Sagrada Familia’s Nativity Facade Photo

Photographer’s Note

Sagrada Familia’s Nativity Facade

The Temple of la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona’s surreal, unfinished church also known as Gaudi’s church was begun in 1882.

This awesome cathedral 110 meters in length and 45 meters high, with three fronts each bearing four towers for a total of 12 is dedicated to the Apostles. Its two colossal domes are dedicated to the Virgin and Christ respectively, the latter reaching a height of 170 meters. Work on the cathedral stopped in 1936 due to the outbreak of Civil War. During the war, Gaudi’s study containing plans and drawings was destroyed by fire. With the persistence of his followers and models saved from the fire, work on the cathedral started again in 1952. Through generations of architects since Gaudi began work, the current prediction for overall completion of the church is 2025.

Antonio Gaudi (1852-1926) was 31 years old when he started work la Sagrada Familia. This endeavor became his life’s work. He lived like a recluse on the site and is buried in the crypt in the cathedral.

See Workshop for a view of Sagrada Familia.

ilDottore, belido, danasam, mafegan, gunbud has marked this note useful

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oriolm (1142) 2008-08-25 12:29

stone made art... and faith, thanks for sharing!

ilDottore (4004) 2008-08-26 7:20

Hi Betty,
I like you photo especially the Sagrada Familia is the one from my favourite buldings all around the world.
Beautiful composition with perfect sharpness and natural colours.
Incredible number of details.
Best Regards and TFS
Chris

belido (16807) 2008-08-26 13:00

Hi Betty,

nice to see you in here again :)) Incredible details...awesome architecture as you mention in the note. I like how you framed this and the efficient sharpness. Really impressive, well done!
Regards,
Carlos

danasam (1057) 2008-08-27 2:06

Hi Betty, welcome back. wow this really woth the visit, excellent capture of fantastic architecture, very good POV, well done.
Sam.

mafegan (4465) 2008-08-27 5:18

Hello Betty
Welcome back from your holiday. Such detail on Gaudi's church - very sharp and a good light. TFS, Marlene

gunbud (28143) 2008-08-29 18:25

Hi Betty,
You have wonderfully capture the fine intricate details to this great work of art.
The stone carvings seem to come to life as they are seen in such clarity and sharpness.
Regards, Tom

batalay (21185) 2008-08-30 21:25

Hello Betty,

In this shot with superb resolution and composition, you make a compelling case for how the Gaudi Cathedral differs from all others. I visited the same site two weeks after you, spending most of the day with José Pires and his family. Gaudi's Sagredo Family Church was certainly the highlight of the Barcelona visit. Your note is highly informative (and well written) as usual.

Warm regards,

Bulent

jmdias (19813) 2008-08-31 8:14

betty

it is a whole vision of this area. I liked this perfect soft light that give us to see every detail. Perfect pov and it is ever amazing to see this place

hugs

jorge

windosil (808) 2009-03-30 15:22

Hi, Betty,
What a superbly sharp and naturally coloured photo of this extraordinary alcove in an extraordinary building. So much more informative than the pictures in the book about Gaudi which my husband gave me one Christmas. I am interested to see the colour of the stone - apparently it has very similar characteristics to the pink sandstone from the Clashach quarry which has been used for a lot of recent buildings in Edinburgh, also for the stone in my In memoriam photo.
Thanks,
Winifred