From the ceramics factory. The doves are ceramics!
This beautiful statue inside of the church was very dimly lit. I used a Sekonic electronic meter. Very moving.
My remote shutter was not engaging so I had to manually press the shutter, maybe lost some sharpness. Portra 800 is wonderful stuff.
The Rollei was set on a tripod, Portra 800, exposure time was about 1 second in the dim light.
A true craftswoman.
From the ceramic factory.
Mid day stroll around the square in Villa Franca
Another beautiful depiction of Jesus on the Cross in the church. Life in Villa Franca is interwoven completely with its church.
Mid-day at the entrance to the church.
Overlooking the sea to the volcanic island.
My grandmother’s street.
What I think is a pre-school near Grammy’s street.
Shot in the forest trails near the Furnas Hot Springs.
Street vendors for the festival. They sleep inside of the display.
Carrying a pot full of steamed foot to be served in the restaurant.
A beautiful pond near the Furnas Hot Spring.
A man waiting outside of the entrance to the hot springs.
Shot from the view afforded at the top of the hill where the shrine is located.
All images were shot with a Rolleiflex 2.8F. Film is either Portra 400 or Portra 800.
Afternoon stroll through the village.
This is at the bottom of my Grammy’s street.
The beach at the foot of Grammy’s street.
Cathy, Dolores, Emily and David at the foot of the shrine. There are 144 steps to the top.
This man seems to be looking for something or someone.
Another image from the pond at the hot spring.
Shot on the hill overlooking the green and blue lakes.
Popcorn is a popular treat in Villa Franca.
Two men enjoying the afternoon in front of the Church in Villa Franca
Men near the cafe in the village center.
What a series Lou!
Thanks Jeff, I have 5 or 6 rolls of slide film, 120, yet to be developed….It is a magical place.