Trujillo, a photo from Caceres, Extremadura

Photographer's Note

The impression that there takes the traveler when it approaches Trujillo is that of being before a medieval stranded ship in a hill of rocky places. The city rises proud and vigilant on a surprising and beautiful granitic node, on an unusual berrocal, as he says the popular folk song: " If you will go to Trujillo, where you will enter, you will find one league of berrocales ". The mass of his towers and his ruins stands out on the sky.

It is Trujillo an urbanized well open, clear, comfortable, regularly, pleasant city and that gives a sensation of well-being of rural nobleman. Age like that and this way it is Trujillo: A center of meeting between races and cultures built on the hill Peak of Fox to dominate in plain a few limits that are ruled between the Tagus and the Guadiana.
Trujillo is located in the highest of a haughty granitic berrocal splashed with holm oaks and carrascos; it is a beautiful medieval city, reference forced to the visitors who want to know the history of this Extremaduran ground.

His battlements, palaces, churches and ancestral houses have formed with his memory the portrait of this lot, otrora unassailable; such it seems, that it would not be strange that the popular imagination had conceived the legend of which some stonemason chiselled, for art of some magic or wonder, in the proper rock of the hill the profile of his citadel. If this way it was, the mythical stonemason expired too with his task, since Trujillo is undoubtedly an example of harmony and adaptation to the environment berrocaleρo; carved stone, on the proper rock.

Sometimes, when in background clairvoyant, between two lights, the haughty profile of the medieval town, the traveler who comes closer, should be which will be the rose of the winds, he can go so far as to think that the time has stopped for a moment, and that it has been transported by the arts of some Merlin to the Medievo.

Trujillo is necessary to cover it on foot, step by step, with calm, it is not for tourists of camera and window of automobile, but of shoe, sombrero and cane; Trujillo needs his time because, once here, the hours start stopping having importance. From the Square to the Arab Citadel there is the steep one and serpenteante stretch; the street of the Archers, the Round of the Battlements, or the Slope of the Blood (in the imaginative popular conscience, crimson perspiration will be necessary to sweat to crown her), they are a step forced to gain access to the citadel for the Door of Santiago or that of San Andrιs, any route is good, they all leak a haughty past of history and of art.

A partial capture from the castle from where it is possible to see the whole city, in this photo to the left side the towers of the church of Santa Maria the Biggest, One of her is the so-called New Tower erected in the XVIth century and finished off in the XVIIIth. Nevertheless, her more well-known is another tower, which some of they of them call " Julia Toasts " because some of them supposed that it was built in a lot occupied by a Roman monument devoted to Julio Cιsar.

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Matthew-Watt (5934) 2008-02-13 16:54

Hello Charo,

My first visit to your gallery, how good it is! I like this photo of the approaching thunderstorm as there is a sense of the unknown and suspense produced. The cluster of buildings is very attractive and looks good against the stormy skies. Your vantage certainly allows for a great view, the depth extends for many kilometres into the distance. Perhaps a little more sharpness is needed in some sections of this photo, or perhaps that is just me. It looks great. p.s I hope to buy your same camera in a few months, looks like it does the job well.

Matt

verje (320) 2008-02-13 17:03

Hello Charo,
Beautiful atmospheric capture of a very interesting and nice place. Your note is very informative. The colours of the spring season add still more to the quality of the picture.
Thank you for sharing this photo with us.
Best regards
Jelle

cknara (556) 2008-02-13 17:21

A wonderful scene.You have captured the landscape along with the falling sun in a nice way.

asajernigan (21427) 2008-02-13 17:36

Charo,
This is a great shot of this small village. Your composition is great placing the towers to one side while including the surrounding landscape. The lighting and colors are great with nice sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

jmcl (14535) 2008-02-13 18:18

Hi Charo,

I love the colors .. especially under the dark sky .. great layered depth .. really nice subtle play of light across the scene .. very very nice. beautiful place wonderfully presented.

take care,

John

paura (25802) 2008-02-13 18:30

Charo,
O lugar ι realmente muito bonito, com arquitetura que ι uma beleza. Sua foto estα excelente para mostrar.

Abraηo

Paulo

batalay (41261) 2008-02-13 18:44

Hello Charo,

A very nicely balanced composition, good colors and a superb note. The architecture is reminiscent of some medieval Italian buildings in Tuscany. The colors and resolution are also very good.

Warm regards,

Bulent

zhelach (3626) 2008-02-13 21:08

Ola Charo!
Beautiful atmosphere! Very nice view! Good colors, contrast and details! Lovely place!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2008-02-13 22:53

Hola Charo.

Bueno, bueno, bueno, ciudad histσrica donde las haya.

Estupenda foto con esta vista del pueblo. Ademαs, la profundidad es buena tambiιn.

Un saludo, Oscar

Elaine_Blath (8471) 2008-02-13 22:54

Hi Charo,

very nice POV and great landscape with typical architetcure...and thanks for the very informative note!

