La Chapelle des Penitents, a photo from Provence-Alpes-Cote-dAzur, South

Photographer's Note

The Chapel of the White Penitents in Eygalières was originally built in 1581 against the north-east wall of the village ramparts. The steeple was added later and bears an inscription dated 1743.

It served as a mass grave during the great plague of 1720. Penitents undertook to bury the victims inside the building: the bones are still visible in a corner of the nave. The Brotherhood was dissolved in 1881, the date from which the chapel is neglected. Used as a source of stone for new buildings, it was subsequently rescued by the Friends of Old Eygalières and was made into a local history museum.

(Source: E-patrimoine en Pays d’Arles - http://www.pays-arles.org/e-patrimoine/communes/eygalieres/article/chapelle-des-penitents-blancs-519)

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cargus (14004) 2013-08-09 0:21

Beautiful church, beautiful composition and colors, perfect sharpness, excellent work.!!
regards
Adrian

Nicou (193814) 2013-08-09 1:01

Hello

quelle luminosité et iamge quel rendu sur la pierre de cette chapelle avec son petit clocher dans le beau ciel pur et limpide grandisoe compo et vue sueprbe captage.

bravo et amitié
Nicou

lousat (139906) 2013-08-09 1:08

Salut Steph,vraiment tres interessant ce petit piece d'histoire,une chapelle avec une architechture originale et batie pres des rochers,capture spectaculaire dont la prise de vue a fait la difference,excellents details et couleurs comme d'habitude.Mes compliments et belle journee',Luciano

timecapturer (49288) 2013-08-09 3:28

Hi Stephen
this is delightful. A superbly chosen POV and a shot that is both compelling and full of such glorious textures. The cloudless sky adds to the effect so perfectly. A beautifully balanced composition with exquisite detailing. Captivating!

Have a great weekend - Brian.

SnapRJW (31631) 2013-08-09 3:30

A really fascinating note Stephen and although the chapel is simply constructed, it holds a wealth of history in its fabric. I'm pleased to hear that it has now been saved from being 're-cycled' into new buildings and the dead can rest in peace. A quiet atmosphere and a nicely composed shot; highlights for me include the lovely old bell tower and the lone cypress tree by the door.... both evocative elements that work well with your note. Have a lovely weekend. Rosemary

Sergiom (117241) 2013-08-09 4:45

Bonjour Stephen

Elle est belle cette petite chapelle de pierres sur fond de ciel parfait. Elle forme une belle diagonale dans l'image et apporte de la profondeur. L'ensemble est d'une très belle netteté.

Amicalement

Serge

pierrefonds (115408) 2013-08-09 5:20

Bonjour Stephen,

Les arbres aident au cadrage de l'image. La prise de vue permet de voir une double perspective de l'architecture de la chapelle. La netteté est très bonne. La qualité de la lumière met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Oierre

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2013-08-09 9:18

nice composition here. Love the colour contrast you achieved here. Nice blue sky on top. Great sharp walls. Nicely exposed shot. A very well composed frame. Tfs.
S

dkmurphys (79209) 2013-08-09 9:59

Hi Stephen,
Very fine capture of this old chapel. I like the simple image and the colors. Well taken.

Daniel

Silvio1953 (222747) 2013-08-09 10:28

Ciao Stephen, great perspective on lovely chapel, splendid light, excellent clarity and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

No_One (4) 2013-08-09 10:43

Hi Stephen,
If walls could talk, this place would tell some story. A perfect angle to shoot from, showing the building in all its glory, and that interesting decorative part too. That sky is superb too. Amazing how the rocks go right up to the walls, as if the church has grown from the rock itself.
Cheers
Noel

Fis2 (171789) 2013-08-09 13:57

Witaj Stephen!
Beautiful old chapel.
I like light and colors.
Very well done.
Good night
Krzysztof

williewhistler (16606) 2013-08-09 14:00

Hello Stephen,the austere and melancholic nature of the Chapelle is very well portrayed.
Clarity is first class in a strong composition.
Les.

Urs (14082) 2013-08-09 18:57

Hi Stephen

This small chapel is very romantic and at the same time historic. The contrast of the grey walls vs the dark blue sky is fantastic. I like it a lot

Warm regards
Urs

Cricri (176) 2013-08-10 3:39

Hi Stephen
Une très belle lumière sur les vielles pierres, le cadrage parfait, je me rappelle du clocher dont je l'ai prise de la route, mais je n'ai pas visitée le village, mais j'en profite avec tes images, merci :-)
Au sujet de mon âge...je suis une jeune mamy, d'une petite fille de 9ans, tu voit je ne suis plus si jeune, mais bien dans la tête :-)))
Belle journée
cricri

tedesse (25147) 2013-08-10 14:24

Hello Stephen!
Interesting chapel with an interesting history.
Good POV and light, nice colors.
Regards
Tadeusz

fabbs99 (17179) 2013-08-10 20:45

Hello Stephen,

Great shot of the Chapel of the White Penitents.Old with stony outlook,but still very attractive.Superb light management and clarity of the shot.Very nice colors, light and composition.TFS.

Regards,
Farhat

ourania (51103) 2013-08-14 13:16

Hello Stephen,
the bright blue sky and the strong contrasts make this picture very eye-catching, the perspective of the chapel offers dynamism and the steeple solidifies the whole composition in a very elegant way. After the strong attraction of colours and contrasts, the humble and austere chapel catches our attention with its fascinating textures. Your note accentuates the drama and intensity evoked by the strong light and the deep shadow creeping into the frame. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania

amaryllis (37047) 2013-08-15 22:21

Hello!
Superbe cette chapelle des pénitents...c'est un monument historique et de pierres, et encore bien conservée
Une belle lumiére sur l'ensemble de cette belle réalisation
Juliette

Didi (61589) 2013-08-16 3:53

Hi Stephen
Nice view on this chapel we are able to appreciate the volume architecture
But in summer it's better to take pictures earliear in the morning it it's possible
Best regards