Gargoyles, York

These two are on the side of St. Martins Church in Coney Street, York.

I have to say that unlike some of the other gargoyles I've seen, these two look rather friendly, instead of frightening. They overlook a small recess in the pavement where friends often arrange to meet, so perhaps its good that they are not scary!

Ian and I posted some shots of the interior of St. Martins a while ago with some of its history. they start at:

http://365project.org/fishers/365/2014-09-21

Katharine

[Lee]

I wonder what they looked like when first carved. Good shot.

[Kate]

Great textures on them and the wall. Very cool photo!

[bkb in the city]

They have some great detail to them

[Lynne Hart]

Great detail and not like the usual ugly gargoyles.

[Margaret Obey]

They do appear to be smiling

[Graham Thresher]

A great shot. Fav.

[Ivan]

Happy gargoyles!

[gloria jones]

Great pov, textures

[Pyrrhula]

Beautiful gargoyles , A great find and close up capture

[Cathie]

Wonderful. I love the textures and the bit of moss starting to grow on the fellows.

[Tony]

Grotesque looking sculptures. Beautifully captured.

[Fisher Family]

@gamelee Not sure Lee, but the masons had a sense of fun that is still around today if the stonemasons yard by the minster is anything to go by. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@kt8ird Thank you. I love stonework, it weathers and looks interesting in all stages. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity Thank you. Glad you liked them. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@lhart Thank you. I think their happy faces are what attracted me. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@ceilidh Thats what I thought, perhaps the shoppers on this main street were amusing them. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@thresheg Thank you for the fav. Glad you liked them. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@ivan Well there had to be some happy ones. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@seattlite Thank you. Glad you liked them. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula Thank you. It was nice to see some happy gargoyles. katharine

[Fisher Family]

@cathieg They are getting a bit weathered but I think it adds to their attraction. Katharine

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont Thank you. Glad you liked them. Katharine

[Kathy A]

Friendliest looking gargoyles I've ever seen