A Dialogue Between Light and Colour, a photo from Barcelona, Catalonia

Photographer's Note

Casa Batlló, built between 1904 and 1906 in the heart of the city of Barcelona, is the most emblematic work of the brilliant Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi.

Gaudí gave Casa Batlló a facade that is original, fantastical and full of imagination - with a new composition of stone and glass. He ordered the external walls to be redesigned to give them a wavy shape, which was then plastered with lime mortar and covered with a mosaic of fragments of coloured glass and ceramic discs.

As a whole, the facade is a joyful and allegorical representation, full of organic elements and colours and charged with symbolism, a wonderful spectacle in the city which inspires the most sublime sentiments in all those who gaze upon it.

The house is a dialogue between light and colour.

timecapturer, Curious_Eye, bukitgolfb301, krzychu30, josepmarin has marked this note useful

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timecapturer (30334) 2013-01-03 4:29

Hello May
like this! Such a super mix of shapes and colours that just ooze acroos the screen so gracefully. Superbly executed and an artistic and beautifully presented image.

Happy New Year - Brian.

Curious_Eye (864) 2013-01-03 7:57

Hello May,

A lovely image with a well-chosen title. The mosaic is incredible, so dynamic! TFS!

With best withes for the New Year,
Izabela

Royaldevon (17791) 2013-01-03 11:39

Hello May,

This is very attractive and reflects your love of contemporary art. I like the way you have composed the shot, with the coloured glass curving sinuously across the frame.
The negative space is just as important as the positive.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

yquem46 (32271) 2013-01-03 14:05

Hi May
A nice colorful and luminous artistic shot
Just beautiful
Have a nice evening
Patrick

lousat (57674) 2013-01-03 14:39

Hi May,this house is a great source of ideas for the photographers,this is very very nice,i like your choice looking for the glass details,perfect exposure and colors!Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

bukitgolfb301 (30067) 2013-01-04 3:44

Hi dear May

You have visited so many places, you are a real world traveler! This shot is so fantastic and wonderful. Nice close-up focusing, that is the best choice.

Terima kaish banyak dan have a good weekend!

Takero dari Tokyo

krzychu30 (8879) 2013-01-06 2:11

Hello May,
My Best Wishes to You for 2013!

This is really marvelous way to look at Barcelona and Gaudi´s heritage.Just love this strong light and color contrast you achieved in this composition.You composed and framed this scene excellently.The end result is magnificent!

Warm regards
Krzysztof

josepmarin (55051) 2013-01-07 2:38

Hi May,
in this composition you offer us a beautiful detail of the interior of the Casa Batlló, by means of this difficult shot on the stained-glass window, in which you have created a beautiful dialog between the light, the colors and the darkness.
The graphical reached effect is fantastic.
An excellent work.
Friendly regards,
Josep
Happy New Year!!

vjmite (3220) 2013-01-25 1:35

Hi May,

This is a well composed and sharp image, with great colors. All the details of Gaudi's glasswork can be seen. You have done justice to Gaudi's creation.

Vince