Friday, January 13, 2012

Window Replica



Pena Palace, Sintra

I honestly don't like replicas but I think this window deserves being shown. Actually, it's not exactly a replica, as you can check by clicking on what must be the most famous window in Portugal which can be seen at the Convent of Christ in Tomar, 115 kms NE of Lisbon.

28 comments:

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

Excellent details !

Leif Hagen said...

It's a fantastic building with wonderful architectural details!
Bon weekend 'a toi, JM!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Not exactly the same, but pretty close!It really is a fabulous building though, so much detail and the colour, nice!! Hope you have a grea weekend JM.

Halcyon said...

Sometimes it's nice when they restore buildings like the original. I agree that this window deserves being seen too. It's beautiful!

Unknown said...

@Halcyon:

It's not restored, it's a different window on another building.

Anonymous said...

That is a fabulous window!

Sharon said...

The detail in this work is just amazing to me.

Sylvia K said...

Awesome window and the detail is totally amazing! Terrific captures as always, JM! Hope you have a great weekend!

Sylvia

Anonymous said...

A beautiful building. I agree, the windows stand out and not is a great way.

joo said...

Replica or not, this window is awesome with all these details!

Sacha said...

C'est superbe !!! joli travail tout en délicatesse merci d'avoir partagé cette photo
Sacha

VP said...

That wonderful window is quite well know, even the replica is a real masterpiece,

Anonymous said...

Wonderful work in this windows.

theconstantwalker said...

Wonderful images to see.. you have many beautiful buildings to share..

cieldequimper said...

Depending on where, I actually don't mind replicas, if they are good. This one is.

Lowell said...

Wild color here, JM! I like the window, replica or not. But I don't know much about such things.

Carolina Louback said...

Lindas janelas. Gostei da luz sobre a parede, faz toda uma diferença.

magiceye said...

loved your captures!
wonderfully composed and shot!!

Jack said...

That is an uncomfortable shade of yellow. I can feel myself wincing.

Randy said...

The details are a feast for the eye and so is the color.

Julie said...

I can understand why you make an exception of this one, Jose. The original is in a sorry state, not that I think restoring that is the way to go, however. That would simply ruin it.

Such remarkable conception and workmanship. A national treasure.

crocrodyl said...

It is just wonderful! Masterpiece! Beautiful photos!

RedPat said...

Imitation is the best form of flattery!

Anonymous said...

I love the wider shot of the building, the colors are wonderful... Please come enter it in my 'Weekly Top Shot' meme? We're on Week #13 and I'd love to see you share with me and my readers! Here's this weeks' link: http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=5870

Joan Elizabeth said...

I like this building a lot ... the colours ... and the replica window looks just right.

Cezar and Léia said...

Whenever I see images of this palace, it always amazes me!
God bless you!
Cezar

Margaret said...

When I see something like this, I am always hoping that there are those who still continue to pursue these talents in some way, whether it is to construct new work or repair the old.
Margaret

Babzy.B said...

it is very interesting , worthit to see ! :)