Inspiring Photo: Rehearsal at the Palau #15039078

Rehearsal at the Palau

Uploaded: November 13, 2015 11:20:36 | Entered: November 13, 2015 11:20:36

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The Palau de la Musica Catalana; an architectural masterpiece of the Modernista style in Barcelona, by one of the leading architects of the day, Lluís Domènech I Montaner, circa 1908.
A curtain wall of glass helps fill the auditorium with light during the day; the highly decorated space is capped by a dramatic stained glass skylight featuring the sun as a descending pendant.
11/15 Finalist - T&P, 2/4/16 POTD

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 6D

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JO ANN CLEVELAND November 13, 2015

Total beauty Christopher! #1642467

Mitch Spence November 13, 2015

Extravagant richness and detail, Chris. It's wonderful that you captured this with the musicians present. #11398712

Teresa L. Brooks November 13, 2015

Stunning #11398725

Chris Budny November 14, 2015

Thanks, folks! This was a real treat to see on a guided tour; the music they were rehearsing was an added bonus. Just wish I could have lingered longer, and with a tripod!! #11398968

Amanda D. Austwick November 14, 2015

Stunning colors and capture! #11399098

Chris Budny November 15, 2015

Thank you, Amanda! #11399263

Sylvia Rourke December 04, 2015

Spectacular view, fabulous rich colors, Great capture. A Fav for me! #11408103

Chris Budny December 06, 2015

Thanks so much, Sylvia! #11408994

Leslie McLain December 16, 2015

Stunning capture, Chris. #11412957

Chris Budny December 17, 2015

Thanks, Leslie! Helps to have a stunning room, for sure! #11413086

Nikki McDonald December 22, 2015

What a splendid space! I love this - wonderful details. Congratulations on the Finalist, Chris. #11414902

Sylvia Rourke December 22, 2015

Congrats on your Finalist Chris, stunning capture! #11415161

Naomi Weiser December 22, 2015

congrats! it really does capture the space #11415198

Leslie McLain December 23, 2015

Congrats on a stunning finalist, Chris. #11415244

Chris Budny December 23, 2015

Thank you very much, ladies!
I actually put a wide & straight-on centered view into my Dec. entries, which I prefer to this one, but the two together are some of my top favorites from Barcelona! #11415271

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 23, 2015

Wow, what an impressive image, great POV!! Congratulations!! #11415641

Harriet Feagin December 23, 2015

This is wonderful, Christopher. Congratulations. #11415650

Chris Budny December 24, 2015

Thank you both, Donna & Harriet! #11415885

Amanda D. Austwick December 24, 2015

Great Finalist Chris! #11416180

Chris Budny December 28, 2015

Thank you, Amanda! #11417363

Amanda D. Austwick February 04, 2016

Gorgeous Chris, and Congratulations on your POTD! #11431385

Bob Cournoyer February 04, 2016

Marvelous POTD, Chris... :-) #11431386

Michelle Tinger February 04, 2016

Gorgeous place and capture of it. Congrats on the POTD #11431387

Michelle Tinger February 04, 2016

Gorgeous place and capture of it. Congrats on the POTD #11431388

Michelle Tinger February 04, 2016

Gorgeous place and capture of it. Congrats on the POTD
#11431389

Terry A. Stoa February 04, 2016

Stunning PITD, Chris. #11431390

Susan D. Royce February 04, 2016

Unbelievable space - congratulations on your POTD, Christopher! #11431398

February 04, 2016

Nice lines, color and detail Chris. #11431399

Leslie McLain February 04, 2016

Congrats on a stunning POTD, Chris. #11431400

Ellen Hodges February 04, 2016

Soooo beautiful Chris!! Huge congrats!! #11431402

Jeffrey R. Bange February 04, 2016

Congratulations Chris on a well deserved POTD. #11431403

Carol Flisak February 04, 2016

Beautiful image, Chris... your pov showcases the gorgeous details and colors perfectly! Congratulations on your finalist and POTD! #11431404

Michele Peterson February 04, 2016

Wow, fabulous place and a beautiful capture! Congratulations on the finalist and the POTD! #11431408

Lindley Johnson February 04, 2016

This is fantastic, Chris - congratulations on your wonderful POTD. #11431429

armando S. sardon February 04, 2016

Hermosísima! Bella! Beautiful! What touch!. What a planning!. What an eye! #11431431

armando S. sardon February 04, 2016

Hermosísima! Bella! Beautiful! What touch!. What a planning!. What an eye! #11431432

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 04, 2016

Outstanding work, huge congrats, my friend. #11431434

Chris Budny February 05, 2016

Wow! What a treat to learn this is a POTD; thank you all very much for the kind comments! #11431456

Mitch Spence February 05, 2016

Congratulations, Chris. There really aren't any words that cover how beautiful this is. #11431468

Chris Budny February 05, 2016

Thanks, Mitch -- you know I love photographing architecture, and this was by far one of the most surprising and beautiful interior public spaces I've ever seen. Thank goodness it has been preserved! #11431469

Wally Orlowsky February 05, 2016

Stunningly beautiful indeed! Love that pendulous skylight. Congrats on Finalist AND POTD, Chris. #11431473

Mike F. Anderson February 05, 2016

This is beautiful. I love good architecture and this place is amazing. So even if I was standing there live I would really enjoy it. This photo captures it excellently! Congrats on your POTD Chris. #11431600

Paula Xavier February 05, 2016

Absolutely gorgeous Chris!
#11431695

Chris Budny February 06, 2016

Thank you, Wally, Mike & Paula! #11432282

Bonnie C. Lackey July 31, 2023

Just in case you wonder if anyone looks at the older POTDs, rest assured some people do. How this wasn't a winner puzzles me but I would have voted for at least a 1st place award. #12046340

Chris Budny July 31, 2023

Thanks so much! :) Such a fantastic theater space! #12046342

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