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Skidmore

(37,364 posts) Mon Jul 21, 2014, 05:54 PM Jul 2014

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Because sometimes we need to take a moment to marvel at something

and renew the spirit. Have a look at these wonderful bits of pure artistry and engineering. There are several more at the site. Astounding and exquisite given that they are purely mechanical creations.

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/07/an-amazing-collection-of-mechanical-singing-bird-automata/

Enjoy.

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Because sometimes we need to take a moment to marvel at something (Original Post) Skidmore Jul 2014 OP

Very cool shenmue Jul 2014 #1

Oh! We do need that moment Skidmore! sheshe2 Jul 2014 #2

Hi, sheshe2... Skidmore Jul 2014 #3

So nice! Brigid Jul 2014 #4

shenmue

(38,506 posts)

1. Very cool

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Mon Jul 21, 2014, 06:04 PM

Jul 2014

Yes!

sheshe2

(83,710 posts)

2. Oh! We do need that moment Skidmore!

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Mon Jul 21, 2014, 06:24 PM

Jul 2014

Thank you, exquisite indeed!

Skidmore

(37,364 posts)

3. Hi, sheshe2...

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #2)

Mon Jul 21, 2014, 07:47 PM

Jul 2014

Happy you found enjoyment in these too. Be well.

Brigid

(17,621 posts)

4. So nice!

Reply to Skidmore (Original post)

Mon Jul 21, 2014, 08:29 PM

Jul 2014

Thanks, Skidmore!

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