Once upon a time... Photo

Photographer’s Note

Shot at the town of Alcorcón, 20 Km from Madrid City. It’s known as the “Castillos Of Valderas” (Valderas Castle’s). They were built in 1.917 as the residence of the Marquis of Valderas. They were restored on the ‘80s and used since then as the municipal exhibition hall.

3 images manually sticked in PS., Shot with Hoya ND400 and in nightshot mode (especial Sony Cameras featured that allows the IR spectrum to reach the CCD). In post processing perspective distortion correction, conversion to B & W and duotone treatment.

Jesus

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bantonbuju (48556) 2004-12-01 6:17

..and final effect is a picture ready for adventure book by tolkien; very pleasent (on the 1st sight i thought "poor guys in spain, having snow, with us its normal", haha)

danby1 (3689) 2004-12-01 6:24

great picture, it looks like a fairy tale place, welldone good POV and DOF, well done!

sandpiper (1579) 2004-12-01 6:36

Brilliant.
Fooled me, I thought it was a winter snow scene, well done.
POV and composition is excellent. B&W conversion and the stictching is also excellent. A real post card for a fairy tale.

olli (2091) 2004-12-01 6:40

Amazing image. I must agree with critiques written above – this is from a fairy tale. Very good composition – but your shooting/post processing technique make this shot so original...
Very-very well done.

KUAN (1502) 2004-12-01 6:44

this picture looks like illustration for the fable...

Vagabond (5797) 2004-12-01 7:12

Very artistic and professional work. Worth a 3-points Smiley. Worth for a Super-League of Photography ..

pamela (613) 2004-12-01 7:45

HOla Jesús. Tu foto es realmente hermosa. Muy buena composición y colores.
Me da pena saber que está tan cerca de Madrid y me perdí de visitarlo.

Pamela

anakin (2775) 2004-12-01 8:35

Joderrrr Jesus ! Una pasada de foto muy buena muy bonita, me gusta mucho. Buen trabajo
Very nice :p

Clochette (8076) 2004-12-01 8:38

Amazing. Although it's a photograph, one wonders whether it is true. Thank you so much for the dream.
An exceptional shot, congratulations.

poulinp (4464) 2004-12-01 13:08

Wow, it looks like a fantasy cover book! Nice effect here.

paulspain (625) 2004-12-01 15:14

Impresionante, increible.Me dejas sin palabras.Enhorabuena

robiuk (10763) 2004-12-01 16:10

Debido a todos los PP trabaje, esta foto realmente mira más como una ilustración que algo que salió de una lente de cámara fotográfica (por supuesto, de una manera positiva!). No tengo gusto generalmente este de la clase de fotos, pero hay algo en ésta que atrae mi atención y hace me sentir bien.
Todo en esta imagen es magnífico: líneas, colores, cortinas, contraste...
Trabajo de Ecxellent.
¡Bravo, Jesús!

Kenny10pin (19301) 2004-12-01 17:24

like a fairy tale, well done, the composition is nice and it is funny that the building doesnt have any sow on it, great clouds and snow

well done

cessy (13647) 2004-12-01 17:25

very nice IR shot, so beautiful

capa (833) 2004-12-01 20:10

Magnifico ,quedo una imagen de 5*, esto es arte.Buen trabajo

PixelTerror (86058) 2004-12-02 7:01

Hola Jesus, this is definitely a photo that involves a lot of creativity, beside the excellent stitching work, I like the fairy tale aspect you have achieved, it looks out of this world in some parallel dimension !

joseelias (367) 2004-12-02 8:55

A stunning effect! What can I say more? The colors turned out fantastic but they did not do all. The composition is very well managed with the panoramic format, the sky is great and the clearness and sharpness flawless.

adind (738) 2004-12-02 9:32

It is like a painting....a fairytale picture...

best,
atis

MiguelP (14324) 2004-12-02 12:29

Enhorabuena, Jesús, has logrado que una ciudad dormitorio parezca un lugar de cuento. y eso dicho con todos mis respetos que mi barrio/pueblo es más feo todavía y tengo amigos que son de allí. Coñas a parte, la foto es chula.

glitch (759) 2004-12-02 18:30

Fantastic photo Jesus. Looks like its out of a dream or something! The white trees are great, and the sky is amazing! In my favourites now, thanks :)
Compliments,
Steve

supereira (9576) 2004-12-03 6:47

Beautiful shot!I like the composition and the framing.Very good POV and DOF.Great colors and good contrast between them.Well done!

maphoto (8076) 2004-12-03 8:15

This is great Jesus, excellent work and very beautiful result. The colors and light is very special and original, very creative, I like this, well deen & done.

