Palace of the Governor Photo

Photographer’s Note

A shot of an artistic detail on the palace of the governor in Uxmal. The guide told us that this image represents a throne of an important person, because of the presence of a headdress. The building is believed to have been the residence of Mayan rulers.

"The Palace of the Governor is regarded by many experts as the best example of Puuc architecture in existence. The Palace of the Governor stands on an artificial raised platform and is thought to be one of the last constructed building on the site (around 987AD). The structure has a typical plain lower section and a richly carved upper. Amongst the depictions are serpents, lattices and masks and also a central seated god-like figure with a long plumed head-dress. "

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I increased contrast and added a frame.

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rbeckerb (167) 2006-08-20 22:04

Yvonne
Una imágen bien centrada POV del palacio y una buena explicación
Rolf

maderlock (167) 2007-01-16 17:56

As usual, you give the best notes :) I was flicking through your pictures and this jumped out at me, but I'm trying to work out why. I think it's the unusual mixture of detail and sky.

This is a beautiful bit of architectural detail, showing us how the camera can focus us on thingswe might not always notice otherwise. Not that I've been to Uxmal (or even Mexico, sadly).

I guess I just like this composition from an aesthetic sense, but would like it even more without the artefacts. Possibly not a lot you can do about that, however, if it's the camera causing them.

Photo Information

Copyright: Yvonne Becker (smash2707) (2516)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-05
Categories: Architecture, Artwork, Ruins
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-S30
Exposure: f/11
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Archeology. Mysterious. Historical. Ancient. Old [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-08-16 10:09