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Altar of the sky


Altar of the sky
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Copyright: Ana Dores (adores) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2544 W: 48 N: 3517] (11345)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-28
Categories: Architecture
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix S9600
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Churches in the Alentejo, Churches Part 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-13 11:33
Viewed: 374
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
So, I'm back to on eof my favourite themes and once more I'm posting this little church, that is one of my favourite.
This little hermitage is devoted to Our Lady, in this case of Aracelis, that means something like Altar of the Sky. The place is magic, it's situated on the top of a hill (almost 300 metres high) and besides the wonderful view, it's also a good place for birdwatching.It was the first time I went there in the morning, this time I tried to get there at around 07.00 a.m., when the light was still very weak and the plains around were still covered with fog. No one around, only the birds and the cattle could be heard.
This is an ancient place of worship,the pilgrimage takes place in September and by that time, many farmers come here to ask for good crops and for rain.
It has also a particularity,it's situated on the border between Castro Verde and Mertola, as far as I know, the church is situated in the municipality of Castro Verde and the churchyard is situated in the municipality of Mertola.
japiey, paololg, xuaxo, Juntas, dareco, kevinos, siolaw, danos, Charo, John_F_Kennedy, skippy007 has marked this note useful
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Ana, it is certainly lovely. Your description of your outing makes it all very appealing. The early hours helped the white on the building not be so blazing and overall it is a very good capture, great work.

Greg

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2259 W: 695 N: 180] (18650)
  • [2008-05-13 11:54]

Hi, my friend!
Nice composition and interesting colours. I like your idea. Interesting architecture. I like your blue and white.
Marek

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  • amfdj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 196 W: 61 N: 249] (1868)
  • [2008-05-13 12:46]

Hi Ana,
Really like this little church.
Very nicely captured and very well composed.
The Alentejo region is such an amazing area in Portugal: a paradise for photographers.
Regards from Belgium.
Eddie

Olá Ana. Bem vinda de volta às igrejas. Muito bem escolhido o pov com as escadas a convidarem a entrar. Quanto à nota, bem, há casos mais graves de casas que estão metade em Portugal e metade em Espanha :). PAulo

Olá Ana,

Amo estes brancos e luz alentejana. Estas capelas muito bonitas pela sua singularidade e simplicidade.Boa fotografia , bom PDV.

Um abraço amigo,
Filipe

Ciao Ana,
what suggestive place, gives to me a sense of peace and calm. Technically it is an excellent image, because it is difficult to manage so well the reflex of the light on the whites walls. Good job, compliments.
Ciao
Paolo.

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  • xuaxo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2503 W: 163 N: 2311] (3967)
  • [2008-05-13 14:24]

Olá Anabela,
Está muito bem. Sem as árvores, com o fundo todo azul, teria ainda mais impacto, embora não fosse a imagem real.
F

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1449 W: 34 N: 606] (8476)
  • [2008-05-13 16:14]

Very nice pov and sharpness. I really enjoyed reading your note as well. TFS

Back to your signature shots again ,Ana, and very lovely too. In this one you have composed an exciting arrangement of white steps and walls, giving a good sense of the peace and beauty of tis place. regards kevin

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3801 W: 393 N: 6242] (21390)
  • [2008-05-14 0:06]

Hi Ana,
That is fine framing and POV to give maximum impact to the view! The exposure on the white walls is fine and no burning apparent. Colors and sharpness excellent
Abraco
Laurent

Hi Ana,

Happy to see you back...
Good shot, and a fine presentation.
Your signature style of imaging.
EXCELLENT.

jp

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3124 W: 83 N: 4549] (16977)
  • [2008-05-14 3:23]

Ola Ana,
really this is a nice presentation of this little hermitage chapel.I like the vivid white as the contrast that created with the blue sky.I like the sharpness and the clarity as the perfect management of the light.Informative your note too.

Regards,Danos

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2177 W: 14 N: 4042] (15938)
  • [2008-05-14 3:23]

Hola Ana,
Muy bonita y coqueta esta pequeña iglesia que tu supiste capturar muy bien. La luz es magnífica con un blanco perfecto sin deslumbramientos. Estupenda perspectiva y encuadre.
Un abrazo
Charo

Fantastic POV, giving a nice view of this lovely church. Good colours. Very good sharpness and detail.
Best wishes,
Achim

Hello Ana, It looks like this beautiful church has the best POV. Interesting architecture & contrast well with the lovely clear blue sky. A nice image with a interesting note.
Thank you
Santo

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  • jmdias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1220 W: 181 N: 1551] (6603)
  • [2008-05-26 17:32]

ana

aqui o portão e as escadarias dão um ar diferente ao todo. O pov, a luz e as cores estão como sempre: perfeitos. A cada foto sua me dá uma vontade louca de voltar a Ptgal e competir com vc. hahaha. Caçar em cada povoado uma nova capela branca. Isso é pura alma lusitana

abraços

jorge

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