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Nazarenos


Nazarenos
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Copyright: Oscar Lopez (olopez) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 308 W: 64 N: 486] (4870)
Genre: Gens
Média: Noir & blanc
Date de prise de vue: 1995-03
Appareil photographique: Nikon 801s, Nikorr AF 28-85 mm
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2005-03-24 6:09
Vue: 1213
Points: 26
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
While Semana Santa is a national tradition throughout Spain, the "Andalucians" arguably "feel" the week more than other regions of Spain. Throughout seven days, Andalucia is surrounded by a spiritual halo. Semana Santa is a tradition which is repeated year after year; a time when the devout and curious join together to participate in the procession and converge on the streets and squares which take on the ambience and mystique of an open air temple.
The skill and expertise behind the parades rest with the religious fraternities and brotherhoods. They have the responsibility of maintaining the statues as well as coordinating the penitents and musicians. Sometimes up to two thousand members of a brotherhood take part, some carry candles, rods or banners depending on their level of seniority. The most senior is the president who carries a golden rod.
The "costaleros" who carry the weight of the floats and their sculptured representations of the biblical scene are directed by the overseer or head of the group who ensure that the float is carried with maximum seriousness, grace and tradition. To be able to survive the long hours and distance carrying the heavy "thrones" the costaleros have a cushion, known as the costal, which prevents the direct contact of the wood rubbing against the skin. The thrones are followed by "nazarenos" dressed in tunics, hoods and masks and women dressed in traditional costume.
Year after year, each and every village proudly enjoys the beauty and mystery of "Semana Santa" although there are variances and some towns for instance, will preserve certain traditions more than others. The villages and hamlets generally hold their parades on Thursdays and Fridays, while the large capital cities have week long celebrations and attract thousands of people from far and wide.
Irrespective of size, each float represents the pride and enthusiasm of every Andaluz who will spend the entire night, from dusk until dawn, accompanying them in solemn reverence to his or her religion.
The considerable variants of the Holy Week are determined by the historical evolution of religious fiestas and, above all, by folk traditions which determine individuality and character. Malaga and Seville are the two Andaluz cities where the festivities are perhaps the best known for the sheer sense of spectacle and size.

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  • jrz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 54 W: 1 N: 11] (150)
  • [2005-03-24 6:14]

Looks like the klu klux klan. Anyway, great capture here. The b&w works well, pov rocks. Good blurring etc.

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4700 W: 146 N: 8980] (39465)
  • [2005-03-24 6:51]

Wonderful image!
the Black&White is a good choise for that Medieval photo!
thanks for that interesting note.
ciao

This festivities really dig me out, the costumes and traditions are always a nice theme to photograph! this is really powerful and as JRZ it reminds me the "white power" crap of KKK! technicaly i've nothing to point... nice POV and great choice for B&W. Regards, Mário

Oscar, una foto impresionante buen POV. Me dan un poco de miedo..... Saludos Daniel

excellent note oscar and a really interesting and visually impacting photo! i love the B&w and the diagonal formed by the procession.. i 'd love to see that at least once... must come to Spain some time at easter...
happy easter BTW!
take care!
eric

Very good composition, nice light here. That glove looks so strange in the light, almost like it's polarized. Creepy KKK overtones, for sure, but I think those headdresses would be disturbing no matter what.

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  • Luan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2011 W: 245 N: 1894] (15871)
  • [2005-03-26 5:53]

Very sharp and superb DoF, and your note is very interesting.
Well captured.
Luan

Hola Oscar
Encuentro un acierto el utilizar b/n para esta imagen tan de semana santa. Y has elegido una magnífica abertura.

Well done.

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  • manny Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2979 W: 89 N: 4005] (21322)
  • [2005-03-26 12:23]

I like this black and white version. I don't know it can happen in Spain. We have alot of these in the Philippines too.

Hi Oscar - perfect focus and angle, the blurry characters look very mysterious. Shame I arrive too late to see the processions.

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  • anakin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 68 N: 528] (2759)
  • [2005-04-01 19:32]

Pedazo de nota Oscar, y una escalofriante foto con una muy buena compo y perspectiva, muy buena idea lo del B/N
well done
saludos

Unfortunately in the Easter celebrations I was betrayed by my simple camera... The celebrations are made at night (besides it was training) and my camera is too simple to get anything good in low light. Still, I will look at my photos and see if there’s anyone deserving to be posted…

This is a very nice photo. The framing is quite nice and the DOF excellent. Also like the hard contrast although some reduction in the highlights could balance more the exposure.

Urrrr, que miedo! Buena composición y buen POV

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