An exceptional temple, a photo from Barcelona, Catalonia

Photographer's Note

Staying with the architecture of Antoni Gaudi, I have returned to my archive and pictures from La Sagrada Familia.
A building that, as I have stated before, left me speechless; its' size and beauty were astonishing to me.
"It was 1883 and Gaudi, who at that time was 31 years old, had to respect the orientation of the basilica and the work of the crypt that had been begun in 1872 on this site by Francesc de Paula Villar, who had designed a neo-Gothic style construction.

Gaudi proposed a much more ambitious project.
Gaudi envisaged a temple with five naves, crossing arm, apse, an exterior ambulatory as a cloister, three facades and 18 towers.
Gaudi dedicated 43 years of his life to this project. On his sudden death in 1926,aged 73, only the crypt, apse, cloister, Nativity facade and 4 towers had been built."
(Visual guide to the complete work of Antoni Gaudi)
Note the metal rails on the balconies, a style that I recognise from La Pedrera, maybe using scrap metal once again?
Two more views in the w/s showing Gaudi's distinct, and I think, beautiful designs.
Thank you as always for looking.

mkamionka, ikeharel, pajaran, Fis2, PaulVDV, COSTANTINO, aliabazari, jemaflor, ChrisJ, Royaldevon has marked this note useful

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mkamionka (75009) 2022-04-11 9:23

Hi Jean,
It is a very impressive and unique temple. Sadly when I was there the interior was still largely covered with scaffoldings so I know the interior mainly from TrekEarth photos. I suppose it is a good reason to revisit Barcelona. It is just that there are still so many places which I didn't visit yet.
Nice fragment, well presented. It seems there are no more scaffoldings there anymore.
M

holmertz (103510) 2022-04-11 9:38

Hello Jean,
Seeing the thumbnail I was rather confused. Temple? I thought it looked like an abstract painting with all those soft colours and strange shapes. But it made sense when I found the Sagrada Familia in the large version. Gaud� really created confusing buildings, but few architects made such an impact during the last century. I like the vertical shape of all three photos, underscoring the height of the building. Both WS show us beautiful details, while the main photo captures the amazing atmosphere, with an emphasis on the light and colours. I am glad you included three persons for the liveliness they contribute and for the sense of dimensions.
Best regards,
Gert

kasianowak (17676) 2022-04-11 10:58

Hi Jean
Thanks for this series from Barcelona. So many memories! I last saw La Sagrada Familia 8 months ago. Still being built. ;-)
The image has a dreamy atmosphere and looks kind of impressionist. I love th pastel colours and the three human figures are very well placed.
Best wishes
Kasia

Tue (93280) 2022-04-11 11:08

Hello Jean,
The photo of the impressive interior of the famous cathedral. There are so many different shapes to be seen here and the lighting is also really well managed.
Lars

Silvio1953 (222721) 2022-04-11 11:41

Ciao Jean, great view of fantastic architecture, lovely composition with walking couple, splendid light, wonderful colors, fine details and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Fis2 (171763) 2022-04-11 12:22

Witaj Jean!
A very interesting fragment of temple, interior makes impression.
Good framing and colors.
The people add flavor to this composition.
Sharpness?
Good evening.
Krzysztof

lousat (139890) 2022-04-11 12:53

Hi Jean,i been there me too in 2012 and this is the best show offered by Barcelona, no doubts, every corner is a great opportunity to take unique pics, from the ground to the top. 3 different vieew well exposed but a bit unsharp. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

PaulVDV (63402) 2022-04-11 13:58

Hello Jean,
I've been twice in Barcelona, in 1997 and in 2007 and La Sagrada Familia had of course changed a lot in 10 years.
Construction had progressed so much.
Frankly, on my first visit, I found the less completed cathedral more impressive. But I do believe that others think otherwise.
Honestly, I didn't recognize the Sagrada Familia from the thumbnail.
I would like to visit it again someday.
In fact one of the most amazing architectural achievements in Europe. Agree, the work has yet to be completed.
I think both of your photos in the WS are extremely beautiful.
Best regards, Paul

COSTANTINO (117616) 2022-04-11 22:01

Hello my dear Jean Dwyer
and have a nice day and
a happy evening
original version
concerning the architecture
of Antoni Gaudi concerning
a building with a great size
and beauty!!!!
regards
costantino

ifege (49223) 2022-04-11 22:42

Hi Jean
It is great that people can finally get to visit La Sagrada Familia. There was no chance in my one visit to Barcelona in 1972. These fine photos capture the essence of the interior quite well.
cheers
Ian

aliabazari (23097) 2022-04-11 22:49

Hello Jean
A beautiful view of this architecture. The design of the metal fence is impressive. The workshop view shows well. Beautiful shot. Thanks for sharing

jemaflor (148072) 2022-04-11 23:03

Hi Jean,
Interesting and original architecture, good vertical format, so high, good scale effect with people, maybe not enough sharpness, just a detail, tfs.

emka (158644) 2022-04-11 23:53

Hello Jean,

Indeed, the interior of Sagrada Familia is breathtaking and unusual. The main photo seems a bit unsharp. Amazing staircase.
It really makes the visitor speechless. Worth standing in a long queue to see it.
Best regards MAlgo

ChrisJ (172338) 2022-04-14 7:52

Hello Jean

An incredible building which I had the pleasure of visiting whilst in Barcelona. Good interior shot with reasonable sharpness and good colour and framing. Tfs!

Royaldevon (86318) 2022-04-15 6:02

Hello Jean,

This amazing building is an eye-opener.
A temple, an artistic sculpture, a theatre, all these could be used to describe La Sagrada Familia.
You have revealed these different aspects of the famous building, with its almost dreamily-like qualities!
I wonder if it will ever be completed!

Have a lovely Easter w/e,
Bev :-)

jmdias (116287) 2022-04-30 11:39

jean

yes, it is an amazing cathedral, and when I visited it there was only half part made. I presume some parts created after gaudi can create a disappointment because imagination of the half part don't completed can be interesting too.

take care

jorge

ikeharel (114409) 2022-07-12 9:21

The tall pilars and high ceiling of the Segrada Familia are impressive factor to appreciate the 100+ years neverending work of thsi place, Jean.
We visted there in 03/2000 and it looked a whole different - there weere no floor tiles, and the dominating color was cement-gray.
Good progress since.
Good afternoon,
Ike