El Mirador (Metropol Parasol), a photo from Sevilla, Andalucia

Photographer's Note

This large structure in the FG might look like a redeveloped rollercoaster track. But it is 'el Mirador', the fabulous walkway on top of 餹etropol Parasol�, aka 'Setas (mushrooms) de Sevilla� . It was designed by Berlin architect J僡gen Mayer. He was inspired by the aults of the Cathedral of Seville and the ficus trees of the Plaza de Cristo de Burgos.

His design proposal was chosen after a competition. The jury saw his proposal as a reconciliation of the work of Antoni Gaud� and Santago Calatrava, which is a little curious. The architects are not so far apart as one might think, considering the distinctly Gaudian pillars of Calatrava𠏋 Estac緌 do Oriente in Lisboa.

The building process started it 2006 and ended in 2011. The cost was 100 million Euro.

The main function of the 騌etas� was to refresh and modernize the urban image of Sevilla. It's on the location of a demolished market and to make up for this, in its bowels is a new food market. It's the largest wooden (laminated birch from Finland), structure in the world. This could have been a fire hazard, were it not that the wood is covered by a fire retardant layer.

At the planning stage there was opposition - the Semana Sancta organizers were against it and, strange enough, a Spanish-German trade organization too. Perhaps it was considered to be too much of a "fremdk顤per" in the middle of town. But in the 6 years of its existence is has become an organic element of the town. And the view it offers on the town and its surroundings is wonderful.

Checkout the WS
for a view of the Setas on treet level and one to show you how it looks in colour.

A larger view is: here.

ikeharel, pajaran, Royaldevon, holmertz, jhm, worldcitizen, macjake, jean113, lucasgalodoido, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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Royaldevon (86364) 2020-02-02 3:38

Hello Bert,

Wow, you have captured this modern building so completely: showings its position, its close-up details and adding your own special artistry.
I'm not surprised that people were concerned about it, before its construction because it is very very modern, unlike any other building, and it takes a special strength to stand out so radically.
In the end, the architect has proven to be a trend setter. This building is a delight to see and to photograph and must have seriously attracted attention to the city.
I love all your photographs.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

dta (98848) 2020-02-02 3:59

Hello Bert,
This is for me a discovery ! Wow ! What a great modern building ! Excellent choice of the B&W version and perfect quality . I love the WS 2 , too .
Regards

lousat (139914) 2020-02-02 4:01

Hi Bert,3 wonderful pics,i agree with you for the choice of the main,so i can understand perfectly the incredible walk on the top,very useful view to who is never been there as me. It's a great architechture,no doubts,very expensive as i can read but the result is unique. Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (103540) 2020-02-02 4:18

Hello Bert,
This is a fantastic structure, and regardless how this may have looked before, it has to be a great improvement of the area. It really looks like an amusement park and the checkered pattern creates a amazing contrast to the ordinary city view. Seeing the WS it looks just as good from below. The colours don't contribute much, but this photo and one WS have very nice and well processed B&W tones.
Best regards,
Gert

janneman (4037) 2020-02-02 4:28

I like your choice for b/w in this excellent composition.

Regards, Jan

jhm (211738) 2020-02-02 6:24

Dag Bert,

U toont ons een heel mooi panorama beeld over El Mirador.
Inclusief de stad gezien van uit de hoogte.
Goed foto werk, en behoorlijk scherp en klare weergave.
Goed gedaan Bert.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John

emka (158680) 2020-02-02 10:05

Hello Bert,

For me, this structure looks like a giant wafer. Amazing view. I remember this Mirador but I am not sure if I walked down this walkway. Fantastic composition on black and white.

