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Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby wendellt on Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:38 pm

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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this one is shot while the cross is being elevated to vertical position
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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby aim54x on Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:36 pm

A very graphic series there that really tell a story of devotion. Not for the faint hearted but a great photojournalistic set.
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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby shakey on Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:00 am

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...


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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby Killakoala on Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:13 am

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.
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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby Alex on Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:08 am

Fantastic photos, Wendell! Great to see you posting stuff again.

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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby whitey on Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:04 pm

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.
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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby Wink on Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:47 pm

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!
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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby zafra52 on Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:48 pm

Great documentary photographs on a disturbing religious theme, and it's better I get off the subject.
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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby Big V on Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:28 pm

Excellent series. In the last is that a large nail through his hand?
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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby brentsky on Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:24 pm

amazing, evocative set.
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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby Wink on Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:34 pm

Yes, it is a nail. They find the "safe" spot in the hand to hit it through, but still ouch!
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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby digitor on Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:37 pm

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:

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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby chrisk on Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:41 pm

#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.
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Re: Pampanga Cruxifiction

Postby Glen on Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:00 pm

Wendell, you continually surprise. Your images tell a great story here on subjects we don't readily get to see
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