Cibeles Square, a photo from Madrid, Madrid

Photographer's Note

The Cibeles Square is found at the intersection of Alcala Street (which crosses from west to east), the Paseo de Recoletos (heading north to link up with the Paseo de la Castellana) and the Paseo del Prado (south, towards the fountain of Neptune). This place, one of the most symbolic of the capital, divides the district boundaries Centro, Retiro and Salamanca.

In the center of square, is situated the famous fountain of Cibeles, sculpted in 1782, from a design by Ventura Rodríguez. It is a neo-classical complex of marble sculpture that has become an iconic symbol for the city of Madrid.

The fountain of Cibeles has been adopted by the Football Club Real Madrid, whose fans use the area to celebrate its triumphs in competitions.

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pajaran (114891) 2016-02-02 23:53

Dobar dan.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan i dobar teskt ...
Dobar rad, lepo pokazana fontana i arhitektura u pozadini, dobar kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje.
Lepa fontana.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Nice view and moment, interesting and good text ...
Good work, beautiful fountains and architecture is shown in the background, good contrast and perspective, beautiful colors.
A beautiful fountain.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best.
Paja.

king (4242) 2016-02-03 13:52

Hi Oscar,

The Tempering the light on the edges and thecorners of the picture gives a nice effect.
Good picture.
Gr.
Huub de K.

mkamionka (73344) 2016-02-05 3:55

Hi Oscar,
I had recently a pleasure to visit this square. It is not that easy to photograph because the fountain is in the middle of the crossroads. Nice close up here, the light is quite interesting. The darkened frame areas increase the focus on the fountain, although I think I would prefer it without this effect.
Very well done!!
M