Cruz de Ferro photographs please

[Deleted member 36903]

I recently read a brief article by an academic in Finland who was asking for information about accumulating cairns. I got in touch to tell them about the Cruz de Ferro and promised that I would send photographs. Unfortunately I then discovered that I have only one photograph but, as the sun was shining so brightly that day, it is almost impossible to see the actual iron cross. Have any forum members better photographs with the cross clearly visible, preferably not group shots, but an individual next to the cross helps to give perspective on the size of the site.

My understanding is that publication of the article in which the photographs will appear is a long way off yet. If anyone has photographs that they would be happy to share, you can send me a p.m. and we can take it from there.

 

[VNwalking]

Yes, this one:

And this one, though the cross is not as clear:
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[SYates]

You could also look through the photos here: Camino Photos and then contact the photographer of the image(s) you like best. Buen Camino, SY

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Thank you Viranani, the first one is perfect, the second one is another beautiful photograph but has the same problem as mine in that it is not easy to see the cross.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Thank you SYates, excellent idea, I will chase this up.

 

[JMac56]

Maybe this one SEB? Buen Camino.
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[Smallest_Sparrow]

I recently read a brief article by an academic in Finland who was asking for information about accumulating cairns. I got in touch to tell them about the Cruz de Ferro and promised that I would send photographs. Unfortunately I then discovered that I have only one photograph but, as the sun was shining so brightly that day, it is almost impossible to see the actual iron cross. Have any forum members better photographs with the cross clearly visible, preferably not group shots, but an individual next to the cross helps to give perspective on the size of the site.

My understanding is that publication of the article in which the photographs will appear is a long way off yet. If anyone has photographs that they would be happy to share, you can send me a p.m. and we can take it from there.

these are a few of the Cruz de Ferro, and one of San Andres de Teixido

 

[wayfarer]

Thank you SYates, excellent idea, I will chase this up.

Please check with whoever posted the photos before you use them, see Rule #12
Here are a few more.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Please check with whoever posted the photos before you use them.
Here are a few more.

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Thank you Wayfarer for the lovely photographs. Acknowledging sources used is automatic to me but always a good idea to be reminded of need for courtesy and the legalities of copyright.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

these are a few of the Cruz de Ferro, and one of San Andres de Teixido

Thank you Smallest_Sparrow for the photographs; the sunset image is especially beautiful. Please could you tell me more about San Andres de Teixidol. I think the person in Finland is interested in all accumulating - i.e. places where people still place rocks - cairns, wherever they may be. P.m. me if that is easier.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Maybe this one SEB? Buen Camino.
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Thank you JMac56 for sharing the lovely photograph, it is a very poignant image.

 

[billmclaughlin]

Different atmosphere.

 

[William Marques]

I cannot remember if these are all mine or not.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Different atmosphere.

Thank you billmclaughlin for your very atmospheric photograph, it communicates quite a different mood from some of the others and I really like it.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

I cannot remember if these are all mine or not.

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Thank you William Marques for the lovely photographs. Isn't remarkable that there are so many different photographs of the same place with each one conveying a particular mood? I especially like the shot with the snow-capped mountains in the background.

 

[pvamedic58]

I recently read a brief article by an academic in Finland who was asking for information about accumulating cairns. I got in touch to tell them about the Cruz de Ferro and promised that I would send photographs. Unfortunately I then discovered that I have only one photograph but, as the sun was shining so brightly that day, it is almost impossible to see the actual iron cross. Have any forum members better photographs with the cross clearly visible, preferably not group shots, but an individual next to the cross helps to give perspective on the size of the site.

My understanding is that publication of the article in which the photographs will appear is a long way off yet. If anyone has photographs that they would be happy to share, you can send me a p.m. and we can take it from there.

 

[bsewall]

I've been there twice in the late afternoon and taken some good pictures. It has it's own beauty.

https://flic.kr/s/aHskAdAsbH
http://camino.bsewall.com/Cruz de Ferro/index.html
http://camino.bsewall.com/Cruz de Ferro/index.html

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Thank you for this wonderful photo pvamedic58. What I fins interesting about this image is that it must have been taken soon after the site had been 'cleared' and before new stones had accumulated. Makes me wonder what a time lapse camera would show over a year at the site.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

I've been there twice in the late afternoon and taken some good pictures. It has it's own beauty.

https://flic.kr/s/aHskAdAsbH
http://camino.bsewall.com/Cruz de Ferro/index.html

Thank you bsewall for all this photographs, so good to see the cross from a distance. The close up photographs of items attached to the pole are very moving.

