An ancient God...., a photo from Evora, South

Photographer's Note

Every year S. Miguel da Mota becomes the stage of one of the most beautiful ceremonies of worship I've seen in my country. This was the place of Endovelicus Santuary. Endovelicus is a God from the Iron Age, he was particularly important in the Iberian Peninsula and the worship became extinct owing to the growth of the Christian Faith, during the Roman Period. There are still many ancient ex-votos that were once offered to Endovelicus and studies keep being carried out. The worship actually exists, thanks to the Wicca Celtibera religion, that is keeping the Iberian Gods and Worship alive.
Every year there are conferences about this theme in Alandroal, the nearest town, and the Wicca members prepare a beautiful ceremony of worship on the sacred place.

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daddo (28748) 2016-10-22 14:52

Hi Ana. Fascinating note and the practice reminds me of the Druid revival in UK. But I do wonder how close the ceremonies are to the original pre Christian ones. Anyway, lovely photo with the devotional silhouettes.What type of God was he/ Like Zeus or Bacchus? The Slavs too had many gods. I know the name of one- Perun. Regards. Klaudio.

jemaflor (147104) 2016-10-22 23:27

Hi Ana,
Nice scene with a good management for the light capture, interesting moment and tradition, tfs.

GyurMaster (24818) 2016-10-23 1:26

Hello Ana,

After the Snail Procession you show us another interesting tradition. Good POV and beautiful colours.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

Nicou (193806) 2016-10-23 1:28

Hello

quelle vue et scène superbe vue et iamge quelle attitude de ces personnages avec ces bras et mains et quel ciel en fond merveilleux.
Bravo et amitié
nicou

Tue (92328) 2016-10-23 1:58

Hello Ana,
An excellent impression of this ceremony. The soft, pastel colours of the sky are a great background for the silhouettes of the worshippers.
Lars

Sergiom (117241) 2016-10-23 6:55

Bonjour Ana,

On voit que tu as bien réfléchi avant de prendre cette photo dans les plus belles conditions possibles. Le coucher de soleil est parfait et les hommes en ombres sont magnifiques dans leur moment de prière.

Bon dimanche

Serge

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2016-10-23 20:21

Hi Hola dear Ana

So impressive siluette shot, that is so great idea based on your high sense and keen inspiration. Orange color gradation is also astonishing to see. Composition is also perfcet.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

abmdsudi (95869) 2016-10-23 21:53

Hi Ana
Every picture tells a story - and this is something I have no knowledge of, beautifully calm shot of a very reverent moment.

The combination of silhouetted deep prayers and light with lovely sumptuous colours certainly bring this rather gorgeous and most tranquil image to life, simply enchanting.

A superb image and lucky you, what a location to have all to yourself!
Congrats
Best wishes

ourania (51103) 2016-10-25 14:05

Hello Ana,
you captured a very suggestive and interesting scene that expresses the spirit of the ceremony, as described in your note, and entices the viewer to look for more information. I like the graphic silhouettes captured at an interesting moment of the ritual, we can also discern intriguing details on them. The colours and the atmosphere are fascinating. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a good night,
Ourania

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2016-10-28 3:24

Hello Ana,
Well composed shot. Very good details on the shadows and exposure. Well done.
best wishes,
Achim