In a bird view Photo

Photographer’s Note

After celebrating my photo 400, today I continue with the 401th, and I recover my series of old scanned photos.
This one is taken in the pretty town of Taüll, in the Valley of Boí (Lleida) during my holidays in the summer of 1985. In order to be able to have a more spectacular view, I raised by the mountain until finding a bird view and with a good angle, that it allowed to see me both nuclei of this town, each one with its fantastic Romanesque church, the one of Sant Climent in the left side and the one of Santa Maria in the right side. I hope that they are possible to be seen with clarity in the photo in spite of being very far.
At the present time, new houses have united nuclei both, although the same traditional architectonic mountain style has stayed, with stone, wood and slate.

The WS are two views of the town of Barruera, capital of the Valley of Boí, located at heart of the valley and next to the river.

*Scanned from slide, with Canon Canoscan 4400F, to 1200 dpi. I do not have the data of the original taking.

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Después de celebrar mi foto 400, hoy continúo con la 401, y recupero mi serie de viejas fotos escaneadas.
Ésta está tomada en el bonito pueblo de Taüll, en el Valle de Boí (Lleida) durante mis vacaciones del verano de 1985. Para poder tener una vista más espectacular, subí por la montaña hasta encontrar un punto de vista de pájaro y con un buen ángulo, que me permitiera ver los dos núcleos de este pueblo, cada uno con su fantástica iglesia románica, la de Sant Climent en el lado izquierdo y la de Santa María en el lado derecho. Espero que se puedan ver con claridad en la foto a pesar de estar muy lejos.
En la actualidad, nuevas casas han unido los dos núcleos, aunque se ha mantenido el mismo estilo arquitectónico tradicional de montaña, con piedra, madera y pizarra.

Los WS son dos vistas del pueblo de Barruera, capital del Valle de Boí, situado en el fondo del valle y al lado del río, en dos fotos tomadas desde Taüll.

*Escaneada de diapositiva, con Canon Canoscan 4400F, a 1200 ppp. No tengo los datos de la toma original.

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alainh (35377) 2007-11-30 10:44

holla Josep
como un pajaro !!
bonita imagen. perfectas colores. me gusta este travajo.
amigalamente
alain

meren (209) 2007-11-30 10:47

Hi Josep
Real good compositions
There is wonderful place I like it.

Best regards

brandstaetter (14186) 2007-11-30 11:22

Ola Josep,

a beautiful image formation and a phantastic landscape. Well done, compliments, Christian

coco (27866) 2007-11-30 11:37

Enhorabuena por la foto... solo te puedo decir que es una de tus mejores fotos en TE.

Ah, por cierto, hola y buen fin de semana (mi fin de semana empezará el lunes).

Un saludo.

lilimih33 (9874) 2007-11-30 11:56

Hello Josep!
Nice panorama and wonderful place!
Nice colours and good light!
Perfect perspective!
Exellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

Truja (4948) 2007-11-30 12:35

Bona nit Josep,
avui seré breu...collonuda!!!!!!

Salut, Jordi

eric77 (617) 2007-11-30 12:43

It is exactly a bird viev, Phantastic viev, good perspective and colours. Congratulations.
Regards,
Eric

clio (22795) 2007-11-30 13:53

Hola Josep,
Depuis que j'ai visité le Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya à Barcelone, je rêve d'aller voir les églises romanes de la Valle de Boí et particulièrement de Taüll. Cette photo me donne encore plus envie. J'aperçois les petites églises en bas. La campagne est superbe avec ces terrasses bordées d'arbres et cette belle ombre de la montagne qui sculpte le paysage.
Bravo
Diane

brevbrev14 (372) 2007-11-30 14:52

Hi Josep, it seems an image from google earth!
very well taken!
i like the composition and the green!
ciao!
Valeria

adelune (2) 2007-11-30 15:01

A very beautiful photo that shows the fashion of occupation of the territory marvelously! TFS a so very good shot Josep, Regards, alain

carmia (4958) 2007-11-30 15:19

im-presionant! has sapigut captar la bellesa de la Vall. Enhorabona Josep- Bon cap de setmana!

gneufeld (15173) 2007-11-30 16:07

Hi Josep,
This is an exception composition with remarkable details to present this fine scene. Great colors and extensive details and very good light management. Great shot and TFS. Gerald

danyy (68887) 2007-11-30 16:59

Bonjour Josep,
ils en ont de la chance ces oiseaux. Aucunes limites.
Et voilà ce qu'ils peuvent voir, . Tu as chois un POV impeccable, qui donne un peu le vertige, la photo rend bien l'altitude.
Beaucoup de profondeur dans tous les sens et des lumières parfaites.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

paura (38484) 2007-11-30 17:52

Josep,
Plminiatura não se consegue concluir a grande qualidade artística da sua fotografia. Formas e cores estão muito interessantes.

