... GiqueCee Mar 7 #6
Is this like a Rorschach test? JohnnyRingo Mar 7 #7
Aside from draining water from the building sides, Old Crank Mar 7 #14
OK. JohnnyRingo Mar 7 #17
Wonderful photos, my dear Old Crank! Love the variety and the close-ups. Great work! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 7 #8
Thanks Old Crank Mar 7 #15
Very nice! Shellback Squid Mar 7 #9
Thanks Old Crank Mar 7 #16
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