the last valley (farewell to the king), a photo from Burgos, Castilla y Leon

Photographer's Note

Look and enjoy.
I think that this place could be the beginning of a story. In some way is a continuation of this picture.
But here we can see behind the trees. And behind the trees appears the Tabladillo valley.
There, in the valley you could see an old monastery. In the original picture, with the real size I mean, was possible see the monastery, even when is 8 km far from here.
Well, really, more than the monastery, is possible see an old sequoia inside the monastery (this tree and an old cypress are the most famous trees of this place).

Perhaps you can recognize the mountains at the end of the photo: you has seen the mountains in another photos. (I, II)
At the right you could see, at the South, the “Peña Cervera”. Also is possible see that mountain in anothers photos of my gallery.
Also at the right, and between the forest and the “Peña Cervera”, you would see Quintanilla del Coco.

Between Quintanilla del Coco and Santo Domingo de Silos: the valley. And the Mataviejas river crossing the valley.
Perhaps you can see how appears a line of trees: that’s the river.
Finally let me say that in the middle of the valley there is Santa Cecilia (views from la Peña Cervera: I, II)
Perhaps you don’t know, but in this little hermitage is possible see in the apse a greek cross.
The reason?
Crusaders.

The crusaders brought until this land oriental influences. And that’s the reason why you can see that greek cross.

I hope you like.

(for more information, you can see also the photo of the first link and also see this another view of the valley from Cocolandia)

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Added to the original note: a few minutes ago I heard a sad new, the american film composer Basil Poledouris passed away the past 8th of November.
He was one of the best filmcomposers still alives and his music is a great legacy for us.

Sometimes when I make a photo I have "music" in my mind. And this picture could need his music.

Let me remember Poledouris with this note and with this photo.
My deepest sympathy to all Basil's friends.

("farewell to the king" is the title of one of the films where he worked)

HOBO, avigur_11, ChrisJ, hamerek, isabib, MiguelP, josepmarin, john_c, Angelillo, designsoul, Guillem69, Henryk_Bilor, elmec, balatrek heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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avigur_11 (22553) 2006-11-11 1:18

Amazing job with the ssky, Coco, Really beautiful. But maybe the picture is a bit too dark?
Still. I enjoy the view of this beautiful valley, which reminds me the beauiful trip that I had in this area, a few years ago.

HOBO (5282) 2006-11-11 1:22

Hola Carlos,
you played a lot with the light; very impressive with the somber parts. Guess, the sun was deep, lighting up the clouds from the side.
Would have tried to increase brightness a 'tich'
Have a nice weekend
Knut

xavshot (69835) 2006-11-11 2:27

Bonjour Carlos
une très belle lumière dans cette photo et des couleurs extras. Tu as rendue une belle profondeur dans la photo. Joli ciel.
Xavier

ndb1958 (9289) 2006-11-11 2:29

Hi Carlos,
what I like is the dramatic sky and the way the clouds are comming into the valley. A very nice focus. I like the tones and the lightning including the shadows.
Nice job,
Nino.

gelor (3233) 2006-11-11 2:41

Bonjour Carlos,
Des contrastes très importants qui donnent une intensité dramatique à cette image. Je perçois des noirs un peu bouchés au premier plan mais cela vient peut-être d'un mauvais réglage de mon écran. Merci.
Gérard

ChrisJ (171822) 2006-11-11 3:27

Hi carlos

A very dramatic sky with a superb tonal range & excellent contrast, although I would dodge the fg shadows a little to bring out some additional detail. Good color & composition. Tfs!

cessy (13647) 2006-11-11 5:03

wow.. great landscape picture, Carlos
the light is beautiful and gorgeous colors

have a nice week end,
cessy

jasmis (58653) 2006-11-11 5:55

Proper drammatic shot for such sad opportunity. Well done, indeed. Regards.

jtclee77 (492) 2006-11-11 11:01

Another great shot from you :)

Keep them coming,
Jon

alkramer (0) 2006-11-11 11:50

Hola Carlos,
Impresionante foto y desde luego un maravilloso tributo a Basil Poledouris que seguro habria disfrutado viendo tu foto. Gracias por las explicaciones que nos ayudan a situarnos mejor dentro de ese fantastico paisaje. Las nubes muy dramaticas quizas un poco oscuras algunas pero el contraste con esa luz en el centro de la foto aumenta la profundiad de la foto. Bien hecho
Saludos cordiales
Alberto

MiguelP (14470) 2006-11-11 16:18

Sí, triste día para el cine, también la ha palmado Jack Palance, quien no sólo pasará a la historia del cine por sus películas, también por las flexiones que se marcó sobre el escenario del Dorothy Chandler Pavillion para demostrar lo en forma que estaba cuando ganó el Oscar con un puñao de años encima.
Bonita foto, Carlos, le estás cogiendo el truco a esto de las nubes algodonosas.

