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Penafiel


Penafiel
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Copyright: Charo Parras (Charo) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2177 W: 14 N: 4042] (15938)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-12
Categories: Architecture
Camera: CANON EOS 400D
Exposure: f/11, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-01-28 9:24
Viewed: 527
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
Peñafiel is a municipality of the province of Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain. It is the center of the Region, placed in a crossroads of ways and cultures, to 56 km of cardinal Valladolid, in direction this one.

His origin goes back to prehistoric cultures, although it is during the Reconquest when a city centre settles on the foot of the hill that dominates the castle. At the beginning of the Xth century Penna Fidele is erected as strong square opposite to the Islam, happening to depend at the end of century of the County of Castile. With Sancho García, he acquires a position privileged on having lodged a castle of border.

The big master of the town becomes Don Juan Manuel (1282-1348), nephew of king Alfonso X the Wise person. Don Juan Manuel chooses Peñafiel as the favorite place of all his states.

This castle rises on a narrow and long hillock that provides to him the characteristic form of a ship. It was declared a National Monument on June 1, 1917.

The origin of the fortitude goes back to the Xth century, documentary steadfastness of his existence staying in 943, when he was a king of León Ramiro II.

His tracing in plant possesses very narrow and elongated form (approximately 35 m. of width opposite to 210 m. of length). The set is defended by the first exterior wall of smooth linens that can date of the XIth century and be, therefore, the most ancient part of the construction. In his oriental side the only door of access opens to itself flanked for sendos turrets circular and crowned by a matacán of which only the modillions stay. The second formation of walls delimits the interior enclosure. It is constituted by 28 castellated buckets that are inserted equidistantemente in the long closing defining a succession of curtains also castellated and passable in his summit across an adarve.

In the approximate center of this space one raises the tower of the homage, rectangular prism of approximately 34 m. of height that lodges three domed plants. The rest remains divided by her into two zones which primitive wrought ones have disappeared; they would serve as accommodation for the troop and would receive the stores and service areas. His patios would do function of high courts. In one of these wings, the south, one finds now the Provincial Museum of the Wine.

Two WS with more nearby captures of the castle.
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  • Truja Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 676 W: 94 N: 1456] (4928)
  • [2008-01-28 9:39]

Hola Charo, excelente trabajo, tanto por la calidad histórica e informativa de la nota que ayuda a situarnos en el "escenario" de la fotografía, como por la calidad técnica de la imagen ( y los WS ).
Lugar poderoso sin duda donde se alza el castillo, totalmente fortificado, y de una arquitectura algo especial. La perspectiva es muy acertada ya que, vemos la totalidad de Peñafiel, incluso los modernos columpios del parque a la orilla del río y que contrasta con la solemne arquitectura de la fortaleza.

Un saludo, Jordi

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  • chpp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 529 W: 51 N: 561] (2731)
  • [2008-01-28 10:12]

Hola charo
me gusta la image. tiene linda composition y colores naturales. La luz no es muy favorable en el FG, pero creoq ue tiene un buen balance
Tal vez hubiera quitado parte de la izquierda de la imagen
Saludos
christian

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2259 W: 695 N: 180] (18650)
  • [2008-01-28 10:35]

Hi, my friend!
I see very interesting view. I like your composition. Nice colours and good light. I like all your nature. I like your old architecture.
Marek

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  • coco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4115 W: 140 N: 4843] (22941)
  • [2008-01-28 16:29]

Hola Charo.

Una vista del castillo preciosa. Solo echo en falta una luz que hiciera la vista más llamtiva.

Un saludo.

Hola Charo,
Very beautiful view of the castle looking from a lower ground!
good exposure and focus in total sharpness, natural colour and details in the shot
many thanks for sharing
Tony

Hello Charo,
The image with the moat is well composed but not as personnal as the workshop photos. The castle walls and towers are beautifully engineered, and so clean. A masterpiece of work for the designer and builders.
Very nice grouping...
Steve

Hi Charo,
Attractive an old wall on the peak, good pov to show it, colourful sunny day in winter, thanks for sharing.
Ally

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1720 W: 0 N: 829] (8117)
  • [2008-01-28 21:55]

Hi Charo,
beautiful view well composed,
good POV and lighting,
Thanks for sharing,
Dimitris.

Ola Charo!
Beautiful castle! Nice POV! Very nice colors and details! Good composition!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2029 W: 0 N: 4719] (22954)
  • [2008-01-29 1:05]

Hello,

Très belle vue ce châteua, avec son rempart très allonagé, un beau cadrage de bas avec de la belle végétation, mangigique.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

Bonjour Charo,
Une fois encore, de belles images du patrimoine national Espagnol, inondée de lumière et de couleurs et une note complète et fort bien rédigée. Bravo.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
Joël

Hola Charo
Muy bonita tu foto, me gusta esta cmposicion clasica, y con buenos colores y claridad.
Buen trabajo
saludos
Jorge

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4098 W: 3 N: 3491] (16243)
  • [2008-01-29 5:36]

Hi Charo,
Beautiful view of the wonderful old castle from the calm canal. Exceptionally clear colors, fine details and sharpness to this lovely image.
Regards, Tom

Hola Charo,
I like this light with the deep blue sky and the shadows on the ground. Good view upwards to the castle on the hill. And I like the workshop with the sunny walls very much.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

salut charo
un chateau qui domine la vallée sous une lumière espagnole, un pano magnifique bien rendu et des couleurs nickel, belle note pour compléter ce bon travail
amitiés
gilbert

Hola Charo:

Con un poco de demora, no puedo prescindir de comentar esta preciosa foto del castillo de Pañafiel que has sabido sacara el máximo rendimiento a las fotos mostrándonos sus aledaños y poniéndonos al corriente un poco de su historia y características importantes. Un trabajo muy elaborado y bien hecho.
Gracias por documentarme de tantas cosas.

Un beso muy fuerte (sin hacerte daño, jejeje)

Josep

Hola Charo

Tu nota ilustra de maravilla este escenario precioso. El POV escogido, nos permite disfrutar de una excelente perspectiva, con buen equilibrio y gratas tonalidades.

John

Hi Charo,
Lovely scene and beautifully captured. I read your notes and I find it very interesting.... we'll written notes. Good light and contrast. It is a beautiful when Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Ciao Charo ,
eccellente composizione con il castello in posizione dominate .
molto ben concepita con molti elementi .
bene colori e nitidezza .
ottimo lavoro
Giorgio

Charo,
Excellent view of this fine old castle. Your composition is great including the river which leads the eye into the shot nicely. The lighting and colors are fine as is the sharpness and DOF. The deep blue sky adds a nice backdrop for the castle. Your WS shots are nice as well.
TFS,
Asa

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