 

[ivar]

I have tagged a few of them to the "Cruz de ferro" tag here:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/tags/cruz-de-ferro/

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hi , I have two more pictures .
Wish you all well , Peter .

 

[Deleted member 36903]

I have tagged a few of them to the "Cruz de ferro" tag here:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/tags/cruz-de-ferro/

Thank you for doing this Ivar.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Hi , I have two more pictures .
Wish you all well , Peter .

Thank you for these pictures Peter, they are very good. Again, it looks as if the photographs were taken after a clear up at the cross as it is without embellishments.

 

[Smallest_Sparrow]

Thank you for these pictures Peter, they are very good. Again, it looks as if the photographs were taken after a clear up at the cross as it is without embellishments.

I'm wondering where all the non-rock stuff goes (I assume landfill) and the amount of it each year (I'd be afraid to wonder the cost). For that matter, I imagine the rocks also get carted away (to a rock yard? for road work?) at some point...anyone know how often or where?

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

If there is any interest I'm happy to share this one taken June 25, 2015

 

[Purky]

Mine is a bit moody...

 

[eviemonkey]

 

[pvamedic58]

Thank you for this wonderful photo pvamedic58. What I fins interesting about this image is that it must have been taken soon after the site had been 'cleared' and before new stones had accumulated. Makes me wonder what a time lapse camera would show over a year at the site.

I was not aware that they cleared the site. This was taken Oct 9th.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

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Mine is a bit moody...

Thank you Purky, Rick of Rick and Peg and eviemonkey. Purky said of his/her picture that it is moody and all three postings capture different moods at the same place. Just goes to show how the walk may be repeated but it can never be the same Camino. Even through the lens of a camera (or phone) different people see the same place differently, coloured variously by emotions, weather, companions and seasons.

I thanked Ivar earlier for making a link to a Cruz de Ferro thread and if you click on his link you will discover -for those who haven't already read it - The story of your stone at the Cruz de Ferro, I think it was started by Wayfarer (apologies if I have got this wrong) and we owe him a debt for doing this. A humbling series of posts by forum members.

 

[Saint Mike II]

I was, to say the least, somewhat disappointed with the Cruz. Not the Cruz itself but the way (imho) far to many pilgrims (or others?) had disrespected this pilgrim symbol; half empty bottles of vino tinto; underwear; rubbish. That said here is probably my best photo of the Cruz & the mound, and the little chapple. Good luck with your project. Cheers

 

[wayfarer]

This is the Thread SEB.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...stone-at-the-cruz-de-ferro.21624/#post-319458

 

[kelleymac]

I recently read a brief article by an academic in Finland who was asking for information about accumulating cairns. I got in touch to tell them about the Cruz de Ferro and promised that I would send photographs. Unfortunately I then discovered that I have only one photograph but, as the sun was shining so brightly that day, it is almost impossible to see the actual iron cross. Have any forum members better photographs with the cross clearly visible, preferably not group shots, but an individual next to the cross helps to give perspective on the size of the site.

My understanding is that publication of the article in which the photographs will appear is a long way off yet. If anyone has photographs that they would be happy to share, you can send me a p.m. and we can take it from there.

 

[ManyMiles2Go]

Here are some pictures that I took. You are welcome to use them.

 

[VNwalking]

SEB, there is another place you should turn your friend onto; San Andrés de Teixido is on the coast NE of Ferrol, not so far from where the Camino Ingles starts. It's a Christian pilgrimage site, but was also a pagan one long before that.
I just read this in a blog post (https://tammytourguide.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/san-andres-de-teixido-spains-weirdest-village/ ): there are cairns along the way that are an integral part of the pilgrimage:

"It’s easy to imagine how remote San Andrés de Teixido must have been to the early pilgrims. This village was so hard to reach that it became known as ” San Andrés at the end of the world”.
In earlier centuries, the pilgrims placed stones or “amilladoiros” at different points on their arduous route.
It was believed that on Judgment Day the stones would speak and give testimony to the fulfillment of their pilgrimage."

