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Castle of Oropesa


Castle of Oropesa
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Copyright: Charo Parras (Charo) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2421 W: 22 N: 4604] (17784)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-24
Categories: Architecture
Camera: CANON EOS 400D
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-03-06 8:56
Viewed: 478
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
The castle of Oropesa rises on a hillock, in the so called Field of Arañuelo, placed in the locality of Oropesa, in the most western part of the province of Toledo, in the spurs of the Saw of Gredos. Very next to Oropesa one finds the dividing line with the nearby province of Cáceres.

The castle of Oropesa dates of the XIIth and XIIIth centuries, and it was constructed by the Arabs probably on a previous Roman construction. The first true notes on this castle belong to the reign of Alfonso X The Wise person, in the XIIIth century.

The town of Oropesa and his castle were transferred in the year 1355 to Don García Alvarez of Toledo, for having resigned from the mastership of Santiago in favor of a faithful follower of Enrique II. With it he acquired also the dominion of Oropesa and Valdecorneja, more five towns and seven villages that form the so-called Bell of Oropesa, co-owners today of extensive dehesones that come up to the river Guadiervas.

In the year 1402 there was constructed the new castle, which happened, with the county created in 1475, to the dukes of Cold. There was bought to these the Town hall, which used it as bullfighting enclosure. Later it was acquired by the State.

The so called castle of Oropesa is actually formed by two close castles, the old castle and the new castle.

The old castle was constructed by the Arabs between the XIIth and XIIIth centuries on a construction of Roman origin. His plant is rectangular and it has four circular towers in the corners, of which today only they remain two, and a probable antemuro with four cubillos that borders on the proper town.

The new, very airy castle emphasized by his situation to the north of the plateau that the population occupies, was constructed about the year 1402. His plant is also rectangular and it possesses towers of different form in his angles, constructed partly with chairs. In his interior there is a big square to which one gains access for his only door protected by the principal tower. From the square this one is raised by a wide staggered ramp that also leads to the whole adarve and to the remaining towers. The staircase of the castle of Oropesa is one of the most impressive of the Spanish castles.

The tower of the Homage is the element most emphasized from this architectural set. His plant is squared, it is extremely high, 25 meters, it possesses five plants and it is finished off by four garitones defensive with saeteras cruciform, and by battlements in those who open to themselves small hollows for weapon of different classes. Under the battlements there is a band of matacanes who supports his weight.

The Court of Weapon consists of a big rectangle that lodges all the infrastructures of the fortitude and where at present cultural activities develop.

Also the wall and other towers are interesting, especially that of the northeast, of square and massive form in the low part, with a court squared in the high flat and a stairs for the platform. Nearby the pit and the drawbridge were.

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Hi Charo,
Beautiful composition with excellent strong colors and contrasts.They show beautiful architecture.
Georg

Hola Charo,
Coma esta usted, Charo!
beautiful image with the good use of fg element for framing!
good exposure and focus on the architecture with sharpness, real colour and details
thanks for the notes too
muchas gracias
Saludos
tony

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3980 W: 173 N: 5013] (22842)
  • [2008-03-06 9:30]

Hi Caharo,
very good frame in frame working. I like great architecture . have a nice evening.
Burak Erek

Hi charo
muy linda foto. me fusta como encuadraste el castillo con el arco. La luz y los colores se ven muy bien y la imagen tiene buena definicion. Tal vez hubiera optado por no tenere el blanco en la pared de la derecha. Hice un Ws que espero te guste
Salduos
C

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  • bizsu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 212 W: 0 N: 143] (1524)
  • [2008-03-06 9:39]

Hola Charo,
Excellent picture. Wonderful Castle, great history. Beautiful architecture. Very nice colours. Good sharp photo.
Parapéns !!!
Um abraco, Zsú

Hello, Charo,
what a wonderful frame the arch makes for the castle. The light is excellent and you have marvelous sharp detail. The colors make very nice contrasts in the sky, the castle and the trees. Very nicely done!! Thanks and kindest regards,
Shelly

Hello Charo,
Nice framing of this beautiful piece of architecture!
The subject is well exposed with fine colours and sharp details in the castle, a pleasant composition and I notice the beautiful light!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hola Charo,
good usage of the arch as frame for your capture. The wall in the arch is full of good details, the single rocks are excellent to see. Good exposure for light and shadow.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hola Charo

Demasiado iluminación en ese momento, lo cual hace que las texturas en las paredes del castillo, se vean con cierto brillo. Sin embargo la esencia de la belleza no se pierde, con una buena composición bajo la sombra de este arco.

John

Ciao Charo ,
bellissimo il castello e molto bella la cornice fatta dall'arco .
colori bellissimi e ottima luce come pure la nitidezza .
bel lavoro
Giorgio

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4319 W: 4 N: 3789] (17396)
  • [2008-03-06 19:08]

Hi Charo,
Beautiful composition of the beautiful old fortress seen in all its fine details. Excellent colors, sharpness and fine POV.
Regards, Tom

Bonjour, chère Charo,
Très originale présentation de ce château avec ce passage sous voûte.
J'ai beaucoup apprécié les différentes photos de cet édifice.
La note d'accompagnement est richement documentée et nous apprend beaucoup sur l'historique.
Très jolies prises de vue.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Bonjour Charo,
Voilà un système de cadrage simple mais très efficace. On a l'impression de visiter soi même ce lieu et de découvrir tout d'un coup dans la lumière ce superbe château. Excellente réalisation.
Bonne journé et bon week-end
Amicalement
Joël

Hola Charo,

ótimo ponto de vista. Gostei da inclusão do arco que fez o papel da moldura para a vista de cores bonitas e bem saturadas do ambiente lá fora. O controle de exposição foi bem feito. Excelente. Parabéns!
Saludos,
Carlos

Hi Charo
Good use of the archway to frame the castle tower.
Phil

Hola Charo!
Belle prise de vue d'une partie du château et de la tour bien encadrés par la porte d'arche. Les couleurs sont superbes et la végétation bien taillée est magnifique.
Félicitations!...
Emilius

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  • Rosa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 601 W: 142 N: 908] (4036)
  • [2008-03-07 13:39]

Bonjour Charo,
Très originale présentation de ce château avec ce passage sous la voûte cet avant plan sombre me plaît particulièrement. belles couleurs , belle compo.
Amitiés,
Rosa.

Hello Charo!
Beautiful natural frame in your composition!
Great light and beautiful colours in your picture!
Good clarity and perspective!
Best regards!
Lili

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  • clio Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1309 W: 144 N: 2044] (9416)
  • [2008-03-12 3:44]

Hola Charo,
Bello marco crea por este arco. El negro da valor a la luz sobre el castillo.
¡ Felicitaciones de la gestión de la luz qué es perfeccionada a pesar de una situación difícil!
Un saludo
Diane

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