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[FrankMi]

What can you do when you can’t get into a position where you can photograph the entire subject?

That’s what I was facing when I took this image. As part of a tour group that was moving along, I wasn’t able to fully explore for better shooting angles. As we moved through the streets of the city, I kept looking for a chance to grab a shot. Sometimes you just have to photograph what you can, when you can and leave it up to the viewer to fill in the rest with their imagination.





The Cathedral of Cartagena in Colombia, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Spanish: Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de Santa Catalina de Alejandría), is located in the historic centre of Cartagena. It is the episcopal see of the Archbishop of Cartagena de Indias, one of the oldest episcopal sees in the Americas. The cathedral is dedicated to St Catherine of Alexandria.

The cathedral was designed by master builder Simón González, modeled after basilicas in Andalusia and the Canary Islands. The present tower was designed by French architect Gastón Lelarge, the result of remodeling in the early twentieth century. Construction began in 1577, replacing a humble cathedral of straw and reeds.

In 1586, while the church was still under construction, it was attacked by the English privateer Francis Drake, which caused severe damage and delayed its completion. The building was finished in 1612.

All C&C is welcomed and I thank you in advance for any advice you can provide. Most of the things about photography I've learned in the past two years has come from the viewers here at Cambridge in Colour and is most appreciated!

[chauncey]

Circumstances being what they were, you came away with a great image of a, what must be, beautiful structure.

[Shadowman]

It worked in your favor. Something different from all the rest.

[IzzieK]

Iconic shot have already been done many times...this time you came up trumps with your different version of it. Good job!

[FrankMi]

Thanks again for your encouragement Chauncey, John, and Isabel!

Somewhere in the back of my mind I sort-of remember a quote? about 'Invention is the Mother of'.... or something like that.

[IzzieK]

"necessity" is the word you are looking for, Frank...Cheers.....

Thanks again for your encouragement Chauncey, John, and Isabel!

Somewhere in the back of my mind I sort-of remember a quote? about 'Invention is the Mother of'.... or something like that.

[NorthernFocus]

This is actually a great shot, Frank. On multiple levels. Handled great technically, I like the comp, and it reflects what a visitor would actually see of the structure. Nice job.

[FrankMi]

This is actually a great shot, Frank. On multiple levels. Handled great technically, I like the comp, and it reflects what a visitor would actually see of the structure. Nice job.

I appreciate the feedback Dan! The location I was shooting from was an enclosed courtyard with a gallows. The attached building had all kinds of torture devices used during the Inquisition so a lot of tourists get to this location.