Andre. said at 8:16 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: Weird and beautiful mixture of textures. Excellent work, Edu
Liliana said at 8:26 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: ¡¡¡¡Glorioso!!!! Y no lo digo por la/s iglesia/s, ¡¡el curso está dando resultados!! Todo es tangible, a nuestra medida pero, a la vez, simbólico. Esa combinación de simplicidad y locuacidad es fascinante. Las imágenes de los incensarios, la campana, el reloj en la casa, ¡la iglesita pintada! Son obritas de arte, cada una en sí misma. Por supuesto, las vistas desde arriba de los bancos (increíbles los colores, la simetría, le geometría, ¿no?) te hacen volar por ahí, como la del techo de madera, hacia arriba. ¿¿Qué más?? Todo es original, tuyo... Y un hallazo haber comenzado con un ícono de íconos: la Virgen con las rosas... ¿Más mineiro...? Creo que sólo el pao de queijo...
Eduardo.affonso said at 8:29 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: Thank you, ANDRE. Pedra do Anta is a small village where my Mom was born, and where part of my family still lives. I've been photographing this old church so many times, and there's always something new, something to be found.
Eduardo.affonso said at 8:34 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: Talvez nem o pão de queijo, LILIANA... rs
Já fotografei antes esta Igreja (lembra-se dela no Phlog? antes do restauro?), mas agora o domínio da cam me permite outra abordagem (principalmente quanto à luz). Ainda há muitas outras fotos, mas não quis agrupar tudo (acho que até já juntei coisa demais neste álbum).
É uma igreja pobre, mas riquíssima. E a simplicidade dela talvez seja sua maior virtude. Só podia ser em Minas, né?
Liliana said at 8:39 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: ¡¡Claro que es hipermineira!! ¿Por qué sacaste el "again"...?Ya varias veces visitamos este pueblito...¿no? ¿Sólo un Tabblo anterior? Hubiera jurado que había más... (debo confundirme con el Phlog, tenés razón). Siempre es bueno volver a estos lugares sagrados... lo digo por lo que producen, dejo afuera lo formal, hablo de lo que te impulsa a estas visiones tan inspiradas. Y te agradezco que no llenes más el Tabblo, caeríamos en el "horror vacui", se diluirían las imágenes, se empobrecerían...
Andre. said at 8:45 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: Now I have to go to Brazil or WOT?
Lifequest22 said at 9:02 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: Every new angle can become a new photo with the different points of view, Eduardo. And i love the from above POV of the pews.
Leftofcenter said at 9:31 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: don't tell me how you did it, I WANNA BELIEVE!!! its beautiful. totally. ps Andre, you're going to WOT-KA remember??
Bo_bo_92 said at 9:57 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: Such rustic beauty and vibrant textures of color
Ira said at 10:11 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: These compositions of ancient church are charming and are very beautiful. Each of them expresses in herself olden time and religion.
Debdog said at 10:13 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: you found beautiful images thru new eyes....and you caught the light at a perfect time...what a coll place to find these little hidden treasures....I have been so busy, I am so missing my camera;)
Antbobbie said at 10:16 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: THIS IS VERY BEAUTIFUL,
Abking said at 11:03 p.m. on Nov 10, 2008: Textures and patterns and the surfaces so worn and touched: it's a quiet, orderly world to focus on the cosmos. I used to swing incense things like the ones in photo #6 at high mass when I was a kid.
Charlespop said at 1:38 a.m. on Nov 11, 2008: BEAUTIFUL !
Pkeener said at 1:54 a.m. on Nov 11, 2008: i like the stairs and the gears juxtaposed
Mirella said at 2:10 a.m. on Nov 11, 2008: Beautiful details and perspectives. Very very good Tabblo. Ciao
Eduardo.affonso said at 6:59 a.m. on Nov 11, 2008: ANDRE: Of course you have to come to Brazil, sooner or later. All you have to do is get your visa, buy your tickets and I'll arrange the rest. No, no vodka included. I'll introduce you to beverages you've never heard of.
LILIANA: Eu também tinha certeza de que havia outros tabblos de Pedra do Anta, mas não consegui encontrá-los. Vou procurar depois, com mais calma.
ANNELIES: I just pushed that button, as always...
BO: I love these "rustic", little country churches. They have an innocence that cathedrals and rich churches have lost (or never had).
IRA: You are right - churches like this express express very well the simple, deep religiosity of the provincial people.
DEBBIE: Having new eyes every day is a challenge, but it's the only way to find such hidden treasures. I have been missing my cam, too.
BARBRA: Welcome to my tabblos! I'm glad you liked this one.
ALLAN: I used to envy the kids who were in charge of swinging incense during the mass. I could never understand the meaning of it (well, to be frank, I never got the meaning of the whole thing - blood, wine, bread, glory, hell, hallellujah). I see churches now as a theather, but they still touch me in a very deep way.
CHARLES & MIRELLA: Thank you!
PAM: I was fascinated by these stairs - so uncomfortable, yet so metaphorical, just like the stairs that were supposed to lead us to heaven (or down to hell, we never know...).
Pachito said at 7:38 a.m. on Nov 11, 2008: Very beautiful church
Sirnicolay said at 7:52 a.m. on Nov 11, 2008: Beautiful effect with the last picture. I thought that the aisle of the Church was moving forward my screen. Haha! Very beautiful, Edu!
Moabjeeper said at 9:24 a.m. on Nov 11, 2008: Fabulous church and perspectives. I wish I could photograph it. Amazing structure and design. Do the bells still toll?
Eduardo.affonso said at 10:33 a.m. on Nov 11, 2008: LINDA: Those photos were the most difficult to take, because I couldn't use the tripod. I will try some new variations next time, because I did like the results.
PACHITO: Yes, it's a very nice old church.
JAMES: I fel the same when I scrolled the side bar!
ROBERT: The bells are silent now, because the clock is not working. My cousin Ofélia (you will see her in some of the next photos I'll post) is trying to gather money to have it fixed. She and my mom still remember the different tolls - to call people to attend mass, to invite people for funerals, angelus etc. There will be a ball next November 29th - it's a good chance for you to photograph the church and contribute :)
Chaitiamma said at 11:00 a.m. on Nov 11, 2008: Excellent shots !!!
WEIMAR said at 2:50 p.m. on Nov 11, 2008: Eduardo, were are Mary and Jesus?
What for a different kind of light/colours on the stone floor.
Eduardo.affonso said at 2:56 p.m. on Nov 11, 2008: DAVID: Thank you!
WEIMAR: Pic #1 shows Mary with baby Jesus, but I took some other photos, not included here (they will be posted later, don't worry).
Liliana said at 8:03 p.m. on Nov 11, 2008: Un ballo in maschera...???? Like in "Romeo and Juliet"...???? You have to be there, my friend!!!
Akeke said at 11:23 a.m. on Nov 12, 2008: beautiful!
Robya said at 11:39 a.m. on Nov 12, 2008: This Is Very Professional Creative Photography. Love IT!!~~Robbi
EMA said at 4:12 p.m. on Nov 12, 2008: A beleza da simplicidade! Vejo que tem conseguido progressos com a sua nova câmara. Belo tabblo!
Clydo said at 2:49 a.m. on Nov 13, 2008: Beautiful work Eduardo! You bring out the character of this church very well!
Candlepower said at 12:55 p.m. on Nov 14, 2008: Excellent! A great felling of age comes through. So well done!
DEE-Trow said at 5:34 p.m. on Dec 3, 2008: I really like this one!
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