Fatima Sanctuary Photo

Photographer’s Note

90% of the photos from Fátima on TE are misplaced:
Fátima is not in the District of Leiria but in the District of Santarém. So, if you are reading this and have photos from Fátima, please check them and correct them, if it is the case. MAny thanks.

Our Lady of Fátima (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈfatimɐ]) is a title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary with respect to reported apparitions of her to three shepherd children at Fátima in Portugal on the 13th day of six consecutive months in 1917, starting on 13 May. The three children were Lúcia Santos and her cousins, siblings Jacinta and Francisco Marto. The title of Our Lady of the Rosary is also sometimes used in reference to the same apparition (although it was first used in 1208 for the reported apparition in the church of Prouille), because the children related that the apparition specifically identified herself as the "Lady of the Rosary". It is also common to see a combination of these titles, i.e. Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima (Portuguese: ''Nossa Senhora do Rosário de Fátima''). The events at Fatima gained particular fame due to their elements of prophecy and eschatology, particularly with regard to possible world war and the conversion of Russia. The reported apparitions at Fatima were officially declared "worthy of belief" by the Catholic Church.
(From Wikipedia)

Shooting Data
Nikon D40
2009/04/11 14:59:03.2
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Color
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 19mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/100 sec - F/14
Exposure Comp.: +1.0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-A
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Medium Low
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: High

gervaso, maloutim, Amaz, jhm, Bluejeans, xuaxo, celmaleite, AiresSantos, s_lush, mkamionka has marked this note useful

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gervaso (5788) 2009-11-11 17:09

Olá, Paulo!

A foto tem uma profundidade muito boa, com o lindo santuário se destacando ao fundo, com uma excelente iluminação. Além disso, as cores estão também excelentes, principalmente o céu com nuvens muito interessantes. Belíssimo trabalho!

macjake (2749) 2009-11-11 19:53

Hi Paulo
wonderful sky-cloud formations, and its more stunning with your low point of view.
the depth of field is very good, with sharpness as well.
interesting formations and patterns on the concrete.
good eye to notice this scene.
Cheers
Craig

maloutim (4117) 2009-11-11 22:53

Hi Paulo!
I love the graphic designs of the pebble paving so typical of Portugal!
I like the way the two dark curves lead to the Basilica in the background. The sky is very impressive and adds to the beauty of the photo!
I don't know about these apparitions though, whether in Lourdes or anywhere else! I used to believe in them thoroughly when I was younger, but now, I am not so sure! It only happened to very very poor children who suffered from hunger, and sometimes ate anything for the sake of eating. (Bernadette in Lourdes used to eat candle wax or leather!...) So I think that either just the hunger or the products they ate probably gave them hallucinations!
Thanks for sharing anyway!
Cumprimentos!
Marie Louise.

sacavem (8693) 2009-11-12 7:30

Olá Paulo,

Um pov extraordinário, grande profundidade.Grande composição.
Filipe

Amaz (7914) 2009-11-13 2:03

Extraordinária perspectiva, amigo Paulo!!
Ótima composição e belas cores!!
Interessante a nota sua, também!!

Belo travalho!!

Um abraço forte,

alive (938) 2009-11-13 6:55

Olá Paulo!
Excelente foto.
Do enquadramento ás cores está tudo muito bem.
Local que também já fotografei.. mais ou menos deste angulo.
Abraço.

jhm (83786) 2009-11-14 23:28

Hello Paolo,

I came never in Fatima, my mother came 30 year ago with a group to the Our Lady of Fátima.
Very nice perspective and lovely cloudy sky.
Splendid colours, pleasant for look at.
Very well composition, TFS.

Have a nice sunday,
John.

Bluejeans (33423) 2009-11-15 8:16

Oi Paulo,
Belo ponto de visão com estas ondas no chão , ficou com uma profundidade fantástica , gostei muito do céu está muito bonito com estas nuvens , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

xuaxo (5911) 2009-11-16 10:00

Olá Paulo,
Captaste o sítio numa excelente ocasião: sem gente em excesso e com um belo céu. O lado esquerdo é que me parece um bocadinho escuro.
~
Nunca reparei nessa falha da localização de Fátima. Já não bastam as asneiras da base de dados do TE e ainda há quem acrescente as suas próprias :-)
O erro, principalmente por parte dos portugueses, pode ser influênciado por haver a Diocese de Leiria-Fátima e a região de turismo Leiria-Fátima. Além disso, o concelho de Ourém pertencia à antiga província da Beira Litoral.
Eu acho que há excesso de concelhos, mas até me admiro como Fátima ainda é apenas freguesia, ainda por cima sendo já cidade.
Cumprimentos,
Francisco

celmaleite (3040) 2009-11-16 11:09

Olá, Paulo!
A foto está belíssima e o céu, com o filtro polarizador, nota 10. O santuário é de uma beleza única e você conseguiu um enquadramento excelente. Ótimo registro, parabéns!

rodgerg (25535) 2009-11-21 6:01

Olà Paulo,

An incerdible and very nice dephet and a great prospect to the sanctuary thanks a POV very well selected. The peopels give element of life and too interesting idea of the scale. Superb sky very well colected.
have a nice WE,
Roger

AiresSantos (43270) 2009-11-23 9:05

Ola Paulo
Magnifica perspectiva do Santuario com um POV bem escolhido
Para alem da beleza do chao, temos um ceu com nuvens de encher o olho
Um abraco e boa semana
Aires

jmdias (20189) 2009-11-23 17:58

paulo

lindo o céu com estas nuvens bem colocadas, a foto dá uma noção de grandiosidade e poder, as linhas do piso est~]ao magnificamente dispostas na compo. lindo trabalho., perfeito e bonito

abraços

jorge

s_lush (2746) 2009-11-24 1:55

Hello Paulo,
This sacred place is depicted by you perfectly well, with excellent composition and perfect photographic quality. The perspective of the lines in the FG and BG leads to the compositional center of the image, to the sanctuary. Very expressive photo and informative note. Perfectly good job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

mkamionka (5028) 2009-11-27 6:22

Hi Paulo,
very original point of view. I really like it. Especially the pavement is really surprising here but it is also well complemented with the pattern of the clouds and very brightly illuminated cathedral.
Fantastic presentation,
M

Silvio1953 (43412) 2009-11-29 0:35

Ciao Paulo, fantastic perspective on sanctuary, splendid light and colors, superb sky, very well done, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio

Urs (3464) 2009-12-04 16:34

Hi Paulo

Wow, what a framing, the low POV to use the decor of the place is brilliant. Moreover there are these marvelous clouds leading in stripes to the right corner. It's a very well executed photograph as well with vibrant colors and high sharpness. Well done

Best regards from Bangkok
Urs

panipani (32) 2009-12-17 9:24 [Comment]

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fed3 (16) 2009-12-21 1:46

Hi Paulo,
The foto is fantastic, the clouds are so heavy and beautiful, very good POV. I was there over 2 years ago in the end of August. I could not find any cloud on the sky. I think there was no monument on the left side of the photo. At the place there was a fence and construction site. Best regards,
Andrzej

Photo Information

Copyright: Paulo Goncalves (Juntas) (3692)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-11
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D40, Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S 1:3.5-5.6 GII ED DX, Hoya 52mm Circular polarizer
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Map: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Tomar Trip
Theme(s): Churches by Juntas [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-11-11 16:53