Barcelona

[SmartWombat]

I must go back ... what should I do next time?

[jar_e]

Paul,

the second two don't do anything for me, but that first one...wow. I love the shot, the sharpness, and the colors are great. Wonderful textures and beautiful composition.

Great shot,

Jared

[Herriot]

I can only echo Jared's comments, the first image is beautifuly composed and the textures are superb.

The image of the Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia is a nice take of a heavily photographed subject, perhaps taken ittle more from the right so we could see the whole of the left hand spire?

Thanks for sharing
Herriot

[SmartWombat]

Thanks !
I haven't been told I've managed "beautifuly composed" before

They are all Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia, but the spires are the most recognised part.

That first one is the only non-snapshot that I took in the hour we were there.
I walked around the passion facade and I guess I spent a good 10 minutes waiting to get that shot.

[OldSchool]

Hey SW,

Are you looking for a critique, or visit suggestions?

I spent a week there a few years ago and found the Sagrada Familia a tough thing to capture the essence in an image. However, I really like that first shot of yours. That's the non-Gaudi side. Personally, I didn't like it.

But, your first shot is just excellent. It's a great left/right study of contrasts (shape, texture, color). What really makes it work for me is that one high tone word on the right side. It just nails the balance akin to the "." in the ying-yang symbol.

As for locations when you return... Gaudi, Gaudi, Gaudi. The other Art Nuevo is great, but Gaudi's work is just like something you will never see. What a fantastic vision that guy had.

BR,
Tim

[SmartWombat]

I am after critique, so that when I go back I know what to improve on the reshoot.

Other than Sagrada Familia, there's a little church down a side street I have to go back to.
And then Parc Guell, and yes, any other Gaudi I can find

[Chunk]

Before opening the thread, I was planning on being a wiseacre and say "Shoot some patterns" but you've already done that. That third shot is stunning, I'd love to see it in print. The light is beautiful. This might be one that could be better if symetrical but I'd also like to see one where it's at a more obvious angle.

[GB1]

I really like the first and third ones. The top one is very crafty - I like the way you (and they) have created such powerful relief sculpture (what does "Getsemani" mean?). The bottom shot gives the impression of a very large, open interior. The lighting is ok but I think that the colors of the columns could be adjusted to be more exciting. Maybe a monk at the bottom also on the steps?

Gotta make it to Barcelona one day too!

-GB

[SmartWombat]

The first one, I had to shoot across the doorway to get the "Getsemani" in the right place, while keeping the face and arm of the staue in the shot.

This is from the passio facade, and I think it's been designed this way, so that as you walk around the statue, as you look into the face you see Getsemani over his shoulder.
I can't see that as accidental, you're standing on the right of the double doors, and one the left door in just he right place there's the word gilded so it stands out.

The Garden of Gethsemane is where the gospels say Jesus was betrayed by Judas snd arrested.

catholic encyclopaedia
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06540a.htm
the franciscan cyberspot
http://198.62.75.5/www1/ofm/san/GET01txt.html

[amithi]

Paul, I like them all. I've never seen buildings like those in the second picture. And knowing the meaning of Getsemani makes all the difference in the first. The last picture looks like more familiar architecture, but it's nice. Makes me want to take a deep breath

[Kaelastreet]

I know you are not going to like this, but the first shot is ripe for becoming an advert, the product picked out in the letters behind the man. Hmmm. Shame it such a well known location, but good, I bet, for a short spin.


The picture is in my book, excellent.

Kizz

[Yoyo Szeto]

Hi PAul,
I especially like the first one. It has some comical elements: the guy is overcome by too many words or too much knowledge and he is left only with despair. I like the perspective.
yoyo

[SmartWombat]

Yoyo,
I think it's meant be the sins of the world on his shoulders ... I think the sculpture works.
I don't have a clear shot of all the words on the door, that's something for the reshoot.

It's amazing seeing this building started over 100 years ago still being constructed today.
Other parts of the building are weathered and decayed by acid rain and pollution, yet this is still far short of complete.
http://www.sagradafamilia.org/eng/index.htm

[Yoyo Szeto]

Hi PAul,
Thanks for the original meaning of the subject. I am amazed that the building process is still ongoing.
yoyo

[SmartWombat]

Most large European cathedrals took more than one generation from inception to completion.
Often with the sons of workers continuing the building from their fathers, particularly in skilled trades like the stone masons.
Notre Dame de Paris : 1163-1285
Basilique du Sacre Coeur : 1876-1919
Chartres : 1194-1260
Seu de Barcelona : 1298-1448
http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/builder.html