Carma (2440) 2004-12-03 8:32

Oh! Breathless!!! This is so nice, unreal but great in this mode. This castleis so sharp, and all around is soft and dreamy. Perfect!

danyy (68602) 2004-12-11 4:09

Très belle photo, un post-traitement très soigné pour un résultat superbe, une photo de conte de fées fantastiquement colorée.

pione (2031) 2004-12-17 5:19

Fantastica e surreale visione da favola, ottimamente lavorata, risultato stupendo!

LaurentM (313) 2004-12-17 16:44

Wow, very nice shot...

edji (1368) 2005-01-08 11:59

Very very nice effect. I like the contrast.

Janice (4386) 2005-01-10 14:56

This does look like a fairytale setting. So very well done Jesus. Great pp work. Very creative and artistic. TFS

elihesamian (26091) 2005-01-12 4:00

Congratulation,Jesus,very nicely done for this admirable result,I enjoy it very much,excellent in point of composition,...very well done.
let me see more with less words.

Sincerely
M

Cath (360) 2005-01-16 15:41

C'est tout simplement féérique!Quelle composition superbe,soignée.C'est époustouflant.Bravo Jesus.
Catherine

faubry (32281) 2005-01-25 19:08

extraordinaire! photo specially for a boonk, thanks, wonderful nothing to talk about,really beauty!!
if i can give ten points, i will give!!

marcb (589) 2005-01-31 16:03

Excellent!! That's very surrealistic! I like the great DOF. The perspective is very good. Very well done Jesus. Best regards,
Marc

rbcy1974 (20742) 2005-05-01 7:58

Muy linda foto Jesus, es verdaderamente magica,
Saludos
Daniel

venus (736) 2005-10-02 10:47

Yes, it's like the begining of the fairy-tale where lives beautiful young prince... Mmm, prince, sounds good. But it is just a fairy-tale.
Very good photo and very good introduction of winter.

ivanhooace (60) 2005-10-02 10:53

a fairy tale place. i can start imagine a princess dancing with me together

rajhema (1863) 2005-10-02 10:56

A shot from a fairy tale. What a fabulous place and you have decorated with your picture capturing abilities. Jesus! Its a fantastic capture.

marieaude (1196) 2006-03-28 11:08

Imagen totalmente fantastica. Parece salida de un cuento de hadas. Es una pena que no entiendo bien del todo la explicacion en ingles, pero no cambia que el resultado es realmente bueno. Felicidades y gracias.

celinaconroy (717) 2006-07-16 10:03

Hi Jesus,
For a reverse night scene the clarity is outstanding as is the subject and perspective. It's quite beautiful.
Celina

lilimih33 (9872) 2006-09-14 6:54 [Comment]

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frankparty (9) 2007-01-12 16:19

Muy buen trabajo jesús... Una imagen realmente onìrica... Dicen que el mejor efecto especial es el que no se nota, en este sentido tu trabajo ha sido brillante,a primera vista parece una escena de invierno lo ùnico que te pone a pensar es lo perfecto del cielo y la resoluciòn en general. Gracias por la explicaciòn ademas! Saludos desde Caracas

IMiranda (9) 2007-01-12 16:48

Excelente fotografa Jesus
As cores, o céu... parece saído de um conto de fadas.
Ines

jr_paterson (259) 2007-04-20 8:17

Beautiful picture, fairy tale capture, very nice.

testmaniac (12072) 2007-05-06 4:20

It can't be more fantasy

Great job!

Vasoula15 (126) 2009-01-25 16:12

Very lovely picture!Like a fairy tale!
The colors are so great nice point of view
and composition!
Best regards,
Vasoula

deud (1841) 2009-02-24 23:09

very beautiful shot!
intresting visual effect.
great visual impact.

tfs