The Lost World
by Mary Machare
Title
The Lost World
Artist
Mary Machare
Medium
Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
Description
To visit Quinta da Regaleira is to enter a lost world of the Belle Epoque and the mysteries of alchemy, Masonry, and the Knights Templar. In 1892 millionaire Carvalho Monteiro purchased the land in Sintra, Portugal, for 25,000 réis. Monteiro was eager to build a bewildering place where he could collect symbols that reflected his interests and ideologies. With the assistance of the Italian architect Luigi Manini, he recreated the 4-hectare estate to reflect his interests. With a background in architecture and theater design, Manini brought Monteiro's vision to life.
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October 28th, 2014
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Comments (27)
Laurie Search
Really beautiful composition and amazing architecture, Mary!! Fantastic image!!! :)))vft
Gabriella Weninger - David
WOW... What a wonderful image, AWESOME capture and very interesting Description Mary!
Hany Jadaa Prince John Photography
Superb photography Mary and great processing. Such a great treatment for such a great mansion. Loved reading your story too. Simply awesome.
Connie Handscomb
It looks ethereal, Mary ... ; such a grand place .. thank you for your interesting description - yes, there are some 'theatrical' features here .. :)))
Doug Kreuger
Awesome architectural artwork, Mary, with fabulous photo enhancements! L&F
Mary Machare replied:
The architecture itself is amazing. The architect was a genius. Thank you so much, Doug, for stopping by and commenting!
Nick Boren
Wow... what a place and what a fantastic image of it Mary. Thanks for the history behind it too. :-) fv
Debbie Portwood
What an fantastic building!! Such gorgeous ornate architecture!! Wonderful capture Mary!! :D
Mary Machare
Thank you, Darren, for featuring "The Lost World" in the PHOTOGRAPHY AND TEXTURES GROUP. Your support is much appreciated!
Ian Mitchell
What a stunning building ....perfectly captured.....love the composition.......v/f pinned/tweet !!
Steve Purnell
Oh wow, this is fantastic. I would love to find somewhere like this to photograph. l/f
Mary Machare replied:
If you visit Sintra, Portugal, there are several places like this to visit. The town is a UNESCO heritage site. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Steve!
Deb Halloran
Wow!!! What a beautiful place, Mary. You are so talented, my friend and this is absolutely gorgeous. The detail, shadows and light are incredible...nicely done. v/f
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