Carousel, a photo from Madrid, Madrid

Photographer's Note

A carousel or merry-go-round, is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders. The "seats" are traditionally in the form of rows of wooden horses or other animals mounted on posts, many of which are moved up and down by gears to simulate galloping, to the accompaniment of looped circus music. This leads to one of the alternative American names, the galloper. Other popular names are jumper, horseabout and flying horses.

Carousels are commonly populated with horses, each horse weighing roughly 100 lbs (45 kg), but may include a variety of mounts, for example pigs, zebras, tigers or mythological creatures such as dragons or unicorns. Sometimes, chairlike or bench like seats are used and occasionally mounts can be shaped like aeroplanes or cars.

The "roundabouts" or "merry-go-rounds" installed in playgrounds are usually somewhat different devices: simple, child-powered rotating platforms with bars or handles to which children can cling while riding.

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jemaflor (147224) 2017-01-16 23:42

Hi Daniel,
Nice carousel and good view with the contrast of architecture with modern and high tower in the BG, tfs.

snunney (130967) 2017-01-17 2:19

Hello Daniel,
The vertical format and tight framing put the accent on the subject. I like the lights and colours and the animated atmosphere. It's been a very long time since I had a ride on one of those:-)

holmertz (102774) 2017-01-17 2:24

Hello Daniel,
A very nice combination of the colourful and richly decorated carousel and the very plain skyscraper looking like it was designed in the Soviet Union. The people animate the foreground and the tree frames the photo nicely. The colours and sharpness are excellent.
Regards,
Gert

jhm (211736) 2017-01-17 5:20

Hello Daniel,

This is one of the most beautiful carousels out my life, so wonderful.
Wonderful colours too.
Your picture is very well taken and also excellent made.
Composition and presentation are perfect.
Very well done, TFS.

Kindest regards,
John.

Sergiom (117241) 2017-01-17 6:58

Bonjour Daniel,

J'aime beaucoup cette sc鋝e de la vie quotidienne . Ce sont les enfants qui s'amusent sous le regard bienveillant des parents. J'aime beaucoup la lumi鋨e sur l'immeuble en arri鋨e plan.

Amicalement

Serge

gervaso (28177) 2017-01-17 7:16

Hello, Daniel!

Interesting and beautiful carousel, so colorful and decorated, and it was captured with very good light and sharpness! Wonderful job!

Fis2 (170861) 2017-01-17 7:18

Witaj Daniel!
Curious comtrast carousel and building.
Good frame and colors.
A very nice place.
Well done.
Nice afternoon.
Krzysztof

Silvio1953 (221729) 2017-01-17 10:51

Ciao Daniel, lovely composition with nice carousel, excellent clarity, fine details, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (139332) 2017-01-17 15:02

Hi Daniel,beautiful capture of this carousel,that reminds me when i was young,and this seems historical and old watching its style,great sharpness,bright colors and nice perspective too. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2017-01-17 16:52

Hi dear Daniel

Weak sun light getting makes so gorgeous image at all.
Perfect framework and the best composition at all.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

npecanhuk (79329) 2017-01-18 1:20

Hello Daniel!
Traditional building in the background!
Lovely details in the foreground!
Very beautiful, attractive and inviting picutre!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, black & White borders, vertical format, chosen pov and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

Nicou (193806) 2017-01-18 1:37

Hlelo

quelle vue et compo quelle image ce carrousel qui fait revenir de tr鋊 bons souvenirs et dans l'axe en fond cet 嶮ifice qu tranche ces personnes sueprbe.
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

GyurMaster (24840) 2017-01-18 10:14

Hello Daniel,

Beautiful composition, colours and lights, as usual. It goes to my favourites.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

ourania (51103) 2017-01-18 10:28

Hello Daniel,
your picture has very sweet and attractive colours and a delightful, wintry atmosphere. I like the structure of the scene, the elaborate details of the carousel and all the surrounding features that complete the scene and add reference. You managed light and contrasts in a wonderful way. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania

macjake (98456) 2017-01-23 5:37

Hi Daniel
wow, now that is one very ornate Carousel!
I have never ever seen one quite like that before.
it looks like it belongs to the Trump family or something :)
very cool. excellent post for TE
cheers
Craig