More information in Galician is here (Google translate is very helpful here!!):
http://patrimoniogalego.net/index.php/2031/2011/06/amilladoiros-no-camino-a-san-andres-de-teixido/

 

[SYates]

SEB, there is another place you should turn your friend onto; San Andrés de Teixido is on the coast NE of Ferrol, not so far from where the Camino Ingles starts. It's a Christian pilgrimage site, but was also a pagan one long before that.
I just read this in a blog post (https://tammytourguide.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/san-andres-de-teixido-spains-weirdest-village/ ): there are cairns along the way that are an integral part of the pilgrimage:
...

Whilst it an entertainingly written article with very nice photos, I wouldn't use it as a reliable source, there are several factual mistakes in it. BTW, I have been to San Andres, by car and with a Galician friend who explained many of the customs to me and translated for me when I had questions. I am by no mean an expert, but even I know that sentences like "We also discovered that San Andrés is noted for its famous love herb, which is consumed after Mass as a prelude to a good old-fashioned orgy." are pure fantasy/misunderstanding. There is indeed a love herb, but it is not to prepare for an orgy, it is meant to be used in a love potion ;-) Tiny, but important difference.

Buen Camino, SY

 

[VNwalking]

Yeah, I noticed that too and assumed it was a bit of an embellishment.
The link in Galician is much more interesting, actually, besides being more accurate.

 

[jrm]

Here's one of mine!
Cruce De Ferro by Jonathan Melot, on Flickr

 

[Smallest_Sparrow]

Yeah, I noticed that too and assumed it was a bit of an embellishment.
The link in Galician is much more interesting, actually, besides being more accurate.

I think even without the language/translation issues, traditions can be handed down in different ways. I admit first having deplorable Spanish abilities; next, I'm not certain I wasn't being spoken to in dialect, but....when I tried to find out more about the stone leaving tradition, answers varied from (I think) it's new, it's old, it doesn't exist, what, are you crazy, of course it exists...more stuff I couldn't understand...it's that way up the road, no down the road, what, are you crazy, it doesn't exist...
about the herb (looks like sea thrift to me)--you use it to attract love by picking some, you use it to attract love by slipping it into your intended's pocket secretly, you use it to attract love by giving it to someone, you leave it at the church to attract love, you leave it at the church because you've attracted the love you sought....
the only thing anyone seemed to agree upon when I asked was: you must visit San Andres alive (or come back after death), and it's lucky to drink from the fountain very clearly marked non potable

 

[VNwalking]

@Smallest_Sparrow IOW, go figure.
And I bet you were offered each of those answers with absolute unwavering certainty.

(The older I get the less certain I am about what I think I know...but sadly that doesn't always stop me from offering know it all 'facts' to one and all....)

 

[Smallest_Sparrow]

@Smallest_Sparrow IOW, go figure.
And I bet you were offered each of those answers with absolute unwavering certainty.

(The older I get the less certain I am about what I think I know...but sadly that doesn't always stop me from offering know it all 'facts' to one and all....)

sometimes simultaneously and with loud conviction...especially about which way to go to find the rocks, and/or if they existed, and/or why...I fear someone ended up sleeping on the sofa that night

edit: i also carefully filtered, treated, and bottled the water, then gave it to my friends to try first

 

[VNwalking]

You were the evening's entertainment, obviously.

 

[Karen Cap]

 

[kdespot]

You clearly have enough photos, but here's one more, just for the thrill of posting it!

 

[BARBARA Souter]

Thank you Smallest_Sparrow for the photographs; the sunset image is especially beautiful. Please could you tell me more about San Andres de Teixidol. I think the person in Finland is interested in all accumulating - i.e. places where people still place rocks - cairns, wherever they may be. P.m. me if that is easier.

 

[Tincatinker]

(The older I get the less certain I am about what I think I know...but sadly that doesn't always stop me from offering know it all 'facts' to one and all....)

Ah, Grannie Joan told me - " I'm the oldest, so they all come to me and ask this and that; should I, shouldn't I, does he, why doesn't he." " How the hell am I supposed to know, I'm old, I worked it out for me-self, why the hell can't they."

Which has got b*ggerall to do with the OP so here is my contribution.

 

[Nelia L Keiser]

I recently read a brief article by an academic in Finland who was asking for information about accumulating cairns. I got in touch to tell them about the Cruz de Ferro and promised that I would send photographs. Unfortunately I then discovered that I have only one photograph but, as the sun was shining so brightly that day, it is almost impossible to see the actual iron cross. Have any forum members better photographs with the cross clearly visible, preferably not group shots, but an individual next to the cross helps to give perspective on the size of the site.

