Architectural Symmetry at the Alhambra

Architectural Symmetry at the Alhambra in Grenada, Andalusia, Spain – captured by Shru. This historic set of palaces has been on Shru’s bucket list since she was a teenager in college.

Roman fortifications formed the basis for the construction of the Alhambra as a small fortress in AD889. The building later became a ruin. Nasrid emir Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar of the Emirate of Granada built the current palace and walls in the mid-13th century.

This shot is of the Court of the Myrtles part of the Nazari Palaces.  The name is from the myrtle bushes that line the central pond. Shru says “This was my first attempt at taking a night shot.  A handheld shot was necessary as I unable to take my tripod on the tour. I have chosen to keep the flare from the spot light on the right to mock the moon. I am particularly pleased with the symmetrical reflection in the shot.” The image has a distinctive rough sand paper like texture.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II EF-S 18-135mm IS STM

F11   1/6 ISO 16000