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The Blue Courtyard

© Beverley Scott

The Blue Courtyard

Uploaded: November 09, 2008

Description

Santa Catalina Monastery (which is actually a convent), Arequipa, Peru. Whoever had a hand in designing it over 200 years ago had an artist's eye - the colour scheme is predominantly a vibrant sky blue and rich terracotta with lots of interesting nooks and crannies, arches, vistas opening up through doorways and windows, stairways going nowhere,etc - a fascinating place to spend a few hours and loads of memory cards!

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL

Comments

Michelle Alton November 09, 2008

The light and color are just phenomenal, Beverley. A wonderful composition, playing with light, shadow, shape, and color. #1032040

Brett Dolsen November 09, 2008

Stunning composition,colours,lighting and great description Bev!!Brett #6730881

Beverley Scott November 09, 2008

Thanks Michelle and Brett for your comments. I should say that you can't take a bad photo here but it is very easy to - as by the time I finished my visit the light was very harsh with strong shadows. #6730950

Joan Powell November 09, 2008

wonderful , love the curves and lines and vivid color ! #6731775

Beverley Scott November 10, 2008

Thanks, Joan. Santa Catalina is a beautiful place to visit with its wonderful layout and colours. #6732384

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 10, 2008

Phenomenal colors, detail, clarity, textures, lighting, perspective,curves, lines, comp & mood captrued here, Beverley!!! A definite favourite & I certainly hope to see this phenomenal work again ,my friend!!! A WINNER in my books!!! #6735866

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 10, 2008

spectacular EOD image Beverley! #6737533

Beverley Scott November 11, 2008

Thanks Patrick and Stefania - I appreciate your comments, Bev. #6737738

Barbara Waldoch November 16, 2008

Wonderful shot, Bev! #6763257

Beverley Scott November 20, 2008

Thanks Barbara and Sabrina for your comments, Bev. #6782308

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