My understanding is that publication of the article in which the photographs will appear is a long way off yet. If anyone has photographs that they would be happy to share, you can send me a p.m. and we can take it from there.

 

[joanjf]

I will send you one .this will be with my brother who died ,before he finished the Camino in 2013. So this adds another mood.
Blessingd

 

[Kathy Robbins]

I recently read a brief article by an academic in Finland who was asking for information about accumulating cairns. I got in touch to tell them about the Cruz de Ferro and promised that I would send photographs. Unfortunately I then discovered that I have only one photograph but, as the sun was shining so brightly that day, it is almost impossible to see the actual iron cross. Have any forum members better photographs with the cross clearly visible, preferably not group shots, but an individual next to the cross helps to give perspective on the size of the site.

My understanding is that publication of the article in which the photographs will appear is a long way off yet. If anyone has photographs that they would be happy to share, you can send me a p.m. and we can take it from there.

 

[Deleted member 56069]

I recently read a brief article by an academic in Finland who was asking for information about accumulating cairns. I got in touch to tell them about the Cruz de Ferro and promised that I would send photographs. Unfortunately I then discovered that I have only one photograph but, as the sun was shining so brightly that day, it is almost impossible to see the actual iron cross. Have any forum members better photographs with the cross clearly visible, preferably not group shots, but an individual next to the cross helps to give perspective on the size of the site.

My understanding is that publication of the article in which the photographs will appear is a long way off yet. If anyone has photographs that they would be happy to share, you can send me a p.m. and we can take it from there.

I recently read a brief article by an academic in Finland who was asking for information about accumulating cairns. I got in touch to tell them about the Cruz de Ferro and promised that I would send photographs. Unfortunately I then discovered that I have only one photograph but, as the sun was shining so brightly that day, it is almost impossible to see the actual iron cross. Have any forum members better photographs with the cross clearly visible, preferably not group shots, but an individual next to the cross helps to give perspective on the size of the site.

My understanding is that publication of the article in which the photographs will appear is a long way off yet. If anyone has photographs that they would be happy to share, you can send me a p.m. and we can take it from there.

I recently read a brief article by an academic in Finland who was asking for information about accumulating cairns. I got in touch to tell them about the Cruz de Ferro and promised that I would send photographs. Unfortunately I then discovered that I have only one photograph but, as the sun was shining so brightly that day, it is almost impossible to see the actual iron cross. Have any forum members better photographs with the cross clearly visible, preferably not group shots, but an individual next to the cross helps to give perspective on the size of the site.

My understanding is that publication of the article in which the photographs will appear is a long way off yet. If anyone has photographs that they would be happy to share, you can send me a p.m. and we can take it from there.

 

[VNwalking]

Ah, Grannie Joan told me - " I'm the oldest, so they all come to me and ask this and that; should I, shouldn't I, does he, why doesn't he." " How the hell am I supposed to know, I'm old, I worked it out for me-self, why the hell can't they."

Your Grannie Joan is brilliant. And funny. Thanks, Tincatinker!
(Nice photo too, BTW)

 

[jdpiguet]

And here is mine....

 

[joanjf]

I recently read a brief article by an academic in Finland who was asking for information about accumulating cairns. I got in touch to tell them about the Cruz de Ferro and promised that I would send photographs. Unfortunately I then discovered that I have only one photograph but, as the sun was shining so brightly that day, it is almost impossible to see the actual iron cross. Have any forum members better photographs with the cross clearly visible, preferably not group shots, but an individual next to the cross helps to give perspective on the size of the site.

My understanding is that publication of the article in which the photographs will appear is a long way off yet. If anyone has photographs that they would be happy to share, you can send me a p.m. and we can take it from there.

 

[joanjf]

Hello Ivar,
These are 2 photos from my Brother who died in Triacastella on the 13 of October 2013 before he finishes his Camino.
He sent me a text to say he had put stones there that he took from home here in the UK and they will be there for eternity.
The other is just of the pole and the cross with the beautiful skyline.
I miss him so very much.
I was in Santiago this year to celebrate mass at the Cathedral. We met the Bishop of Santiago who knew we were here to Pray for our Brother and my son who also died the same year
The Camino community is one that remains with you for life.