Abraço

Paulo

riclopes (33005) 2007-12-01 0:34

Wow, superb bird view and once again, impressive quality for a recover image of 85, Josep. Yes, I can see well the two churches and many other details. Love the graphism and colors on this image. In the upper part, we can see a lot of terraces, problably for agriculture - they allways make a nice effect in the landscape. Both WSs are also very good, giving us a monumental impression of the mountains, but this image is the best one. Excellent work, my friend.
Bueno fin de semana,
ricardo

ribeiroantonio (21921) 2007-12-01 0:51

Um "scan"? Eu não diria nada. Essa Canon Canoscan 4400F faz um trabalho excelente. Infelizmente, esse modelo não está à venda na Austrália e vou ter de pagar cerca de A$330 pela 8800F. Lá terá de ser, porque tenho algumas fotos mais antigas que também gostaria de mostrar por aqui.
Gosto muito da cor geral da paisagem e da diagonal do canto superior criada pela sombra/sol. Acho também muito interessante aquela sucessão de terraços que sobem a montanha. Muito bom trabalho.
António

Photo65Net (43096) 2007-12-01 1:00

Jospep,
Un très très bon POV, avec un graphisme étonnant de ces collines.
J'aime beaucoup, c'est beau, et la verdure est attrayante.
Bon week-end,
JB.

Gerrit (35793) 2007-12-01 3:37

Hi Josep,
Fantastic POV and the vertical format is well chosen and provides a great view on the layering and definition.
Groeten gerrit

xavshot (62533) 2007-12-01 3:38

Bonjour Josep
superbe photo ! j'aime ce point de vue qui domine ce superbe paysage. La photo est bien composée et le graphisme qu'elle possède me plait beaucoup. Bravo.
Xavier

barrufeto_77 (25809) 2007-12-01 3:59

Hola Josep.

Un d'aquells llocs de casa que mai no he visitat i que algún dia espero poder-ho fer la veritat.

Espectacular vista, quasi bé tant com el desastre que pot ser avui el partit...

Salutacions, Oscar

jonathan_hart (22576) 2007-12-01 4:34

bonjour Josep
un fort beau point de vue, belle lumière et beaux contrastes, bonne profondeur, et le rendu des couleurs et des textures est très bon
amicalement
jo

carper (64948) 2007-12-01 5:32

it's a very nice view Josep,
the birds view is ell taken and the quality is good, fine composition and a quality job I like it Josep, have a nice weekend.
gr. jaap

aralda (1240) 2007-12-01 6:47

Hola Josep,
What a beautiful place! I love the vegetation and the lawns.
Tfs,
Raluca

izmirli (3187) 2007-12-01 7:10

merhaba dear my friend josep
magnificent depth and landscape.wonderful green colours.well done.
friendly greetings from Istanbul.
gürkan akçakır.

Cricri (43132) 2007-12-01 9:38

Ola Josep,
et un POV parfaitement bien trouver, belle vue sur le village et bel hauteur, texture de la montagne, bon format, trés belles couleurs, bien aussi les WS, compliment
Have a nice Weekend for you
cricri

CENT-TRETZE (2133) 2007-12-01 10:29

Una vista extraordinària del dos nuclis de població de Taüll, però el que més m’impressiona es el treball humà que hi ha fet per aconseguir cultivar la terra en una zona muntanyosa a base de construir feixes i més feixes per aplanar el terreny. També això es veu molt be amb la perspectiva de la teva excedent foto malgrat sigui escanejada.

Una abraçada company
Josep

JCG (25405) 2007-12-01 11:01

Bonsoir Josep,

Un superbe trio d'images, j'aime beaucoup le traitement de tes scans qui fait bien ressortir tous ces tons verts. Le paysage est magnifique. J'espère que 25 ans après cette vallée est restée la même. Le paysage est intéressant avec tous ces plateaux successifs. Merci pour le partage Josep.

Avec toutes mes amitiés et un très bon WE,

Jean-Charles

Henryk_Bilor (20367) 2007-12-01 16:33

Hi Josep
So congratulations on your 401th image :). I like the perspective and colours of the place. Intersting surface.
Regards

Cormac (26449) 2007-12-01 20:52

Very interesting shot, because of the unsual angle, looking down from above. The perspective is very different, and the detail is incredible - almost like what a bird would see. Nicely done!

