Rui Baptista Photography
Is Inspiration What You Are Searching For?
Well, you’ve just found it! That's guaranteed on this spot!
This golden hour shot was taken at Cape Espichel (“Cabo Espichel”), Portugal. This windswept, rocky headland, about 40 kilometres south of Lisbon, is a wild, desolate place, where giant waves crash against sheer, towering cliffs. It is a place to appreciate the raw beauty of nature and is often a great spot for sunsets.
From the 13th century onwards this spot has been a place of pilgrimage. Legend tells that Virgin Mary was seen there, riding a giant mule. The church – “Nossa Senhora do Cabo Church” (Our Lady of the Cape, protectress of fishermen) – was built in 1701 and is worth a visit, to admire the ornately finished interior, beautifully painted ceiling and experience the tranquillity of the place.
Outside of the church are two symmetrical accommodation wings, which housed the sanctuary’s pilgrims and that are now abandoned, starting to show signs of ruin.
In this photo, taken at sunset and with the sea at my back, I focused on the architectural ensemble formed by the church and the now abandoned sanctuary’s side buildings.
NB: This is the color version of a monochromatic image that I've posted here a few months ago and that can be seen here: www.flickr.com/photos/rbaptista/51424217495/in/dateposted/
Other photos I've taken at this spot can be found here:
www.flickr.com/photos/rbaptista/albums/72157719782471977
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Cabo Espichel, Portugal
© All rights reserved Rui Baptista. Please do not use this image on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit written permission.
Is Inspiration What You Are Searching For?
Well, you’ve just found it! That's guaranteed on this spot!
This golden hour shot was taken at Cape Espichel (“Cabo Espichel”), Portugal. This windswept, rocky headland, about 40 kilometres south of Lisbon, is a wild, desolate place, where giant waves crash against sheer, towering cliffs. It is a place to appreciate the raw beauty of nature and is often a great spot for sunsets.
From the 13th century onwards this spot has been a place of pilgrimage. Legend tells that Virgin Mary was seen there, riding a giant mule. The church – “Nossa Senhora do Cabo Church” (Our Lady of the Cape, protectress of fishermen) – was built in 1701 and is worth a visit, to admire the ornately finished interior, beautifully painted ceiling and experience the tranquillity of the place.
Outside of the church are two symmetrical accommodation wings, which housed the sanctuary’s pilgrims and that are now abandoned, starting to show signs of ruin.
In this photo, taken at sunset and with the sea at my back, I focused on the architectural ensemble formed by the church and the now abandoned sanctuary’s side buildings.
NB: This is the color version of a monochromatic image that I've posted here a few months ago and that can be seen here: www.flickr.com/photos/rbaptista/51424217495/in/dateposted/
Other photos I've taken at this spot can be found here:
www.flickr.com/photos/rbaptista/albums/72157719782471977
*****
Cabo Espichel, Portugal
© All rights reserved Rui Baptista. Please do not use this image on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit written permission.