"Slow Motion Fall"

Leaning at 5 degrees. 200 ft tall. Built by 3 different architects, starting in 1173. Soil is marshy and although it began leaning right away, they continued construction to the 4th floor. It sat half finished for over a century, at which time another architect worked to correct it by angling the next 3 stories backward. Another century passed, another architect put the belfry on the top, again leaning it backwards. Millions have been spent on repairs to the soil (600 tons of lead placed on the leaning side). After sucking out 60 tons of soil on the opposite side, it was straightened by 6 inches and seems to have stabilized. Some think it doesn't look much different. Anyone for a climb?

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Tags: Italy, Pisa, Leaning Tower

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Comment by Cornishman on February 14, 2013 at 12:26pm: Don't like heights Iris. Let alone ones that lean!

Great composition though and just simply like the overall image.

R/

Comment by Iris Lott on February 14, 2013 at 8:32am: Thanks so very much Eva, Aditya and Jerry.....always love to get your opinion.

Comment by EVA.CANTRELL on February 13, 2013 at 8:23pm: beautiful capture Iris so clear and no i do not want to climb up inside it as it would be just my luck it would fall when I was in it

Comment by Aditya Dogra on February 13, 2013 at 3:06pm: Loved the capture , the clarity and the info you have provided ..

Comment by Iris Lott on February 13, 2013 at 10:54am: Thanks Harvey, maybe not in our lifetime; but the soil is so bad beneath it, one can only hope it can be saved. Maybe we should send Wayne out on detail!

Comment by Iris Lott on February 13, 2013 at 10:52am: Lol,lol, yeah, guess your right! Thanks Michael.

Comment by Michael Rothon on February 13, 2013 at 10:44am: After a few beers it straightens up! Interesting read. M

Comment by Harvey Horowitz on February 13, 2013 at 5:21am: Lovely image Iris. Hope that tall building does not fall over.

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