This was my last night ‘free’ – our second group arrives early tomorrow. But it was a great 5 days to wander and explore the city more – until I got a t0uch of food poisoning that set me back yesterday and today! Oh well, you have to expect that when you travel sometimes. But I’m back on my feet and ready to roll with the next group!
I first saw this moment when I was in the square and someone just happened to stand up and lean against the cross. But I had the wrong lens on, and there was only a brief moment that he stood there. But the image never left me, so a few days later I asked a man sitting at the base of the cross if he would stand there for ‘tres minutos’ (three minutes) while I ran back to position myself and make this picture. I loved the cross against the church but having the person added something extra to it for me. I’d have liked more of his body but others sitting just below him didn’t work.
I’ll try and post as often as possible during our busy week.
I’m glad you went back Brenda. Very moody. Great image.
Travel safe.
Thanks, Jed! It’s been terrific down here. So many photo opps.
Very nice Brenda. Love the colors and textures in this image, and great improvisation with your volunteer!
Thanks, Bob. I appreciate your comments. I’m getting pretty good at my spanish for getting ‘volunteers’ here! Feel almost like a local after 15 days here at this point.
Brenda,
nice to have met you in San Cris. Great shot of the cathedral! I love it when a familiar, oft photographed landmark, is shot in a way that is distinctive.
D.
Hi Dennis! Thank you so much for your comment and it was great to meet you as well. We might even see a glimpse of each other again since I’m still here through the 8th. Glad I could show you something different of this great town!
Plus the curves and the textures in contrast with the straight lines and white walls. The shadows. Such a great capture.
Not sure where my comment went on this one! Thanks, Kalani, and yes, all the symbols were there for me and it just drew me in to make this photo. Glad you like it.
Mindblowing. The man plays tricks on my brain when it tries to resolve the scale of the scene. The religious theme, the unconscious confusion, the rigid structure in the division of the frame, they all resonate together for me.