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| City: | Sesimbra |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| Latitude: | 38° 26' 0'' N |
| Longitude: | 9° 6' 0'' W |
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Sesimbra, Portugal
"The cross, the sun and the storm coming" _ The ensemble called the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Pedra Mua, implanted in the extremity of the Cape Espichel, is undoubtedly the most important and characteristic of the municipality of Sesimbra. There are, in this precious cluster of buildings (from the old Memory Chapel to the Church from the 17th century), a unit of graphic values that makes you forget the disparity of styles. The cult of Our Lady of the Cape is lost in the mists of time and it is conceivable that before Her worship - from the XV century - Cape Espichel was a pilgrimage center. The church interior is decorated with Baroque paintings, ex-voto and frescoes.
On each side of the church is a row of lodging for pilgrims, called the House of candles, forming the public square at Cape Espichel; in the background one can see a cross, where truly begins the Sanctuary.
On each side of the church is a row of lodging for pilgrims, called the House of candles, forming the public square at Cape Espichel; in the background one can see a cross, where truly begins the Sanctuary.
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# posted by Dimas Sequeira on June 19th, 2011 2:16 am
Fantastic perspective! Amazing light, with such a dark sky!
superb b&w compo!!!!!!!5
# posted by Rastamamsjuh ( Liesbeth ) on September 13th, 2010 5:36 pm
Sjips..I have seen this before and forget to give a comment andso..
Now I can say..agree with all.and to my fav`s..
Now I can say..agree with all.and to my fav`s..
wow..love the compo and congratulations for choosing black and white
# posted by Nuno Santos on September 1st, 2010 11:38 pm
Fantastica fotografia. Grande composição
Magnifesent B&W photo , superb .
# posted by Nuno Santos on August 19th, 2010 5:36 pm
Fantastic work. 5 Stars
# posted by Martin de Rijk on August 14th, 2010 12:23 am
A perfect shot, great tones and symetry and ballance. Love this one
Fantastica foto de um local mistico.
# posted by Rik Herrygers on July 29th, 2010 4:26 pm
Good job Miguel ! Wonderful image ! Bravo !
# posted by Nate Stoffregen on July 27th, 2010 10:27 pm
I appreciated the wonderful commentary. Perhaps you are a docent there, providing tours? You are most knowledgeable. This lighting - exquisite! Was that natural light, or added later by computer? You bring much to the field with shots like these! 5
Marvelloes shot ...What can I say after 57 votes..?..-It is exceptional ,fabulous picture...-5+++
Excelente P&B com um céu mágnifico. Referente à cruz na minha foto não estava como esta mas tambem um pouco danifica pelo que tive que dar uns toques.
# posted by Maciej Tamkun ♪ on July 26th, 2010 5:29 pm
ideal perspective, beautiful shot......5+++
Awesome perspective and b&w image!!!
Eu cortei aquela foto das lagoas, mas acho que tens razão...agora já não posso fazer nada, mas obrigada pela sugestão de mestre:)))
Eu cortei aquela foto das lagoas, mas acho que tens razão...agora já não posso fazer nada, mas obrigada pela sugestão de mestre:)))
Great picture and light 5+++
a special dramatic b&W like moonlight.
# posted by ESRA SIRMAN on July 26th, 2010 1:30 pm
this photo,is the temple of photography.Bravo.sanctuary of nossa senhora,amazed by cross and hang her arms up...:)
# posted by vilmar vidor on July 26th, 2010 1:12 pm
Alinhamento construtivo que nos envia à ordem !! 5
Excelente tomada Miguel !!
Excelente tomada Miguel !!
superb
Also like a movie scene,ı like it..5*
# posted by Teresa Soares on July 26th, 2010 12:35 pm
Outstanding view!
# posted by kristina Ceu on July 25th, 2010 10:43 pm
powerfull
oh yes!! what a compo and perspective! and the b/w edition, and the dark sky! Love it!!
# posted by Dieuwertje on July 25th, 2010 7:25 pm
very mysterious image, perfect work
# posted by Ania_i_Konrad on July 23rd, 2010 11:31 pm
mysterious...to my favs
# posted by trudy tuinstra on July 22nd, 2010 10:38 pm
it is a breathtaking composition, very well presented in b/w.
# posted by LUCIJA Mujanovic on July 22nd, 2010 9:35 pm
good shot 5
# posted by fotogravenswaay on July 22nd, 2010 8:45 pm
strong one!!
magnifique B&W !!! 5
# posted by maria condinho on July 22nd, 2010 8:22 pm
tão pertinho de mim, e não dizem nada? Ficou lindissima
fantastic work
very harmonious perspective with a fine foreground.you played so well with light and shadow ! 5+
# posted by antonioguilherme on July 22nd, 2010 3:45 am
Wonderful work.
# posted by Fernando Abreu on July 22nd, 2010 1:28 am
Fantastic light and frame. Just excellent - 5
Excellent photo. Love the comp, and the shadow in the bottom of the picture. It looks great in b/w. Great work, well done !
Realmente, un BW de gran delicadeza. Un finísimo cuidado en la simetría y la perspectiva, donde lo único que se destaca fuera de ese entorno es la sombra, que marca la diferencia. Excepcional!
De mestre...
# posted by Luis Ferreira on July 21st, 2010 10:46 pm
Excellent, Miguel!!!!Great balance and simmetry, fabulous light!!!!
# posted by walter.. on July 21st, 2010 10:41 pm
5*****
# posted by Olga Mallol on July 21st, 2010 10:38 pm
Excellent
excellent photo+++5
# posted by elly holland on July 21st, 2010 9:55 pm
The cross under that impressive sky.All is symmetric.Excellent image!
OOOO !!! Maravilloso !! 5
fantastic perspectie, excellent b&w
# posted by Pegg's place (Anaöet) on July 21st, 2010 7:45 pm
Very strong image!
# posted by Siriusrubin on July 21st, 2010 7:34 pm
Excellent play with lines and the incidence of light. b/w is a good choice to emphasize the impact of the cross. Perfect in enlarged format.
Part 2: (continued): as I started, a very strange experience for me.
PS:- No, it wasn't sepia, the car!
PS:- No, it wasn't sepia, the car!
Matey, this is a strange experience for me. I have just spent 5 whole minutes staring at AL of the enlarged version, fascinated & also mystified.
I know this place so well, been many times (once even with Michel Proud'homme, one of your faves!), love it and the whole area. I know all the historical details (amiguinha was a tour guide!). But finally, I conclude this is not the Espchel that I hve known. It is, rather, a representation, an impression that leans heavily on the sky conditions and the (late-morning?) sunlight. Even the 2-floor cells along the sides look different. It is very moving, a tour de force of a photo; it is also sinister, foreboding with its biblical darkness and the shadow of the cross. All in all, as I
I know this place so well, been many times (once even with Michel Proud'homme, one of your faves!), love it and the whole area. I know all the historical details (amiguinha was a tour guide!). But finally, I conclude this is not the Espchel that I hve known. It is, rather, a representation, an impression that leans heavily on the sky conditions and the (late-morning?) sunlight. Even the 2-floor cells along the sides look different. It is very moving, a tour de force of a photo; it is also sinister, foreboding with its biblical darkness and the shadow of the cross. All in all, as I
# posted by Jan Hemels on July 21st, 2010 4:09 pm
First thing coming up to me is what happened to that cross??? secondly of course I am curious how it came to be as the light cirumstances are far from usual and impossible to attain without serious editing, having said that the result is an intriguing scene with great dramatic effect! 5