On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 9:23 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thanks again to those on both lists who gave me advice about my B&W/colour
> choice. In the end, as you will see, I decided to treat each image on its
> merits and so I ended up with a mixed gallery.
>
> I went out to have a look twice: on Friday night and on Sunday afternoon.
> The Friday processions have a more somber tone since they are about the
> crucifixion. The Sunday processions are more joyous. I actually arrived at
> the centre too late on Sunday to see the main part of the procession, but I
> ended up seeing something I have not witnessed before, namely the
> aftermath. A selection of 27 images is here:
>
> http://www.greatpix.eu/Other/Semana-Santa-2015/
>
> The irony of it all: I am an atheist Jew and I go to see the processions
> every year; my Catholic wife never goes. She hates crowds. I, on the other
> hand, like them since they provide photo opportunities.
>
>
Very interesting look at all of the pomp and circumstance surrounding the
festival. However, being a 'Murican, those guys in the white robes with the
pointy hoods remind me of another group....
--
Paul Braun WD9GCO
Certified Music Junkie
"Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Berthold Auerbach
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