More from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Oct 17, 2015 09:49:54 #
The construction of the Santa Maria Magdalena de Azzis Cemetery in Old San Juan began in 1863 by the Spanish Government. At the time death inspired superstition and fear. It was precisely because of superstition and fear that the cemetery was built overlooking the Atlantic Ocean representing the location a symbolic journey over to afterlife.
The elite of the Puerto Rican society and many prominent figures like the famous Puerto Rican composer Rafael Hernandez are buried there.
I was so overwhelmed by the sun and the heat that I did not walk to the other side of the cemetery known as the new cemetery, as beautiful as the old one that I am showing here with some pictures.
Nobody as a rule considers a cemetery as a potential photographic subject but this one in Old San Juan merits a visit.
I can only say that it is one of the most beautiful and well cared for cemeteries I have seen. I regret I did not make it to the new part of the cemetery but I will on my next visit.
Old San Juan is a fascinating city and a paradise for the photographer. I was really impressed by the warm treatment, the friendship and the hospitality of the Puerto Rican people.
I used my D610 with a 28-105 AF-D lens and a 24mm f2.8 AIS lens from the early 80's. A polarizer filter was used for the third shot.
Cheap Dolica tripod with Linhof ballhead for all shots using tripod support for stability.
The last shot was a conversion using Topaz B&W Effects 2.
The elite of the Puerto Rican society and many prominent figures like the famous Puerto Rican composer Rafael Hernandez are buried there.
I was so overwhelmed by the sun and the heat that I did not walk to the other side of the cemetery known as the new cemetery, as beautiful as the old one that I am showing here with some pictures.
Nobody as a rule considers a cemetery as a potential photographic subject but this one in Old San Juan merits a visit.
I can only say that it is one of the most beautiful and well cared for cemeteries I have seen. I regret I did not make it to the new part of the cemetery but I will on my next visit.
Old San Juan is a fascinating city and a paradise for the photographer. I was really impressed by the warm treatment, the friendship and the hospitality of the Puerto Rican people.
I used my D610 with a 28-105 AF-D lens and a 24mm f2.8 AIS lens from the early 80's. A polarizer filter was used for the third shot.
Cheap Dolica tripod with Linhof ballhead for all shots using tripod support for stability.
The last shot was a conversion using Topaz B&W Effects 2.
Entrance to the old cemetery.
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Old cemetery.
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Resting place of a family.
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Monochrome image.
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Oct 17, 2015 09:59:45 #
Oct 17, 2015 10:02:19 #
Oct 17, 2015 10:12:08 #
I apologize for my mistake. The exact year was 1863.
The original post has been updated.
The original post has been updated.
Oct 17, 2015 10:18:16 #
Oct 17, 2015 10:28:11 #
Oct 17, 2015 11:50:17 #
I'm one of the exceptions to the cemetary rule. The trick, as you have shown, it to capture its "good side" or some personality.
If you ever make it to the other side of the island, there is a cemetary in Ceyba that's worth visiting if you happen to be in the neighborhood and the El Yunque National Forest is extremely photogenic. It's supposed to be the only rainforest on American soil.
I don't remember if I posted any cemetary pics but there are some from the forts in Old San Juan and th beach in Luquillo if you care to check the archives. :)
If these are you bordering on heat stroke, let's see the good ones! Maybe I'm the odd one but cemetaries can be pretty interesting subjects.
If you ever make it to the other side of the island, there is a cemetary in Ceyba that's worth visiting if you happen to be in the neighborhood and the El Yunque National Forest is extremely photogenic. It's supposed to be the only rainforest on American soil.
I don't remember if I posted any cemetary pics but there are some from the forts in Old San Juan and th beach in Luquillo if you care to check the archives. :)
If these are you bordering on heat stroke, let's see the good ones! Maybe I'm the odd one but cemetaries can be pretty interesting subjects.
Oct 17, 2015 11:54:22 #
Oct 17, 2015 12:00:45 #
Oh yeah, and next time you go, do not, under any circumstances, fail to locate a restaurant/bat called Sam's. The full name is El Patio de Sam but they have some of the best mofongo on the island.
Oct 18, 2015 10:31:43 #
quixdraw wrote:
Camerapapi -- Wasn't trying to criticize, just curious, sorry. Do enjoy your pix.
I do not see any reason for you to apologize, on the contrary you corrected my mistake.
Please, feel free to criticize my work. I am here to learn.
Oct 18, 2015 10:33:01 #
Mike D. wrote:
Oh yeah, and next time you go, do not, under any circumstances, fail to locate a restaurant/bat called Sam's. The full name is El Patio de Sam but they have some of the best mofongo on the island.
I will surely look for it. I had mofongo but I did not like it that much.
Oct 18, 2015 10:41:38 #
We first discovered it in a tiny place where the sign said "School Supplies" but it was more of an off-grounds cafeteria. It was good there but Sam's had the best.
It may not have ben your cup of tea but at least you gave it a try. :)
It may not have ben your cup of tea but at least you gave it a try. :)
Oct 18, 2015 11:17:34 #
Perhaps I did not like mofongo (a plate made of plantains) because I was not at the right place. I eat plantains regularly and I like it very much so there is no reason why I would like eating mofongo.
Thank you for your comments.
Thank you for your comments.
Oct 18, 2015 12:03:11 #
Part of the reason for visiting other countries and cultures is to walk in there shoes, as it were.
Folks who don't make the attempt are only short-changing themsleves. I think what made me want to try mofongo in the first place was it's sheer versatility. Something can be made out of a plantain no matter what stage its in which tells me that poverty and ingenuity may have been the original motivators for taking it from entree to dessert.
When life hands you lemons, make lemonaid...
Folks who don't make the attempt are only short-changing themsleves. I think what made me want to try mofongo in the first place was it's sheer versatility. Something can be made out of a plantain no matter what stage its in which tells me that poverty and ingenuity may have been the original motivators for taking it from entree to dessert.
When life hands you lemons, make lemonaid...
Oct 19, 2015 00:23:26 #
Nice pictures. I really enjoyed that last one.
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