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Photographer’s Note

The main (and only, in fact) entrance to the castle in Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote. It looks a bit like for dwarves, don't you think? Well, the castle is also not very big (see WS):))

First constructed in 1574 as a fortification for the harbour at Arrecife, the Castle of Saint Gabriel fell under attack from pirates less than 10 years later and was in fact destroyed by Morato Arraez in 1586. The castle was rebuilt in 1599 and served as a strategic military structure until the 1950s. Now a popular visitor attraction, the castle is home to an exciting archaeological museum.

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ophelcia (5494) 2009-10-22 0:49

Takie miejsca są magiczne:) Zawsze się zastanawiasz co jest po drugiej stronie? Zazwyczaj naciskam klamke:))) WS wyjaśnia wszystko:)

Bergenphotos (587) 2009-10-22 0:56

Hi Malgorzata.
This looks like an old place. And as you say, the door looks very small. Nice and few colours, which I think is typical for old castles. Thanks for sharing.

Regards, Fredrik.

holmertz (9869) 2009-10-22 1:09

Hello Malgorzata,
It's hard to tell the size with no references, but if you say it's small, I trust you. A good craftmanship anyway, and very nice texture of the stones, wood and metal.
Regards,
Gert

Fellini (4962) 2009-10-22 1:10

Good morning Margherita.
I like the brillant red wood and this impressive stone round the door. Very well contrasted the dark wall...fine shot...i like too the perspective in WS version.
Ciao
Alex

jjcordier (25036) 2009-10-22 5:03

Hello Malgorzata,
Tu as trouvé ici une très belle porte et l'a parfaitement bien photographiée. Lumière et couleurs au top et belles matières.
Amicalement
JJ

mortijo (12346) 2009-10-22 7:09

Excellent shot, well framed and with superb colors.
Regards
John

saxo042 (16058) 2009-10-22 11:09

Hi Malgorzata,
A closed door with a strong lock seem to symbolize an entrance to an undiscovered and secret world. What´s inside? May we ever know? But the textures of the sones and the wood are quite interesting and I can understand your reasons to make this a motive!
Kind regards
Gunnar

darek1978 (11397) 2009-10-22 11:17

Czesc Malgosiu,
Moze to byl zamek dla karlow ;) Mniejszy ma mniej problemow- wiem to po swoim mlodszym (i nizszym) bracie. Ciekawe miejsce a zameczek raczej mi fortece przypomina. Dobre foto!
Pozrawiam,
Darek

cobra112 (11756) 2009-10-22 12:01

Ciao Margherita. Good details and excellent DOF. I like the warm colours of the stones exalted by an amzaing light! Nice compo too.

Roberto

bobocortis (14144) 2009-10-22 13:24

Hello Malgorzata.
Photo rich in detail, in which the shadow of the arch creates a good depth.
Kind regards.
Bobo.

Silvio1953 (42431) 2009-10-22 13:24

Ciao Malgorzata, beautiful view of old door, wonderful texture, splendid light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

paololg (14013) 2009-10-22 13:32

Ciao dear Malgorzata,
beautiful close-up of this ancient door of the castle, captured with excellent photographic quality and with a good light. Also with a small detail is possible to make a beautiful photo, also compliment for the WS!
Ciao, una saluto da Treviso sotto la pioggia! :-(
Paolo

Clementi (44761) 2009-10-22 13:37

Ciao Margherita,
una porta chissa' quali segreti si nascondono dietro di essa, bella immagine con dei bei colori e ottimo sharp.
Giorgio

mauro61 (16058) 2009-10-22 13:50

ciao Malgorzata,
immagine ben saturata con colori caldi e una buona definizione.
Bella la resa del vecchio portone con il muro di pietra.
buona notte
maurizio

lousat (15794) 2009-10-22 14:38

Hi Malgo,a simple pic but a great composition and a beautiful game of light and shadow direct on the wood of the door,i like a lot the high saturation too,my best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

PixelTerror (86528) 2009-10-22 22:16

Hola Malgorzata
LOL you have found the hobbits country !
That being said, here in Appenzell the old houses have ceiling heights between 1m75 and 1m90... Not only is there here a nice door giving warm tones to your image, but a thick looking wall also
Have a nice day JY

AiresSantos (42624) 2009-10-23 1:35

Hi Emka
It looks a small door...
Fine perspective, excellent colours and details
Have a nice Friday
Aires

rikko77 (6374) 2009-10-24 14:51

Hi Malgorzata
I've been missing lots of your pics lately -shame!- ... I really like this one, it's as simple as nice, almost funny...I agree with you, it looks made for dwarves :-)
I wish you a good weekend!
Rikk

pablominto (41084) 2009-10-24 23:54

Hello Malgorzata,

Interesting details!
Seems like you need friends inside to get in there hehehe...
Good textures in wall, framing and door, and interesting detail is the fine shadow!

Greetings,
Pablo -

mumek (17470) 2009-10-27 3:09

Hi nGosiu!
Rzeczywiscie drzwi jak dla krasnoludkow. Piekna kolorystyka, ostre interesujace detale.Podoba sie bardzo.
pozdrawiam
ziggy

Bluejeans (32793) 2009-11-08 8:58

Ola Malgorzata ,
Que porta tem uma fechadura gigante e quase maior que a porta :) , bonito a textura da parede , gostei muito das cores, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo