The weary pilgrim, a photo from Burgos, Castilla y Leon

Photographer's Note

A weary pilgrim rests on a bench in front of the cathedral in Burgos, Northern Spain.

Burgos Cathedral is located in the historical centre of the Spanish city of the same name, in the Autonomous Community of Castilla y Le髇, in the northern Iberian Peninsula. The UNESCO inscribed property encompasses 1.03 ha.

Construction on the Cathedral began in 1221 and was completed in 1567. It is a comprehensive example of the evolution of Gothic style, with the entire history of Gothic art exhibited in its superb architecture and unique collection of art, including paintings, choir stalls, reredos, tombs, and stained-glass windows.

The plan of the Cathedral is based on a Latin Cross of harmonious proportions of 84 by 59 metres. The three-story elevation, the vaulting, and the tracery of the windows are closely related to contemporary models of the north of France. The portals of the transept (the Puerta del Sarmental to the south and the Puerta de la Coroner韆 to the north) may also be compared to the great sculpted ensembles of the French royal domain, while the enamelled, brass tomb of Bishop Mauricio resembles the so-called Limoges goldsmith work. Undertaken after the Cathedral, the two-storied cloister, which was completed towards 1280, still fits within the framework of the French high Gothic.

(Source: UNESCO)

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macjake (98544) 2017-06-03 23:56

Hi Stephen
is it just me, or am I the only one who's confused as to why we havn't see this sculpture on TE before? It's so powerful, emotional, and memorable. Talk about making a strong strong visual impact. this is quite remarkable.

I can hardly even look at the bg Cathedral, the man on the bench is stealing the show. wonderful post. cheers
Craig

emka (158936) 2017-06-04 0:08

Hello Stephen

Were you also so tired as this pilgrim resting on the bench ? :). Wonderful view of this entrance to the beautiful cathedral. Superb composition.

Kind regrads MAlgo

pajaran (117171) 2017-06-04 1:37

Dobar dan.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad i kompozicija, lepo pokazana skulptura i arhitektura u pozadini, dobar kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak sa prolaznicima.
Lepa skulptura i arhitektura sa lepim detaljima na fasadi. Lep deo Katedrale.
Imajte lep dan za odmor, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Interesting and a nice view, good text ...
Good work and composition, a beautiful sculpture and architecture is shown in the background, good contrast and perspective, beautiful colors, beautiful moment captured with passers-by.
Beautiful sculpture and architecture with beautiful details on the facade. A beautiful part of the cathedral.
Have a nice day holiday, all the best.

papagolf21 (152607) 2017-06-04 2:02

Bonjour, cher Stephen,
Je suis toujours 閠onn� de voir des sculptures install閑s de cette fa鏾n, et surpris du respect de l'objet.
Une contribution tr鑣 r閡ssie et fort bien pr閟ent閑.
Amiti閟
Philippe

holmertz (103710) 2017-06-04 2:39

Hello Stephen,
Statues of people sitting on benches have become quite usual, but this is rather different. It serves you well as a perfect foreground for the view of the beautiful cathedral, and the people provide colours and life. The photo is well exposed but somehow the colours look rather washed out. Some small adjustments would have been possible.
Kind regards,
Gert

Nicou (193814) 2017-06-04 3:51

Hlelo

Avec le banc tout fin il colle aprfaitement quelle statue de cet homme bien maigre et qui tien cette canne quelle vue de la place en fond et de l'間lise sueprbe ensemble.
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

pierrefonds (115645) 2017-06-04 4:36

Hi Stephen,

The distance between the sculpture and the cathedral is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the Burgos cathedral and of the sculpture. A good mangement of the strong which does not hurt to much the output of the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (223069) 2017-06-04 4:47

Ciao Stephen, great view of fantastic architecture, lovely composition with original statue on bench�, excellent perspective, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (211738) 2017-06-04 5:12

Hello Stephen,

Again a wonderful picture with the pilgrim in foreground on the bench.
Also the cathredral is wonderful, a little bit a pity of the white sky.
Lovely perspective and depth picture.
An excellent composition and lovely presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John

Royaldevon (86526) 2017-06-04 5:46

Hello Stephen,

The 'Weary Pilgrim' makes a strong f/g image against giving good depth to the cathedral beyond.
I was fascinated to read how long it took for this cathedral to be completed! I would imagine that many architectural styles were implemented, deviating from the original design.
You create a great sense of space and, for me, a sense of surprise that, of all the people in the frame, no-one seems to be interested in this amazing building. What do they say, 'Familiarity breeds contempt'!

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

Sergiom (117241) 2017-06-04 6:31

Bonjour Stephen,

Il n'a pas besoin de nous raconter son long p閞iple, on n'a qu'� le regarder pour comprendre qu'il est au bout du rouleau.L'ensemble est malheureusement un peu trop br鹟�.

Amicalement

Serge

rychem (72187) 2017-06-04 8:18

I cant remember this bench with a sculpture of a pilgrim, thats true, the pilgrims are tired and happy at the same time they arrive to te cathedral, very well captured
regards Ryszard

abmdsudi (95869) 2017-06-04 8:44

Hi Stephen
Generally I like the medieval mood with hordes of tourists, the tone and the sympathetic foreground figure. One can appreciate the technical and creative flair, but sincerely on negative point, I feel exposing the shadows too much sometimes flattens the image. Anyway, it's a good record shot and the pleasure is mine to view, Congrats.
Best wishes

Fis2 (172049) 2017-06-04 9:20

Witaj Stephen!
Curious fragment of cathedral.
Good frame and colors.
Art work add flavor to this composition.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

carlo62 (81265) 2017-06-04 11:25

Ciao Stephen
mi piace in modo particolare questa statua, � estremamente emozionante e perfettamente posizionata davanti a questa magnifica cattedrale.
Saluti
Carlo

batalay (41261) 2017-06-04 13:09

Hello Stephen,

The "Weary Pilgrim" presents a dramatic silhouettes agains the light, monochromatic background. I fear, however, the is charred, blistered effect. It is astonishing that 346 years were devoted to the construction of the Cathedral.

Regards,

Bulent

PiotrF (56142) 2017-06-04 15:21

Hello Stephen,
Interesting monument in the foreground with splendid architecture in the background.
I like nice composition here.Amazing colors and details, very good POV.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

samson (2250) 2017-06-05 0:19

Hello Stephen,

It is wonderful that a sculpture is dedicated to the humble pilgrim, and not the powerful rich or famous.

Great piece of art.

cheers,

sam

ChrisJ (172440) 2017-06-05 5:10

Hi Stephen

The seashell pendant gives the pilgrim sculpture the appearance of Neptune. The long construction time might be attributable to an interruption by the Moors? Spain did not succeed in driving them out until 1492. Tfs!

mcmtanyel (69348) 2017-06-16 21:15

Hello Stephen,
I see, this is a burnt-out pilgrim (all puns intended). Nice statue in the plaza of an impressive church.
Regards,
MT

mayjayne (7204) 2017-06-18 2:09

Hi Stephen,

What a great finding - this pilgrim on the bench - it features very nicely in your composition of the cathedral!

TFS,
May

kim_gwan (1142) 2017-06-18 4:56

Bonjour Stephen,

Excellent matching of the sculpture as foreground to the cathedral!
Stunning color and wonderful POV
Are you coming back for night shot?

Great job, keep posting
Rgds,
Ralf