Church of St. Nicholas - Pozza di Fassa (Fraz. Meida).

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Church of St. Nicholas - Pozza di Fassa (Fraz. Meida). sent on February 12, 2016 (14:41) by Massimo Schiavi. 33 comments, 1626 views.

at 17mm, 1/320 f/9.0, ISO 100, hand held.

La antica chiesa di San Nicolò, presumibilmente costruita intorno al 1447 e ristrutturata in stile primo barocco all'inizio del XVII sec., è situata nella parte alta dell'abitato di Meida (Fraz. Di Pozza di Fassa). Si tratta di un interessante esempio di architettura alpina, con il tetto a capanna caratterizzato da due falde ripidissime coperte di scandole. All'interno si può vedere l'altare maggiore conservato nelle forme barocche del XVIII sec. con pala raffigurante San Nicola circondato da angeli e due altari laterali, quello a destra con la Madonna e le Sante Lucia e Barbara, e quello a sinistra col martirio di San Sebastiano. Interessante anche la nicchia della cappella laterale contenente una statua lignea della Madonna Nera con Bambino benedicente, entrambi con sfarzoso mantello dorato. Al culto di San Nicolò è legata un'usanza religiosa popolare ancora molto viva: se vi aggirate per Pozza nei giorni che precedono la festa del santo vescovo, il 6 dicembre, vi potrebbe capitare di imbattervi in spaventose creature infernali accompagnate dal suono sinistro di catene e campanacci che si alza lungo le strade del paese? sono i Krampus, i diavoli, che corrono a caccia di bambini? È la tradizione di San Nicolò, che nei primi giorni di dicembre fa ancor'oggi il giro delle case per chiedere ai bimbi come si sono comportati nell'arco dell'anno e quindi ricompensarli, se lo ritiene opportuno, con dei doni. Correndo rumorosamente, il Krampus annuncia l'avvicinarsi del santo, accompagnato dall'angelo con una gerla piena di doni, viene poi richiamato all'ordine e così il corteo può iniziare la tradizionale visita delle case. Una volta entrato in un'abitazione, San Nicolò interroga i bambini, spesso autenticamente spaventati per la presenza paurosa del Krampus che freme in un angolo trattenuto dalla mano ferma e benevola del vescovo. Il santo invita quindi i bimbi a inginocchiarsi e a pregare e poi, finalmente, estrae dalla gerla dell'angelo i doni tanto attesi. Alla fine il corteo lascia la casa per proseguire il giro di visite in paese. Il rito di San Nicolò rientrava un tempo in un ciclo più ampio di credenze e ritualità legate al periodo del solstizio d'inverno. #Chiese

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Micio

sent on February 12, 2016 (14:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Photo Belloccia, but even more beautiful and interesting is the description .. even well-written (you were not sleepy, eh!)
I just can not prevent you many compliments, you You're really deserved them!
Hi dear. :-) :-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 12, 2016 (15:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Puss, the photo is not the best in the composition because the PDR to take it whole is limited by the houses around (the square next to the church, nice wide and open, not enable the façade, and on the other side c ' it is the Rio San Nicolò and I had the ... boots to get in shooting). The description is not my result, but I just did a search, and I joined artistic news and pop culture news.
I'm glad, though, this photo (and its description) you are found to be interesting.
Best wishes and good weekend!

maximum :-)

Roberto Giancristoforo

sent on February 12, 2016 (15:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Massimo, the description is very interesting, but the photo I see blurred (or are my eyes), as if the focus point he was towards the back of the illuminated wall. Correct me if I'm wrong! ;-) :-P
A hug,
Roberto

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 12, 2016 (15:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Boh? I honestly do not know what to say (it seems to focus more on the bell!). It 'a bit' all odd 'are photos and even I realize that the pavement in front of the church is not on a regular fire. Perhaps he also suffered a bit 'compression for the publication or, more likely, is a photo just made this lily: - | ! Unfortunately, though, it's the only shot that I made to this church, and to see one done better, we have to wait to go on holiday next summer !!!
Hello and see you soon!

maximum :-)

Roberto Giancristoforo

sent on February 12, 2016 (15:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Well I must tell you ..... it also seems to me that the bell tower is more in focus while the pavement it is unevenly as you also noticed you. I could not find an answer! : Fconfuso:
The one is to wait for next year .... :-P
Hello,
Roberto

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 12, 2016 (15:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

No come on ! I speak of this summer 2016!
However, I watched the original and is not perfect at all, but the compression for publication has greatly highlighted the problems.
Hello !!!

maximum :-)

Paolo Defendenti

sent on February 12, 2016 (16:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Well well ..... we continue with the ecclesiastical visits
Some problems of fire (the flag is misleading ??) but I like it anyway.
Bravo Massimo.

Paul

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 12, 2016 (16:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Paul! This photo was taken in September 2014 and all Pozza di Fassa was a single fluttering of flags in the wind! Dirtene I not know why, but maybe it was part of the local folklore!
The photo is ugly, but it's the only one I have of this church that, in spite of shooting, is much beautiful.
Your comment (and your magnanimity in judging the shooting!) Made me really a great pleasure!
Hello Paul and good weekend!

maximum :-)

Stefania Saffioti

sent on February 17, 2016 (22:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

But I can not find it at all ugly. The pdr enhances the unusual structure of the church and the light and the colors I like very much, especially the delicate colors make this refined and pleasant picture is one of those images that there is never tired of watching, has its "lightness" that does not but the he deprived of its meaning.
I find it very beautiful and I'll offer my congratulations.
Hello. Stefania :-P

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 17, 2016 (22:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear Stephanie, thank you very much and very much for the appreciation of this shot. When, above, I wrote that the photo is ugly is because, actually, it's not really a 100% focus, but otherwise I like it too, and that's why I posted.
Then it is a church where, when the summer I go on holiday in the Fassa puddle, like, every so often, spend about ten minutes to enjoy not only the beauty, but also the peace and quiet that you are; So your are fond of!
I renew my congratulations for your beautiful "still alive" and I send you a warm greeting.

maximum :-)

Stefania Saffioti

sent on February 18, 2016 (0:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks again :-P :-P

user19782

sent on February 19, 2016 (15:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent. Beautiful the PDR and the prospect
that you have been able to give.
Congratulations Massimo, hello

Fernando

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 19, 2016 (15:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Fernando for this review and I am glad you appreciated this photo despite its maf errors.
Hello !

maximum :-)

Sonia1977

sent on February 20, 2016 (10:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very pretty church at all easy to take!
It 'a pleasure to see, read and learn about certain details and certain places!
Thanks for sharing
Good we, sonia

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 20, 2016 (10:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Sonia for the welcome comment and for the appreciation of the shot and the caption.
Hello and good weekend!

maximum :-)

Claudio Sciarra

sent on February 20, 2016 (13:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photos and the stories we tell, congratulations Massimo

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 20, 2016 (14:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Claudio, your comment (sooo generous for the photo! ;-)) I am very pleased!
I'm also glad that you appreciate the caption that, I hope, help you understand what is taken in the image and not only that, but also a bit 'of popular culture of the place.
Hello !

maximum :-)

w900cat

sent on February 20, 2016 (22:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

You really like the 'framing of this picture,' cause you highlighted the very sloped roof and soaring into the sky and these buildings are not easy to photograph well. Noteworthy is also the narration of the tradition of the place. Greetings, Hello, Andrea.

Bal	sent on February 20, 2016 (22:22) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Gosh that architetturawow! Congratulations Perdinci che architetturaComplimenti

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 20, 2016 (23:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Andrea, your comment really gratifies me a lot!
Hello and good Sunday!

maximum :-)

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