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*The Rila Monastery*


*The Rila Monastery*
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Copyright: Carol Dorion (CAROL50) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 474 W: 57 N: 1104] (4743)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-07
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/25 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-27 10:00
Viewed: 268
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A partial view of the Rila Monastery in western Bulgaria. What you see here is the Nativity Church and its cupolas , the inclusion of the onlookers is purely intentional , of course .The view is from the top balcony of the monks 'residential complex ( 300 rooms ) that surrounds the church and tower ( seen between the domes ).
A brief history : The monastery was founded in AD 927 by Ivan Rilski , a leader of a monastic colony of hermits. Originally built 3 kms away it was moved to its present location in 1335, plundered in the early 15th century it was restored in 1469 after the relics of Ivan Rilski were returned from Veliko Tarnovo .Under adverse conditions the monastery helped to keep Bulgarian culture and religion alive during centuries of rule by the Turks who destroyed the monastery several times. In 1883 a fire engulfed nearly all the buildings . Donations were received so rebuilding commenced within a year ---clearly indicating the monastery's importance and reverence to the Bulgarian people .Proclaimed as a natioanl museum in 1961 by the Bulgarian government and included on UNESCO's list of World Heritage 2 years later.
It is the largest and most reknown monastery in Bulgaria and the most revered holy place in the country ,also it is one of the most visited attractions for Bulgarian pilgrims and tourists alike. Not to be missed !
Thank you for looking ,
Carol
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It looks unreal, such a contrast betwixt colours of stone and green hills... quite eerie but very beautiful... good work!!

I think 2 elements here work for the composition and help it be different (and thus not boring):

1) The people on the foreground
2) The fog on the background

Technically no big problems - perhaps you could consider warming up the shadows just a bit

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2008-10-27 14:03]

Beautiful work Carol! Nice colors and good sharp detail. I love the inclusion of the three people! TFS

Hello Carol.
This is very interesting photo. By showing us interesting architecture together with people contemplating the view, you made this picture original and interesting.
TFS
Wojciech

Hello Carol,
What a nice capture with great clarity, lighting and colours, well done & TFS.
Regards
Atri

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  • clic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 758 W: 0 N: 206] (4714)
  • [2008-11-02 6:54]

Bonjour Carol
C'est bien beau à cause des trois silhouettes disposées symétriquement qui semblent recueillies devant cette architecture magnifique; elles ne gênent pas la vue et renforcent l'image par leur accord avec le principe de trois, gage d'une composition attrayante.
Il faut aussi mentionner la ligne diagonale de la montagne qui est parallèle à la perspective fuyante des dômes principaux.
Amicalement.
Robert

Bom dia Carol
Beautiful architecture and place. Great light and very well done. Thanks
My regards
Teresat

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