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Peaks of Europe II


Peaks of Europe II
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Copyright: Charo Parras (Charo) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2101 W: 14 N: 3848] (15231)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-07
Categories: Nature
Camera: CANON EOS 400D
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/320 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-12-27 14:31
Viewed: 573
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
The Peaks of Europe are a mountainous formation nailed in the Cantabrian Mountain range in the north of Spain, although not very extensive, yes it is bountiful in geographical accidents of big interest.

This lime formation spreads over Asturias, Cantabria and Castile and León and in her they emphasize his heights, in many cases over 2.500 meters, for close that they are of the Cantabrian sea, since in his most north point scarcely 15 kilometers of the sea drift apart. Geographically the Peaks of Europe are in the line of the Cantabrian Mountain range, although they are considered to be a unit independent from this one by his most recent formation.

The Peaks of Europe are divided in three massifs. The Western one or Cornión, the Head office or of the Urrieles and the Oriental one or of Ándara.

The biggest heights are in Head office, which happens for being the most rural of the three, since fourteen of his tops overcome 2.600 meters of altitude, with the Torrecerredo, of 2.648 meters, as roof of these mountains and of the whole Iberian Peninsula up to the Pyrenees and It saws Nevada. It is not possible to speak about this Massif without mentioning to Picu Urriellu or Orange tree of Bulnes, indisputable king these mountains and of all those who mark the Hispanic geography out, since also it is the cradle of the Spanish mountaineering. There was conquered for the first time in 1905 by Pedro Pidal, Marquess of Villaviciosa and his partner of cordada Gregorio Pérez DeMaría, The Cainejo, and since then his aura of legend has not done any more that to grow.

In the Western Massif or Cornión, called this way by the form of horn that offers his silhouette on having been sighted from the west, he emphasizes exceedingly the Holy Rock, which with his 2.596 meters of altitude it overcomes in 110 the following top of this Massif, the Tower of Santa Maria or Holy Tower of Enol. For these two mountains, the Holy Rock and the Holy Tower, this Massif is also an acquaintance as that of the Holy Rocks.

The Oriental Massif, also called of Ándara for is in him the circus of the same name, is the most modest of the three, both in heights (his roof, the Top of the head of lechugales, reaches 2.444 meters of altitude) and in vertical positions.

Two Ws with other captures of this one town placed in the vale of Valdeón.
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  • belido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2878 W: 91 N: 2306] (8073)
  • [2007-12-27 14:38]

Hola Charo,

a imagem nos traz um brilho de cores muito interessante. A vista é bonita e você soube aproveitar esse momento para uma bela captura. Parabéns!
Saludos,
Carlos

Hola Charo:
Que envidia me de esta fotografia, no se si por lo magnifica de la misma o por el buen tiempo que en ella se refleja. Creo que es por las dos cosas.
Como me gusta el aire puro, las montañas y el sol.
Un saludo desde el invierno de Avila y feliz año 2008.

Pablo

Hello Charo,
Very pictursqye scene with the high peaks standing guard over the valley and village. This appears to be Wine Country, Yes?
I do like the one image with the longer scene of the mountains as the angle of view depicts the high ground and topography of the region much better. All the images are excellently presented...
TFS,
Steve

Hola Charo,
Very good pov to veiw the mighty lime formation!
you had captured well in good lighting, sharpness, natural colour and details in the shot
thanks so much for the notes too
TFS
muchas gracias
Tony

Hola Charo,
interesting note for three wonderful views on the mountains, each worth an own posting. That mixture of red, green, blue and grey is attracting and the diagonal line with the leaves have a special and pleasant charm.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hola Charo,
el encuadre utilizando el marco natural de los árboles para rodear la vista de este bello paisaje es muy bueno, y el resultado me gusta, puesto que crea una contraposición perfecta entre las magníficas montañas, el verde del terreno y el rojo de los tejados del pueblo.
Bien hecha, sin duda, tiene una gran luz y unos colores muy naturales. La nota es excelente, y los WS complementan muy bien este trabajo.
Un abrazo,
Josep
Te deseo un feliz Año Nuevo, con salud y paz.

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1997 W: 0 N: 4614] (22374)
  • [2007-12-28 1:03]

Hello,

Très belle image, très belle vue sur ces sommet avec cette belle végétation et le village bloti en fond, superbe.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

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  • JanD Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 554 W: 0 N: 215] (5645)
  • [2007-12-28 1:55]

Howdy Charo!
Wonderful landscape. Amazing perspective. Great effect.
Good luck!

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3723 W: 8 N: 2427] (19550)
  • [2007-12-28 2:02]

Charo,
Uma fotografia tomada com excelente profundidade e linda composição. A paisagem é muito bonita e foi bem retratada.

Abraço

Paulo

Bonjour Charo,
J'aime cette belle image de septembre, une très belle saison pour randonner dans ces montagnes. L'image est bien composée avec l'inclusion du village et de ses toits colorés. C'est bien vu et bien réalisé.
Bonne journée et bon week-end
Amicalement
Joël

Beaucoup d'élèvations dans cette pose, et belle profondeur. Tout l'espace de l'image est utilisé Bravo
Réal.

Bonjour Charo
Très bon cadrage des habitations dans le bas droit de l'image.Un cliché beau et agréablement composé.
Bonne soirée et bonne fin d'année.
Amicalement
Gildas

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3961 W: 81 N: 4744] (23409)
  • [2007-12-28 9:28]

Hi Charo,
excellent composition and a very pleasant summer view. The positioning of the village is great and the colours are fine.
Have a great year,
Gerrit

ciao Charo ,
bella immagine estiva con il paesino incorniciato dal verde .
molto bella la montagna sullo sfondo .
ottimo lavoro
Giorgio

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4030 W: 3 N: 3389] (15903)
  • [2007-12-28 18:33]

Hello Charo,
Beautiful mountain landscape with the rugged rock ledges looming over the picturesque lush green valley and charming little vilage. Very clear colors and sharp details to this fine image.
Regards, Tom

Hello Charo,
It is so nice to look at this image and think back to summer!
I like the way you use the foliage to frame the lovely village, and the rugged mountain range make a pleasant element in the composition...
...
And I wish a HAPPY NEW YEAR will come your way!
Seasonal greetings from Norway,
Pablo -

Estupenda y envidiable imagen. Se puede respirar el aire puro que se ve flotando en lapantalla.
Feliz año.
Mer

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