Portico from the Valley of the Fallen
by Mary Machare
Title
Portico from the Valley of the Fallen
Artist
Mary Machare
Medium
Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
Description
Photo taken from the portico of The Valley of the Fallen (Spanish: Valle de los Caídos) is a Catholic basilica and a monumental memorial in the municipality of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, erected at Cuelgamuros Valley in the Sierra de Guadarrama, near Madrid, conceived by Spanish dictator Francisco Franco to honour and bury those who fell during the Spanish Civil War.
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September 19th, 2012
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Comments (57)
Greta Foose
This is such a perfect image, the lighting, the composition, the shadows, the shapes, the framing of the trees in the distance, absolutely stunning.
Mary Machare replied:
Thank you, Greta! I had to remove the people... took a while, but I am glad you liked the result.
Lisa Lemmons-Powers
Congratulations for your Second Place win in the Arches for Artists and Buyers contest. I LOVE this!! l/f
Mary Machare replied:
Thank you so much, Lisa. This is a great honor as there were so many wonderful photos submitted.
Hany Jadaa Prince John Photography
Another superb image in your wonderful portfolio. Love the composition and the perspective. Wonderful repeating lines and curves leading into the open background. Perfect exposure and treatment. Love this one too. Another favorite.
Wayne Moran
Crazy amazing.. I want to shoot this. wow.
Mary Machare replied:
You should! Your architectural shots are amazing. Thanks for your comments and support!
Douglas Taylor
Splendid job on the tricky lighting and perspective of this exceptional architectural image. f/v
Cheri Randolph
Mary, perfectly framed! I especially appreciate the capture of this wonderful cross-vaulting detail. Voted
Steve Breslow
Great shot - magnificent space!
Mary Machare replied:
It is indeed a magnificent architectural achievement in a breathtaking location. Thank you for your comments, Steve.
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