Procession II Photo

Photographer’s Note

Penedo is a small village in Central Portugal, where the pace of life is still very cool... Much more sheep than people live there but, on ceremonial ocasions, many visitors from the neighbour villages come to take part on the feast and share the delicious food :)
These community ties are reinforced by religious rites and the procession is mandatory. Some ladies, by their age, health condition or social standing, don't go in the procession, they stay at the windows, decorated with bedspreads, throwing petals to photographers ;)

In a WS you may see a shot of a friend of mine of this particular moment.

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ryno (4580) 2006-04-26 13:13

I like this photo a lot, Beijo. Lively & very natural, and the flower petals almost look like sunspots, especially on her face. An interesting angle too. All in all, a creative and sympathetic study of the old lady. Nice work!

MIG13 (0) 2006-04-26 16:25

Olá, Beijo! Bela foto, trazendo o "clima" tipicamente português que só quem conhece de perto - seja pela origem ou pela proximidade - sabe o quanto é especial. O enquadramento e a captura da expressão da senhora são excelentes! Tomara que o Portugal moderno não mate este tão próprio e acolhedor. Parabéns pelo trabalho! Miguel.

riclopes (32869) 2006-04-27 3:28

Olá Beijo,
Excelente atmosfera captada aqui!
Curiosamente, convidaram-me este fim de semana para ir a uma aldeia perto desta zona...
Gosto bastante da composição e da maneira como as pétalas estão espalhadas no ar. A fotografia em ws é uma bela imagem de complemento. Parabéns!
Saudações amigas,
Ricardo

erdo (568) 2006-04-27 13:40

so good story of picture, the lady with one tooth smiling, active in ceremony from the window.The window, stones, the cloth, the ring ,smile bringns out the nice scenario with a good vision.thank you.
erdogan

zeca (20026) 2006-04-28 18:12

Ótima percepção e timing na captura desta bela imagem, Beijo! A nitidez, cores e enquadramento também estão muito boas!Excelente trabalho, amigo!
abraço!
Zeca

kmarscher (2881) 2006-05-03 20:02

Very nicely done. Wonderful POV. She looks either happy or hopeful that you will take the picture quickly and go away.

Oh, I do like the workshop photo so much too! I like it because it shows the festivity of the moment with all the on-lookers who stand aside for the photographer to finish.

tucancr (24) 2006-05-07 1:26

Hello Beijo,
Good capture, I like the athmosphere of this picture. Good composition.
Regards,
Iris

xuaxo (5649) 2006-05-14 14:19

Excelente documento daquele Portugal referido pelo Miguel (MIG13).

asanak (1972) 2006-06-07 16:48

dear beijo,
I'm so glad I got to see it!
I don't think i have anything original to say about this magnificent photo!tfs
well done
asana

adam_k (596) 2006-08-29 3:10

Hi Beijo,
What kind of procession is it? From the date (April 17) I presume it was held during Easter...

In my country we have a similar procession (throwing flower petals by little girls) but due to Corpus Christi which takes place in June... On Easter Monday there is a tradition to pour water on other people and indeed it happens in the whole country ;)