The Old Entrance.........IR

[Panther]

Howdy All,
http://www.pbase.com/ckirk/image/89298860.jpg

[summerz]

I like that, would love to see where it led to.:thumb

[nwilkins]

Very kewl, Craig!!!!! That's not a dingo on the doorstep is it?

n

[Panther]

I like that, would love to see where it led to.:thumb

Thanks very much!!

It led to the Monastery dos Capuchos in Sintra Portugal a seldom overlooked place..

[Panther]

Very kewl, Craig!!!!! That's not a dingo on the doorstep is it?

n

Howdy Nance,

No the Dingo didn't make this trip<G>.

Thanks for the reply!!

[Skippy]

Howdy All,


Is the Monastery it led to still in tact?
Though the stone frame of the gates look old, the stick pickets on the fence look in good condition.

The door propped open with a round boulder is like an open invitation to come in ....... so did you ??? :D

Good one Craig :thumb .... Skippy :D
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[Panther]

Is the Monastery it led to still in tact?
Though the stone frame of the gates look old, the stick pickets on the fence look in good condition.

The door propped open with a round boulder is like an open invitation to come in ....... so did you ??? :D

Good one Craig :thumb .... Skippy :D
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Howdy Skippy,

No we didn't go in, too scared !!

Not really

here's a few more

http://www.pbase.com/ckirk/image/89274774.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/ckirk/image/89274778.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/ckirk/image/89298848.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/ckirk/image/89298856.jpg

Here's a little more info:

This little monastery, constructed amid the rocks of Sintra in fulfilment of a vow by Dom Álvaro de Castro (1560), its cells and dependencies lined with cork, is a wonderful example of Christian austerity in its simplicity of decoration and meagre materials and space. The little chapel, the refectory, the living quarters, almost troglodyte in dimension, are cut into the crags, and underline the intention of meditation inherent in the project. In the chapel are to be noted the altar with inlay work, some 17th Century frescos by André Reinoso and an 18th Century frontispiece of azulejos, the last named in the outer chapel.

Situated in the Serra de Sintra, 9 km from Old Quarter

Also, as it said above a lot of the interior is lined with cork bark, which the bees/wasps just love, you could hear them buzzing from 50 feet away. We did finally brave the interior but were very wary as the bees were really agitated and the close quarters made it even worse.

Here's a link to the shots of the interior, you'll have to excuse the excessive flash but this was a really dark environment and we literally moved pretty quick because of the bees.

http://www.pbase.com/ckirk/monastery_dos_capuchos

[summerz]

Wow :bow thanks for the extra shots and info, looks to be an amazing place.

[Panther]

Wow :bow thanks for the extra shots and info, looks to be an amazing place.

Howdy Summerz,

Your more than welcome, this was a very special place that I will definitely
go back to next time for a few more shots<G>

[nwilkins]

WOW, Craig. Those extras are VERY nice!!!!!!!!!

[Panther]

WOW, Craig. Those extras are VERY nice!!!!!!!!!

Howdy Nance,

Thanks very much, this place was amazing!!

[Skippy]

Howdy Skippy,

No we didn't go in, too scared !!

Not really

Here's a link to the shots of the interior, you'll have to excuse the excessive flash but this was a really dark environment and we literally moved pretty quick because of the bees.

http://www.pbase.com/ckirk/monastery_dos_capuchos

You are really in a great place to take IR shots,
man location location, location can be a real Pot of Gold for photographers.

I'm glad the place is still standing, I really enjoy seeing how other cultures live, and the Architecture of the these particular times and events.

Thanks for sharing Craig these are Great,
had a look at the ones in the link to, floor to sealing stone hu?
.... Skippy :D
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[Panther]

You are really in a great place to take IR shots,
man location location, location can be a real Pot of Gold for photographers.

I'm glad the place is still standing, I really enjoy seeing how other cultures live, and the Architecture of the these particular times and events.

Thanks for sharing Craig these are Great,
had a look at the ones in the link to, floor to sealing stone hu?
.... Skippy :D
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Howdy Skippy,

Thanks so much.

The shots on the link really show where they have lined and cover tables and alters, and other things with the Cork, which is where the Bees were living, so this place was turned into basically one large hive with different chambers being the different rooms. I do have to say, not once did the bees every make an attempt to land on me or sting me.

Thanks again !!