Farel not Ferrell, a photo from Neuchatel, West

Photographer's Note

Some TrekEarth members tick off new countries, other keep reaching deeper into archives.
As mentioned before, I had much higher standards before, I wanted to show here only photos which were really good but with the lack of time/money, effectively it would mean that I would be absent from TrekEarth so instead, I tend to show photos which are at least acceptable as long as it allows me to share something interesting and still be part of this unique community. So some photos which did not make the cut before, have a chance now.

WHAT IS WRONG ABOUT THIS PHOTO
I thought it will be great to show the close up of the monument emphasizing the gesture of the man who raises the Bible but at the same time to include as much church as possible. When I got closer to the statue -not much was left from the church. When I got more of the church (in this photo) the statue almost disappeared and certainly its dramatic gesture became not noticeable.

ABOUT THE TITLE
When I thought I figured out who is the person presented in the statue I shook my head in disbelief. Why on Earth would they make a monument to the famous Hollywood comedian in front of this old church! It took me a while to realize that the statue presents William Farel and not Will Ferrell. As you can read in the link, Farel was a friend of John Calvin (not Kelvin), one of the most notable church reformers next to Martin Luther (not Martin Luther King J.).

WHAT YOU SEE IN THIS PHOTO
This photo presents the monument of William Farel in front of the Collegiate Church of Neuchâtel.
Collégiale church, begun in 1185 and consecrated in 1276, is a graceful example of early Gothic. The east end of the church, has three Norman apses. The main entrance, to the west, is crowned by a giant rose window of stained glass. Within the vaulted interior, the transept is lit by a lantern tower. The unique Cenotaph of the Counts of Neuchâtel is located on the north wall of the choir. Begun in 1372, and the only artwork of its kind to survive north of the Alps, the monument comprises fifteen near-life-size painted statues of various knights and ladies from Neuchâtel’s past, framed by 15th-century arches and gables.

Tue, jhm, Fis2, ikeharel, ChrisJ, snunney, papagolf21, Royaldevon, mcmtanyel, adramad, macjake, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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claudeD (47754) 2019-01-18 9:16

Hello Mariusz,

very fine architecture picture showing this very interesting church with much details in perfect sharpness and clarity. Excellent symetrical composition. Tfs.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

Tue (93592) 2019-01-18 9:42

Hello Mariusz,
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this photo! I like the symmetry of the church and the statue in the middle. The light was also excellent and added a nice and warm hue to the church walls. Very well done.
Lars

dta (98848) 2019-01-18 11:52

Hello Mariusz ;
It is an excellent idea to present to us pictures from your archives . We post pictures from new trips , forgetting old ones . And this is a superb one here . perfect symetry , exquisite sharpness , beautiful architetcure ... I like also the branche on the right .
Regards

mesutilgim (0) 2019-01-18 12:45

Hello Mariusz,
Very nice forntal view of this nice cathedral in Neuchatel, taken with good pov and ligth management and sharpness.Allthough been made on a Monday, interesting to see that no people are arpund.
Interesting and usefull notes.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

Fis2 (172083) 2019-01-18 14:00

Czesc Mariusz!
Ladna fasada kosciola, piekna rozeta i wieze.
Ciekawy pomnik przed kosciolem.
Dobry kadr i kolorystyka.
Lubie takie...
Dobrej nocy.
Krzysztof

jemaflor (148368) 2019-01-18 15:45

Hi Mariusz,
Nice architecture well presented, Good photo with a nice light and a perfect sharpness, well composed with the statue in the fg, tfs.

ChrisJ (172442) 2019-01-18 23:19

Hello Mariusz,

Nice symmetry of the 2 church spires and the fg statue adds depth and layering to the composition. Good sharpness and perspective control. Tfs!

emka (158962) 2019-01-19 0:07

Cześc Mariusz, Jak zwykle debatujesz o tym, jak to zrobic doskonałe zdjęcie. Żeby je pokazać na TE? Bardzo ładna symetria, dobre kolory, interestujacy stary kosciół, niczego więćej nie trzeba. Nie słyszałam ani o Farelu, ani o Ferrelu (ale o Calvinie, kelviinie i Lutrze jednym i drugim tak).

Zyczę miłego weekendu

MAłgorzata

jhm (211738) 2019-01-19 1:23

Hello Mariusz,

Today we are neighbours on TE.
I think that only the picture is first of all, picture have no date.
Wonderful frontage of the church.
A wonderful sharp and clear image.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

snunney (130967) 2019-01-19 2:00

Hello Mariusz,
I have to confess that the name of William Farel is completely new to me, so I am very grateful for your interesting and comprehensive note. I think you have achieved your objectives well giving due prominence to both church and monument. The symmetrical framing is well chosen. The scene is well exposed with fine rendering of the colours and textural details.

