Alhambra, Granada, Andalusia, Spain. 24th October 2018.  (Trip summary and links to posts.)

The equivalent colour post with more images and more information including historical context is Alhambra by night.

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Looking back, on the way in.

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Patio of the Palace of Charles V..

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(Both images taken with a fisheye lens).

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Interior and view through bay window of a royal bedroom, Palace of the Two Sisters.

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Looking up in the Palace of the Lions (on the boundary between two chambers).

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Ten Nasrid Sultans.

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Fighting and Hunting Scenes.

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Daily Life.

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Palace of the Lions ceiling.

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Hall of the Abencerrajes and adjoining chamber.

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Wall recess.

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Courtyard of the Lions.

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Wall detail including Kufic script, Throne Room, Court of the Myrtles.

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Reflection, Courtyard of the Myrtles.

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A rather wonderful door.

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Courtyard of the Myrtles, looking south.

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Looking through towards the Courtyard of the Lions.

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Courtyard of the Myrtles, looking north.

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Out in the open.

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The images in this post are duotones because they are toned yellow for the highlights and blue for the shadows.

(Recent posts have been slower than usual as I take it easy after an operation.)

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