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Palácio da Regaleira II


Palácio da Regaleira II
Information sur la photo
Copyright: Jose Pires (stego) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3761 W: 632 N: 5042] (15352)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2007-04-14
Catégories: Architecture
Appareil photographique: Olympus E-300, 14-45 mm Zuiko Digital, Polariser
Exposition: f/5.6, 1/100 secondes
More Photo Info: [view]
Map: [view]
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2007-11-07 14:57
Vue: 666
Points: 52
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
Another view of this place that I already showed in an earlier other post. As far as I remember, that other photo was shot on the top of this tower, which actually constitutes the major part of the building.

Much of the rest of the note is copied form the other post.

The palace, known as Palácio (or Quinta) da Regaleira, was built in the late 19th century, but there were already older constructions on the site at that time. His owner, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, was one of those 19th century figures who liked to spend much of their large wealth in various things like Science and Art in general, Architecture in particular and also in esoteric things like Alchemy, Masonry, Templar Knights and Rosicrucianism. He inherited a huge family fortune that he expanded in Brazil, where he was born, selling coffee and precious stones (he was known in the press of the time as "Monteiro of the Millions"). He hired the Italian architect Luigi Manini to build this palace, which is an intricated mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline (a kind of Portuguese late Gothic) styles.

Although this is a fact disputed by some researchers, the palace and its gardens are usually described as being full of Masonic symbols. I haven't enough knowledge to discuss such things, but the abundance of esoteric signs is evident even to the less attentive visitor.

It is located on a hill near the centre of the charming historic town of Sintra, which is classified by Unesco as World Heritage, only a few Kms West of Lisboa. From its windows and balconies one has fabulous views over the neighbouring densely forested hills of Serra de Sintra, which features a Moorish castle just beside a Romantic palace and also the Atlantic coast that lies just a few Kms to the West, behind the building.

The palace was used for shooting some scenes of the 1999 Roman Polanski's film "The Ninth Gate", which featured famous actors like Johny Depp, Lena Olin and Emmanuelle Seigner. Not surprisingly it is a mystery film.

Location (latitude, longitude): 38.79633,-9.39614
lilimih33, pboehringer, macondo, Docarmo, siolaw, Silvio1953, lucasgalodoido, atus, cuneyt-sb, xuaxo, edytungkal, Emile, jmcl, riclopes trouve(nt) cette note utile
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Hello Jose,

First thank you for reviewing my last photo, which unhappily went to waste. With your good eye, you saw the 'z-structure' in the photo. I had forgotten to sharpen it, and that last little effort was so useful, that I took it back. I'll submit it again tomorrow. This image you've posted is first rate, the note is highly informative. The resolution in the details are excellent, and the buff colored palace stands in dramatic contrast to the deep cerulean blue of the sky.

Warm regards, José, I've had to keep a low profile from TE, swamped by work.

Bulent

Está muito linda esta perspectiva do palácio. E os reflexos na janela estão maravilhosos. Até parece que andáste a pintar os vidros. O céu também ficou lindíssimo. Isto sem falar na definição que está excelente.
António

Jose, this shot is great and the structure is so intricate, it is fascinating in itself and the angle of your composition heightens the allure, but the reflection in the mid frame window is masterful, fantastic capture.

Greg

Hello Jose.
Photographed in a wonderful light with some framing achieved by the branches of the trees. Very good detail on the facade of the palace. Superb reflection in the high window, which I think you might have enriched with a little PP, but it looks great.
Regards,
Andrew

Olá José,
Excelente perspectiva e cores fantásticas!
Os reflexos na janela estão dando a impressão de ser um vitral.
Os detalhes estão bem visíveis nesta nitidez impecável!
Parabéns!
Maria do Carmo

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4002 W: 403 N: 6688] (22741)
  • [2007-11-07 22:11]

Hello Jose,
A good POV and framing including some bits of branches here and there... Excellent light, colors and sharpness. This palace has a real magnificent architecture. A well detailed note with many links!!!
Laurent

Olá José,
clear, sharp, wonderful contrasts nd the reflection of the sky in that window is very nice. I like this upview, making most buildings more important, here with a great amount of details and very good texture of the walls. The blue sky talks for itself. The branches are a bit difficult for me, the right one could not be avoided, it is a pity that it overlaps with the wall there. It is more personal, but I think I would have cloned to upper ones out only to make it clean there.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hello Jose!
Great light and perfect detail in your picture!
Nice perspective and colours!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

...I return... :)

Jose,
I remember quite well your previous pst looking over to a small balcony and several masonic signs. This shot has the interesting view of the front and I almsot feel my neck going up to reach for the higher portions of the tower. Interesting details along the rims and windows. Finally I see where the brazilian wealth ended.
Regards, Peter

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  • alive Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 63 W: 0 N: 99] (501)
  • [2007-11-08 7:42]

Olá!
Está 5 estrelas. O azul, o Palácio e os vidros. Linda composição.
Abraço.
luis.