MarianneS (14302) 2007-12-01 23:44

Hola Josep!
Otra vez, nos ofreces una foto estupenda.
Estoy agradablamente sorprendida por la calidad que puedes conseguir con una foto escaneadas. Los colores son tan profundos !
Me gusta mucho la sombra en la montaña : parece indicarnos el camino para irse con los pájaros.
Que tengáis un buen domingo :-) Marianne

Buin (37756) 2007-12-02 2:48

Hallo Josep!
Here you show us an incredible, a breathtaking view! I like the many details one can see here of this wonderful and manifold landscape. The othters have said all about this great picture but I think it may "bear" another two points. ;-)
Greetings from rainy and stormy Germany - and have a calm and a bit contemplative Advent season!
Frank

elmec (12194) 2007-12-02 3:04

Hello Josep!
Great, wallpaper scene!
I liek the sea of green with simply trees and gropus of houses!
Perfect perspective and frame!
Best regards!

Bluejeans (32439) 2007-12-02 12:04

Ola Josep ,
Magnifica visão parece mesmo que estamos a voar, muito bonita a paisagem lá em baixo , bonitos tons de verde, parabens!!!
Um grande abraço
Gonçalo

Charo (31671) 2007-12-02 13:28

Hola Josep,
Una gran vista te Taull, la panorámica es preciosa, parece en tres dimensiones pues se puede apreciar como se elevan las montañas alrededor del pueblo. Un bello y gran trabajo.
Un abrazo
Charo

Angshu (33729) 2007-12-03 19:58

Hola Josep
A spectacular view of the small town nestling in the valley below. Indeed the bell tower of the church attracts attention because of it's height. The BG slopes of the hills, has been IMO taken a toll of Neat image application. Both your WSs are very good but this is certainly the best of the lot. Well done my friend..
Best Regards
Angshu

Emile (20001) 2007-12-04 7:51

Hola Josep.
Una vista panoramica muy buena de tan precioso lugar, es impresionante tu punto de vista alto el cual permite un marco amplio del pueblo y el Valle de Boi. Has hecho un excelente trabajo en una foto escaneada, los colores persisten vivos y te da un contraste estupendo. Me gustaron mucho tus dos WS, la verdad es que son sitios maravillosos. Felicitaciones.
Un fuerte abrazo de tu amigo.

gurselerdener (972) 2007-12-05 14:57

Halo Josep
Wonderfull landscape and perfect shot.
Contrast, colours and sunlight are very excellent.
Congratulations
Best wishes from Ankara
Gursel

bakes888 (18245) 2007-12-05 22:08

Hi Josep. Excellent capture of this tiny village. The low light has bought out the contours of the valley and given this shot texture. Good colour and detail also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

bazal (7898) 2007-12-05 23:32

Bonjour, Josep.
J'aime beaucoup cette vue sans ciel qui focalise notre attention sur ces pentes montagneuses qui ne semblent attendre que la neige de l'hiver. La composition verticale dynamise bien l'ensemble.
Il me tarde de revenir dans les Pyrénées!
Merci du partage!

Vato_Law (11680) 2007-12-08 12:44

Olá Josep.
De volta há relativamente pouco tempo do Porto é sempre bom voltar ao TE e ver estas magnificas fotos de Lleida com o esplendor dos montes e destas pequenas povoações que pontilham pelos seus vales.
Para uma foto scaneada e ainda para mais de 1985 é surpreedente a qualidade que nos apresentas aqui.
Gostei muito desta vista aérea de Valle de Boi.
Un saludo.
Paulo

jafadabret (39731) 2008-01-05 2:32

Josep, c'est très plaisant de se trouver à la place d'un oiseau et de survoler un si bel endroit. La lumière détache chaque relief comme les peupliers et les champs en terrasses. La partie à l'ombre devient bleue. Une photo très agréable à voir.
Jacques

Partha_c (1985) 2008-01-10 10:23

Hi Josep. Twentytwo years a long time. But it is still fresh. All three shots are beautiful but this one is the best in my opinion. The high POV displayes the depth of the shot with nice handling of colours. Regards.
Partha

markstaples (15670) 2008-01-15 10:46

Hello Josep
This is indeed a wonderful bird's eye view and a wonderfully colourful photo for an oldie. There is so much detail to look at and so many textures to admire, as well as numerous tones of green. A nice photo.
Best wishes
Mark

banyanman (7716) 2008-03-01 3:08

Excellent quality for such an old scan, Josep. You chose an excellent POV too to capture the depth and detail of everything in this picturesque valley. A very imporessive landscape. Cheers . . . David

Felip (3905) 2008-03-18 2:10

Woooooooaaaaaaa!!!!! quin tros de postal turística de la Generalitat! ;). Quina passada! Si jo hagues d'enfilar-me fins on ho vas fer tu, a mig camí he de trucar al 112 per tal que em vinguin a recollir. Quin punt de vista, quin encuadratge, i quina exposició....Felicitats Josep!

Salutacions

Felip