Sunday, February 12, 2012

Guardians

Bronze Door, The Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua, Italy  © Doug Hickok
(Velvia slide film. Click on image for larger view)


Saints of the Church, like guardians of the faith, peer down at the faithful from their ornate alcoves on the Basilica of Saint Anthony's tall bronze doors. The basilica was completed in 1301 to honor Saint Anthony of Padua, who after his death became the patron saint of lost people and things. The basilica is a major destination for pilgrims from all over the globe. If you have lost something dear to you, perhaps this is the place to begin your search...

"Tony, Tony, look around. Something's lost that can't be found."


13 comments:

  1. Powerful Image!
    Wonderful Capture Doug!

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  2. Padua is a place that I want to visit so much. This image is wonderful, very well captured.
    hugs
    Léia

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  3. Such exquisite detail and sculpture work. Excellent!

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  4. Very beautiful, exceptional colour.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  5. I realy like to be here a see your beautiful work.
    Greetings.

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  6. Wow, that's really impressive and imposing! I like the patina..

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  7. So neat and clear! Nice capture!
    Have a nice day.

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  8. I really like your diagonal composition of this shot and the unmistakable feeling that we're being watched. Very cool shot!

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  9. it feels weird to seem them looking down at me like that.. :D great catch.. :)

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