WAITING FOR SUNSET, a photo from Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha

Photographer's Note

An evening full of photos and waiting there for the gorgeous momento of sunset...

Windmills and Castle in Consuegra...

Consuegra is famous due to its windmills. They became famous in the XVI century, when Don Quixote was first published.. The introduction of the windmills was made by "Caballeros Sanjuanistas", who brought these machines that helped millers. These machines used the wind to grind grain (the most common grain is wheat). The windmills were transmitted from fathers to sons. They usually consisted of two rooms or levels. Millers had to carry sacks of grains that could weigh 60 or 70 kilos to the top floor, they rotated the sails of the windmill as the top part of the windmill or dome was moveable. They stopped being used at the beginning of the1980s.

Some of the most important parts of the windmill are:

Tunnel or canal: through it the grain goes down.
Container: where the grain is stored
Piece of wood: for moving the sails

The Castle...

The original fortress at the site is rumored to have been built by emperor Trajan, but historical records only recall that a fortress here was initially built by Almanzor. During the Reconquest, in times of Alfonso VIII to the Sovereign Military Order of San Juan of Jerusalem (Knights Hospitaller). In 1813 it was destroyed during the Peninsular War. In 1962 the castle, which as part of the disentailment of 1836 had gone on to particular hands, was ceded to the town hall. It began a period of reconstruction. with a great impulse in 1985 with the creation of the School Workshop, which works even continue today.

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cornejo, SnapRJW, holmertz, COSTANTINO, fritzi007, daddo, snunney, jhm, abmdsudi, shevchenko, pierrefonds, ourania has marked this note useful

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npecanhuk (79329) 2015-03-05 9:24

Hola Manuel
Very attractive details
Very beautiful picture
Sharpness exposure colors chosen pov and composition are all excellent
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

federico (6109) 2015-03-05 9:26

hola Manuel una muy bonita foto con una buena perspectiva de los molinos, contrastados con un cielo de mucha inspiracion, luz calida colores bien saturados
muy bien
Federico

cornejo (61504) 2015-03-05 9:33

Hola Manuel, estupenda foto de esta bella composiciÃ³n con los interesantes molinos de la Mancha, a lo mejor yo soy especialista en pueblos blancos andaluces, por tu no te quedas rezagado con tus interesantes y bellos molinos, mis felicitaciones por este bonito trabajo, gracias por compartir.

Buena noche y feliz fin de semana.
Un cordial saludo.
Angel.

SnapRJW (31631) 2015-03-05 9:40

Hello Manuel - The moment I saw your windmills I thought of Don Quixote and here in your note you make mention of him! You have captured this shot under lovely light and the diagonal placing of the mills leads nicely to the beautiful stacked cloud in the distance. I like the square format and the well balanced composition.

Warm regards

Rosemary

holmertz (101864) 2015-03-05 10:07

Hello Manuel,
It's impossible not to think of Don Quixote when seeing this photo.The windmills are very picturesque and with the castle in the background the view is spectacular. You were also blessed with a magnificent cloud hanging just over the castle. It's a very well composed photo with superb depth and beautiful colours.
Regards,
Gert

rbassin (27472) 2015-03-05 10:17

Bonsoir Manuel
une magnifique photo, bon point de vue avec une belle perspective jusqu'au chateau.
La lumière est superbe.
Bonne soirée
Roland

No_One (4) 2015-03-05 10:33

Hi Manuel,
Great view of so many cool buildings, the old windmills are a great subject and really do look Iike they are waiting for something. That's a wonderful sky too, so much activity in those rolling clouds. Great photo.
Cheers
Noel

Cricri (176) 2015-03-05 11:32

Hola Manu
Quelle beaute ces moulins pris en gros plan sous une sublime lumire qui illumine aussi le chateau, superbe le ciel
Belle soree
cricri

COSTANTINO (115387) 2015-03-05 11:36

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
fantastic capture of all those white windmills
with an amazing blue sky you have captured
this shot under lovely light
welldone and wellseen
regards
Costantino

fritzi007 (14698) 2015-03-05 11:46

Hola Manuel,
Super landscape photo with windmills, excellent light and colors, very good quality and beautiful Arrangement!
The beautiful sky is doing its part to do so,

Very well done.
Greetings,

daddo (28748) 2015-03-05 14:56

Hi Manuel. Impressive scenery and a nice combination of windmills and fortress. Those clouds against the vivid blue look three dimensional and add depth and beauty to an already enchanting scene. Great light, great composition with the use of the gentle diagonal line. Well done. Klaudio.