Take care, Ivana

coco (30439) 2008-02-13 23:53

Hola Charo.

Sin lugar a dudas una muy buena foto. Me gusta mucho tanto su composiciσn como su gran manejo de una no fαcil luz.

Carlos.

Wahclellaspirit (4125) 2008-02-14 0:18

Hola Charo,
What a vdiew of the valley beneath the famed city! Beautiful colors surround this ancient site, one could see for miles beyond the normal horizon here. The lighting is perfect as we are able to see more than just shapes here, but if we attempt to reach out we can feel the textures of the walls and smell the beautiful gardens and trees.
A beautiful view caught in a beautiful photo...
Steve

Floydian (30970) 2008-02-14 0:38

Hi charo,
The image is very good build up with your good pov which brings a lot of depth in the image with the view over the fields in the background. And although it's a cloudy sky, the colours are very good in contrast and saturation.
A great shot, i like it a lot.
Regards, Henk

Truja (4953) 2008-02-14 1:33

Bon dia Charo,
hermosa vista de esta hermosa ciudad, con solera y buen saber hacer.
Nos muestras una perspectiva privilegiada, que destaca las diversas arquitecturas fruto del paso de culturas rodeadas de un bello entorno natural.
Me quito el sombrero ante esta excelente toma Charo ^: )

Un abrazo, Jordi

snunney (130967) 2008-02-14 1:42

Hello Charo,
This is a very pleasing view over these lovely stone buildings deep into the surrounding landscape. The ambient light brings a pleasant atmosphere to the whole scene. Very good colours and clarity.

carmia (5482) 2008-02-14 1:43

Estupenda vista de Trujillo, las nubes le dan un toque magico a la foto, buena luz y encuadre. La nota es muy interesante y completa, ya me parece estar ahi visitando la zona! Un saludo!! Crame.

pablominto (53746) 2008-02-14 2:39

Hello Charo,
This is a fine composition, where the village is the main interest but also the vast plains in the back attracts attention!
Good balance in the compo and fine details in the architecture...
Interesting light, muted but attractive under the hovering dramatic sky!
Greetings,
Pablo -

jlbrthnn (76041) 2008-02-14 4:13

Bonjour Charo,
Les couleurs douces et trθs modιrιes sont relevιes avec bonheur par les toits de tuiles. Le cadrage est bien pensι qui prιsente Trujillo avec une bonne maξtrise. Bravo.
Bonne journιe
Amicalement
Joλl

Gerrit (59968) 2008-02-14 6:09

Hi Charo,
beautiful landscape and excellent colouring. The romanesque church is a jewel.
REGARDS, gERRIT

Dyerco (10185) 2008-02-14 7:16

Hi Charo
Very nicely composed. The tall evergreens compliment the church tower. The clouds provide a nice even lighting to the buildings and the whole scene is very pleasing.
Phil

ElAprendiz (30) 2008-02-14 8:42

Hola Charito:

Esta foto es preciosa. La municipalidad de Trujillo deberia de adquirir los derechos y publicitarla a traves de postales.

El punto de vista recrea una gran perspectiva, mucha profundidad, y un escenario en primer plano bastante nitido y con un adecuado manejo de la luz.
Te felicito

John

emilbo (22616) 2008-02-14 9:57

Hola Charo!
Magnifique vue mκme sous un ciel nuageux et belle perspertive. Les couleurs de terre des ιdiffices sont bien rendues. J'aime beaucoup les deux tours et la vιgιtations en avant-plan.
Fιlicitations!... et Joyeuses St-Valentin mκme si je pense que la fκte des amoureux ne soit pas ΰ la mκme date que chez-nous.
Emilius

gracious (20025) 2008-02-14 11:07

Hola Charo,
Excellent composition with a great view of this beautiful place to be!
good pov with depth with superb sharpness, rich colouration and perfect details
a pleasing presentation well done
Saludos
Tony

gunbud (34066) 2008-02-14 12:19

Hi Charo,
Wonderful stormy clouds seen looming over the charming medevil village. The orange roofs contrast nicely with the flat green plains. Excellent details and sharpness to this lovely image.
Regards, Tom

clio (27961) 2008-02-14 13:18

Hola Charo
Vista muy bella de esta ciudad magnνfica de Trujillo, por muy diferente de lo que di en verano cuando todo es quemado por el sol. El cielo es magnνfico pero al mismo tiempo la foto no es sombrνa, ni triste gracias a estos bellos colores de primavera y tambiιn gracias a las de piedras tan doradas.
Un saludo
Diane

Bruno40 (6658) 2008-02-14 19:18

Bonita foto Charo, muy bien compuesta, y aunque el clima no era de lo mejor, te quedo muy nitida y de buenos colores.
Buen trabajo
Jorge

