A penitent takes part in the procession of "Santa Genoveva" brotherhood during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain, April 6, 2009. Hundreds of Easter processions take place around the clock in Spain during Holy Week, drawing thousands of visitors. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN ODDLY RELIGION SOCIETY)

Ya de vuelta a la redacción tras las vacaciones de Semana Santa en la que les ha tocado trabajar a algunos de mis compañeros (un saludo), os entrego estas instantaneas enviadas por las agencias de las celebraciones religiosas que han tenido lugar en nuestro país estos últimos días. Pensé en realizar una edición más amplia donde tratase las noticias de la semana santa al completo... pero al final me he decantado por una edición tratando el tema religioso desechando las imágenes del extranjero. Un tema muy atractivo desde el punto de vista fotográfico pero poco interesante como noticia para nuestro periódico.

Cuando estudiaba fotografía me encargaron como trabajo en las vacaciones hacer fotos de la Semana Santa. Yo me pasé la semana encerrado en casa, viendo la tele y sin hacer nada... Básicamente lo que he hecho estos últimos días solo que en aquel entonces no tenía que limpiar y hacer desaparecer mi montaña de dos metros de ropa sucia (la vida del esbirro de la edición gráfica está lleno de estos momentos "amo de casa"). El reportaje que entregué al profesor a la vuelta de vacaciones era una auténtica basura sobre la ciudad desierta que hice en una tarde... Sin duda el trabajo de sobresaliente tendría que haber incluido alguna imagen parecida a las que muestro en este post.

SEV03 SEVILLA, 05/04/09.- Nazarenos de la Hermandad de La Paz se preparan para la salida de la procesión por las calles de la capital hispalense en Domingo de Ramos. EFE/Julio Muñoz

SEV07 SEVILLA 05/04/09.- Nazarenos a la salida de la Capilla de la Estrella en el popular barrio sevillano de Triana, durante la procesión de "La Estrella" del Domingo de Ramos . EFE/Jose Manuel Vidal.

People watch the "Jesus Nazareno" brotherhood procession during Holy Week in Priego de Cordoba, southern Spain, April 10, 2009. Hundreds of Easter processions take place around the clock in Spain during Holy Week, drawing thousands of visitors. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (SPAIN RELIGION SOCIETY IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

SEV02. SEVILLA, 11/04/09.- Un nazareno de la cofradía de La Trinidad durante su procesión por las calles de Sevilla, hoy Sábado Santo. EFE/José Manuel Vidal

SEV01. SEVILLA, 11/04/09.- Un nazareno de la cofradía de La Trinidad durante su procesión por las calles de Sevilla hoy Sabado Santo. EFE/José Manuel Vidal

Penitents take part in the La Paz brotherhood procession in Sevilla on Palm Sunday at the start of holy week on April 5, 2009. Thousands flock to Sevilla over Easter week to watch the daily processions. TOPSHOTS/AFP PHOTO / CRISTINA QUICLER

A statue of Jesus Christ is carried during the "La O" brotherhood procession of the Holy Week in Sevilla on April 10, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. AFP PHOTO / CRISTINA QUICLER

A man carries the statue of Jesus Christ during the "Jesus Nazareno" procession of the Holy Week in Madrid on April 9, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.. AFP PHOTO/ PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU

SEV08 SEVILLA 05/04/09.- Una niña vestida de nazareno a la salida de la Capilla de la Estrella en el popular barrio sevillano de Triana, durante la procesión de "La Estrella" del Domingo de Ramos. EFE/Jose Manuel Vidal

Penitents take part in the "Santa Genoveva" brotherhood procession during the Holy Week in Sevilla on April 6, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. AFP PHOTO / CRISTINA QUICLER

The statue of the Captive Christ is carried during the Santa Genoveva brotherhood procession in Sevilla on April 6, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. AFP PHOTO / CRISTINA QUICLER

A woman holds a rosary during the "Jesus Nazareno" brotherhood procession of  the Holy Week in Madrid on April 9, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. TOPSHOTS/AFP PHOTO/ PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU

Women carry a statue of the Virgin Mary during the "Silence" brotherhood procession of the Holy Week in Madrid on April 10, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.. AFP PHOTO/ PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU

A child wearing a penitent suit takes part the "Jesus Nazareno" procession of the Holy Week in Madrid on April 9, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.. AFP PHOTO/ PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU

Penitents walk to church for the start of the' El Baratillo' brotherhood procession during the Holy Week in Sevilla on April 8, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. AFP PHOTO / CRISTINA QUICLER

