Category: Spain

Poised for Nectar

By cpadmin

Poised for Nectar

Poised for Nectar. The Moorish gardens in the palace grounds of the Alhambra is our location here.

Poised for Nectar

The gardens were full of sweet-smelling orange blossom when this shot was captured. It seemed as if every colour rose you can think of was carpeting the ground. Honey bees are feasting on these Heirloom Poppies in the image.  The bee is caught hovering in mid-air approaching the nectar in the centre of the flower.

The fine lines of the flower act as leading lines drawing the eyes into the centre of the shot. The cupped shape of this flower holds the attention of the viewer within. The vibrant colour of the flower and the action shot of wild life further captivates the interest. Look carefully and you’ll see the nectar on the petals

 

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

F5.6   1/1250 ISO 100

Architectural Symmetry at the Alhambra

By cpadmin

Architectural Symmetry at the Alhambra

Architectural Symmetry at the Alhambra
Architectural buildings 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