Santa Maria del Naranco (Siglo IX)

Santa María del Naranco is an Asturian pre-Romanesque church situated 3 km (1.86 miles) from Oviedo, northern Spain. Ramiro I of Asturias ordered it to be built as a royal palace as part of a larger complex that also incorporated the nearby church of San Miguel de Lillo, 100 meters away. It was completed in 848 A.D. Its structural features, as the barrel vault with transverse ribs corresponding one to one to contraforts at the exterior, make it a clear precursor of the Romanesque construction. The exterior decorations, as well as the use of stilted arches mark the intended verticality of the composition. It was converted into a church at the end of the 13th century.

 

It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in December 1985.

 

Beautiful light, my friend. It is so well presented, but that is not a surprise. I can tell that it is your work without looking at the name below!

Excellent documentary and magnificent image...Marjorie

Thank you for this image and documentary well done,a pleasure to see it,regards Radu.

Thanks for your comments. Be happy.

Great photo Jose, the stone work in your country amazes me. Best regards.

Splendid documentary shot..interesting reading also...Regards

Beautiful photograph with very nice tones. Best regards.

Very beautiful architecture with a warm light

Me alegro que estes otra vez en la brecha. Siempre he pensado que la arquitectura es capaz de ofrecer desde la mas sencilla de la construccion hasta la mas sofisticada el sentido para la que fue creada. En esta composicion apoyandote en los arboles la sencillez de esa iglesia se sublima hasta el punto de ceder algo de su color al cielo. Me gusta el contraste que crean las columnas oscuras. Enhorabuena y un abrazo. Vicente.

I like the composition, color and lighting. The building pops out of the BG. with its sharpness and rich color. I wish the middle dark tree had some details, You may try to open up shadows a bit.

you turn simple images to art my dear friend, the light and the detail is amazing.... your work is a feast to the eyes.... thank you my dear friend.....

Conozco este lugar. Preciosa toma. Bonita luz. Cordiales saludos, José Ignacio.

Hello Jose this is a very good composition and the nice ruin castle is well balanced by the poplar.

Very sharp image and lovely light.

Cheers!

What I first saw in this wonderful photo was the light. Very beautiful soft light that adds to the soft colours on the building and to the ground. Excellent details on the building and a very special atmosphere overall. Great work. Also thanks for the background story. Take good care, Best regards Jannica

Santa María del Naranco en color naranja, gracias a esa luz suave y cálida. Buena compo y colorido.

Superb details and tones, thanks for the information provided, all the best!

 

Excellent ^^^ Best regards

 

***Ali***

Hola Jose Ignacio.

Tambien he estado yo un tiempo sin subir por aqui...

Me gusta la perspectiva que has logrado y las tonalidades.

Un saludo cordial. Fran

Hermoso edificio y bellisima la foto, felicidades, saludos

As already mentioned the light is fantastic. Very interesting and beautiful image. Regards, Jean-Marc

Beautiful work Jose! Very well thought out composition and perfect exposure. The warm stones of the building almost glow in this scene. Superb

Gran perpectiva y unos excenetes tonos y una gran explicacion,un saludo Ignacio.

Welcome back :-)) .....very good composition, colours and lighting. Nicely done! Warm regards.

Regards! CL