Sanctuary in the sky Photo

Photographer’s Note

Todavía en Andorra. Esta foto está tomada en un día limpio, luminoso y agradable de primavera, en el Santuario de la Virgen de Canòlic, en la Parroquia de Sant Julià de Lòria. Situado a 1635m de altura, tiene una vista muy bonita hacia el valle y las montañas, un aire muy limpio para respirar y mucho cielo para disfrutar. Es un lugar para relajarse, y olvidarse de los problemas cotidianos.

Información de Santa Maria de Canòlic:
La devoción a la “Mare de Déu de Canòlic” (Virgen de Canòlic) está ciertamente bien enraizada en la parroquia de San Julià. Este santuario mariano no conserva ninguna estructura de la antigua iglesia románica que debió existir en este lugar; la pervivencia de una talla policromada de la Virgen de aquella época así lo testimonia; esta talla se venera en la iglesia parroquial. El último sábado de mayo se realiza la romería en honor de esta Virgen.

Los WORKSHOPS son dos imágenes complementarias en distintos ángulos y focales.
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Still in Andorra. This photo is taken in a clean, luminous and pleasant day of spring, in the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Canòlic, in the Parish of Sant Julià de Lòria. Located to 1635m of height, it has a very pretty view towards the valley and mountains, a very clean air to breathe and much sky to enjoy. It is a place to relax, and to forget the daily problems.

Information of Santa Maria de Canòlic:
the devotion to “ Mare de Déu de Canòlic ” (Virgin of Canòlic) certainly is well taken root in the parish of San Julià. This marian sanctuary does not conserve any structure of the old romanesque church that had to exist in this place; the survival of a polychrom carving of the Virgin of that time therefore attests it; this statue venerates in the parochial church. The last Saturday of May pilgrimage is made in honor of this Virgin.

The WORKSHOPS are two complementary images in different focal and angles.

Exif Data:
Device maker: FUJIFILM
Device model: FinePix S9500
Software: Adobe Photoshop 7.0
ISO level: 80
Compression: 4 bits/pixel
Sharpness: Normal
Exposure time: 1/550 sec
White balance: Default

JCG, Cretense, Buin, chrisnet, Cricri, John_F_Kennedy, plimrn, parbo, feather, Angelillo, Gerrit, jhm, syd1946, TeresaT, Vato_Law, bakes888, Emile has marked this note useful

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jafadabret (40717) 2006-12-08 5:48

Josep, le cadrage qui met en valeur le toit d'ardoise et les sommets enneigés est très bien choisi.
J'aime le rendu du toit avec la lumière qui s'oppose à l'ombre du mur.
Jacques

besnard (31362) 2006-12-08 5:56

Bonjour Joseph
Joli cliché de cette chapelle avec en toile de fonds les cimes enneigées. Le soleil rend le toit brillant. Le tout forme une photo agréable à regarder.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

P-S-I-G (24482) 2006-12-08 6:10

Salut Josep,
La composition est bonne avec une partie de l'image qui nous montre des monts eneignés. Un manque de netteté sur la chapelle qui n'empêche pas d'apprécier la bonne lumière.
Amicalement,
Fabrice

Buin (38628) 2006-12-08 6:23

Hallo Josep!
I like this one! A simple but impressive build up of the picture. The sunshine at the roof here works very well - like a sign from above ...a beautiful picture!
Greetings from rainy and very stormy Germany - and have a nice weekend!
Frank

Cricri (44153) 2006-12-08 6:54

Bonjour josep,
Un cadrage et des couleurs trés agréables, qui met en valeur la chapelle, joli reflet de lumiére sur le toit, jolie composition
bonne journée
amitiés
cricri

John_F_Kennedy (32340) 2006-12-08 7:13

There is great DoF in this shot. I like the clarity of details, the deep blue sky. The picute is so minimalsitci but so great.
Achim

plimrn (19892) 2006-12-08 8:24

Hola Josep,
I really like the detail of the bare tree against the stunning mountain.
Regards, Pat

parbo (11054) 2006-12-08 8:36

Hola Josep,

Your position is very clever because it’s adding beautiful objects to your scene under clean blue sky. Roof with its unique textures, belfry and wonderful snowy mountains are wonderful. Probably they produced roof tile from stone and has very nice view while shining. Your workshop photos are very nicely detailed. Congratulations. I wish you a very good weekend.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

JCG (25911) 2006-12-08 9:32

Bonjour Josep,

Beau point de vue sur cette jolie chapelle qui englobe ces montagnes aux sommets enneigés. J'aime bien le contraste avec ce magnifique ciel bleu. Une belle lumière entoure la composition.