JA04 JAÉN, 05/04/09.- Nuestra Señora Santísima de la Paz a hombros de la Real Ilustre y Fervorosa Hermandad y Cofradía de Nazarenos de Jesús, hoy en Jaén. EFE / José Pedrosa

A penitent from El Resucitado brotherhood waits for the beginning of a Resurrection Sunday procession during Holy Week in Cordoba, southern Spain, April 12, 2009.  REUTERS/Javier Barbancho (SPAIN SOCIETY RELIGION)

SEV06. SEVILLA, 07/04/09.- Un nazareno de la Hermandad de los Estudiantes sujeta un cirio encendido durante el desfile procesional que ha recorrido las calles de Sevilla hoy Martes Santo. EFE/Julio Muñoz

Actors  take part in a 'Via Crucis' procession during Holy Week in Palma de Mallorca in the Spanish island of Mallorca April 10, 2009. Hundreds of Easter processions take place throughout Spain during Holy Week around the clock, drawing thousands of visitors. REUTERS/Dani Cardona (SPAIN RELIGION)

SEV06. SEVILLA, 10/04/09.- Nazarenos de la Hermandad de la Esperanza de Triana, durante su estación de penitencia en la "Madrugá" del Viernes Santo en Sevilla. EFE/EDUARDO ABAD

A penitent walks with chains during the "Silence" brotherhood procession of the Holy Week in Madrid on April 10, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. AFP PHOTO/ PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU

A child stands among the penitents of the 'Jesus Cautivo' brotherhood during a Holy Week procession in Oviedo, northern Spain, April 9, 2009. Hundreds of Easter processions take place in Spain during the Holy Week, drawing thousands of visitors. REUTERS/Eloy Alonso(SPAIN RELIGION SOCIETY)

SEV05. SEVILLA, 03/04/2009.- Nazarenos esta tarde durante el recorrido procesional con la cofradia de "La Misión" por las calles de Sevilla, el Viernes de Dolores. EFE / Jose Manuel Vidal

A Picao penitent whips himself during the "Santa Vera Cruz"  brotherhood procession of the Holy Week in San Vicente de la Sonsierra,  330km north of Madrid, on April 10, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. AFP PHOTO/Rafa Rivas

Penitents take part in the "Hermandad penitencial de nuestro senor Jesus de luz y vida" brotherhood procession in Zamora,  on April 4, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. TOPSHOTS/AFP PHOTO/MIGUEL RIOPA

A statue of Jesus Christ is carried during the "La O" brotherhood procession of the Holy Week in Sevilla on April 10, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. AFP PHOTO / CRISTINA QUICLER

The procession of "El Silencio" brotherhood during the Holy Week in Laguna on the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife, on April 10, 2009.  Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.    AFP PHOTO / DESIREE MARTIN

A Christian woman kisses the feet of the death Christ during the "El Silencio" brotherhood procession on the Cathedral of La Laguna during the Holy Week on April 10, 2009 on the spanish Canary island of Tenerife.   The  Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. AFP PHOTO/Desiree Martin

A "El Silencio" brotherhood procession during the Holy Week in Laguna on the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife, on April 10, 2009.  Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.    AFP PHOTO / DESIREE MARTIN

The statue of the Macarena Virgin  is carried out of The Concepcion church during a procession of the Holy week in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife, late April 9, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. AFP PHOTO / DESIREE MARTIN

A child wearing a penitent suit holds a candle during the "La Merced" brotherhood procession of the Holy Week in Bollullos de la Mitacion, near Sevilla,  on April 9, 2009. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. AFP PHOTO / CRISTINA QUICLER

A penitent takes part in a procession of the "Los Dolores" brotherhood inside the Mosque of Cordoba during Holy Week in Cordoba, southern Spain, April 10, 2009. Hundreds of Easter processions take place in Spain during Holy Week around the clock drawing thousands of visitors. REUTERS/Javier Barbancho (SPAIN RELIGION SOCIETY)

An image of the virgin Mary is seen in the chapel of "Las tres gracias" during Holy Week in Pontevedra, northern Spain, April 9, 2009. Easter processions take place around the clock in Spain during Holy Week, drawing thousands of visitors. REUTERS/Miguel Vidal (SPAIN SOCIETY RELIGION)

Después de terminar el post y enviarlo, he descubierto que en "The Big Picture" (la sección de historias en fotos del Boston Globe) también hay una edición sobre la Semana Santa-Holy Week. Coincidimos en algunas de las elecciones y hay alguna foto que me hubiese gustado poner en mi selección, aunque su edición incluye fotos de todo el mundo. Os recomiendo ver sus 34 fotos aqui.