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Batalha


Batalha
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Copyright: ana vazao (anavazao) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 972 W: 0 N: 1092] (5592)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-17
Categories: Transportation
Camera: Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H1
Exposure: f/4, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-06-28 19:19
Viewed: 859
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória was built by order of King John I, in gratitude for his glorious victory over the Castilian army in the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, which brought Portugal its independence from Spain. The construction would last for almost two centuries (1388-1533) and resulted in one of the most beautiful Gothic monuments we ever have seen.
Batalha - church facade with decoration in Manueline styleBatalha interior Gothic churchNot only shape and size of this magnificent building, but in particular also the splendid decoration of its facades with most elaborate stonemason works in Manueline decoration Style are amazing and very impressive. The main entrance is the magnificent portal at the West side, with numerous elaborate sculptures, like those of the twelve apostles. A special attraction is the Founder's Chapel with the mediaeval tomb of King John I and his wife, Queen Philippa of Lancaster. The majestic interior of the church is of great grandeur and beauty, reminding a cathedral.

Batalha - Monastery, Royal CloisterBehind the transept at the back of the church, one reaches the Royal Cloisters, built in the reign of John I. The arches overlooking the garden were built later. Here the Manueline open stone and sculpting are magnificent. A marvellous example of Gothic architecture is the Chapter's House that rises to an enormous single vault that has no other support than the walls."
http://www.sights-and-culture.com/Portugal/Batalha.html

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Hello Ana. I like this building, made glamorous by your point of view. The sky is a bit white, but the tones on the building itself are very nice.

Hi Ana,
Beautiful details in the architecture, and you make the shot from a good point of view!
Muted colours but they sort of suits the old buildings...
Well framed in a pleasant composition, well done my friend!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4792 W: 166 N: 7340] (23874)
  • [2006-06-29 3:49]

Hi Ana
Superb view of the imposing cathedral..pity about the sky, but I like your long distance perspective here
Regards
Angshu

This is very impressive architecture. The weather conditions were against you but you managed to get a sharp image.
Best wishes
Mark

Ola Ana
bom ponto de vista deste noso famoso mosteiro, boas cores tb
abraço
manuel

Ola Ana
This looks a beautiful and very impressive monastery. The architectural detail is extremely decorative and ornate. As others have said, the sky is a bit pale and cold, but the exposure of the building is excellent.
Peter

Hi Ana,
Fantastic Architecture shot.Great details
and super sharpness!well seen and captured!

Best wishes,
Thomas

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4632 W: 120 N: 429] (40749)
  • [2006-06-30 9:13]

Hi Ana,
beautiful old monastery, good composition and sharpness. Interesting note. Good work.
Rgs, Aleksander

Hi Ana.
An interesting architecture, very good composition.
Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend.
Best wishes.

Yasin.

PS: Deleted my photograph from some problems :o(
I'm going on TrekLens :o)

Olá outra vez ;-)
Mais uma bonita perspecitva do Mosteiro da Batalha.
Boas cores e definição.
Suponho que não tenha sido fácil captar este "monstro"...eheh
Beijinhos
Teresa

Olá Ana,
Mais uma bela foto dos nossos "monumentos". Gosto dos recortes criados pelas diversas torres no céu. A composição é boa com a árvore do lado direito a dar-lhe sensação de profundidade e a evitar que aparecesse uma "mancha deslavada" causada pelo céu do dia (mauzinho para quem está a fotografar :)).

Bj.
Paulo

Olá Ana,
Bonito encuadre de este magnífico monumento nacional de Portugal. Lo podemos ver en su esplendor, desde un ángulo menos habitual.
El día parece gris, lo que complica un poco los ajustes de la exposición, pero a pesar de eso ha quedado bien iluminada y con unos colores muy suaves. Las hojas del árbol arriba a la derecha decoran muy bien la imagen.
Un saludo,
Josep

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 758 W: 105 N: 228] (2967)
  • [2006-07-02 16:53]

hi ana
i only say this bulding is work of art. beautiful architectural photo. colours, details and note are great
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

Hi Ana
This is a great shot of this stunning building. I visited here in 1995 and was very impressed by the Gothic work. You have captured a great shot with good detail and composition. Nice framing and good exposure.
Aubrey

Hi Ana
nice details and your POV is nice. There seems to be a slight tilt but that is ok. I like the tree on the top right corner.
Good job
TFS
Rahul

Olá Ana
Uma bonita deste mosteiro; gosto da composição e riqueza de detalhes.
Parabéns e boas fotos!
Grande abraço,
Vera.

Olá Ana,
Uma bela perspectiva do Mosteiro da Batalha com cores, enquadramento e definição muito boas.
Apesar das condições do tempo não serem as mais favoraveis o resultado final é muito bom.
Também gosto muito da nota.
Abraço, Aires

Hi Ana
Magnific panoramic to the Monasteri. I like the compo and pov. The sharp is good too.
Nice job
Sergio

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  • imrek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1353 W: 65 N: 1280] (6766)
  • [2006-07-11 7:38]

Ola Ana,
that shot of monastery is really good composed...well done!!!
best regards,
imre

ana,
good pov and your composition brings out the details here very well. i'd love to see a close up of this structure. nice idea to include the foliage on the foreground.

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  • cjmm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 827 W: 70 N: 1143] (4009)
  • [2006-07-24 8:33]

Olá Ana,

O tempo nao ajudó mais a foto tem cores e nitidez muitos boms. Eu só faría um pouco de cropping do lado ezquerdo, para excluir o que aparece (farol?) na mitade.

Un abrazo,
Carlos

Ola Friend,
Great Monestary Shot.
I like your pov,dof,colors,focus,sharpness,note and framing.TFS
Tolga

Hi Ana,
This is a superb architecture and coupled with your very good note it helps in making the TE motto "knowing the world through photography" come true. I think that overhanging branch on the right is of great help as it adds some variety to the largely vacant sky.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

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  • sufi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1783 W: 192 N: 1553] (9456)
  • [2006-08-28 11:56]

Hi Ana...
It's a wonderful point of view and composition my friend... The light, the colors and the details are perfect... I also thank you for your detailed note...
Stay well..
Salim.

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