isabib (1953) 2006-11-12 4:09

Hi Carlos,

The amazing sky paired with lovely lighting and colors on the forground are perfect. TFS!

josepmarin (59385) 2006-11-12 6:58

Hola Carlos,
ben treballada la llum en aquesta foto, amb resultats espectaculars i molt gràfics.
Hi ha un fort contrast entre les zones amb llum i les zones en ombra, ben equilibrat, i el cel està fantàstic.
Salutacions,
Josep

john_c (24666) 2006-11-12 12:23

Hi Carlos,
Although there are dark portions that could be lightened, the overall effect is quite dramatic and moving. The silhouettes help set a mysterious mood, the sky is angry, and the roadway dark and a little foreboding. Yet there are enough gloriously sunlit portions to enthrall and raise the spirits as well. Quite a blend of moods here, Carlos. Well done.
John

Angelillo (9374) 2006-11-12 14:15

Hola Carlos,

¡Te vas a hacer especialista en cielos dramáticos! Cuando los cielos deciden ponerse interesantes, es todo un espectáculo. Me gusta mucho la profundidad que tiene el valle, la has capturado muy bien, una buena muestra del ¡ancha es Castilla!, sí señor. El cielo me gusta mucho, tal vez la tierra te haya quedado un poco oscura, para mi gusto. Pero el conjunto es espectacular. Un saludo,

Angel.

designsoul (17843) 2006-11-12 14:23

Hola Coco,
Your Quintanilla del Coco shots are so intimate, so full of love. Every time I see them, they remind me of how I felt when I was in Tuscany in a tiny village not even on the map. I was so filled with its beauty... and I am sure that I would feel very similarly in Quintanilla del Coco too. I love your shots of it, your stories, your sentiments about it. Here you have created some drama, perhaps a bit too contrasty, or a bit dark, but it remains a very intimate and nice shot. I wonder what would happen if you posted in the WS the original, not contrasty one. Would the feeling be lost?
Take care and have a nice Sunday!
sasa

Scharan (14144) 2006-11-12 20:37

Olá Carlos
Eu fico encantada com céus que encontro aqui no TE. Este está especial, parece que as nuvens estão flutuando, linda foto de um lindo lugar...belas cores, parabéns.
Grnde abraço,
Vera.

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2006-11-13 1:21

Hola CocoMan.

Unos colores impresionantes y un cielo más impresionante. Un bonito homenaje a un grande de la música.

Un saludo, Oscar

bantonbuju (51815) 2006-11-13 3:41

hola carlos,
most exceptional, the tonal range is gorgeous, i think you benefited a lot from the autumn weather and light,
spectacular,
best wishes, j.

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2006-11-13 3:55

Hello Carlos
Beautiful view. Nice place with strong contrast, long shadows and sweet colours.
Have a nice day.

feather (51130) 2006-11-13 6:41

I missed this one earlier. You are creating your own unique style with this Quintanilla del Coco series. The extreme contrast works well for you with the late light conditions you had. There's such a dramatic atmosphere that you convey so well. Good work.
Kath

quillo (11858) 2006-11-13 12:44

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Hola Carlos, una bonita imagen con unas nubes espléndidas (quizás demasiado contrastadas), la luz es muy buena y los tonos de la vegetación y la tierra me encantan, pienso que has hecho un buen trabajo de PP.

Gracias y un abrazo.

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elmec (12210) 2006-11-13 16:06

Hello Carlos!
For me it's like postcard from paradise!
Great light colours and magic place!
Congratulations!
Best regards!

cherryripe (21033) 2006-11-13 16:10

Hola Carlos
Me gusta mucho el paisaje aqui y las nubes son impresionantes. Hay mucha profundidad gracias al camino y los detalles del fondo. Me gustaria ver un poco mas luz en el primer plano.
Como queria celebrar algo especial hoy, pongo una foto de la region la proxima vez, vale ?
Saludos
Nikki

sergio1 (12152) 2006-11-15 3:58

Hola coquito loco,

Que tal??? La verdad es que poco se puede añadir a lo ya comentado, un cielo fantastico y unos colores muy bien conseguidos.
Interesante nota y homenaje.
Nos vemos
Sergio

balatrek (7455) 2006-11-16 15:33

Hola Carlos,

Como ya viene siendo habitual en tu galería nos regalas paisajes espectaculares donde la luz y el contraste hacen que fluyan nuestras emociones, como ya alguien te dijo, al final te harás especialista en cielos dramáticos, y encima de grandísima calidad, la foto me gusta aunque particularmente tanta zona oscura me disgusta, no por el camino que al fin y al cabo tiene una ligera luz que resalta el empedrado, es por la sombra de la izquierda, me quedo con el cielo y los campos del fondo, pero repito aun así me gusta.

Saludos
José