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Santuario deChimayo-New Mexico USA
Santuario deChimayo-New Mexico USA
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Challenge: Travel (Classic Editing)
Camera: Minolta DiMAGE 7i
Location: Chimayo, New Mexico USA
Date: Dec 22, 2002
Aperture: F6.7
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Architecture, Travel
Date Uploaded: Dec 25, 2002

 Somewhere around 1810, a Chimayo friar was performing penances when he saw a light bursting from a hillside. Digging, he found a crucifix, quickly dubbed the miraculous crucifix of Our Lord of Esquipulas. A local priest brought the crucifix to Santa Cruz, but three times it disappeared and was later found back in its hole. By the third time, everyone understood that El Senor de Esquipulas wanted to remain in Chimayo, and so a small chapel was built on the site. Then the miraculous healings began. These grew so numerous that the chapel had to be replaced by the larger, current Chimayo Shrine -- an adobe mission -- in 1816.

El Santuario de Chimayo is now known (at least locally) as the "Lourdes of America." The crucifix still resides on the chapel alter, but for some reason its curative powers have been overshadowed by El Posito, the "sacred sand pit" from which it sprang, which gapes unheavenly behind the main altar. Over 300,000 people visit this dustbin o' heaven every year.

Statistics
Place: 56 out of 131
Avg (all users): 5.3797
Avg (commenters): 7.2857
Avg (participants): 5.1852
Avg (non-participants): 5.5283
Views since voting: 1364
Votes: 187
Comments: 8
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Canon EOS-70D
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
 01/11/2003 08:42:43 PM
Critique Club Assignment:

Initial: I used to live in Albuquerque.. I miss the Southwest Culture.

Composition: The straight on shot makes this look flat and uninviting to me. A different angle, perspective, or maybe time of day might improve this idea.

Technical: I like the clarity and detail, however, the lighting - although soft - is adding to the flat appearance. Again, perhaps a different angle, or time of day would add interest.

Other: Unfortunately, I don't find this an interesting image.. Sorry.


 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon
 01/05/2003 01:16:19 AM
Very nice, missing focus on the back.
Canon PowerShot A10
 01/04/2003 07:17:11 PM
Did you take a handful of dirt? :-)
Olympus E-510
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX APO RF HSM for Olympus
 01/03/2003 05:33:21 AM
The center crop on this would work if not for the tree on the right side throwing the balance off some. Cool shot nonethess - Inspzil
Nikon Coolpix 4500
 01/02/2003 06:23:37 PM
neat subject. Seems just slightly out of focus, or is it just my eyes?
Olympus C-3040Z
 01/01/2003 08:11:22 PM
This is a beautiful photo and the mountains behind add to it. This place looks so restful. I'm not good at spanish but kinda looks like a sanitorium. And I could use a rest there about now. I love the colors in this. So typical of that area. This is a fantastic shot worthy of a 9. PTL
Fujifilm FinePix S602Z
 12/31/2002 10:19:56 AM
sorry I don't have much of a comment on the picture - just wanted to say that I am jealose that you are/were in New Mexico! I just love it there - so many photo opportunities with such a great sky and beautiful lighting. Nice framing and balance to this shot - I wish the bell tower on the right had a little less shadow.
Sony DSC-F707
 12/30/2002 10:51:46 AM
I love the lighting on this. It just adds that softness to it. The colors are beautiful ! =10 Shiiizzzam
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