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El Mexuar


El Mexuar
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Copyright: Robert Janovski (robiuk) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2006 W: 174 N: 2265] (9763)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2004-11-15
Catégories: Châteaux, Architecture, Oeuvres d'art, Ruines
Appareil photographique: Minolta Dimage 7Hi, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L USM, Lexar CF 256MB 12x
Exposition: f/3.5, 1/90 secondes
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2005-01-27 8:17
Vue: 1172
Points: 16
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ALHAMBRA
The Nasrid Palaces, Mexuar


The Alhambra Palace overlooking the city of Granada, stands out as the most famous example of Moorish architecture, and perhaps it is the most known Muslim construction all in all. This palace structure was started after the Reconquista, the reconquering of Spain performed by the Christian kings, started. This adds to its aura. While the illiterate Christians were advancing, Spain reached its highest cultural level ever, but under the Muslim rulers. The slender structure of Alhambra, the breathtaking details, the celebration of life, the mixture of nature in men's design, all underline what tragedy the return of Christianity in Spain was to be for centuries to come.

Alhambra was started as late as 13th century, but Alhambra consists of palaces built by several rulers, each had his own. The carrying idea behind several of the buildings of Alhambra is nothing less than an attempt to create a duplicate of Paradise on earth. The romantic design is made up of a mixture of slender columnar arcades, fountains, and light-reflecting water basins. Most prominent is the Lion Court. Granada was lost to the Christians in 1492, and when the Reyos Católicos, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella died some years later, Granada was chosen for their burial. Perhaps the Muslim dreams of Paradise moved even the cold hearts of the two?

The Alhambra consists of 3 parts: The Royal Palace, which is the most famous, which in itself consists of 3 parts: The Mexuar, the Serallo and the Harem, where the Lions' Court is the centre. In addition to the Alhambra come the gardens of Generalife and the fortress of Alcazaba.

My first posting in this series of photographs taken during my recent visit to Alhambra shows a detail of the wall inside the Mexuar. The Mexuar was the part of the Royal Palace where the sultans conducted the everyday administration and business. It is far from the most striking parts of Alhambra, slightly modest in its decoration. Visitors are allowed into a number of its rooms, like the reception hall completed in 1365, and the Golden Room, which was only open for the staff of the palace.
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A wilkinsonsg: ... how long did it take them?...robiuk 1 01-27 15:27
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Boa foto com bom detalhe, penso que ganharia se fosse a B&W.
Bom trabalho

Another very sharp detail - the carving at this place are just unbelievable - how long did it take them?

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  • mumek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2189 W: 27 N: 2292] (15449)
  • [2005-01-28 7:28]

Fantastic details Robert!
You shoving excellent craftsmen's work.Very interesting and very informative note as usual.
ziggy

Fantasticos detalles, buena toma de todo un historico lugar.
well done

very artistic shot. the cropping and framing is excellent, as it lets us take in all of the shapes and detail. the sharpness is also very good. good job.

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  • manny Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2980 W: 89 N: 4012] (21348)
  • [2005-01-29 0:25]

A wider format. You maintained the texture of the wall. Very nice compo.

really nice patterns captured here, really well done

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  • CrissX Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 135 W: 56 N: 129] (1093)
  • [2005-01-29 11:41]

Interesting texture, and very sharp...i still keep looking at the lines.I found today your gallery, and is not like usualy.I see an artist eye.You see with your camera what we missing..the details:)
Excelent photo, and thank for sharing, and note.(i learned something new today:) )

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