Faith power, a photo from Isernia, Molise

Photographer's Note

I'm not usually publish pictures of people, but this has really impressed me. I observed this nun climb the long staircase of the Basilica della Addolorata with his walker, really so much effort, but really a metaphor on the power of faith. The photo of the Basilica found in my gallery.

LA FORZA DELLA FEDE

Io non sono solito pubblicare imagini di persone, ma questa mi ha davvero colpito. Ho osservato questa suora salire la lunga scalinata della Basilica dell'Addolorata con il suo deambulatore, davvero tanta fatica, ma davvero una metafora sulla forza della fede. La foto della Basilica la trovate nella mia galleria.

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lucasgalodoido (26956) 2016-03-01 15:48

Olá Luciano,
bonita captura em P&B aqui, e gostei bastante do forte contraste de sua cena. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

jmdias (102982) 2016-03-01 15:51

luciano

very nice image and good use of black and white. we can feel the effort of her and the good light and framing of the image. TFS.

hugs

jorge

pierrefonds (103621) 2016-03-01 17:46

Bonsoir Luciano,

Tu as bien capturé l'action de la religieuse qui se déplace avec sa marchette. La prise de vue permet de voir les effort qu'elle fait pour monter les escaliers. Elle semble être très déterminée. Bonne soirée.

Pierre

eldancer1 (36343) 2016-03-01 18:49

Beautiful and symbolic capture, I like your analogy. Good pov and dof with nice details. Well done, tfs.

Watch for my next airplane picture, I have a surprise for you from Las Vegas.

emka (152314) 2016-03-01 22:01

Ciao Luciano,

Good title for this unusual picture in your gallery, not only it is "with people" but also black and white. beautiful picture.

WArm regrads MAlgo

king (4242) 2016-03-01 22:43

Hello Luciano,
I like pictures showing interaction between people and their environment. Your pictures does so in a beautiful way. I understand your choice for B&W in this composotion with pretty few elements.
Have a nice day,
Huub

GyurMaster (21375) 2016-03-01 23:07

Dear Luciano!

It is indeed a very strong picture, it was amazing even in thumbnail size. BW conversion was a good ide.

Best Regards,
György

COSTANTINO (104245) 2016-03-01 23:28

Ciao Luciano,
interesante foto,e bella la scelta in B/N,
ottima nitidezza e bel POV,
cari saluti,
Costantino

papagolf21 (152599) 2016-03-01 23:40

Bonjour, cher Luciano,
Une image forte à travers cette composition. Il suffit de regarder et tout est dit.
Le choix du noir et blanc renforce la réalisation.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Tue (82306) 2016-03-02 1:29

Hello Luciano,
Beautiful photo of the nun struggling to climb the stairs. We don't see that much of her face, but it is clear, that the walk pains her. Perfect composition and good choice for B&W.
Lars

ikeharel (105953) 2016-03-02 2:32

Ciao Luciano,
Chosen a perfect title for this scene, and in addition I'd say that B&W format also well fits.
I do not know if you realize, but there is a halo or an aura around her figure... a providence made maybe...? just my humor.
Fine clear view, good choice to add the carved inscription on the ledge.
Best regards,
Ike

holmertz (92898) 2016-03-02 3:19

Hello Luciano,
It is unusual to see a photo like this in your gallery. It is really a kind of "street-shot" and it is well converted to B&W. It's a simple but elegant composition with few but distinct elements that don't distract us from focusing on the hard working nun, so intent on reaching the goal of her pilgrimage.
Kind regards,
Gert

mkamionka (61306) 2016-03-02 4:45

Ciao Luciano,
interesting portrait. In fact living in the UK but also other countries I realized that I don't see much of the priests or nuns in their traditional clothes. It is more popular in Poland. I must look for opportunities of original photos when I visit Poland next time.
Interesting combination here, suitable title and good idea with black and white rendering,
M

pajaran (102720) 2016-03-02 5:42

Dobar dan.
Interesantan pogled, dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad, lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast i ostrina, lepo uhvacen trenutak.
Tezak je zivot ali mora da se ide dalje.
Lepo popodne i sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
An interesting view, good text ...
Good work, beautifully presented, good contrast and sharpness, well caught moment.
Life is tough but it has to go on.
Nice afternoon and all the best.
Paja.

batalay (41261) 2016-03-02 5:50

Ciao Luciano,

How appropriate in B&W, the nun in habit using a walker! The old Odysseus riddle, "What walks on four in the morning, two in the day, and three in the evening?" (Of course, humans as infants, then as grown-ups, and then in old age — with a cane.) But here, the walker has more than one additional leg. It probably has two wheels and two legs. Very effective image, Luciano.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Sergiom (117241) 2016-03-02 6:49

Ciao Luciano,

J'aime beaucoup la construction de cette image.Elle semble travailler très fort pour pousser sa marchette. J'aime l'utilisation du noir et blanc qui donne un petit côté journalistique à l'ensemble.

