In memory of Chema, a photo from Segovia, Castilla y Leon

Photographer's Note

With this photo that I dedicate to the memory of my great friend Chema, my travel companion for 40 years, I conclude this series dedicated to the city of Segovia.

It has been a bit long, but it brought back good memories, when we both made this wonderful weekend trip, I couldn't think that it would be the last trip, we would take together, the damn cancer took him away….

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The Cathedral of Segovia has night visits, the itinerary follows the same stops as the daily guided tour: Audiovisual Room, Bell's House, Clock Room, but reinforced in time and explanation on the last level: the Bell Tower.

From the 47 meters of the body of bells the visitor will have the opportunity to contemplate or photograph the sunset and dusk from this privileged viewpoint and with a Segovia adorned by its lights.

After the tour of the tower, and as a novelty, the chapels and naves inside the temple are fully illuminated, to visually enjoy this less known experience until now. There will be a time to be able to walk them and photograph the play of lights in each of their corners.

In total, the duration of the guided tour will be around 90 minutes and will count, as before, with the accompaniment of an official guide from the Cathedral of Segovia.

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Con esta foto que dedico a la memoria de mi gran amigo Chema, mi compañero de viajes durante 40 años, doy por concluida esta serie dedicada a la ciudad de Segovia.

Ha sido un poco larga, pero me traía buenos recuerdos, cuando ambos realizamos este viaje de fin de semana tan estupendo, no podía pensar en que seria el último viaje, que realizaríamos juntos, el maldito cáncer se lo llevó….

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La catedral de Segovia tiene visitas nocurnas, el itinerario segue las mismas paradas que la visita guiada diaria: Sala del Audiovisual, Casa del Campanero, Sala del Reloj, pero reforzadas en tiempo y explicación el último nivel: el Campanario.

Desde los 47 metros del cuerpo de campanas el visitante tendrá la oportunidad de contemplar o fotografiar el atardecer y anochecer desde este mirador privilegiado y con una Segovia engalanada por sus luces.

Tras el recorrido por la torre, y como novedad, las capillas y naves del interior del templo quedan iluminadas en su totalidad, para disfrutar visualmente de esta experiencia menos conocida hasta ahora. Habrá un tiempo para poder pasearlas y fotografiar el juego de las luces en cada uno de sus rincones.

En total, la duración de la visita guiada rondará los 90 minutos y contará, como hasta ahora, con el acompañamiento de un guía oficial de la Catedral de Segovia.

ikeharel, COSTANTINO, fotka, Royaldevon, PaulVDV, mcmtanyel, jemaflor, jean113, worldcitizen heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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jhm (211738) 2022-01-10 5:00

Hello Luis,

I understand you, lose a friend to cancer, this is very sadly.
Nice night picture with the yellow gold colours.
Lovely photo pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Silvio1953 (223141) 2022-01-10 5:13

Ciao Luis, fascinating nocturne shoot, excellent exposure, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pajaran (117233) 2022-01-10 5:19

Pozdrav.

Interesantan i lep pogled u noci, dobar tekst ...
lepa arhitektura i fasada, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom, dobro uhvacen trenutak.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lepa Cathedral of Segovia u noci.

Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja

ikeharel (114777) 2022-01-10 5:33

Fabulous night scene from the Gothic cathedral in Segovia, Luis.
dark parts are superbly shown with no-grains effect.
My cong.s,
Ike

COSTANTINO (117940) 2022-01-10 6:04

Hello dear friend and have a nice evening
what a beautiful photo
this is a golden one perfectly
executed dedicated to the memory
of your great friend Chema...
what a pity my dearest friend
regards
Costantino

Gerrit (62042) 2022-01-10 6:39

Hello Luis,
My condolences with your dear friend. Sad to hear it,
Thanks for the fine evening view.
Gerrit

mkamionka (75273) 2022-01-10 6:51

Hola Luis,
I am so sorry to hear that you lost your friend and travel companion. 2019 seems not such a long time ago, wen he was still with you.
I have on TE also some night photos which I took with my nephew who recently died and these photos are indeed having a special value for me.

