Castell de Monjuic

© Renata Gusciora

Castell de Monjuic

Uploaded: November 06, 2009

Description

The fortress on a hill (170 meters above the sea level). The name "Monjuic" in a medieval catalan means "Hill of the Jews" or it may come from latin "Mons Jovicus" ,it is "Hill of Jupiter". The fortress dates from 17th century and it served as a prison until the time of general Franco. It was also a place of many executions. You can get to the top of the hill by a funicular railway and then a gondola lift. From the top you have a panoramic view over sea,city,port and mountains. In the whole fortress site there are several large-calibre guns.It is worth walking around all the site.
Barcelona, Spain.

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 06, 2009

This is lovely, Renata, awesome details.


Dominick #1201321

Brett Dolsen November 06, 2009

Awesome Renata you found the perfect POV and presented it beautifully!!Brett #8107818

Michelle Alton November 06, 2009

I agree with Brett, Renata. Lovely work. #8107828

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 06, 2009

Excellent pov and textures, Renata. #8107836

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 06, 2009

Fantastic perspective, lines and texture! Jeff #8108010

Tess L. Yee November 06, 2009

Fabulous color and texture, Renata. #8108085

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 06, 2009

Great composition and curves, Renata. Fantastic capture of this beautiful fortress. #8108492

Guy D. Biechele level-classic November 06, 2009

Gorgeous composition, Renata!! #8108664

David Van Camp November 06, 2009

This is fabulous, baby! Happy Birthday honey! :* #8109212

David Phalen November 06, 2009

Awesome POV, light, textures and clarity!! Love It!! #8109262

Tiia Vissak November 06, 2009

cool tones, textures & framing! #8109443

John Connolly November 06, 2009

Marvelous textures and lighting of this old historic site, Renata! Thanks for the info too! #8109555

Mike Clime November 06, 2009

Nice pov, comp, shadows and textures! #8109568

Carol Sawyer November 06, 2009

Outstanding POV, textures, lighting and capture, Renata!! #8109911

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 06, 2009

WOW! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY RENATA!!! I hope you are having fun!!!

I love this image. I wonder if you got the creeps when you were there thinking of all the executions? I'd love to meet you in person and hear all of your many stories that your travels could tell!

Thanks for telling us about this place and giving us a glimpse!

-Laura :)

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Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 06, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Renata... hope you are having a great one!!!

This is an awesome image...love the curve of that wall! 8o) #8109957

November 06, 2009

Beautiful image,love the storie to,Renata,HAPPY BIRTHDAY:)) #8110004

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 06, 2009

HEYYYYYYY, Happy Birthday,Renata! Hope it is a great one!Incredible tones, detail, clarity, textures, lighting & pov! #8110323

Tommy E. Burgess November 06, 2009

Happy Birthday Renata!! Very beautiful image you captured here!! #8110473

Maria Warren level-classic November 07, 2009

wow what a great photo girl!!!! hope you had a great Birthday :)(((hugs)))

go look at my gallery ok :) #8110492

Paul E. Earl November 07, 2009

Hope you had a great birthday! Wonderful image!! #8110558

Renata Gusciora November 07, 2009

Thank you everybody so much for your nice comments and birthday's wishes!:-) #8110568

Mitch Spence level-classic November 08, 2009

Great detail, Renata. Love the sweep of the shadow following the sweep of the wall. #8113875

Christina N. Seuser November 08, 2009

Wonderful POV and lighting Renata! Happy belated birthday as well! #8115225

Douglas Pignet December 15, 2009

Congrats on being a finalist, this is a beauty,Doug #8218152

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic December 15, 2009

Great job here, congratulations on your finalist. #8219460

Rolando Rosito December 15, 2009

Congratulations Renata!! #8219615

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 15, 2009

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So happy for you!!!!!!!!!!! #8219700

ROLAN NARMAN December 15, 2009

Congratulations on your fantastic Finalist Renata! #8220247

Barbara Waldoch December 15, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Renata! #8220457

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 15, 2009

Huge Congrats on this awesome Finalist, Renata!!

UB. #8221135

Mariann Kovats level-classic December 15, 2009

Congratulations Renata on your awesome Finalist! #8221201

Michelle Alton December 16, 2009

Super Finalist work, Renata.
Congratulations! #8222009

December 16, 2009

A very Big CONGRATS to you Renata for your Finalist Pick. A Very Well deserved Picture you have here. I wish you the very best in the next round. A stunning Landscape image from you as always.

Brian
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John Connolly December 16, 2009

Huge congratulations on your Finalist Awards Renata, I hope they make it to the next round! #8223516

Kerry Hill December 16, 2009

Huge congratulations to you Renata, wonderful job!! #8223555

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic December 16, 2009

Just outstanding, Renata. Huge congrats on this beautiful finalist. #8223612

Mitch Spence level-classic December 16, 2009

Congratulations to you, Renata! #8223876

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 16, 2009

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving Finalist! 8o) #8224438

Anita Hogue December 16, 2009

Oh, absolutely perfect! Congratulations Renata! #8224494

Brett Dolsen December 16, 2009

Wonderfull Renata!!I see a winner!!Brett #8224560

Tommy E. Burgess December 17, 2009

Huge congratulations on your beautiful finalist Renata!! #8225612

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 17, 2009

Congratulations again, Renata. Well done. #8226621

Debra R. Harder December 17, 2009

This is FANTASTIC, Renata! Congratulations on your excellent finalist!! Deb #8226653

Guy D. Biechele level-classic December 17, 2009

Great shot! Congratulations on your Finalist, Renata. #8226901

Beverley Scott December 18, 2009

Congratulations, Renata, on this wonderful finalist! #8228973

Renata Gusciora December 18, 2009

Thank you everybody for such great comments!!!:-) #8230464

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic January 05, 2010

Fabulous composition and perspective. Congrats. #8271798

Renata Gusciora January 06, 2010

Thank you,Reynaldo!!!:-) #8273765

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