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01-MAY-2012

Alhambra de Granada. Patio de los Arrayanes

The "Arrayanes" courtyard has been called different ways along the years. The actual name (as the "Mirtos" courtyard) is due to the thick myrtle hedges, whose colour make a contrast with the white marble floor of the courtyard that surrounds the central pond. It was also called "Estanque" or the "Alberca" courtyard, precisely because of the central pond, which is 34 meters length by 7,10 meters wide, and that divides the courtyard lengthwise and receives the water from two marble basins placed at each end.
At both sides of the courtyard there are two naves with rooms and at the smaller sides, there are porticoes, supported by columns with cubic capitals, with seven semicircular arches adorned with pierced rhombs and inscriptions of praise to God. The central arch is bigger than the other six.

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Chris Gibbins15-Nov-2012 15:03
Great reflection shot
Jean-Marie Choisel30-Oct-2012 22:09
Wonderful shot ! ~BV~
Yiannis Pavlis26-Oct-2012 19:11
Excellent details and colors..Nice shot.V
J S Quesada25-Oct-2012 10:36
Muy buena, me gustan los reflejos. V
Gill Kopy23-Oct-2012 01:01
Wonderful building, reflection and shot V
gerrit23-Oct-2012 00:27
My compliments.
Bill Klein23-Oct-2012 00:18
Excellent composition, Jose! V!
janescottcumming23-Oct-2012 00:16
So nicely composed with beautiful reflections. V
Ceya22-Oct-2012 22:45
Great composition and lovely reflections! V
larose forest photos22-Oct-2012 21:13
You have captured the reflection of this building beautifully! V
Guest 22-Oct-2012 21:10
Magnificent...cool even on the hottest of days.
Jim Coffman22-Oct-2012 21:07
A great perspective! Well done...
bill friedlander22-Oct-2012 20:50
An enticing view of this lovely arcade and its slender pillars. The light and reflections are superb! V
J. Scott Coile22-Oct-2012 20:45
One of the great examples of design in the world.
Chris Spracklen22-Oct-2012 20:36
Wonderful shot of a place I have yet to visit, Jose…
But it's definitely on my wish list!
Excellent work. *V*
Fletcher Wildlife Garden22-Oct-2012 20:30
Wonderful reflections of this timeless building. V
Martin Lamoon22-Oct-2012 20:15
Fantastic shot and capture of the reflections. V
woody3422-Oct-2012 19:57
Excellent composition, the reflections are and details are lovely..
Daniel Lamothe22-Oct-2012 19:44
Very nicely composed and I love the reflection! V
Guest 22-Oct-2012 19:29
Excelente, que bien tomada tu foto!!! Me acuerdo haber estado allí hace tanto tiempo, gracias por mostrar esta imagen Jose Antonio!!! V
Helen Betts22-Oct-2012 19:29
Beautifully composed and excellent clarity. I like the partial reflection in the foreground as well. V.
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