IkarusJohn Posted June 7, 2017 Share #1 Posted June 7, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) All taken with the Leica SL and 24-90mm zoom, in trying conditions (crowds and tricky light). I am a confirmed atheist (raised in a Christian family), and would align myself with Bertrand Russell's flying teapot or the Flying Spaghetti & Meatballs, if you prefer. There's no denying, however, the intense spirituality of Jerusalem, and this place in particular. There are a number of Christian sects vying for control of the Church, and disagreements such that a local Muslim family has held the keys to the Church for some generations to avoid squabbles about access. Here is the courtyard - like much of the Old City of Jerusalem, a lot of history is crammed on top of each other. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273250-a-trip-to-the-church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/?do=findComment&comment=3290789'>More sharing options...
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IkarusJohn Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted June 7, 2017 Directly inside the door is the slab Jesus is supposed to have been anointed on, before being placed in the burial tomb (though one guide book suggested the stone had been replaced in 1820). The people crowding round are pouring oil onto the stone, and then lying on it, or rubbing clothes and other cloth onto it. It was peaceful, devoted and perhaps a little weird. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273250-a-trip-to-the-church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/?do=findComment&comment=3290791'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted June 7, 2017 This mosaic sits above the anointing stone - I couldn't get square to it. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273250-a-trip-to-the-church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/?do=findComment&comment=3290793'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted June 7, 2017 To the right of the entry are the stairs up to the hill of Golgotha. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273250-a-trip-to-the-church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/?do=findComment&comment=3290794'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted June 7, 2017 At the top of the stairs is a balcony, with rather beautiful mosaics, and the place of crucifixion. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273250-a-trip-to-the-church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/?do=findComment&comment=3290795'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted June 7, 2017 People queued to reach in under the altar to touch the stone, reputedly where the cross was erected. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273250-a-trip-to-the-church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/?do=findComment&comment=3290796'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted June 7, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) The main dome of the church. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273250-a-trip-to-the-church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/?do=findComment&comment=3290798'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted June 7, 2017 There were a number of small chapels, presumably under the control of different churches - this one apparently Greek Orthodox. Focusing was tricky. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273250-a-trip-to-the-church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/?do=findComment&comment=3290800'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted June 7, 2017 At the end of the Church was, apparently, the place of Jesus tomb (Joseph of Aramathea? or am I getting my stories mixed up?). Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273250-a-trip-to-the-church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/?do=findComment&comment=3290801'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted June 7, 2017 A typical visitor ... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/273250-a-trip-to-the-church-of-the-holy-sepulchre/?do=findComment&comment=3290802'>More sharing options...
MarkP Posted June 7, 2017 Share #11 Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) All good! #9 was the money shot! I must find my old Kodachromes of this from when I was there in 1978 (student tour) and 1993 Edited June 7, 2017 by MarkP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 7, 2017 Share #12 Posted June 7, 2017 A very nice set. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted June 8, 2017 Thanks Stu and Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmay Posted June 8, 2017 Share #14 Posted June 8, 2017 The main dome of the church.Inspirational.Jesse Sent from my Lenovo YT3-850L using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmay Posted June 8, 2017 Share #15 Posted June 8, 2017 The main dome of the church.Inspirational.Jesse Sent from my Lenovo YT3-850L using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmay Posted June 8, 2017 Share #16 Posted June 8, 2017 At the end of the Church was, apparently, the place of Jesus tomb (Joseph of Aramathea? or am I getting my stories mixed up?).Inspirational x2Jesse Sent from my Lenovo YT3-850L using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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