Waiting For Pilgrims
by Norman Gabitzsch
Title
Waiting For Pilgrims
Artist
Norman Gabitzsch
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A 21st Century Photograph of modern outdoor chairs prepared for the arrival of Pilgrims at the Mary Hope of Christians Basilica in Brezje, Slovenia. This is the largest pilgrimage church in Slovenia.
The present-day Neo-Renaissance church building modelled on the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi was consecrated in 1900; it replaced Mary Help of Christians Chapel in the 15th century St Vitus parish church which had become a major pilgrimage site in the 19th century. Mary Help of Christians Basilica is also the monastery church of a Franciscan convent established at the site in 1898. The church plaza was laid out according to plans by Jože Plečnik.
On 5 October 1988 the building was honoured with the title of minor basilica by apostolic grant of Pope John Paul II; he visited Brezje on 17 May 1996. Marije Pomagaj is one of two basilicas in Slovenia, the other is the Stična Abbey church in Lower Carniola. In 2000 the Slovenian Bishops' Conference declared it a national shrine. Every year, about 400,000 people visit the site, with the main pilgrimage celebrated on May 24.
The repetitive pattern of light seats, deep shadows and dark gray seat backs caught my attention.
Copyright( c) 2017 Norman Gabitzsch. All Rights Reserved.
Featured Artwork in:
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Slovenia - August 2017
Nikon Full Frame Cameras - August 2017
Contemporary - August 2017
Artistic Photography - August 2017
Art for Eternity with You - September 2017
500 and Beyond Fine Art Group - September 2017
Monochromatico - October 2017
500 Views - October 2017
The Niche - December 2017
Seen But Not Noticed - December 2017
The Gray Scale Outdoors - March 2019
The Unexpected Wordsmith - June 2019
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August 8th, 2017
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Comments (41)
Keith Smith
Very cool capture Norman!
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Keith ... thank you for visiting and commenting on the Pilgrims at the Mary Hope of Christians Basilica in Brezje, Slovenia photo, "Waiting for Pilgrims".
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “The Gray Scale Outdoors” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
Diana Rajala
Love the symmetry and simplicity of the is photo!
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Diana ... thank you for your comment on the Pilgrims at the Mary Hope of Christians Basilica in Brezje, Slovenia photograph, "Waiting for Pilgrims".
Paul Quinn
Nice patterns
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Paul, thank you for commenting on the black and white shadow pattern photo, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #8 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thank you Christopher for the information on the photo, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your work reaching more than 1000 views! tw
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Kay, thanks for supporting the black and white shadow pattern photograph, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
Joan Carroll
great capture of the lines and shadows in BW. Nominated for a feature in the 1000 Views group
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thanks, Joan, for the support that you are giving to the black and white shadow pattern photograph, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
Jasna Dragun
Great bw image. Congrats on 1000+ views! l/f
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Jasna ... thank you for commenting and supporting the he black and white shadow pattern photograph, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
Robert Bales
Very nicely done Norman and congrats for having over 1000 views and many nice features!! v/f/t
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Robert ... thank you commenting and supporting the black and white shadow pattern photograph, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
Lisa Wooten
Congrats on your 1000 views. L/F
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Lisa ... thanks for supporting the black and white abstract photo, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
Christopher James
Wonderful POV....LF
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Christopher ... thanks for the comment and support of the black and white shadow pattern photograph, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
Norman Gabitzsch
Frozen in Time, thank you for featuring the black and white shadow pattern photograph, "Waiting For Pilgrims", in the Pixels Fine Art group, "The Niche".
Arlane Crump
Fabulous work Norman!
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Arlane ... thank you for your comment on the image, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
Richard Rosenshein
Great B/W capture Norman! P/F/F/l
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Richard ... thank you for supporting the black and white abstract photograph, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
Joseph C Hinson Photography
Nice B&W conversions andshadows!
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thank you, Joseph, for looking at the black and white abstract photograph, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
Ann Skelton
Love the title Norman! l/f
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Ann ... thank you for supporting the black and white abstract photograph, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
Norman Gabitzsch
Mariola ... thank you for featuring the black and white image, "Waiting For Pilgrims", in the Pixels Fine Art America Group, "500 Views".
Norman Gabitzsch
Sharon ... thank you for featuring the black and white abstract photograph, "Waiting For Pilgrims, In the Pixels FAA group, "Monochromatico".
Jilian Cramb - AMothersFineArt
Promoting in Beauty in Art's MINIMALISM discussion! Tweeting!
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Jillian ... thank you for the attention you are giving to the black and white photo, "Waiting For Pilgrims".
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