Blessings to you all.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Hello Ivar,
These are 2 photos from my Brother who died in Triacastella on the 13 of October 2013 before he finishes his Camino.
He sent me a text to say he had put stones there that he took from home here in the UK and they will be there for eternity.
The other is just of the pole and the cross with the beautiful skyline.
I miss him so very much.
I was in Santiago this year to celebrate mass at the Cathedral. We met the Bishop of Santiago who knew we were here to Pray for our Brother and my son who also died the same year
The Camino community is one that remains with you for life.

Blessings to you all.

Thank you so much for sharing these photographs joanjf. I am sorry for the loss of your brother and your son and humbled by your sharing of sadness and also happy memories.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Ah, Grannie Joan told me - " I'm the oldest, so they all come to me and ask this and that; should I, shouldn't I, does he, why doesn't he." " How the hell am I supposed to know, I'm old, I worked it out for me-self, why the hell can't they."

Which has got b*ggerall to do with the OP so here is my contribution. View attachment 30159

Thank you Tincatinker for the lovely quote and even more so for the photograph. I have been waiting for a snowy Cruz de Ferro.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Thank you ZREXER that is a lovely image.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Thank you for sharing this photograph Nelia L Keiser. It is a fascinating image, not least because although there's quite a crowd gathered there,it seems that it is a minority of folks who are concentrating on their cameras I-phones with everyone going their own way.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

And here is mine....

Thank you jdpiguet for your photograph. I especially like it because it shows the Camino leading up to the cross. with the atmospheric light it reminds me of a painting titled The Angelus - forgotten who by. It may have been taken at dawn or sunset but it communicated a feeling of thanksgiving to me.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

You clearly have enough photos, but here's one more, just for the thrill of posting it!

And joy is what the image so strongly communicates. Thank you for sharing this kdespot

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Thank you Karen Cap for posting this very moody photograph. looking back over so many photographs of the place it seems odd, that despite it being one of the highest places on the Camino, not many show it shrouded in mist. I really like the sense of enclosure and solitude.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Here are some pictures that I took. You are welcome to use them.

Thank you for sharing these wonderful photographs ManyMiles2Go. The quality of the images is superb.

 

[JayPaul53]

I was in a knee brace, on crutches and in a car by the time we got to Cruz de Ferro, but my bride was continuing on (and made the full trip)... here is my favorite picture from our visit.

 

[MTtoCamino]

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Thank you! I did not take a picture but this is how it was when I arrived as well.
Keith

 

[Karen Cap]

Thank you Karen Cap for posting this very moody photograph. looking back over so many photographs of the place it seems odd, that despite it being one of the highest places on the Camino, not many show it shrouded in mist. I really like the sense of enclosure and solitude.

The odd thing about that day is it was sunny when we first got to Cruz de Ferro. I walked to the top, said a prayer, and dropped my rock. We walked to the covered area and had a snack and watched the fog roll in. It was beautiful.

 

[kaixo]

Lovely post of beautiful fotos. Enjoyed the snowy shot by Tincatinker.
And to joanjf, I am truly moved by your post and very sorry for your loss.
Here are two fotos taken 29 June 2012.

 

[joanjf]

Lovely post of beautiful fotos. Enjoyed the snowy shot by Tincatinker.
And to joanjf, I am truly moved by your post and very sorry for your loss.
Here are two fotos taken 29 June 2012.

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Thank you. It is so good when you get a message. You can smile for a while.
This time of the year is very difficult as my son was a Christmas baby years ago.
So thank you and wish you a happy holiday with blessings for a peaceful New Year

 

[taozenqi]

One of my favorites from Sept. 2014.

 

[Deleted member 36903]

Apologies for the delay in getting back to say thank you to everyone who responded. I was away from home and returned with the flu which has dragged on and on.
the person who requested images asked if he could use the first one posted by Viranani. I checked with her that this was okay and the Finland academic said that she would be credited whenever the article and its accompanying illustrations are published.
I have enjoyed seeing pictures of the Cruz de Ferro taken in all kinds of weather, different seasons and times of the day.
Today I am celebrating an early Christmas with my daughter and grandson and enjoying some tapas, among which was a wonderful chorizo and cecina which I discovered is produced by a company in San Justo de la Vega, just outside Astorga. All I can remember of that area is feeling I would collapse before reaching the city and then, at my lowest ebb, just after the Roman bridge, being confounded by that intricate bridge over the railway where I just about sat down and wept with exhaustion. Oh happy days!
Merry Christmas, happy holidays, Hannukah greetings and thank you to Ivar and everyone on the forum for their good will and warm hearted responses. May 2017 be a good year for you all. Buen Camino!