Amicalement

Serge

jemaflor (135484) 2016-03-02 7:30

Salut Luciano,
une scène bien capturée et présentée en n&b, parfait pour les contrastes, bien vu !

rychem (72179) 2016-03-02 8:13

Thats right, an impressive photo, nice idea to convert it into BW
regards Ryszard

Nicou (193806) 2016-03-02 9:03

Hello

Superbe contraste avec le voile blanc de la soeur âgée qui ressort et cette pierre en premier et son rolator pour l'aider fantastique vue et cpatage quelle sècne de vie.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

danos (110407) 2016-03-02 9:08

Ciao Luciano,
well chosen the B/W format of the snapshot with the nun to climb the staircase with her worker.I like the zoom on her as the excellent clarity of the scene.

Regards,Danos

ourania (51103) 2016-03-02 9:29

Ciao Luciano,
hai fatto bene a catturare questa scena ispirante, un momento decisivo che sembra semplice ma ha gran significato. Il tuo punto di ripresa e' discretto ma la scalinata dimostra l' intenzione della suora ed il grande sforzo che lei deve metterci. Mi piace la monocromia, la parola "devozione" nel iscrizione e l' alberetto che sembra essere uno spettatore incoraggiante. Complimenti e grazie!
Tanti saluti e buona serata,
Ourania

mjw364 (1466) 2016-03-02 11:21

Ciao Luciano

A very strong black and white image. The nun stands out so clearly against the background. Sometimes in life as with religion we simply have to keep going no matter what the obstacles. thanks and have a good evening my friend.

Mike

Royaldevon (75510) 2016-03-02 11:23

Ciao caro Luciano,

Your photograph is very explicit in how well it shows the effort and the concentration, undertaken by this nun, on her walk up the hill.
I think b&w was the perfect format, especially considering her uniform, and you have placed her perfectly in the frame.
Maybe, God is already empowering her with sainthood, for there is a faint halo around her; or perhaps she is just glowing, with the heat of the effort!

I tried to translate the words on the steps. Is the Filomena mentioned the patron saint of infants, babies, and youth?

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

mesutilgim (0) 2016-03-02 11:54

Hello dear Luciano,
Very nice b&w capture, self explanatory !
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

boa (8039) 2016-03-02 13:14

Hi Luciano,
B&W pictures can be very nice and effectful in many situations as we can see here. Perhaps we will see more of them from you in the future:) It is a well taken photo from a low angle where the nun seems to struggle to reach the top. Her clothes fits excellent with your b&w choice. Well done!

Have a nice evening/
Boa

alvaraalto (42318) 2016-03-02 14:06

Bonsoir Luciano,
I can understand that you make an exception to take a picture with people when you saw this scene.
You found a perfect title for the scene and black and white is also the right choice here.
Groet Rob

Silvio1953 (205826) 2016-03-02 14:24

Ciao Luciano, bella e commovente, splendida nitidezza, magnifico bianco e nero, bravo, ciao Silvio

carlo62 (81265) 2016-03-02 15:18

Ciao Luciano
questa è una vera novità, una tua foto con una persona e in b&w!!!
Si tratta di una foto che indubbiamente spicca nella tua galleria, ma anche in quella di TE, qualcosa di diverso che va ben oltre le solite foto di monasteri o basiliche.
Saluti
Carlo

macjake (96157) 2016-03-03 3:24

Hi Luciano
this will be you and I someday, and it will probably come very quickly. Even though she is moving slowly, time seems to pass by so fast.

nice to have the words in the stone along the bottom too, thats an added bonus. a very captivating shot of this lady in her daily routine
cheers
craig

dkmurphys (78000) 2016-03-03 5:24

Hi Luciano,
Very inspired title, a fine artistic scene here. Good black and white choice also, I like the inclusion of the sculptured letters. Well done!

