4.08.2009

Sagrada Familia


Luke 22:60 - "Peter replied, 'Man, I don't know what you're talking about!' Just as he was speaking the rooster crowed."

La Sagrada Familia is a church in Barcelona that has been under construction since the 1880's. It has faced all kinds of criticism and lack of funding and work stoppages. Christ's life is depicted around the East, North and West facades of the church. The East and North facades were planned and mostly completed by Gaudi, the architect, but he died (in rather tragic circumstances) and his plans were put on hold. The church is currently under heavy construction, but tourists are allowed to visit the sanctuary and the upper parts of the East and West facades.

This photo was taken on the West facade, the Passion facade, and scenes, like the one above, depict the events surrounding Christ's death. The one above shows Peter's denial and subsequent guilt over his denial. Each of the scenes is accompanied by the Biblical reference.

Pentax K200D
DA 18-55mm lens (@23mm)
f8
ISO 100
1/500 sec.