Olá JOsé!
Que belo palácio esse hein, a arquitetura é cheia de detalhes bem interessantes, e as cores da foto ficram ótimas!
Parabéns e Abraço!

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  • atus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2287 W: 205 N: 4455] (14907)
  • [2007-11-08 14:40]

Hello José,
This interesting architectural shot is well captured, with very good light control, despite the harsh light. The sharpness is good and the details are well visible. You did well to include the few branches, obtaining a good natural frame also. Well done, my friend!
Tfs and best wishes.
Attila

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  • fanch Gold Star Critiquer [C: 581 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-11-08 14:58]

Salut José ,

Cette architecture est caractéristique , ce batiment est singulier ...
et mystérieux , suffisament pour y tourner des films . Belles lumières et couleurs ... de printemps !!!

Amicalement ,

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4291 W: 8 N: 2767] (23240)
  • [2007-11-08 15:31]
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José,
Incrível a qualidade tecnica dessa foto. A parte artística está muito boa também, com uma composição interessante e tudo o mais. que aparece na janela. É uma pintura nos vidros?

Abraço, amigo.

Paulo

Hi Jose
What a nice capture to old palace,
Nice POV and very nice colors,

TFS/Kind regards

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5051] (17520)
  • [2007-11-09 5:25]

J'aime beaucoup le point de vue et la lumiere est somptueuse. J'adore la fenetre avec les vitraux que tu as magnifiquement attrapee. Une tres belle image.

Hi Jose, splendid view of great architecture with wonderful light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • xuaxo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2617 W: 179 N: 2433] (4089)
  • [2007-11-09 6:26]

Olá José,
Bela nitidez e riqueza de pormenores para observar.
O azul reflectido na janela parece meio esquisito, mas suponho que é natural; acho que não terás feito nada ali.
Geralmente gosto de uns ramos por cima, para emoldurar o objecto principal (principalmente quando o céu é feio). Mas neste caso acho que deixaste poucos ramos (quase de certeza que não conseguias mais). Assim, talvez ficasse melhor cortar a imagem algures entre os ramos e o topo do palácio (não vale a pena fazer um WS; é só mesmo um corte em cima).
Um abraço,
F.

Oi amigo ,
Bonito angulo de visão sobre o esta parede do palaci ficou fnatastico os detalhes artisticos das paredes , os reflexos nos vidros da janela tem umas cores muito atrativas , bom contraste entre o palacio e o ceu , parabens!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
Bom fim de semana

Another nice pov from this historic building, i see more clearly the beautiful architectures with very nice blue sky as bg. I suggest maybe better to step back few steps included the branches at the top and see more details the building. Nevertheless it still a nice capture, thanks jose :-)

daniel

Hi Jose, Brilliantly sharp, a great POV & excellent light, the sky is a wonderfully strong blue, very impressive detail in gorgeous architecture, only one fault in my eyes & is that I would like to see more of the building & less of the sky, still a very nice shot, kind regards Wilson.

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  • Emile Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4096 W: 137 N: 4433] (16101)
  • [2007-11-15 20:56]

Hola Jose.
Impresionante arquitectura captada desde un buen punto de vista que nos permite disfrutar de tan bellos detalles del palacio. La iluminacion y los colores estan muy buenos, ademas tiene una magnifica definicion. Muy buena nota.
Felicitaciones.
Abrazos.

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  • jmcl Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2589 W: 146 N: 3421] (11904)
  • [2007-11-16 13:00]

Hi Jose

Great detail .. beautiful vibrant color .. I love the framing trees .. my favorite part of it thought is the reflection in the windows .. wonderful .. great note as well.

take care,

John

Boa noite José, mas que grande colecção de links - eu costumo mandar vir com o Francisco, mas acho que já o ultrapassaste ;-) Tens dois belíssimos posts deste local fascinante. O edifício é lindíssimo e embora goste muito do outro POV lá de cima com a vista, este tem um resultado mais atraente, pelo encaixe da fachada na composição e pela melhor qualidade de imagem que nos permite beber todos estes pormenores e no fim perdermo-nos no azulão do céu. Aliás, este tipo de perspectivas dramáticas sempre me atrairam muito, quando me dedicava mais à fotografia de arquitectura. Os ramitos lá em cima? Deixa-os lá que até nem estão mal ;-)
Um abraço,
ricardo

What a fabulous note about this palace.
I would have loved to see the whole building in the WS.
Nice details.
Raluca

Bonsoir
Le reflet dans les vitres vaut à lui seul une photo !
JiBé

zé

o nome do local diz tudo: é um regalo para os olhos. Muitos detalhes e belezas á mostra. Não conhecia este palácio, quem sabe um dia lá vou conhecê-lo. Gostei muito da luz, do pov e da nitidez da imagem

abraços

jorge

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