Basilica de Santa Luzia, a photo from Viana do Castelo, North

Photographer's Note

Basilica de Santa Luzia

Situated atop the hill of Santa Luzia in Viana do Castelo, the Basilica of Santa Luzia, was begun to build in 1903 and completed in 1943, a project by architect Miguel Ventura Terra.

The final phase of construction of the basilica, which is regarded as inspired by the Basilica of Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, Paris, would be directed by architect Miguel Nogueira, who had to work on the granite, with the master bed, Emidio Pereira Lima .

Plant is built on a Greek cross-shaped elements and its architecture is neo-Romanesque and Byzantine basilica at the top of a balcony allows for days without fog, a vast panorama of the region.

The bronze statue of the Sacred Heart, placed at the entrance, dated 1898, is by the sculptor, Aleixo Queiroz Ribeiro, the two cherubim of the high altar, are by the sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida and carved by Master Emidio Lima Albino and Lima, marble Vila Viçosa.

The stained glass rose windows were executed in the workshop of Richard Leone, in Lisbon, the fresco represents the Way of the Cross and the Ascension of Christ in the dome, is author, M. Pereira da Silva. The carillon consists of 26 bells.

Nikon D90
2010/04/05 09:24:13
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 18mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/500 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: -1.0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Vivid
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-C
Long Exposure NR: Off
VR Control: On
High ISO NR: Off

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lousat (57626) 2010-04-25 1:20

Hi Aires,what a perfect choice of point of view to create a magic composition and to understand perfeclty this beautiful church and the place too.Perfect moment whit the best light,natural colors and a nice sky too in background.Thanks for share,have a nice Sunday,LUCIANO

AnaVera (0) 2010-04-25 1:30

Excelente captura, amigo Aires Santos!!
Bela composição e ótimas cores!!

Estúpendo travalho!!

Meus parabéns,

Um forte abraço!!!

dta (51418) 2010-04-25 1:32

Hello Aires ,
Une basilique qui en évoque d'autes célèbres en France (Sacré-Coeur à Paris , Sainte Thérèse à Lisieux) , de ce fameux style romano-byzantin . Un bont point de vue et une agréable composition . Dommage por les panneaux de parking :)
Amicalement

emka (58140) 2010-04-25 2:06

Ola Aires,

Fantastic photo of this Basilica of Viana do Castelo. The inspiration of of Sacre Coeur in Paris is obvious. Very beautiful. Very nice POV, not central, great colours. Excellent composition.

have a nice Sunday my friend

Malgorzata

sabermonajati (7593) 2010-04-25 2:56

hi aires
this basilica has astonishing architecture.
blue sky in background exist amazing image.
regard
saber

siamesa (27449) 2010-04-25 3:47

Bom dia Aires

Uma igreja bela em toda sua austeridade. As linhas e os detalhes arquitetônicos são lindos.Relativamente nova, mas com o belíssimo estilo antigo.Obrigada por partilhar.
Abraços
maria

wamc24120 (1031) 2010-04-25 5:04

Bonjour Aires,
Belle mise en valeur de ce batiment, idealement placé sur l'image. Les couleurs ont belle, une bonne lumière.
Cordialement
Pascal

npecanhuk (53901) 2010-04-25 5:35

Oi Aires!
Que bela basílica! Pelo jeito, faltou-me muitos lugares para conhecer em Portugal, hein?!?!
O céu também está perfeitamente lindo!
Nitidez, exposição, cores, ponto de vista e composição estão ótimos aqui!
Parabéns, abraços e até logo!
Neyvan

tusharkmandal (3117) 2010-04-25 7:04

Hi Aires,

What to say. Marvelous POV and the low vantage point has made it a great image. Great sky. What a beauty you have created.

Regards
Tushar

Sergiom (39223) 2010-04-25 7:28

Bonjour Aires

J'aime que tu n'ais pas centré l'église dans ton image, ce qui permet de dégager le regard vers la droite et le bâtiment adjacent.

Techniquement parfaite

Bon dimanche

Serge

TopGeo (37994) 2010-04-25 10:32

Hi Aires! Very good low POV. Beautifully displayed is the sky. Wonderful, clean and well-saturated colors.Excellent architecture and region!
regards
Geo...

Vato_Law (12718) 2010-04-25 14:44

Olá Aires.
conheço muito bem este local, e é sem dúvida um dos pontos mais bonitos que podemos encontrar em Viana, não só pelo edificio em si que é megnifico, mas tambem pela vista do local que é fatástica.
Bom enquadramento e uma luz muito suave iluminando o edificio, ajudam a criar esta bela foto, pena é que insistam em encher estes locais de plcas de sinalização, como que uma praga que aparece em todos os pontos de interesse do país...
Abraço.
Paulo

jasmis (57596) 2010-04-25 22:06

An impressive church o n the hill. Superb colours, as usual.
Regards my dear friend.

jjcordier (62328) 2010-04-25 22:28

Aires
Magnifique photo de cette basilique. Excellent POV, belle lumière et très bonne composition.
Amicalement
JJ

pablominto (53744) 2010-04-25 23:08

Hello Aires,

It is a well balanced composition, giving strong emphasis to the magnificent church!
The low point of view is effective in adding dynamics, and placing the building on a background of the deep blue sky...
Great details, lovely fresh colours!

Greetings,
Pablo -

vasilpro (40192) 2010-04-25 23:16

Hello Aires,
Excellent composition, interesting architecture details, very good POV and very nice perspective, beautiful church, very good light management, lovely bright colors.
Have a nice day, Vasilis.

yeln (11502) 2010-04-26 1:35

hello Aires
google
Basilica is impressive. the surroundings are nice and so people want to come to this place. excellent sharpness and colors are beautiful. very nice! TFS!
Congratulations!
Regards
Vojko

coco (30433) 2010-04-26 2:40

Hola Aires.

What beautiful place and what nice work with the composition. The exposure and colours are fantastic too.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

subhendu_bagchi (16590) 2010-04-26 2:54

Hi Aires,
it is an excellent and gorgeous basilika captured with great POV and light is here finely managed. Very good composition with high sharpness and vivid colours. Tfs.
My best wishes to you.
Subhendu

hardyuno (4646) 2010-04-26 3:31

Hello Aires,
very good composition wit excellent light.
the veil of clouds give the photo a special touch.
The POV, depth and sharpness are superb. Well done, tfs
Have a fine week
Hartmut

mikolaj_kawa (0) 2010-04-30 0:21

Ola Aires! Amazing Saanta Luzia, wonderful basilic. Excellent architecture. Superb sky. Nice colours. Wonderful crosses. Good POV and capture. Good contrast and sharp. Original take. Saude!

Tukan-T5 (4317) 2010-04-30 23:48

Ola Aires,
what a beautiful church!
I think , that reminds me of Paris.
And also on the hill.
Beautiful compo and light.
Regards Tomasz