carlo62 (81265) 2015-03-05 15:44

Ciao Manuel
una vista diversa dalle solite, con l'aiuto di una bella luce e di un cielo reso più interessante dalle nuvole.
Questi mulini sono proprio belli.
Saluti
Carlo

Gerrit (62042) 2015-03-05 21:38

Hello Manuel,
wonderful composition for mills and castle under a great sky.
the warm light is fascinating.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

claudeD (47754) 2015-03-05 23:13

Hello Manuel,

very fine picture from Toledo showing this wonderful view. I only miss Sancho Pansa on your shot ... Very good light management, sharpness and clarity. The blue sky is amazing too.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

snunney (130967) 2015-03-06 2:17

Hello Manuel,
An excellent composition designed to draw the viewer into the scene, moving from one element to the next. Perfectly exposed with superb colours and clarity. The beautiful sky makes a wonderful backdrop to the whole.

jhm (211734) 2015-03-06 3:08

Hello Manuel,

What a lovely picture with the different mills as subject.
You choose a very well corner with the curving of the wall.
The wall lead us excellent to the background.
Your picture is photographed very well, in a very high quality and sharpness.
I like your composition and presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Matyas (0) 2015-03-06 3:26

Hola Manuel! Wonderful windmill. Fantastic fortress in the background. Superb sky, clouds. Marvelous colours. Good composition. Perfect cut and frame. Well done!

Nicou (193806) 2015-03-06 5:45

Hello

quel beau ciel et vue sueprbe quel rendu des formes dans ce ciel et le cadrage sur les moulins le dÃ©coupage des pales et la perspective sueprbe vue.
Bravo et amitiÃ©
Nicou

dkmurphys (79209) 2015-03-06 6:44

Hello,
Fine capture of those spectacular old windmills. I like the saturated blue color of the sky and the frame. Well taken.

Daniel

abmdsudi (95869) 2015-03-06 7:26

Hi Manuel
The rich colour combination strikes the eye as strong element, what a lovely composition of such nice landmark and this image shows it. A stunning shot in gorgeous light, detail and tones with the famous windmills perfectly positioned. I feel this shot evokes that special wonderful feeling of calm!! Awesome piece of lens work..
Congrats
Best regards

mesutilgim (0) 2015-03-06 8:27

Hello Manuel,
One of the best windmill captures I've ever seen here ! I knew some from Greece of Turkey but this is the first ime that I see some from Spain. Most probably Cervantes was been inpired by them !
Very good pov and light. Nice cloudy sky as perfect backround. Interesting notes and nice framing.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

jean113 (27585) 2015-03-06 9:24

Hello Manuel, great use of perspective taking in the windmills and looking towards the castle.
The blue sky is the perfect complement to the buildings.
Regards Jean.

emka (157280) 2015-03-07 0:21

hello Manuel, I was a few times in Spain (as you know, haha) but had no occasion to see this famous windmill of La Mancha. I should come once more.. Marvelous view in the evening. Mills, castle, fluffy clouds, simply marvelous.

Have a great weekend

MAlgo

Silvio1953 (220417) 2015-03-07 8:04

Ciao Manuel, great parade of lovely windmills, superb sky, fantastic colors, splendid light, fascinating atmosphere, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Graal (103040) 2015-03-08 12:15

Hello Manuel,
very nice landscape with the famous old windmills in Castilla. Ilike the composition, contrast and colors. Fine photo from your archive.
Have a nice evening.
Aleksander

shevchenko (20560) 2015-03-09 1:16

Hi Manuel,

Beautiful blue sky, fascinating view in a sunny day, I see some long shadow here, seem the sun is setting down soon, distinct photo, good shoot.

Ally

eldancer1 (36343) 2015-03-10 7:54

The combination of proper lighting, sunset or sunrise and good subject makes for an awesome picture and you have them all. Good capture of those windmills with good details. Well done, tfs.

pierrefonds (113458) 2015-03-10 12:30

Hi Manuel,

The row of windmills is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the windmills. The good lumonosity is enhancing the beauty of the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

ourania (51103) 2015-03-10 14:25

Hola Manu,
I like very much the theme, layout and atmosphere of this picture, you created a fine presentation with a neat arrangement of interest and delightful dynamism. I like how this rich and interesting skyscape adds to the idea of a wind blowing and the wheels turning. I also like the warm touches of the light here and there, the warm evening light makes the scene even more inviting. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely evening,
Ourania

ecmel (1770) 2015-03-17 6:44

Hello Manuel
This is a fine capture of these old windmills and castle. Vivid blue colors of sky and cumulus clouds made the place more attractive and eye-catching.
Regards,
Ecmel