Kind regards MAlgo

worldcitizen (16226) 2020-02-02 11:05

Hello Bert,
This is great! I've never seen this structure before, and I love all the curves and shapes. The walkway is also very eye-catching, and there are some nice shadows, too. with this wide POV we can appreciate the blending of old and new. The WS photos are also very nice.

kasianowak (17676) 2020-02-02 11:11

Hi Bert
Very graphic image, the patterns in the foreground make it look three dimensional. With the view of the city in the background and the people walking on El Mirador it looks quite surreal.
It wasn't there when I visited Seville so it's fascinating to see it in our photo.
Best wishes
Kasia

Tue (93328) 2020-02-02 12:32

Hallo Bert,
Wow, wat een prachtig gezicht op dit dak met een prachtig hokjespatroon en het pad dat zich eroverheen geslingerd heeft. Het zonlicht en het zwartwit zorgen voor een mooi contrast. De stad en wolkenlucht zijn een mooie achtergrond ook.
Lars

ifege (49297) 2020-02-02 21:52

Hi Bert
An amazing scene well photographed. Would have loved to have seen it but my visit to Sevilla was in 2009 so before it was finished.
cheers
Ian

ikeharel (114477) 2020-02-03 2:02

This was built long after our visit in Sevilla on 06/1998, Bert, that's why I was asstonshied to see this picture, as I did not recognize the place.
Rightly chosen B&W due to strong light upon the structure. However would like to see this on sunrise or sunset colors ( next time around...).
Have a nice new week,
Ike

pajaran (116947) 2020-02-03 7:38

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepa konstrukcija.
Lepo pokazano sa fotografijama u radionici, dobro uhvacen trenutak sa posetiocima.
Lepa moderna gradjevina i deo grada, lepi oblaci koji dolaze.
Zelim vam sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice look and moment, interesting and good text ...
Nice construction.
Beautifully shown with photos in the workshop, well captured moment with visitors.
Nice modern building and part of town, nice clouds to come.
I wish you all the best in the new week that has begun.

Gerrit (62042) 2020-02-03 9:16

Dag Bert,
wat een mooie en wonderlijke moderne constructie met de grote oude stad op de achtergrond. Uitstekend vastgelegd.
Groet, Gerrit

macjake (98544) 2020-02-04 22:45

Hi Bert
I wish I was here, what a fantastic subject to photograph.
great to see the WS as well, and here its great to have the other city buildings for comparison. lovely clouds fill the upper portions so well, and the tower on the left stands out smartly. excellent shot! well thought out
cheers
Craig

Energysavingelk (7888) 2020-02-05 4:01

Hello Bert!

First class chice of B&W with excellent sharpness and a favourable light, would have been less when presented in colour.

BTW: The good old German Fremdk顤per as a loanword in English - that's new to me!

Best regards
Sven

jean113 (28249) 2020-02-05 8:40

Hello Bert, three excellent shots of 'El Mirador'.
We have been to Seville since this was built, but obviously totally missed out on seeing this amazing structure.
The black and white is perfect for this particular viewpoint, as we can appreciate the design of all those interlocking pieces and the walkway.
Thanks for the w/s shots they help us to understand the whole building.
Kind regards, Jean.

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2020-02-11 9:47

Ol� Bert,
bem interessante mesmo essa constru誽o, e ambas as vistas ficaram sensacionais. Belo trabalho.
Parab幯s e Abra蔞,
Lucas

COSTANTINO (117672) 2020-02-12 10:31

Hello dear Bert and have a nice time
original version wonderful presentation of el Mirador
the faboulous walkway on top of metropol Parasol...
3 wonderful pics,I agree with your thoughts
about this composition
welldone
regards
Costantino

Photo Information

Copyright: Bert Hoetmer (bertolucci) (14052)
Genre: 地方
Medium: 黑白
Date Taken: 2018-03-16
Categories: 建築
Camera: Panasonic Lumix GX9, Olympus Zuiko ED 9-18 mm f/4,0-5,6, Lexar Prem SDhc 16GB, Hoya HD Protector 72 mm
Exposure：f/7.1, 1/21 seconds
Photo Version：Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2020-02-02 2:49