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Standing before the main church at Rila Monastery, I was mesmerized by the breathtakingly colorful frescoes adorning the walls and ceiling. Each inch was covered in intricate Bible stories—vivid, detailed, and so masterfully painted they seemed almost alive.
Capturing this masterpiece on camera was no easy task. But as I stood beneath the entrance arch, one scene stood out to me—a clear depiction of Christ Pantocrator above the door. This image radiated a profound sense of serenity, perfectly centered amid the kaleidoscope of colors. It felt like the heart of the mural, the focal point that brought harmony to the chaos of details around it.
The Christ Pantocrator is a central figure in Eastern Orthodox iconography, symbolizing the Omnipotent and Sovereign of All. At Rila Monastery, this sacred image is painted on the exterior, as photography is prohibited inside. This makes the outdoor frescoes even more special, preserving a centuries-old tradition of spiritual storytelling.
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Roberto Melotti
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Editorial Photography - Environmental
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Italy
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Chan Dengkuei
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Editorial Photography - Religious
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Taiwan
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Martina Mlcuchova
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Special Category - Experimental Photography
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Slovakia
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Shirley Wung
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Nature Photography - Forest
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Taiwan