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The protector of the city


The protector of the city
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Copyright: Elias Castillo (manatee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 738 W: 5 N: 1112] (3814)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2006-03-05
Catégories: Châteaux
Exposition: f/2.6
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2007-07-06 0:03
Vue: 312
Points: 16
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
Ávila de los Caballeros (Latin: Abila and Óbila) is a town in the south of Old Castile, the capital of the province of the same name, now part of the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain

The medieval city walls of Ávila, constructed of brown granite in 1090, and surmounted by a breastwork, with eighty-eight towers and nine gateways, are still in excellent repair; but a large part of the city lies beyond their circuit. Ávila is the seat of a bishop and contains several ecclesiastical buildings of high interest. The Gothic cathedral, built between the 12th and 14th centuries, has the appearance of a fortress, with embattled walls and two solid towers. It contains many interesting sculptures and paintings, besides one especially fine silver pyx, the work of Juan de Arphe, dating from 1571.


Alcázar's gateThe churches of San Vicente, San Pedro and San Segundo are, in their main features, Romanesque of the 12th century. In the Gothic Monastery of Santo Tomás, erected by the Catholic Queen Isabella in 1482, is especially noteworthy the marble monument, carved by the 15th-century Florentine sculptor Domenico Fancelli, over the tomb of Prince John, the only son of Ferdinand and Isabella.

The town is renowned for Teresa of Ávila, the Carmelite reformer who lived there. Another prominent native was Tomás Luis de Victoria. The convent and church of Santa Teresa mark the supposed birthplace of the saint whose name they bear (c. 1515-1582). Avila also possesses an old castle (alcazar). From 1482 to 1807 it was also the seat of a university
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An interesting work with a very informative note. Knowing that the castle walls are very long, I would prefer to see a wide view.
Antonio

Hi Elias
A very good capture and good lıght,colours nice POV,well done.
TFS/Regards

This fortress seems really strong and the city beyond was certainly well protected... Light is beautiful here !
TFS,
Cath.

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  • adores Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2685 W: 52 N: 3765] (12035)
  • [2007-07-06 16:27]

Hi Elias!
Nice photo of this beautiful castle. What really catch my eye here are the colours and the snow covering the floor. Maybe a wider perspective could work better but it's a very nice photo.
Have a nice weekend!
Regards, Anabela

Elias,
This is a beautiful light management !
Note is interesting, nice post.
Regards,
JB.

Hello Elias,
A mighty look with good colours and light. It realy looks like the protector of the city...Your POV is great. The framing is suitable.
TFS.
Zeynep

Bonita imagem, ótima captura. Interessante resultado no tratamento de cor; boa luz e textura; bom trabalho Elias.

Grande abraço,
Vera.

Hello Elias, I like the gentle light on this bastion. It emphasises the subject while the rest of the subject is in semi-darkness. You have caught the evening at just the right time to have a beautiful blue in the sky, against which the castellations stand out perfectly.

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