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His light will be with us


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   His light will be with us
His light will be with us
Exposure mode: manual, Metering: multi pattern, ISO 200, aperture f/22, shutter 1 sec., lens 24 mm, White balance: shade

Protacio Serna

 
 
 

Protacio Serna
 

Rest in peace.


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April 04, 2005

 

Pam M
  OH MY GOODNESS !! I want to get one of these for myself! I mean ... I want to be able to take a pic like this !!!


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April 04, 2005

 

Bobbie Davis
  Wonderful image Protacio! It's just beautiful....and such a wonderful tribute.


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April 04, 2005

 

Karma Wilson
  One of your best.

Karma


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April 04, 2005

 

Linda Proctor
  Lovely tribute


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April 04, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Well...there's not much left to say.

His persona shed a light so bright, that just seeing him was enough to feel peace. This is a picture I took a few days ago, and printed it while learning about the Pope's death

This is an image I was hesitating to post. What you see on your screen is nothing compared to the printed version.

I'll be delighted to send an 11x17 in. print for each one of you.

Thanks for your comments.
Sincerely
PSerna.com


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April 04, 2005

 

BetterPhoto Member
  I loved the Pope, too... He was so kind with us... And I love your photo! Is so great! Please accept my congratulations and my emotions, too.
Kisses and hugs,
Roxana


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April 05, 2005

 

Maya Johnson
  This is a wonderful picture! where was this taken?
It is absolutely breath-taking!
--Maya


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April 05, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Thanks Roxana. Loved your message.

Thanks Maya for your comment.

This picture was taken inside a the church located in a cemetery in Real de Catorce, S.L.P. Mexico.

Real de Catorce is a small town with a wonderful history, but became a ghost town after the Spanish left the town and went back to their country.

Nowadays it is a wonderful place to relax, enjoy nature, people, crafts, and every now and then a movie is filmed in one of those great locations.

"The mexican" was filmed there (J. Roberts and B. Pitt) and recently "Las bandidas" with P. Cruz and S. Hayek. Part of the latter was filmed inside this church.

You can see some other pictures at

http://www.pserna.com/real/

Thanks again.
Protacio


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April 05, 2005

 

Mellanie
  Simply beautiful! Wonderful tribute to a great, great man! I agree with Karma....one of your best!


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April 05, 2005

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Very beautiful indeed my friend - I felt it.


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April 05, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Thanks Mel.

Thanks Lucia.

Your comments are so important to me.

See ya
PSR


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April 06, 2005

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  An excellent photograph Protacio! The perspective, the lighting and the subject itself are great.
Saludos,
Amalia


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April 10, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  :)

Gracias
PSR


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April 10, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Protacio, Wonderful photo, like the lighting, the spirit behind the photo and I like churches with domes, excellent Protacio, what is your charge for this photo, I felt the same way as you did about the Pope, and I guess I posted a few photos to him

Stan Kwasniowski


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April 10, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Hi Stan.

Thanks for your comment.

About the print, if you live in the states, just send me your mailing address to photo_f22@hotmail.com and I'll send you a print.

Thanks again
Pserna.com


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April 11, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Protacio, thank you for your offer, but I live in Canada

Stan Kwasniowski


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April 11, 2005

 

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  Simply stunning, great detail. I would love a print, what would it cost?

~Amanda


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April 14, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Hi Amanda...thanks for your message. I'm glad you liked it.

Basicaly you'll only pay for S&H.

Take care.
PSerna.com


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April 15, 2005

 

cj patterson
  Absolutely Breathtaking Portacio!!! Fantastic!!!!


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April 27, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Thanks CJ...I appreciate it.

Take care
PSerna.com


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April 27, 2005

 

Michael B
  OK sorry to be a party pooper. Your photos are great, and this one is certainly beautiful, but I am missing something? Where is the religious significance? This could be a palace. Don’t jump on me, I’m really asking (I’m not Catholic). I also think one element should be vertical.


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April 28, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Thanks for your comment about my photos Michael. I appreciate it.

About the first question: Where is the religious significance?

It was taken at a church. An old catholic church. It could be a palace as well, but so far…well until now…those who have seen the image know it is a church. But I agree with you: there is not a single part of it that clearly states it is a church.

The distortion is due to the lens I was using and aiming high it increases the distortion. That is something not only knew form the moment I took the picture, but it was something I expected before I took the shot. I tried to make the column in the middle as vertical as possible, but it increased the angle of the column on the right.

Distortion is a problem…but if there’s one thing I regret is not having more space behind me or a wider lens to include the whole arch in the upper part of the image.

Thanks for your input.
Regards
PSerna.com


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April 28, 2005

 

Richard
  Very, very nice photo. Great job.


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April 28, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Thanks Richard....welcome to BetterPhoto

Regards
PSerna.com


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April 29, 2005

 

Eran Shpigelman
  Hi Procatio,
Excellent image regardless of religion (I'm jewish), this is a breathtaking image. I'm sure Well see it as a winner next month.


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April 29, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations, Protacio!!!


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May 21, 2005

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Congratulations Protacio!
Saludos,
Amalia


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May 21, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Protacio, a Big Congratulations, perfect as usual

Stan Kwasniowski


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May 22, 2005

 

Pam M
  Well Done! It remains my favorite. Glad to see the judges have good taste ;)

have fun
pam


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May 22, 2005

 

Linda Proctor
  Congratulations Protacio!! Well deserved!


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May 22, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Thank you all!

Best regards
PSerna.com


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May 23, 2005

 

Matthew Gordon
  Excellent photo Protacio! Love the lighting. Every nook and cranny is captured! Once again amazing photo.

M. J. Gordon, Jr.


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May 23, 2005

 

Miles Mitchell
  Great image, Protacio. As a long time architectural photographer I really appreciate a capture that defines the space so elegantly. Sometimes in architectural subjects a bit of distortion is very much accepted. Very well done.

Miles


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May 24, 2005

 

Mellanie
  Congrats, my friend on this win! Well deserved!


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May 24, 2005

 

Diane Dupuis
  Congrats!


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May 24, 2005

 

Patricia A. Kuniega
  Superb work, Protacio! In my book, a grand win! Rich and elegant, I agree it's one of your finest. Now, take a bow! : )


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May 24, 2005

 

Jane Summa
  gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! Congratulations, Protacio, on your 2nd place win!!! :-)


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May 24, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Protacio congrat's on your 2nd place win.

Job well done.

Kerby


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May 24, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Protacio, Congratulations

Stan Kwasniowski


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May 24, 2005

 

Nancy Grace Chen
  Splendid lighting and depth. Congratulations on your winner.

Nancy


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May 24, 2005

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Felicidades por tu segundo lugar Protacio! Bien merecido!,
Saludos,
Amalia


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May 24, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  WTG Protacio!!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Congratulations on your 2nd place win Protacio!


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May 25, 2005

 

Karen Slagle
  That is a fabulous picture Protacio. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. This is one of my favorites and I always watch your galleries to see what's new. Karen in Texas.


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May 25, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  wow...I don't know what to say.

THANKS.

Protacio


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May 25, 2005

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Beautifully done, Protacio. Congratulations!


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May 25, 2005

 

Ermanno Radice
  Congratulations on your second place win Protacio! Me gusta mucho!


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May 25, 2005

 

Kymm C. Gardner
  Congratulations Protacio!


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May 29, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Thanks...Gracias.


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May 30, 2005

 

Amanda Price
  I'm not Catholic either, but this is one stunning photo! The colours are so rich and delicious!


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June 11, 2005

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Better late than never! Congratulations my friend!


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June 14, 2005

 
- Wanda Judd

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  Congratulations, you have the soul and eye of a great artist...This is truly awesome.


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June 17, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Thank you, thank you and thank you...take care.

Protacio


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June 17, 2005

 

BetterPhoto Member
  A belated congratulations on this winning photo!
Your photography keeps getting better and better.
Mike


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June 27, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Hey Mike...good to see you here...thanks for your support.


Best regards
Pserna.com


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June 27, 2005

 

Jamil Saliba
  interesting capture


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August 07, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  thank you Jamil


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August 08, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful....Congrats on this! :)


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November 11, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  thanks Shelly...regards...pserna.com


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November 12, 2005

 

Katrina McMeans
  WOW! Beautiful find! Wonderful architectural capture! I LOVE the tones and the composition!
~K


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November 12, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  Thank you Katrina...have a good day


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November 14, 2005

 

Amy L. Carroll
  Absolutely breathtaking. Beautiful picture and composition.


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November 14, 2005

 

Protacio Serna
  thank you...take care


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November 14, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  this is so gorgeous! I can see why it has a gold medallion underneath it. Super shot!


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May 03, 2006

 

Protacio Serna
  Thanks Laura...I look at this print every day on my way out from my office. I enojy it every day since the day I took it.

Regards
Pserna.com


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May 03, 2006

 

Milan Banik
  excellent composition and wonderful presentation.


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May 11, 2006

 

Protacio Serna
  Thanks Milan...regards
Protacio


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May 11, 2006

 

Debbie Del Tejo
  When a work of art like this is still around after a year....what can I say...I am speechless.
Thank you and God bless!


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May 12, 2006

 

Protacio Serna
  Thank you so much Debbie.

Best regards
Pserna.com


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May 13, 2006

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Wonderful image, Protacio .... the colors and PoV are magnificent! Congrats on your 2nd place winner ...

Steve Hurkett


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January 13, 2007

 

Protacio Serna
  Thanks for your input...Best regards

Pserna.com


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January 13, 2007

 
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