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Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:38 pm
by wendellt
Hi
i've been away for a while travelling. Earlier this year i covered an event in the Phillippines. During easter devoted catholic's re-enact the Cruxifiction of Jesus Christ. Some fast for 2 weeks prior and go through self-flagelation then cruxifiction on a cross for atonement of their sins.

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couldn't quite get it all in frame
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this one is shot while the cross is being elevated to vertical position
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full story here
http://www.zeduce.org/images/travel/phillippines/Pampanga.htm

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:36 pm
by aim54x
A very graphic series there that really tell a story of devotion. Not for the faint hearted but a great photojournalistic set.

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:00 am
by shakey
Great series Wendell... and I don't know whether you intended this or not,, but I like the way that the strong red motif in the photos steps down through the sequence from a diffuse total body rednessness in the first photo to just the red ribbons in the last photo.

Please post more of your photos...


:)

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:13 am
by Killakoala
That's amazing Wendell. Your editorial images certainly captured the mood of the event. It's incredible that people feel the need to put themselves through this torture.

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:08 am
by Alex
Fantastic photos, Wendell! Great to see you posting stuff again.

Alex

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:04 pm
by whitey
Amazing images. Off topic but pretty sure John Safran from ABC TV was there as well, he got crucified for his new TV show. Ouch.

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:47 pm
by Wink
These are great!
You've captured what these people go through perfectly.
I've seen a doco about this and these people are certainly devoted!

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:48 pm
by zafra52
Great documentary photographs on a disturbing religious theme, and it's better I get off the subject.

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:28 pm
by Big V
Excellent series. In the last is that a large nail through his hand?

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:24 pm
by brentsky
amazing, evocative set.

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:34 pm
by Wink
Yes, it is a nail. They find the "safe" spot in the hand to hit it through, but still ouch!

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:37 pm
by digitor
These are excellent shots - a great potrayal of this ritual.

And I just love the (I assume) unintended incorrect spelling of crucifixion - it really adds to the theme :wink:

Cheers

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:41 pm
by chrisk
#3 is one of the most engaging and intense photos i've seen in recent times. the tight crop works perfectly cos it adds to the intimacy the viewer has with the event. so i'm glad in a way you didnt have a UWA lens.

it is quite simply exceptional in every way and i feel privileged that you shared this with us mate.

Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:00 pm
by Glen
Wendell, you continually surprise. Your images tell a great story here on subjects we don't readily get to see