Armenia - Noravank - 13th century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu river
Noravank - Նորավանք - meaning "New Monastery" s a 13th century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, located 122 km from Yerevan in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu river, nearby the city of Yeghegnadzor, Armenia. The gorge is known for its tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, directly across from the monastery. The monastery is best known for its two-storey S. Astvatsatsin church, which grants access to the second floor by way of narrow stones jutting out from the face of building. The monastery is sometimes called Amaghu-Noravank, Amaghu being the name of a small recently destroyed village above the canyon, in order to distinguish it from Bgheno-Noravank, near Goris.
Yet one more place that firstly welcomed me with lot and lot of rain. I waited there for 2 hours to see if the rain stop, but it didnt. I decided that this place can be visited again on my way back to Yerevan as it is definitely worth it. When I was approaching the following time, I had the most amazing and dramatic light - strong, late afternoon light with heavy, dark, stormy clouds in the back - my favorite combination. The contrast and an amazing surrounding landscape created this stunning shot.... surely the 2nd trip was worth it!
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: 24.00 - 105.00 mm; Focal length: 32.00 mm; Aperture: 9.0; Exposure time: 1/160 s; ISO: 100
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-Sami (13 months ago | reply)
Great tones, and I like how you sharpened the foreground to make it stand out against the sky. Beautiful work as always Lucie!
Asier. (13 months ago | reply)
oooohh!!!!
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klaus53 (13 months ago | reply)
- fantastic......
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daniele di giacomo90 (13 months ago | reply)
Fantastic photo, really, there are no words to describe it, just compliments!
Almsaeed (13 months ago | reply)
Awesome.
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AS ALWAYS, A FABULOUS PIECE OF ART, MY FRIEND!!
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Phil 83 Fr (13 months ago | reply)
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Michael T. McNerney (13 months ago | reply)
Beautiful light! Well done!!!
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Steph & the ocean (13 months ago | reply)
superb light, great pic Lucie !
frans.sellies (13 months ago | reply)
Wonderful light again!
I like your information with the pictures. Not only the history of the place, but also the history of your picture. To know that making that beautiful picture isn't easy and that yes, maybe you have to return to that place for that beautiful picture.
Thanks.
Bas Lammers (13 months ago | reply)
great shot.
nice contrast between sunlighted church and the sky.
lathuy (13 months ago | reply)
Armenia should be a such amazing country to visit! :-) Light and clouds are wonderful!
les yeux heureux (13 months ago | reply)
Nicely framed and with beautiful light all around. Very nice!
FAHAD ALMAHMEED (13 months ago | reply)
very very very nice picture
Ben124. (13 months ago | reply)
Excellent!
So beautiful this photo is!
I really like the light very much!
F@bienne Le Gall " (13 months ago | reply)
splendid !!!
phginlon (13 months ago | reply)
great contrasts, great shot.
Ron ter Burg (13 months ago | reply)
Very good picture. Lovely light and I like the dark clouds behind the church.
Stephen M Reid (13 months ago | reply)
Excellent processing
Robert Wilson Photography (13 months ago | reply)
Stunning photo Lucie.
portugallia (13 months ago | reply)
. . . magnifica foto, come sempre, di grande impatto, frutto di una grande attenzione ai particolari, molto emozionante, e un soggetto veramente unico, congratulazioni, hai diritto ad un " Bravo ! " alla francese, grazie Lucie di farci sognare. . . ! ! !
Chris Lishman (13 months ago | reply)
Lovely contrast of light and cloud!
RutaSL (13 months ago | reply)
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Saad Al-Enezi (13 months ago | reply)
Really nice colors!
WilliamKastelein (13 months ago | reply)
awesome contrast! amazign with the sky!
instant fave lucie!
ricsen (13 months ago | reply)
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@ires (13 months ago | reply)
so dramatic! stunning light indeed! beautiful!
ORIONSM (13 months ago | reply)
Fantastic work.
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Lisa-S (13 months ago | reply)
Amazing architecture and dramatic light.
fontograph (13 months ago | reply)
Beautiful, but you knew that already!
Ratão Diniz (13 months ago | reply)
Que cenario fantastico!!!!!!!
hellotim80(Limited Access) (13 months ago | reply)
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emvri85 (13 months ago | reply)
une véritable invitation à découvrir l'Arménie !!!
Chencho Mendoza (13 months ago | reply)
Magnifica luz.Saludos.
stephen staples (13 months ago | reply)
Well seen well shot another fine shot great detail
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Steve
Ali Alsayegh *Wikielia* (13 months ago | reply)
amazing !!
Carlos D. Ramirez (13 months ago | reply)
Wonderful capture of this amazing place.
Jeff Eickhoff (13 months ago | reply)
The second trip was DEFINITELY worth it! This is incredible, Lucie! What a wonderful photograph!
Richard Blaquiere (13 months ago | reply)
I'm in love with this photo! Great pics
Ferdousi. (13 months ago | reply)
wonderful light..
JD's Photography (13 months ago | reply)
Love your work as always.
Captain Suresh (13 months ago | reply)
Brilliant as always ! Thanks for the info shared.
charlesR99 (13 months ago | reply)
superb light, great picture, Lucie !
kingsriram (13 months ago | reply)
Beautiful...
CheyneySan (Marie) (13 months ago | reply)
Fabulous lighting and awesome scene!
GlobeTrotter 2000 (13 months ago | reply)
Terrific capture !