Corner Stones - Photography Contest [9 entries]

Looking Up Picture

Winning entry, with a score of:
67.2%
Contest goal:

Cornerstones are found on most older government buildings, post offices, public schools, etc. After they are set and the ceremony is over, they are forgotten. Take a creative shot making this simply stone look interesting. People and animals are permitted.

We need real 'Corner Stones' not memorial plaques or stones.


Status: finished. Check out the winners below!
Suggested by: Remsphoto

friiskiwi: Are we looking for stones with writing on them, or will any stone at a corner of a building be O.K.? ( 5 years and 2900 days ago )
captgeo: I would say that it has to be he true "cornerstone" with the writing. ( 5 years and 2900 days ago )
Remsphoto: The thought was to have some message, date or inscription on the stone. Sorry for the confusion. ( 5 years and 2900 days ago )
MnMCarta: I still don't know what a cornerstone is. Been walking around my house looking for one all day! ( 5 years and 2899 days ago )
rbsgrl: Amanda! We need to make a trip downtown!! And since you miss me so much I am sure that you can find some time for me...just saying! ( 5 years and 2899 days ago )
MnMCarta: Lol ok how about Sunday? Just sayin... ( 5 years and 2899 days ago )
UncleJimmy: If your not sure what exactly a cornerstone is, check out this article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornerstone ( 5 years and 2899 days ago )
rbsgrl: Sounds like a plan to me! ( 5 years and 2899 days ago )
MnMCarta: YEA!!! Fun-Filled day in the Ghetto with Sheri! ( 5 years and 2899 days ago )
Remsphoto: Unfortunately I haven't seen a cornerstone entry yet, but all types of plaques. I thought this would be a clearer contest entry. ( 5 years and 2899 days ago )
Remsphoto: Unfortunately I haven't seen a cornerstone entry yet, but all types of plaques. I thought this would be a clearer contest entry. ( 5 years and 2899 days ago )
friiskiwi: for those who can't be bothered following the link:

The cornerstone (or foundation stone) concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure.

Over time a cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or replica, set in a prominent location on the outside of a building, with an inscription on the stone indicating the construction dates of the building and the names of architect, builder and other significant individuals. The rite of laying a cornerstone is an important cultural component of eastern architecture and metaphorically in sacred architecture generally.

This makes it pretty simple, it's a stone incorporated in a building, not necessary on a corner, but with inscription about the construction.
Not a plaque about the opening etc. ( 5 years and 2899 days ago )
Contest Moderator: We need real 'Corner Stones' not memorial plaques or stones.

Over time a cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or replica, set in a prominent location on the outside of a building, with an inscription on the stone indicating the construction dates of the building and the names of architect, builder and other significant individuals. ( 5 years and 2897 days ago )
meatman: IMO, some of the entries need removed because in no way, shape, or form are they cornerstones. ( 5 years and 2894 days ago )

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Looking Up - created by UncleJimmy


Looking Up
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(5 years and 2892 days ago)


The Postal Office... - created by UncleJimmy


The Postal Office...
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(5 years and 2892 days ago)


CornerStone of Faith - created by UncleJimmy


CornerStone of Faith
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The cornerstones of a local Church...it was destroyed by fire twice in it's history and rebuilt, hence the 3 different dates...
Dont let the angle of the shot fool you, this building is one of the tallest in my town at over 100 feet... (5 years and 2896 days ago)


The Cathedral - created by friiskiwi


The Cathedral
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Probably the only building with a corner stone around here. (5 years and 2895 days ago)


1470 - created by patty


1470
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Translation of the inscription (from latin)
Novello da San Lucano, distinguished architect, the more reward for their devotion erected this building to the Prince of Salerno, his lord and chief benefactor, the year 1470

Here are some informations about this architect and you can see also the palace Sanseverino where the stone is placed
(only in italian sorry):

http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novello_da_San_Lucano (5 years and 2892 days ago)

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