Saint Peter, a photo from Vatican City, Lazio

Photographer's Note

Peter becomes a disciple. After the first meeting Peter with the other early disciples remained with Jesus for some time, accompanying Him to Galilee (Marriage at Cana), Judaea, and Jerusalem, and through Samaria back to Galilee (John 2-4). Here Peter resumed his occupation of fisherman for a short time, but soon received the definitive call of the Saviour to become one of His permanent disciples. Peter and Andrew were engaged at their calling when Jesus met and addressed them: "Come ye after me, and I will make you to be fishers of men". On the same occasion the sons of Zebedee were called (Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11; it is here assumed that Luke refers to the same occasion as the other Evangelists). Thenceforth Peter remained always in the immediate neighbourhood of Our Lord. After preaching the Sermon on the Mount and curing the son of the centurion in Capharnaum, Jesus came to Peter's house and cured his wife's mother, who was sick of a fever (Matthew 8:14-15; Mark 1:29-31). A little later Christ chose His Twelve Apostles as His constant associates in preaching the kingdom of God.

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wilkinsonsg (8662) 2004-05-01 12:45

Good notes and composition :)

pamastro (7296) 2004-05-02 2:20

Very beautiful shot. The creamy tones of the cleaned St. Peter's is nicely captured in this. And I like the dramatic feel of your angle. It's a perfectly chosen point of view. Peter seems to be looking right at us. And I like the clear facade peeking up in the back with the other statues on it. THe sky is perfect for this, too. I tried a shot like this at St. Paul's Outside the Wall of St. Paul but didn't come close to something as nicely done as this. Great job!

nwoehnl (122) 2004-05-02 10:06

Excellent shooting angle and composition, Ignacio. The imposing old building in the background makes for a genuinely fine setting, with even more statues seen on top of it. St. Peter appears to be looking right at the viewer. Great contrast and light you got, as well as an impeccable sky - well done.

ngythanh (8458) 2014-03-30 3:06

I like the composition of your photograph. I wish if the black bloc at lower left corner could be exclude!
The direction of light made this a successful capture.

Thanks,