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Castle of Requesens (part II)


Castle of Requesens (part II)
Photo Information
Copyright: Gal Eota (Galeota) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2012 W: 339 N: 2258] (10301)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-07-11
Categories: Castles
Camera: Canon PowerShot G3
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Colours of Catalonia [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-09-10 4:38
Viewed: 1301
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
We are now wandering inside the deserted, and yet extremely well preserved castle. Although the usual heat of July hits the coast not very far from here, there is a cold wind blowing between the fences and the wall stones.

Among the grey ruins of the fortress, we fall suddenly in a colourful well of light. I am stroke by the symmetry of shapes, and while looking through my viewfinder, I realize that this image would seem much too centred and off balanced if it weren’t for the stairs on the right side.

There is a heavy silence around the place, and although the sky is visible above our heads, we can no longer hear the whisper of the wind, so characteristic in the mountains. The romantic influence type of architecture contrasts with the rudeness of the surroundings.

Such a magical moment..

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Architecture représentant la "force tranquille". Très beaux détails d'un édifice défiant les ans. J'aime l'encadrement des arches aux couleurs différentes.
Une photo très bien composée Gal.
Très bien réalisé.

Very distinctive of your typical style this one, and nicely done as usual.

gal ta compo est superbe! cet escalier et ces couleurs sont en parfaite harmonie à mon avis et ce rappel de l'arc est tres bien vu! bravo

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  • DonQ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 584 W: 121 N: 561] (2621)
  • [2004-09-10 5:02]

Great Cropping. Very nice coloured bricks, especialy those of doorways. Nice cotrast too and frame also.
Regards, Don.

Nice picture, rich in colour and history. Good text, as well.

Hello Gal
une composition interressante
et de tres belles couleurs
j'aime la rupture de la symetrie
part cette escalier à droite
bravo Galipette ,o)

j'aie lu des articles sur le D20 semble très proche du D10

Une très belle composition Gal les deux couleurs des pierres forment un bien bel ensemble . bravo;
Amitié;

I'm still following you on your trip, Gal.

But don't go inside. What might we find there?

Une jolie réalisation en deux tons gal bravo, très belle réussite;

Such beatiful colors. Great example of ancient beauty. Regards, Djenno

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  • Spoony Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1205 W: 22 N: 583] (3535)
  • [2004-09-10 11:17]

Interessant place... agreable architecture. Very well seen Gal!
Colors and light are great.
Fine work.

Perfectionist that you are Gal, I'm not surprised that you've never permitted workshops to be done of your images. I find myself wanting to crop at the bottom but without the tools at my command to do so, at least not if I wish to upload the result. Perhaps I'll give it a try nonetheless to see what the result would look like. I know those few blades of green were important to you, for were they not, they wouldn't be in the picture... ;-)

Needless to say, I have the greatest respect for your technical skills in producing images, so my wish to crop comes not from criticism but curiosity. This image and your wonderful note are of a piece and work beautifully together. You'd better buy some fine glass with your new camera, since it would no doubt drive you crazy to have to deal with excessive softness and distortion that would complicate post processing at which you excel. There is a bit of softness in this image, though not objectionably so and the colors and geometry are fine. Catalonia is definitely appearing colorful and charming, as well as foreboding and intriguing. Wonderful work.

(I wonder if that is a dungeon at the bottom of the stairs, reserved for dissidents of the day... ;-) )

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  • ale Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 453 W: 86 N: 223] (1813)
  • [2004-09-10 12:09]

Salut Gal,
a very nice architectural composition, I like very much the colorful bricks of the arches.
Beautiful shapes!

Very well seen,an excellent cropping you did,also graphical shot you creat,I like it alot,and details are excellent,Beautifully captured,Gal.
Yours,M

Nice composition of the castle wall. Great combination of the stairs, 3 Arches and the different textures.
I would dare to suggest another crop, you might not agree but here goes: Cropping most of the left side until getting close to the first left arch. The reason is that at the left top it is very bright and at the bottom very dark and I find it a bit distracting and stealing attention from the real interest objects in the shot.

Excellent cadrage Gal. L'éclairage est maitrisé. J'apprécie ces marches d'escalier en pierre, un peu familière sur nos vieux murs ici. Bien vu !

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  • jrj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5484 W: 506 N: 7209] (32733)
  • [2004-09-11 6:03]

In this series I like this one a lot. Nice patterns, changing colours, good details, well made compo.

castles, cloisters etc... can have such a special light and mood that can't be copied anywhere else and that light you have captured in this photograph...
beautiful Gal a special moment indeed..

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8697 W: 916 N: 11536] (55941)
  • [2004-09-14 5:49]

I like the strong design elements in this image

C'est amusant, car cette image va à l'encontre des "règles" de composition canoniques (arcades centrés, ligne de séparation horizontale centrée...) et pourtant elle est merveilleusement équilibrée.
Peut-être effectivement l'effet de l'escalier qui casse la symétrie à droite, et également la petite porte en bas qui n'est pas tout à fait au centre...
En tout cas ça me plait beaucoup, les couleurs sont très belles et il y a une sacrée atmosphère dans cet endroit.

Bela composição e cores... Gosto das texturas que vc captou.
Parabéns !

Great composition of the two different walls, nice textures and I like the arcs here.

Composição muito astuciosa. Gosto bastante do falso centrismo da imagem, da forma como a escadaria e aquele pequeno arco na base trazem alguma tensão à composição. O tratamento das cores e da baixa luz é excelente, bem como das texturas.

O efeito de vinhetagem também ajuda a olhar para o centro.

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  • Carma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 417 W: 232 N: 259] (2430)
  • [2004-10-30 18:35]

Good seeing simetry, nice texture and composition. Simple but perfect!

Hello Gal, J'aime beaucoup ta composition, sur le haut une presque explosion de couleurs de lumière même. Sur le bas une image monochrome, austère, avec en plus un escalier descendant ou ... Un peu le ciel et l'enfer. Amitié/jr

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9488 W: 448 N: 15100] (52948)
  • [2004-12-23 2:47]

Fantastic photo Gal,
the lines are great even as the fantastic, soft colours the shadow, well I like the scene, very good job, merry cristmas for you and your family

Hi Gal!!
Cores e enquadramento perfeitos, gosto dessa combinação e da riqueza de detalhes.
Great work.
Rgds.
aznegrao.

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