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Old House - Castelo Rodrigo


Old House - Castelo Rodrigo
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Copyright: ana vazao (anavazao) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 972 W: 0 N: 1092] (5592)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-08
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H1
Exposure: f/4, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-18 11:21
Viewed: 600
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Castelo Rodrigo teve a sua fundação ligada aos Túrdulos, 500 anos antes de Cristo. Local de passagem obrigatória para quem romava a Santiago de Compostela a partir da zona da Beira baixa. Só em 1297 pelo tratado de Alcanices, todo o território de Riba-Côa passou para a coroa Portuguesa. A Cerca de 6 km para NE encontra-se um importante exemplo da arquitectura Cisterciense, o Convento de Sta. Maria de Aguiar (sec.XII).Na rua da Cadeia que atravessa a vila de ponta a ponta, temos uma magnífica cisterna Muçulmana ainda com aporta em arco de ferradura. Ao lado da Igreja Matriz temos um belíssimo pelourinho. A Igreja de Nossa Senhora do "Rocamador", reconstruida no Séc. XVII teve como base uma primitiva igreja românica do século XII que se inseria no itenerário dos caminhos de Santiago.A norte temos a vista fabulosa sobre a planicie do riba côa que culmina na imponente fomação rochosa do Penedo Durão.


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Castelo Rodrigo was connected with the Turdulos People, 500 BC. It was a necessary path to the pilgrims in their way to Santiago de Compostela, in the Beira Baixa area. In 1297 all the Riba-Coa territory was given to the Portuguese Crown. 6Km NE it is placed an important example of the Cister Architecture: Convento de Sta. Maria de Aguiar (XII Century).From the 18th century, Castelo Rodrigo was largely abandoned in favour of less isolated Figueira, now a flourishing little town known for its almond blossom. Just to the south , topped by a huge stone Christ the King, is the highest point of the Serra da Marofa (977m). There is a wonderful Moslem Reservoir with a horseshoe arch door, located in the Cadeia street, which crosses throughout the village. Besides the Matriz Church, a beautiful pillory can be seen. The church of Nsa. Sra. Do Rocamador, rebuilt in the XVII century, is based on a romanic church built in the XII century, being included in the itinerary of the pilgrimage to Santiago.
http://www.360portugal.com/Distritos.QTVR/Guarda.VR/vilas.cidades/CasteloRodrigo/index.html
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Hello Ana,
Very interesting architecture shot.Great pov you choose for this.I like the handle of light,helps to see the details.And a very informative note!

Greetings,
Thomas

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4311 W: 8 N: 2774] (23332)
  • [2006-11-18 15:30]

Ana,
Linda sua fotografia, dessa incrível construção em Portugal. Sua terra é um dos berços da história da humanidade.

Ótima sua fotografia!

Paulo

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  • parbo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1694 W: 15 N: 1903] (6919)
  • [2006-11-18 19:11]

Olá Ana,

Stunning façade is from old house that smell real life with its alloy. I like wonderful textures on its façade. You used lights very well because the textures are very clean, visible and sharp. Continuing old textures at surrounds and your very informative note adds great value. Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Parbo

Acho que está muito boa esta imagem. O detalhe nas paredes é extraordinário, incluindo os dois tipos de líquenes que se desenvolvem habitualmente no granito. Gosto muito.
António

Hello Ana,
What an interesting piece of ancient architecture!
I like your point of view my friend, giving good lines to the composition...
Superb colours and details in this fine capture!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • xuaxo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2617 W: 179 N: 2433] (4089)
  • [2006-11-19 9:21]

Gosto muito da luz, para mostrar bem estas rochas!
F

O link tem que ser colocado em acesso directo, para não fazer alargar a caixa do texto na nota.

ana,
great pov to include the blue sky from an angle. here the sky also complements the colro of the old house. great detail and good contrast.

Hi Ana,
Very good and oldie style shot,
like 1950s old willage houses , colors is perfect , well dnoew regards

Hi Ana,

Nice POV. Quite sharp and birrilant. TFS

Kind regards

Hello Ana
Nice to see you again. I like how you have captured much character in tnis image. The textures are very visible thanks to the sharpness and clarity of the image. A nice POV and angle too. Nice work Ana.
Best wishes
Mark

Olá Ana
Excelente composição onde realças de forma superior todos os detalhes nas fachadas destas duas deliciosas casinhas.
Excelente luz e cores numa foto que tem a tua marca.
Fica bem.
Paulo

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  • john_c Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4905 W: 53 N: 5951] (24618)
  • [2006-11-21 10:42]

Hi Ana,
A strong, high impact shot of this ancient stone structure. I like the careful and tasteful framing and cropping you employed here, with great clarity of detail. You did well to control the rather strong, almost harsh light, allowing one to fully appreciate the facade features. Well captured.
John

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  • sufi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 187 N: 1553] (9472)
  • [2006-11-21 13:19]

Merhaba Ana, my friend...
It's a beautiful point of view and perspective... The texture of the old houses's wall, the cream tones, the natutal light and the clarity are perfect... Also perfect contrast between the sky's blue and houses's cream tones...
Thank you for your detailed note too...
TFS...
Stay well..
Salim.

Olá outra vez Ana, mais um belo pormenor da tua série de Castelo Rodrigo. A expressividade desta fachada de granito está fantástica, num ângulo bem escolhido. Bom controlo de luminosidade, apesar do sol que parece estar muito forte.
Fica bem,
Ricardo

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 761 W: 105 N: 228] (3013)
  • [2006-11-23 12:49]

hello ana
here is beautiful old house from Portugal again. i like textures of stony walls and tiles of houses. composition, point of view, colours, sharpness and details are great
TFS
regards
izler

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