January 27

The Corpus Chronophage

I had a supervision at Corpus Christi today and so took the opportunity to photograph their clock.  It is certainly unusual; the grasshopper/locust on the top is eating away time (check out the Greek roots) second by second.  There is something about it that really appeals to me - perhaps the concentric circles, perhaps the Greek name, or perhaps the unusual blend of old (gold) and new (blue LEDS by which to tell the time).  I really don't know.  This photograph also captures the reflection of Kings College which is on the other side of the street and a cyclist going past; both quintessentially Cantabrigian.  An accident which I am actually quite proud of.