Silvio1953 (223103) 2019-01-19 2:53

Ciao Mariusz, great view of fantastic Church, lovely composition with beautiful statue in FG, superb sky, wonderful natural colors, fine details, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

lousat (140070) 2019-01-19 3:45

Hi Mariusz,in effect the gesture of the staute isn't in the best perspective to understand well,but no problems,as you know i like a lot the perfectly simmetries,and you caught this church of Neuchatel in great way,waiting your next trip it's nice to see something like that from your archive. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

Nicou (193814) 2019-01-19 7:22

Hello

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Bravo et belle soirée
Niocu

carlo62 (81265) 2019-01-19 15:39

Ciao Mariusz
hai fatto un'analisi molto attenta e approfondita di tutti gli aspetti, complimenti.
Io penso che l'importante sia condividere dei luoghi interessanti, ovviamente se la foto è anche molto bella è tutto più facile, ma in mancanza di qualcosa di straordinario, è meglio qualcosa....
Nella tua foto non c'è niente che non va, se vogliamo essere cattivi possiamo pensare che la foto sia priva di originalità, ma questa non è una mancanza, non sempre si hanno a disposizione tempo e inventiva per realizzare qualcosa di artistico.
Hai fatto benissimo a condividere questa foto e, nel dubbio se condividere o non condividere una foto, penso che sia sempre meglio condividere.
Buona domenica
Carlo

papagolf21 (152607) 2019-01-19 22:46

Bonjour, cher Mariusz,
Merci d'avoir extrait ce cliché de vos archives. La beauté générale est manifeste. L'on prend plaisir à découvrir cette architecture religieuse et cette sculpture au premier plan donne de la profondeur à l'ensemble.
Amitiés.
Philippe

ikeharel (114751) 2019-01-20 1:14

Old stuff but was well managed with symmetrical POV and clear details, Mariusz.
Nothing wrong about this, IMHO, as I do not see what you referred as "wrong".
Have a nice Sunday,
Ike

*** A bird like in your today's critique "dissappeared" for me in the last few years since taken. Urban development probably.

Royaldevon (86564) 2019-01-20 1:42

Hello Mariusz,

What a wonderful play on words!
Sad for anyone who did not carefully read your notes!!!

I see exactly what you mean! But what an excellent learning curve for you and, by analysis, for us. It's a fine, sharp presentation of the church in good light and with good colours. As for the statue, it just feels as if it is photobombing a fine shot.

I'm sure you know exactly where you would have stood were you to return.
It is a good photograph technically and I give you full marks for including your excellent notes!

Have a good Sunday,
Bev :-)

jmdias (116635) 2019-01-20 8:01

mariusz

I didn't know even the actor or ever the religious. haha.
nice view of the monument and the unusual view of the religious menacing the church with the Bible in his hands.In fact I never liked these religious reformers, they look so arrogant with their pose of perfection, pointing the finger to the others.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (69384) 2019-01-20 21:04

Hello Mariusz,
This photo has many qualities going for it. First, the building and sculpture depicted are splendid. The composition is very fine, with a POV yielding a pleasant symmetry. The little bit of the tree on the upper right is balanced off by the shadow of yet another tree on the lower left. However, I would like to see the base for the statue completely.
Regards,
MT

adramad (73498) 2019-01-21 11:20

Hello Mariusz.
Interesting note that clarifies coincidences that can lead to errors on very different characters, although of similar names.
About what you say about the quality of the images, for my TE it is an exhibition of photos with which we enjoy, never a competition, also each photo has its charm and discovers new places, as is the case in this beautiful church, with its big rosette and its turrets, I like that branch of the chestnut tree in bloom.
Very nice color, which together with good sharpness and optimal lighting, gives great image quality.
Well done. I like very much
You have a good day, my friend.
Very best regards
Luis.

macjake (98544) 2019-01-21 12:00

Hi Mariusz
good read in the note. Its always worth it to take the time to read and hear what you have to say. I can 100% sympathise with you in terms of the composition. What I do, is i capture both and then decide later which is prefer is best. as i'm sure you do too. what strikes me most here, is the symmetry, its perfect on all 4 sides. and of course its super clear too. I'd also like to see a shot taken on an angle, to see how deep the church is. excellent note and post. cheers
Craig

Ilonka1974 (10307) 2019-02-02 10:21

Czesc Mariusz,
Ladnie sfotografowany kosciol, na tle pieknego malowniczego nieba. Swietna ostrosc. Doskonala kompozycja z pomnikiem w poerwszym planie .
Pozdrawiam
Janusz

COSTANTINO (117940) 2020-01-30 13:04

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy new day
excellent symmetrical composition
this is a superb one with useful notes
welldone
regards
Costantino