Perspective

EDITORIAL Perspective

“Seeing is believing” in Heritage Photography DAVID BRYSON

The quote from astronomer Pierre Janssen “Seeing is believing” though talking about the role of photography in science also applies to the work and art that goes into places of worship carefully designed to awe and inspire believers. The challenge of ‘Alternative views of places of worship’ has certainly been met. The lure of churches, cathedrals, mosques, temples and other places of worship have always held sway with many members. However, the breadth of archaeology and heritage allows us to go beyond the usual to take a deeper look and so develop a greater appreciation of the many works of architects, designers and those who fund these projects over the many years they take to build. John Eaton who developed his love of architecture from his family shows his passion for the history and beauty of the Domes of Istanbul as he explores the genius of the architect Sinan and his apprentices. Gwil Owen takes us to two very different places of worship and veneration from the city built for the Aten by the Pharoah Ahkenaten through to the very ancient but also modern world of Australian aboriginal rock art and their stories. Amanda Miller takes us on a personal journal through many places of worship both traditional and the more eclectic, allowing us to share her experiences of the weather, ambience and aesthetics of our heritage. Future editions of Heritage Photography

September 2020 “Scientific and technical” An opportunity for many of our group who are working in industry whether aerial kite photography, infrared or specialist techniques to let us have an insight into their work. January 2021 “Heritage in miniature” well anything below a building in size for all those small interesting objects that show up in Archaeology and Heritage. A follow up from George Backshall’s desire to see an inherited Glass and other small objects as part of our heritage in print. This is also an ideal opportunity for lots of single images from lots of contributors, so please send what you think may be suitable with a caption or caption and story. May 2021 Keith has suggested very broadly “Engineering” those feats that span the ages or new works, the heritage of the future. The aim is to have as many features and photographs ready in advance of the publication dates. Many contributors will have noticed that I am working through their submissions and whilst everything can’t be published straightaway they are being published over time. If you have an idea for photographs or articles and photographs for the journal please contact me. heritage.editor@rps.org

DAVID BRYSON

Borobudur Temple. This famous Buddhist temple located in central Java dates from the 8th and 9th centuries. The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m 2 . The monument was restored with UNESCO’s help in the 1970s.