Comment from NancyJTubb
Wow, that is a lot of gold in one place and amazingly beautiful. Sad to say I missed this awesome church when in Lisbon. As I recall, in Lima there was a church laden with gold I a similar style. Simply awesome!

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 23-Oct-2015

thanks a lot Nancy

Comment from William Runcie
Wow supergold this is supergold. That's amazing the way the light bounces of the gold indeed a great place to worship but I wouldn't be able to pray for looking at the gold lol
thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2015

thanks a lot William for our nice and funny comments

Comment from Agreenr
Lovely composition. The story is interesting. It sure is gold. Nice lighting. It is not easy to geat things that glitter without hot spots The images are shape. Well done

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2015

thanks a lot

Comment from dalebraatz
Wonderful first impression, Very good details and textures and depth, Very pleasing for the viewer to look at, Thank you for sharing. Dale

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2015

thanks a lot again

Comment from Jairos
Wow !!! Love this one, Excellent Colors, Lighting detail, Frame and clarity, good initial impact, and well focused, Good Job Jairos

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 21-Oct-2015

thanks a lot amigo for your kind comments and top rating;
it reminds me of some churches in Mexico, like the one in Oaxaca I visited more than 40 years ago......

reply by Jairos on 21-Oct-2015

Yes Amigo Beautiful. J.

Comment from meg119
You deserve a 6 for this photo. It is very artistic and well composed. The angle of the photo is excellent and the focus is right on. Artistic elements are not well recognized on FAR. Thanks for sharing :)

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2015

thanks a lot meg for your nice comments and top rating

reply by meg119 on 20-Oct-2015

You are very welcome. Anything less than a 5 is very wrong. Some members of FAR are very negative and picky. Sorry, just venting. I don't believe in penalizing a photo for something minor. After all, this is not College.

Comment from Bernadette Ballarin
Breathtaking, truly breathtaking. I absolutely love this photograph. Your description is wonderful. The focus and clarity is magic. Great overall impact. Well done to you

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2015

thanks a lot Bernadette

Comment from Paul G.
I think what I appreciate most about your photographs (besides the quality) is the lesson that always accompanies them. Wow. This is gorgeous and very interesting. Thank you for the lesson and the great photograph.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2015

many thanks again Paul

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Amazing story! Yes I've seen lapis lazuli as the most expensive coloring pigment material for painting! Great story telling factor. A rare find!
An interesting initial impact.
The glitter & glow is fantabulous & breath-taking!
Creative concept. Innovative approach. Imaginative presentation. Excellent lighting, focusing & framing. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2015

thanks a lot Dick

Comment from KarinD
Cyber 6 I love this inside shot after my own heart! I thank you for presenting this to us. Beautiful presentation of a magnificent structure. What history you just shared, I can't believe how hard people worked to make such beauty back then and then move this to another location unbelievable! Gorgeous lighting and sparkle with so much detail showing. Great focus and cropping to show what is the main center of interest. Excellent photo and thank you again!

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2015

thanks a lot Karin

reply by KarinD on 21-Oct-2015

Im glad you took this inside I remember when I hinted to you in beginning of my Neebie status. You were so funny and went to go get in line at your area cathedral , but too many asian people with cameras and 2 hr wait. That was a really special thing you were trying to do and the humor was great. Karin