Daniel

clic (23804) 2016-03-03 8:59

Ciao Luciano
Veuilez excuser mon retard pour réagir à votre dernière critique.
Quelle idée géniale d'avoir titré ainsi ces efforts presque désespérés pour un contact présumé direct avec le pourvoyeur de sérénité.
De l'art pur dépourvu d'artefacts distrayants.
Ciao.
Robert

Fis2 (155699) 2016-03-03 11:57

Witaj Luciano!
Curious scene, curious view.
Good framing and composition.
The black and white increase this emotions.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

shreya2000 (2815) 2016-03-04 1:11

Hi Luciano,

This is a different picture in black and white. I like the activities of the women and your point of view of very is good. Nice seen and well placed portrait in the frame.

Regards,
joginder

resat1972 (7586) 2016-03-04 14:44

Hi Luciano

this Photo have given so much emotive.
I like it. very nice working

TFS

Reşat

mcmtanyel (58830) 2016-03-04 21:10

Hello Luciano,
Yes, this is an emotional photo, indeed. Well spotted, TFS!
Regards,
MT

delpeoples (60326) 2016-03-05 0:58

Caro Luciano

Si, ho notato che i ritratti sono insoliti nella tua galleria. Adoro le foto delle suore, sono un anacronismo e creano ricordi un po amare un po dolce per me. Hai catturato un momento dolce ma triste con questa signora. Ottimo il bianco nero, contrasto e la nitidezza. Complimentoni.

Un abbraccio
Lisa

ChrisJ (160104) 2016-03-05 13:36

Bonsoir Luciano,

Fantastic graphism of contrasting dark and light tones with good sharpness. The sprightly elderly nun with her walking frame sure looks determined! Tfs!

Graal (103040) 2016-03-06 8:49

Ciao Luciano,
amazing scene and portrait of the nun. Good shot and presentation in B&W. Well title, good idea. I like it.
Have a nice evening.
Aleksander

willperrett (14029) 2016-03-07 11:30

Hello Luciano

A monochrome! And a people shot. Well done. Lovely little candid.

Regards

Will

PiotrF (52330) 2016-03-10 15:41

Hello Luciano,
this is very nice b&w capture. I like nice composition and very good skarpness. Nice work
Regards
Piotr

CLODO (45094) 2016-03-12 1:56

Bonjour Luciano

très beau N&B pour évoquer la tenacité de cette soeur pour visiter l'église
Bon WE
CLODO

ciakgiak (30) 2016-03-12 13:12

Ciao Luciano,
... ed anche quando ti cimenti in questo genere di foto, a me tanto caro, dimostri tutta la tua bravura. Molto belle le scale in promo piano che ci introducono alla scena della suora. Un caro saluto.

Giorgio

cristina1 (1165) 2016-03-13 8:17

Ciao Luciano,

molto significativa questa foto. Mi ricordo benissimo dove eravamo. I bianco e nero la rende ancora più singolare. Come sempre ben fatto!!

Buona domenica
Cri

P.S.: grazie per il bel commento.

adores (46979) 2016-03-21 17:10

Hi Luciano!
It really shows her faith, not easy at all, I'm sure. I like the b&w and the composition with this inscription in foreground, it adds a lot to the photo.

Hansaphotos (11379) 2016-03-29 11:15

Hello Luciano

A wonderful portrait of this nun. I like a lot the simplicity of the scene. The text along the side of the staircase is a nice addition. I also like the choice of b&w. Excellent! TFS.

Greetings, Erling

Rafer (0) 2016-03-30 10:16

Bonita e magníficamente realizada foto de ese momento de esfuerzo y energía para conseguir un objetivo...saludos Luciano ¡¡¡

kiks (12805) 2016-05-03 11:31

Perfect title for this interesting composition that yu create. B&W is sure a good choice.
tfs
KIKs

adramad (67044) 2016-12-23 8:10

Hello Luciano
Splendid image in B & W, I think of the difficulties, of this old nun with his walker, having to save the difficulties of climbing the steps.
Also both the sharpness and the lighting are great.
Well taken photo. I like it
Enjoy a good day.
Best Regards.
Luis.

terez93 (2064) 2020-05-29 13:30

Didn't see this one before! What an amazing capture! The black-and-white really makes the shot, I think. Very contemplative and atmospheric. I saw many such expressions of faith during my time in Italy, but few as poignant as this. What a life this woman must have led: I would so love to speak to her about her experiences.