Beautiful photograph here, great way to commemorate your friend.
The illumination feels so hot against the dark surrounding.
Beautiful structure, amazing details and of course quite unique mood.
Excellent work,M

fotka (9145) 2022-01-10 6:56

Hi Luis,
Your photo brought memories from visiting this wonderful city. Great night picture illuminated in golden color against the blackness of the night.
Fell sorry for loosing your friend.
Best regards,
Zbigniew

holmertz (103762) 2022-01-10 7:07

Hello Luis,
I am sorry to hear about your friend. Please accept my condolences. This well taken photo with a great atmosphere should be a fitting tribute. With this good exposure it captures the excitement of seeing such a magnificent building shining in the darkness.
Best regards,
Gert

Fis2 (172115) 2022-01-10 7:08

Witaj Luis!
A very nice night photo.
Beautiful church, view ie impressive.
Excellent framing, colors and light.
Well done my friend.
Have a nice new week.
Krzysztof
P.S.
My condolences.

Royaldevon (86598) 2022-01-10 8:02

Hola Luis,

How sad that you lost your friend to cancer.
(My son works in a cancer hospital and I often wonder how he manages his emotions!)

However, this is a beautiful photograph to post as a memorial. The building appears to be made of gold, standing proudly and majestically against the dark, night sky.
I like how you have edged your photograph with a similar coloured border.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

PaulVDV (63580) 2022-01-10 9:19

Hello Luis,
I want to thank you for the beautiful photo series about Segovia. I've visited this city and yet many of your photos were a pleasant surprise. All very skillfully taken and presented.
However, it is a sad event that closes the series.
It's hard to lose someone you've known for so many years. Since you have travelled so much together, all these locations will always remind you of your friend.
Know that the memories that are still sad in these days will become very beautiful thoughts in the future.
My sincere condolences.
Paul

lousat (140082) 2022-01-10 9:54

Hi Luis,I am very sorry for your friend, and when friends leave us, many good memories of travels together come back to mind, this was the last one and your choice of a night photo is a nice metaphor, the last light before of the eternal night, however a great photo, she will be happy with this celebration. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

kasianowak (17676) 2022-01-10 10:00

Hi Luis
It's so sad. I know the feeling of hopelessness when friends and family are prematurely taken away by incurable illnesses. My heart goes to Chema's friends and family.
Beautiful photo to post as tribute. It's so easy to overexpose images like this but you got it spot on. Good crop too.
Best wishes
Kasia

jmdias (116663) 2022-01-10 11:12

luis

uma vista maravilhosa da igreja com luzes douradas e reflexos no pavimento, parece uma peça de ouro a reluzir. linda homenagem ao seu amigo. um companheiro de viagem tem que ter muita afinidade conosco, caso contrário há desentendimentos. gosto de viajar sozinho, mas as vezes sentimos necessidade de comentar algo com alguém.

um abraço

jorge

abmdsudi (95869) 2022-01-10 18:24

Hi Luis
Excellent shot, tones are brilliant especially the glowing yellow against the black background. But I like the existing dimensions - gives the subject impact sitting in its blackness
Best regards

mcmtanyel (69414) 2022-01-10 20:42

Hello Luis,
I am sorry to read about your friend's passing. Beautiful nocturnal photo of a magnificent cathedral - a good dedication to your friend.
Regards,
MT

ifege (49653) 2022-01-10 21:48

Hi Luis
A good memorial photo for your friend and a greta night photo of the church.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (148398) 2022-01-10 23:23

Hi Luis,
Great photo, a nightshot perfectly managed, excellent capture and rendering, interesting architecture well highlighted with these golden colors, good too with brightness of the ground in the FG, good tribute for your friend, tfs.

emka (158988) 2022-01-11 0:20

hello Luis,

Beautiful night shot for the end of the series from Segovia. Excellent all pictures. A nice tribute to your friend. I know what you feel, during the bad 2021 I have lost four friends. but they remain in our memory.
Best regards MAlgo

jean113 (28351) 2022-01-11 9:00

Hello Luis, a lovely tribute to your dear friend. Your pictures obviously hold fond memories for you.

A beautiful scene, the golden lights glow and illuminate the splendid details of the Cathedral. I like the reflected light on the road.
Kind regards, Jean.

worldcitizen (16236) 2022-01-19 15:10

Hola Luis,
I am sorry about the loss of your friend. May he rest in peace... This is a wonderful night view of the cathedral. The golden lights illuminate the cathedral itself, and the street below. Light shines through the darkness...