I love the word "gargoyle". This word translates as "gargouilles" in French.
Gargoyles were commonly used in Medieval times to scare off evil and prevent rainwater from running down and damage walls.
Whenever I imagine Toulouse, my hometown, in the Middle Ages, the scene below pops up in my mind...
As you can see, the gargoyle is standing on the ground. I'm not sure of which building it was part, but the details of the face are nice to see up close.
Many of my architecture photos are in black and white. I like conveying the idea of timelessness. This scene is a perfect example, especially with the bikes in the background.
Here is a closeup of Cathédrale Saint-Etienne. This stunning Roman Catholic church features a Gothic design and was built over five centuries. It is also the seat of the Archbishop of Toulouse.
The outside of the building is full of gargoyles, like the one you can see to the right.
I caught this one at the Château de Blois in 2016...
And now, one of my favorite images! I took it in Musée des Augustins in 2014.
I visited the museum on purpose, as I knew exactly what I wanted to photograph. As I got ready to capture the moment, I noticed an "inquisitive" body movement from the person in the background. The lady walking towards me also briefly looked in my direction.
The result is a very dynamic image...
