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#259420 02/10/2012 06:31 PM
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I visited a friend last week in Tiefenbach (Bavaria), a very small village that seats on the Austrian and German border.
My wife and I took a small walk in the countryside one late afternoon and visited the small village church that dates back from 1548. What a surprised when I saw the entry door of the church, just thought it would be neat to share with you my discovery.

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That is really cool!


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Pat...That is an awesome door, I really like the carving, however that first picture is amazing...absolutely beautiful countryside.

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Hey bro, what a wonderful place and that door..wow..amazing. I hope you had a big roof rack on your car wink

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Wonderful carving. It reminds me of the rolls of honour at the entry of our Canadian churches.

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Very cool thanks for sharing

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I would love to own such a door for my own office, that would be really cool.

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That is a wonderful door. The carvings are beautifully done, particularly the Pieta-esque panel on the upper portion above the names of the dead. Really a nice tribute to the men who lost their lives in battle. Thank you for sharing.

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Pat,

Lovely landscape, it would make a great oil painting.

That oak door is very impressive, whoever carved it was no doubt a master woodworker. All the designs are crisp, clean and precise, exceptional.

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I'm already looking forward to your next trip ... grin wink

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Fabulous Pat-glad you had a good time-did you manage to get to Kehlsteinhouse?

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What a find.Thanks for sharing this amazing piece of historical art.

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Here's a small video on that church that I just posted on youtube.

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Fantastic!
Thank you for the pictures!

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