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Helen Betts | all galleries >> Rainy Weekend in Barcelona >> Gaudí's Casa Batlló (Barcelona) > Roofline, attic window
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28-APR-2013

Roofline, attic window

This curved part that is visible from the street is a small attic and is said to be the flank of the dragon slain by the patron saint of Catalonia, St. George. Not only is the shape fascinating, but the metal covering and balls running along its edge both change color as they progress around the hump and end up being yellow to orange and green to blue, respectively, on the other end. The small opening in the attic has a parabolic shape and reminds of the "Roca Forada" of the mountain of Montserrat (according to "Visual Guide, Casa Batlló").

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Dan Greenberg03-Jun-2013 22:02
It almost seems like something you would see at Disney World. Very cool! ~BV~
janescottcumming27-May-2013 12:18
So glad you are showing all these great details. The photos and the text have been wonderful. V
Zoltán Balogh27-May-2013 07:49
Absolutely unique rooflline, I've never seen anything like this! V
globalgadabout26-May-2013 20:34
this almost seems a damp day by the seashore...almost that is...
Will Hoskins26-May-2013 20:07
Wow! Another fine addition to this wonderful gallery. Do you know if it's possible to see it at night with those lights on?
Colin Storey26-May-2013 19:46
Impressive image of the rooftop. v
Kim26-May-2013 19:18
Amazing architecture you captured here, nice job Helen! V
Walter Otto Koenig26-May-2013 19:03
A wonderful design, probably a bear to build and maintain, but light years away from the mundane architecture of today. Very well composed image. "V"
Jola Dziubinska26-May-2013 17:28
Great details and textures, wonderful image. V.
Isabel Cutler26-May-2013 17:24
Awesomely avant garde!
John Hamers26-May-2013 17:23
Wonderful capture , nicely composed, lovely reflection, at least an advantage of the rain you had !!V