Amitiés et bon WE,

Jean-Charles

Cretense (57608) 2006-12-08 9:32

Hola Josep!

Esta foto me gusta por su simplicidad! La composicion es muy buena. Me gusta el azul del cielo y el brillo se ese hermoso techo.

Un saludo.
Hercules

feather (50588) 2006-12-08 11:08

The minimal composition works very well. The lines of the roof point the way into the frame and towards the snow-capped mountains. I also like the alternative in the WS with the closer view of the little bell-tower.
Kath

toto (18783) 2006-12-08 15:05

Beau ce sanctuaire avec ses montagnes et ce ciel bleu,vraiment super. Thomas

Angelillo (9067) 2006-12-08 17:48

Hola Josep,

Luz intensa y oscuridad parecen luchar y parecen encontrarse también en el azul del cielo, que juega con esta capilla y con las montañas. Un encuadre curioso que funciona bien. Gracias, Josep.

Angel.

Gerrit (36615) 2006-12-08 18:18

Hi Josep.
beautiful little place. Simple picture with just some pure elements. Good work.
Regards, Gerrit

izmirli (3367) 2006-12-09 0:33

merhaba my friend josep
beautiful light and roof.beautifıl composition and colours.well done.
friendly greetings from Istanbul.
gürkan akçakır.

jhm (83802) 2006-12-09 3:54

Hi Josep,

I like your both WS also, specially WS altered 2, these are very lovely, also these here is very well, not easy with backlight taken, but pleasant for looking, very well done!

Have a nice weekend,
John.

chrisnet (20378) 2006-12-09 4:00

Hola mi amigo Josep,
Un bon cadrage et une lumière excellente, voilà les deux points forts qui caractérisent cette photo. Le léger manque de netteté relevé par notre ami Fabrice est à peine perceptible et ne me gêne pas outre-mesure.
Amitiés
Christian

captainsgirl (3448) 2006-12-09 9:06

OH so very nice! The view from there is amazing! I do like the sunlight on the roof , very pretty!
TFS
Donna :o)

thanks for the photo and for your comments on my photo "Closed for the Winter " :o)

syd1946 (17999) 2006-12-09 10:53

Hello Josep,
Simple compositiom but very well seen.The light is excellent add more to the quality.Also the colors are in a good contrast.Taken with a perfect point this sanctuary looks very impresive!

Greetings,
Thomas

TeresaT (10733) 2006-12-09 17:36

Olá Josep,
Uma composição bastante simples...mas que resultou muito bem.
O negro desta casa de pedra contrasta na pefeição com o azul claro do céu.
E es montanhas parcialmente cobertas de neve estão fantásticas.
Um abraço
Teresa

Vato_Law (11782) 2006-12-10 13:50

Ola Josep,
Bela foto deste sanctuario de pedras negras com o ceu azul a enquadra-lo muito bem e ao mesmo tempo criando um forte contraste. Gosto tambem da vista sobra aqueles montes já (ou ainda) com neve.
Aquele circulo que se vê no céu sobre a casa será a lua?
Un saludo.
Paulo

Scharan (13955) 2006-12-10 19:43

Tão bela quanto a foto seguinte esta também me encanta. Gosto deste céu todo azul e da cruz que parece "pequena" diante dele.
Bom trabalho Josep, meus parabéns amigo.
Grande abraço,
Vera.

Angshu (34253) 2006-12-10 22:53

Hola Josep
Very interesting how you've composed this shot...the long horizontal of the roof pointing directly to the snow capped mountains. Very minimal, but high on innovative factor. I also like the alternative in the WS with the closer view of the little bell-tower. This is good work again my friend
Regards
Angshu

bakes888 (18353) 2006-12-11 3:20

Hi Josep. Lovely crisp photo. I love the minimalist composition and textures you have captured. All set against the backdrop of those rugged mountains. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Emile (20177) 2006-12-13 17:52

Hola Josep.
Lo que me gusta de tu foto es el impresionante cielo azul que realza la figura de la iglesia. La profundidad que provocan las montañas le da un buen toque a la foto. Es una foto simple pero con muy buena composicion.
Abrazos.

oriolm (1142) 2006-12-17 15:39

Quin reflex a la teulada de pissarra! Ben fet!