Inspiring Photo: Cleveland Tower #10025475

Cleveland Tower

Uploaded: April 17, 2010 03:38:01

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This tower, a stunning feature of the Princeton University Graduate School, is part of Holder Hall, on the main Quad of the Princeton campus.
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The Carillon in the Bell Tower was a gift from the Class of 1892 in honor of their 35th Reunion. The 35-bell carillon was installed in the Spring of 1927.
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ISO:100, 1/80s, F11, 29mm(equiv).
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Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

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Michelle Alton April 17, 2010

A carillon is a musical instrument that is usually housed in a free-standing bell tower, or the belfry of a church or other municipal building. The instrument consists of at least 23 cast bronze cup-shaped bells, which are played serially to play a melody, or sounded together to play a chord. A carillon is played by striking a keyboard called a "baton" with the fists and by pressing the keys of a pedal keyboard with the feet. The keys mechanically activate levers and wires that connect to metal clappers that strike the bells, allowing the performer, the carillonneur, to vary the intensity of the note according to the force applied to the key.

The carillon is the heaviest of all musical instruments; the total weight of bells alone can be 100 tons in the largest instruments. The greatest concentration of carillons is still found in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Northern France, where they were symbols of civic pride and status. Some of the most spectacular are now protected by UNESCO as part of the world heritage site the Belfries of Belgium and France. The world's largest is housed in Bloomfield Township, Michigan's Kirk in the Hills.

The Princeton University Carillon is played on Sundays (1:00 - 1:45 PM) and Wednesdays (6:30 - 7:00 PM) except during the Ph.D. examination periods.

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Bojan Bencic April 17, 2010

Impressive architecture and POV, Michelle. Fantastic details and great story of the Carillon. #8540901

Carolyn M. Fletcher April 17, 2010

OUTSTANDING!!! #8540905

Paul E. Earl April 17, 2010

What a wonderful gift! A terrific image!! #8540920

Monnie Ryan April 17, 2010

The architecture is SO wonderful here, Michelle -- appreciate the information as well. Wonderful perspective to capture the magnificent tower! #8540939

Graham Robards April 17, 2010

Wonderful Michelle, great history, thank you! ~Pat #8540948

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 17, 2010

Very dramatic capture, Michelle! Love the architecture but your POV and details make it so much more magnificent! #8540960

Douglas Pignet April 17, 2010

Very nice pov here Michelle, great sky and colors. #8540997

John Rivera April 17, 2010

Very nicely captured and presented Michelle! #8541055

Mark S. Cox April 17, 2010

Wonderful capture and very interesting POV.
As to the carillons, I used to attend outdoor carillon concerts in Rochester, NY (at the University of Rochester). One time, they brought a "portable" carillon to the school, placed it at the other end of the quad, and played DUETS! It was pretty amazing. #8541106

Ron McEwan April 17, 2010

First let me say; you captured this perfectly the building on the left leads the eye and it gives perspective to the tower. If I stay with BP long enough and with the information I have gleaned there from I may be able to challenge a PhD, what do you think, maybe in general studies; is there such a thing. LOL #8541123

Ron McEwan April 17, 2010

Jack Ryan April 17, 2010

Excellent perspective and comp...excellent detail and color as well. Very well done as always. #8541159

Mike Clime April 17, 2010

Wonderful capture and comp! Love this type of architecture! Your description was enlightening! #8541354

Tiia Vissak April 17, 2010

a cool image! #8541463

Carol Eade April 17, 2010

Love all the detail you captured from a terrific POV, and enjoyed the reading! #8541507

John Connolly April 17, 2010

A wonderful capture and great information, Michelle! In our National Capitol City of Canberra, we have a carillion, donated by Britian, it is on an island on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin! #8541805

Margaret R. Barry April 17, 2010

Fantastic POV, details and history, Michelle! #8541936

William C. Raco April 17, 2010

Excellent perspective and composition
Beautiful photo, Michelle
As always, the narrative is interesting and educational #8541944

Carol L. Fowler April 17, 2010

Gorgeous composition #8541996

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 17, 2010

Beautiful with fantastic POV, Michelle! :-) k #8542110

MELODIE C. ROBERTS April 17, 2010

OMG
This better be coming Back!!

Awesome Mickey!! #8542117

Deborah C. Lewinson April 17, 2010

Outstanding capture of this beautiful architecture, Michelle, wonderful comp, POV, lighting, sky, details, and colors!

Debby #8542206

Barbara Waldoch April 17, 2010

Excellent pov and capture, Michelle! #8542397

Robert K. Bemus April 18, 2010

Awesome angle and comp, Michelle!! #8542444

Dick W. Wyatt April 18, 2010

Beautiful image, well done. #8542456

Brett Dolsen April 18, 2010

Wonderfull angle,light and details Michelle!! #8542480

Mitch Spence April 18, 2010

Your presentation of architecture is always superb, Michelle, as it is here. The angle of view, the light, the detail show us its detail and its beauty and power. #8543096

Christine Lobsinger April 18, 2010

Hi Michelle, THIS IS FANTASTIC!!!
Your chosen angle compliements superbly!!! Love all the textures/detailing and colours, and that SKY!!!

CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8543116

Renata Gusciora April 20, 2010

Fantastic shot,superb lighting and clarity,Michelle!Beautiful architecture! #8553871

Carolyn J. Connolly April 23, 2010

What a wonderful capture of this historic architecture, Michelle...and thanks for the info. about their Carillon, too!! :o)

In Canberra, our nation's capital, we have a rather beautiful Carillon, which you can read more about here:

http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=233:national-carillon&catid=57:ql-menu-visiting&Itemid=198

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Carillon #8564345

adrifil April 29, 2010

Photos with History, a match we like. :)

The angle is superb, with the shadowy and heavy building on the left opposed by the bright and skyreaching vertical lines of the tower.

The neo-gothic architecture is a feast for the eyes, a great reminder and reinterpretation of those wonderful cathedrals that we are fortunate to have in Europe.

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Tammy Espino May 24, 2010

Congrats on another and another awesome finalist!! :) #8633030

Mark S. Cox May 24, 2010

Congrats, Michelle. Wonderful finaiist. #8633147

Tiia Vissak May 24, 2010

Congratulations! #8633240

Erin Appelbaum May 24, 2010

Congrats again Michelle. Well deserved. Peter #8633346

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 24, 2010

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWSOME finalist,
Best of luck in the next round!!! #8633391

Jack Ryan May 24, 2010

Way to go...congratulations. #8633510

Carol Eade May 24, 2010

Another congratulations, Michelle! #8634049

Christine Lobsinger May 24, 2010

Another Congrats for sure Michelle...WTG!!!
Best of Luck in the next rounds!!!
CHRIS
SMILING #8634423

Nancyj E. Hovey May 24, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8634895

Rolando Rosito May 24, 2010

Another great finalist Michelle, congratulations! #8635105

Deborah C. Lewinson May 24, 2010

Congrats again, Michelle! #8635389

Jeana Clark May 24, 2010

Way To Go!!!!!
Congrats on this fabulous Finalist!!!
~J~ #8635399

Ian M. Hill May 24, 2010
Another I missed and congrats again Michelle! #8635441

Ann Coates May 24, 2010
Congratulations again Michelle on another fantastic finalist. #8635561

Phyllis H. Burchett May 24, 2010
Congrats again Michelle! #8635893

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 24, 2010
Big Congrats again, Michelle! #8636201

Amy M. Wilson May 24, 2010
Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Michelle! #8636535

Mukesh Srivastava May 24, 2010
Another Great travel shot... Huge congrats for another Finalist Winner, Michelle!!!!!! #8636618

Ujjwal Mukherjee May 24, 2010
Terrific finalist, congratulations,Michelle!!! #8637063

frank w. degenhardt May 24, 2010
These type of buildings are so beautiful and our work brings them honor. CONGRATULATIONS on another Finalist my friend. Exceptional beauty. #8637578

Bojan Bencic May 24, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle. #8638114

Stefania Barbier May 24, 2010
spectacular finalist, congratulations! #8638138

Graham Robards May 25, 2010
Wonderful POV Michelle. Congratulations agin and best of luck in the next round.~Pat #8638342

Barbara Waldoch May 25, 2010
Congratulations again, Michelle! #8639286

Nadia Paul May 25, 2010
Wonderful architecture, so beautifully captured Michelle - congrats on your finalist! #8639429

Glenn E. Traver May 25, 2010
Congratulations Michelle on your wonderful Finalist ~ GT #8639804

Tommy E. Burgess May 25, 2010
Congratulations on this very beautifdul finalist Michelle!! Very beautiful work! #8640500

ALLEN O. HOWARD May 25, 2010
An outstanding composition with great color and details! Congratulations Michelle! #8640753

Eivor Kuchta May 25, 2010
Great composition! Congratulation on your finalist, Michelle! #8641942

Renee Doyle May 25, 2010
On a roll Michelle!! Congratulations once again - fantastic!! #8641988

Randy D. Dinkins May 25, 2010
Another big congrats here, great pov and comp. #8642262

Rona L. Schwarz May 25, 2010
Wonderful capture of these university buildings, Michelle, with great clarity, details and tones, and terrific POV! Thanks also for the info on carillons - we have them at Purdue in our bell tower as well! CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round! #8642737

Sharon Sawyer May 26, 2010
WTG, Michelle! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved Finalist!!! #8646128

Debra R. Harder May 31, 2010
This is magnificent, Michelle! Congratulations on another SUPERB finalist! Deb #8655148

Brie Laridon June 28, 2010
Beautiful composition, great eye :) #8721628

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