Clementi (52514) 2008-02-15 0:38

Ciao Charo ,
bellissimo questo borgo , ottimamente ripreso con un bel POV .
il cielo e' molto bello e crea una atmosfera drammatica .
ottimo lavoro
Giorgio

AiresSantos (56155) 2008-02-15 9:40

Hi dear Charo
This one is wonderful, i like your POV and how you framed it.
Great colours and contrast between the buildings and the dark sky
TFS and have a nice weekend
Aires

gary91 (15348) 2008-02-15 14:57

Hola Charo,
A shot to celebrate the heart and beauty of Extremadura. Trujillo is a wonderful village and the view on this vast land behind is superb. The sky with the storm approaching gives a dramatic mooad and atmosphere to your image.
A great shot !
Have a nice evening and weekend.
Best regards, Christian+

UnTrained (0) 2008-02-16 6:35

Hola Charo,
very nice light over the city and excellent details of the architecture. It is a goods composition with the towers left and the open landscape to the right with the backlight at horizon.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Rosa (0) 2008-02-16 8:45

Bonjour,
belle prise de ce village avec ces tours et clochers superbes, les toits rouge et les gris sont tout aussi jolis et donnent un bel effet a votre photo.
Amitiιs,
Rosa

jurek1951 (42198) 2008-02-16 19:27

Hi Charo,
Wonderful panorama, beautiful colours excellent POV,fascinating sky,beautiful place and beautiful architecture.
Georg

Guy_Velazquez (0) 2008-02-17 11:38

Hola Charo, bella foto, agradable pueblito como muchos que he visto de Espaρa (En fotos claro), llenos de historia y de hermosos edificios. Un saludo cordial. Felicidades.

jurgen (2074) 2008-02-17 11:58

Una interesante vista en un dνa muy nublado. A la distancia se pueden ver los campos verdes, pero no la ciudad alrededor como lo muestra el mapa de Trujillo de Google. Me gusta la luminosidad homogιneaa que da la luz en un dνa nublado en tu foto.
Saludos,
Jόrgen

belido (19934) 2008-02-18 6:06

Hola Charo,

uma bela vista da vila e de o horizonte. A luminosidade estα bem equilibrada, com um bonito cιu carregado ao fundo. Bela composiηγo!
Saludos,
Carlos

ayansadhu (1502) 2008-02-21 17:50

Well composed Charo
Nice POV
The serenity of the place is rightly understood from this snap...
Well done Ma'am

stego (24132) 2008-02-22 3:33

Hola Charo,
Me gusta mucho la compo, esta muy equilibrada,con el jardνn, las casas y detrαs la inmensidad de los campos de Extremadura, bellamente verdes, debajo del cielo de tormenta muy pintoresco. Lo ϊnico que quizαs pudiera estar mejor es la nitidez.
Saludos, Josι.

parbo (11092) 2008-02-27 18:24

Hello Charo,

Unique view with spectacularly colored facades and roof textures. Cloudy sky, green garden and the huge valley very well captured. Shining sunset stains are wonderful at horizon, congratulations

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

jean11-3 (2799) 2008-02-28 11:37

Hello Charo, a lovely scene with lots of interest in the fg and a beautiful view across the plains to the faraway mountains.The composition is perfect with the cypress trees and the towers providing a focus and leading the eye around the picture.The light in the sky is quite special.
Tfs, regards Jean.

Emile (20352) 2008-02-29 7:41

Hola Charo.
Muy lindo sitio, tu foto me da una impresiσn como que el tiempo se paro y vivimos en aquella ιpoca de antaρos, me gusta mucho tu composiciσn con el efecto de profundidad y los tenues colores. El cielo con sus nubes de tormenta y lluvias en el horizonte esta muy bien captado. Muy buen punto de vista y una excelente nota. Me gusto mucho tu WS.
Un abrazo y te deseo que pases un lindo fin de semana.

jguisado (595) 2008-02-29 13:44

Hola Charo:
Aumenta mucho el encanto de esta imagen el verde primaveral del campo rodeando el magnνfico conjunto monumental de Trujillo. Para los que pasamos de vez en cuando por allν (como en mi caso siempre en verano) es una autιntica delicia cuando lo comparamos con el agobio veraniego. Buen contraste de colores y profundiad de campo que situa perfectamente los elementos. Buen trabajo.
Un abrazo,
Pepe

xuaxo (6854) 2008-03-15 12:20

Hola Charo,
I know that Trujillo is famous for its old time feeling. Your photo shows that very well.
Saludos,
F

Photo Information

Copyright: Charo Parras (Charo) (51290)
Genre: Τοποθεσίες
Medium: Έγχρωμο
Date Taken: 2007-04-03
Categories: Φύση, Αρχιτεκτονική
Camera: CANON EOS 400D
Έκθεση: f/8, 1/125 δευτερόλεπτα
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Date Submitted: 2008-02-13 16:30
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