CASTILLOS I

De Castellis Hispanicis

Spanish motivs

Castillo de Coca (III)

Coca | Segovia, España | 15th – 16th century

Castillo de Loarre

Loarre | Huesca, España | 11th -13th century

The Castillo de Loarre is considered the best-preserved Romanesque fortress in Europe. The castle was built for military purposes by King Sancho III the Great on the foundations of a Roman settlement called Calagurris Fibularia. In more modern times, it has been the setting for films and series such as Kingdom of Heaven (starring Orlando Bloom) and La noche oscura (by Carlos Saura).

Ermita de San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Gaztelugatxeko Doniene | Bizkaya, España | Originally 9th (?) century

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe served as the backdrop for Dragonstone, the ancestral seat of House Targaryen, in season 7 of Game of Thrones. For TV, the castle on the island was added using computer animation; in reality, there is a small church there. The original chapel dates back to the 9th century. Over time, it was destroyed several times, most recently in 1978, either by fire or war.

Castillo de Valencia de Don Juan

Valencia de Don Juan | Léon, España | 14th -15th century

Faro de Cudillero

Cudillero | Asturias, España | modern

Castillo de Montealegre de Campos

Montealegre de Campos | Valladolid, España | 15th century

Castillo de la Mota

Medina del Campo | Valladolid, España | 15th century

Castillo de Cornatel

Priaranza del Bierzo | Léon, España | 15th century

Castillo de Coca (I)

Coca | Segovia, España | 15th – 16th century

Castillo de Coca (II)

Coca | Segovia, España | 15th – 16th century

Castillo de Arévalo

Arévalo | Avila, España | 15th century |

Long exposure is a photographic technique that deliberately extends the shutter speed, often to several minutes. Clouds and vegetation become blurred. The blurred flag also shows real movements in the static medium of a picture.

Langzeitbelichtung ist eine fotografische Technik mit bewusst verlängerter Verschlusszeit von oft mehreren Minuten. Wolken und Vegetation verschwimmen. Auch die verwischte Fahne zeigt reale Bewegungen im statischen Medium Bild.