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Phil Douglis | all galleries >> Galleries >> Gallery Eighty-one: A city portrait – impressions of Cuenca, Ecuador > Cathedral, Cuenca, Ecuador, 2011
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18-SEP-2011

Cathedral, Cuenca, Ecuador, 2011

As in any South American city, the primary cathedral is at the heart of it spiritual life. Cuenca is no different. Its huge “new” cathedral, built in the 19th century, dominates the skyline and stands at the center of the town. I photographed it inside and outside over my month long stay, and this image proved to be my favorite interior. I was struck primarily by the cathedral’s sheer scale, and how light played within its vast archways. When the cathedral opens its doors, daylight flows in and adds luminous arches of its own. I made many images from this spot, catching worshippers as they walked towards me – I wanted to find a row of them, gradually decreasing in terms of size and spacing, and this is the image that worked most expressively.

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Phil Douglis04-Mar-2012 21:51
I appreciate your word "grand" here, Jude. It is all about the grandeur of art and scale, and the play of light underscores both.
Jude Marion03-Mar-2012 23:20
Such a 'grand' image! This put's me in mind of the Renaissance paints, highlighting the artist's skill at reproducing perspectives of great architectural spaces. the light here is the icing on the cake.
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