Wooden Post

So as not to splinter too far from the previous post...

On Kizhi Island, in Lake Onega, in Karelia, Russia is a work of wooden wonder, art & architecture.

With it's twenty-two Aspen wood spires, The Church of the Transfiguration was built in 1714,
and was only added to UNESCO's Heritage List in 1990.

The wooden church is a testament to man and Nature's capability, complexity, adaptability, beauty, harmony of form and function.

It defies every can't ever uttered.

It inspires, as only nature can.
Is there a better built environment to and for worship than with Nature's elements itself?

It stands as a symbol, without using a single nail.

The nature of wood, being wood, it has a penchant to disintegrate, so it has been a continual struggle for people to learn the ancient artisan's ways and replace the decaying wood before the structure [and people's] integrity is lost to time.

The most stunning image of this church I've seen was taken by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, in his book: Earth From Above. 366 Days. Sadly, it is neither of these photos, but I highly recommend Yann's photography. His are some of the most beautiful images, and locations to behold. Seek it. Find it.

If only to remind yourselves....to let your imagination soar, and look at the beauty that is all around.