"La Capilla de Monserrate"
Featured in the group Christian Churches, Statues and Crosses in August 2009
Placed fourth in the Down the Aisle – Challenge in the Historic Churches group March 2009
Featured in the group Mood & Ambience in February 2009
Featured in the group Dimensions in February 2009
“The Chapel of Monserrate” is visible from almost any point in Bogotá. It has a long history of spiritual significance to Colombians and is also a point of interest for tourists alike. Built on top of an extinct volcano, high above the city, Monserrate is a monument to human architecture and spiritual endeavor and is an icon of Colombian culture.
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Deborah H. Benoit
What a beautiful church and I love how you captured the inside Blair!!! When did you say we were going to Colombia? hehehe
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks Deb!! Well, I’m here already!! Just have to figure out the rest! Lol!!
Deborah H. Benoit
You are too funny! Lol!!
LYN EVANS
Absolutely outstanding image Blair. Just amazing. The light, the details, your photography is fabulous.
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Lyn!! I really appreciate your comments!!
Johanne Brunet
Excellent perspective and angle. The light is fantastic and you have managed to captured so much details! Love the geometry and repetition of patterns towards the vanishing point. Great work!
Blair Wainman replied
Than you so much Johanne! It is really so beautiful inside…and there are so many more like it! I’m glad you like the geometry! There is a great sense of symmetry in the architecture which really is appealing to me as well!
Marjorie Wallace
ooooh Blair. This is simply awesom in every way. This chapel is a vision of architectural beauty and you have captured it so well. One day I would love to visit Columbia for I know how much pride they take in their cities.
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks so much Marjorie!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this! The architecture is really inspiring! All very European in design. I sure you hope you get to see Colombia some day! There is so much to see!!
Vickie Emms
Blair, this is absolutely so perfectly composed. Everything is just perfect! What a beautiful chapel and you get to show the world, wow! A fav for me.
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Vickie!! I’m so glad you liked this! It really is something to see inside…Thanks for the favorite.
RickF
Great shot!
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks Rick!!
Al Bourassa
Gorgeous shot Blair. Too bad you have the one person on the right.
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks Al!! I agree with you! I thought of cloning it out but I thought that for one, it wasn’t worth it. It does give an interesting perspective to the image though!
Kathy Reid
Wonderful Chapel, you have captured it so well, the architecture is stunning, perfect lightening. The low shooting level gives great depth – Superb work!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Kathy!! I really appreciate your detailed comments!!!
sstarlightss
Such a beautiful capture, Blair! Bright and detailed. Very interesting caption. Congrats on your well deserved feature!
Blair Wainman replied
Wow!! Thanks for the great comments…and the heads up on the feature!! I just found out!!
Barry Norton
Beautiful capture
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Barry!!
Wendi Donaldson
Beautiful image, Blair….. love the symmetry of the pews, the arches, the ceiling and the lighting. Fabulous, as always!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Wendi!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this image! It’s quite awesome to see!
Sekans
Very nice even exposure. I find that in churches I normally get blown highlights or very deep shadows. Very well captured.
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Jonathan!! It took a little work but it came out okay!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Jason Connolly
Fabulous photography, well done.
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you very much Jason! I appreciate your kind words!!
Maria Moro
Beautiful capture,,, the lighting is awesome,, well done,, congratulations on the feature,,, well deserved,,,,,cheers
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Maria! I appreciate your congratulations and detailed comments!!
kalaryder
The architecture here is inspiring. Wonderful clear and detailed capture
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Kala!! It is really an awesome structure!
Lois Bryan
Blair, this is glorious!!!!!!! I love these kinds of images!!!! Now, you have to tell me … were you doing the “limbo” when you shot this beauty??? LOL!!
Blair Wainman replied
Lol!! You got it!! It’s good stretching exercises for this old back and neck!! Lol! Well, I think it’s a more enjoyable way to get those needed stretches done! Lol!!!
Teresa Zieba
Holeeee, another instant fave. Incredible capture, excellent comp, colours and light.
Blair Wainman replied
Wow! thanks so much Teresa!! I appreciate the favorite and your wonderful comments my friend!
Sandy Stewart
Wow,....perfect dof to keep everything in perfect focus! Perfectly exposed! Lovely details and perspective of distance! :)
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Sandy! I really appreciate and value your wonderful comments!
Béla Török
Wonderful work, Blair! What a fabulous architecture!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Béla!! I love this architecture too!!
shanemcgowan
awe that great ,
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks Shane!!
Sharon Mau
Beautiful light and perfect symmetry, this is so extraordinary Blair!
Congratulations on your wonderful feature in Dimensions
Blair Wainman replied
Wow!!! Thank you so much my dear friend for this wonderful honor!! I really appreciate your kindness in featuring this image!!
Sharon Mau
Aloha Blair, we happen to be online at the same time. That is so wonderful! You are most welcome my dearest friend. I wish you a fantastic day!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you again…and Aloha to you my friend!!!
jeffrae
Congrats on your top 10 placement in the challenge!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you very much!!
Marie Sharp
Blair Wainman replied
Wow!! Thanks Marie for this wonderful feature!! You made my day…and my week!!!
Marita Sutherlin
Great symmetry, I love it! Marita
Gary Kelly
What can I say that hasn’t been said already? That image blew me away at first glance. It’s superb.
Blair Wainman replied
Wow! Thanks so much for your wonderful comment!