My last posts on the Mar-Saba, a photo from Jerusalem, Yerushalayim

Photographer's Note

To conclude the Mar-Saba series here is the main edifice of the monastery.

Reckon there are chambers and walls built in different eras, through centuries since it was founded on 483AD.
Considered to be one of the oldest inhabited monasteries in the Christian world, has sacred relics in its premises.
(info. From the web).

On the WS one can appreciate how it was built on the steep cliff above the Kidron canyon, isolated in the Judean desert in ancient times.

Located at 31.705, 35.3315 on the Google-Map.
RAW, F8.0, 1/500, ISO100, spot.
Ike

Fis2, pajaran, holmertz, pierrefonds, jhm, Royaldevon, jean113, mcmtanyel, COSTANTINO, ChrisJ, PiotrF, clic, PaulVDV, lucasgalodoido, adramad, ricardomattos has marked this note useful

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ifege (42259) 2021-09-26 0:09

Hi Ike
Something went wrong - no note.
Another good one of these arid country monasteries although this one must be well inhabited with some modern bits.
cheers
Ian

Fis2 (164755) 2021-09-26 0:27

Witaj Ike my neighbour today :)!
A very curious place, view makes impression.Interesting building.
Good framing, colors and light.
Well done.
Nice sunday.
Krzysztof

pajaran (110539) 2021-09-26 0:31

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepa stara arhitektura, dobro pokazana sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i persepktivom.
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici.
Lepa zgrada manastira.

Zelim vam lep dan, sve najbolje.
Paja

lousat (135519) 2021-09-26 1:53

Hi Ike,this monastery is absolutely beautiful and i like your new pics from there. A closer view of main edifice and a spectacular WS with the full view of monastery built on the canyon,very well done! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (98824) 2021-09-26 2:57

Hello Ike,
Both photos are interesting. The main one has the best light and the closest view of some of the buildings, but I have a slight preference for the WS, where it is hard to separate the buildings from the scenic rocks and we also see the creek running through the valley and a part of the staircase leading up to the monastery. It's a truly fascinating sight.
Regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (110146) 2021-09-26 4:48

Hi Ike,

The flag is eye-catching. The point of view is showing the details of the monastery. The light is giving nice tints to the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (215201) 2021-09-26 5:35

Ciao Ike, great POV on fantastic monastery wonderful natural colors, excellent clarity, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (209535) 2021-09-26 9:43

Hello Ike,

Jerusalem a very known city out of the history.
Excellent sharp and clear.
An excellent composition, also a best presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Royaldevon (82940) 2021-09-26 10:06

Hello Ike,

You must have had a wonderful time exploring the ancient monastery in this unique location!
If the monastery were an animal, just look how well camouflaged it is in your main photograph!
It is a fine composition, biding by the rules of thirds, and has really sharp details. I like how the strong, triangular shadows create a sense of depth.
Your w/s is equally interesting, revealing how this monastery was built on a sheer cliff. I wonder how the monks coped with the materials when they were building, many centuries ago!

MY warm regards,
Bev :-)

Tue (88788) 2021-09-26 12:12

Hello Ike,
I really like the composition here with the monastery building in front of the rougher textures of the cliff. Excellent sharpness and clarity and the sunlight is really pleasant, especially with all those warm colours.
Lars

jean113 (26039) 2021-09-26 14:23

Hello Ike, two excellent shots from your trip to the desert.
They are fascinating scenes, and you managed excellent points of view.
I marvel at the men who built here, it cannot have been easy at all!
Kind regards, Jean.

mcmtanyel (63633) 2021-09-26 20:50

Hello Ike,
The building material matches the environment nicely. I wish they hadn't painted that wall to the balcony.
Regards,
MT

mkamionka (68560) 2021-09-27 1:26

Hi Ike,
Great series of photos. The extraordinary location of this monastery is well apparent from your photos. I like the little dome which adds some character to the architecture. The setting within the desert makes a great contrast of the nature and civilization.
Pleasant warm light in the main upload.
Very well done.
M

ChrisJ (168868) 2021-09-27 7:24

Hi Ike

Pleased to see the note appear. Happens to me too. I usually copy before sending just in case. The red and white English flag at right is an usual sight in these parts. Good downward pov on the monastery. Tfs!

PiotrF (54158) 2021-09-27 15:50

Hello Ike,
Another great view of Mar-Saba monastery, beautiful old architecture.
I like fine details, good composition and good sharpness. Fine presentation.
Reagrds
Piotr

clic (25388) 2021-09-28 7:16

Hello Ike
I see a very pleasing architectural design probably built out of adobe material, given the similar color.
I presume it's opened to visitors as a museum because I noticed the flag pole.
This piece of Judean Desert is captured with great care for perfect depiction.
Shalom

Periko (8621) 2021-09-28 15:32

Hi Ike
I like the ocher tones as well as the architecture.

Regards

PaulVDV (59811) 2021-09-28 15:46

Hello Ike,
Extremely interesting photos about these very special monasteries and lauras in the Judean Desert.
Life and religion in places where it seems almost impossible.
Beautiful light and warm tones in your main photo.
Recently I thought of this series of pictures of yours when I saw the video clip 'Im Nin'Alu' by Ofra Haza.
Best regards, Paul

lucasgalodoido (27692) 2021-09-30 11:59

Hi Ike,
beautiful view of this monastery, with its old buildings. I liked the complementary image too, with the pronounced valley. Nice work, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

adramad (70402) 2021-10-02 12:22

Hi Ike.
Back on my trip to the Pre-Pyrenees of Huesca, again with you.

A beautiful composition with that diagonal that marks the buildings, with the rocky wall in the background, I like the volumes that form the buildings and the small dome.
Very effective coloring, which highlights the details of the image.
Very well done. I like it.
Enjoy the weekend.
My best wishes for you.
Luis

ricardomattos (17000) 2021-10-02 16:47

Hi dear friend Ike,

Belos detalhes destas constru珲es deste monast閞io no deserto da Jud閕a. Muito bem acabados e bonitos om estas belas paredes e as portas e janelas azuis. Gostei muito!

Parab閚s e abra鏾

Ricardo