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La Giralda


La Giralda
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Copyright: Syed Islam (siislam) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 99 W: 0 N: 79] (1389)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03-16
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/640 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-01 15:25
Viewed: 461
Points: 3
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Construction was started on La Giralda in 1184 and lasted for twelve years. When completed in 1196, the top of the tower didn't look like it does today. It was used to call to prayer by the Muslims and also as an astronomical observatory. In 1198 four brightly polished copper spheres were added by the Moors to the top of the tower. The reflecting sunlight from the balls was so brilliant the city made its presence known for miles. When the copper spheres were destroyed by an earthquake in 1356, they were replaced (in 1400) by Christian religious features (cross and bell). The present bell room at the top was added to the tower in 1560, with construction ending in 1568.
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Hi Siislam! Nice perspective. Beautiful colors. Very good picture. Cheers!

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  • Ruut Gold Star Critiquer [C: 254 W: 8 N: 33] (1277)
  • [2008-01-02 2:25]

Hi Syed,
It's always very difficult to take pictures of big buildings like towers without getting a deformed image.
You're picture is an example of that..., i'm sorry.
The low point of view is responsible for it. It takes alot of effort for the viewer to see the whole image at one glimps.
My only suggestion is to focus on details of the building or to take a longer distance for making your picture,
Ruut

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