Hello friends! What a joy to be here writing a new blog post. I hope you're having a lovely day. This entry will be my submission for the Phone Photography Contest – #74. I hope you enjoy it. The photos I’ll be sharing are of the reliefs on the doors of El Capitolio in Havana.
¡Hola amigos! Qué alegría estar aquí escribiendo un nuevo blog. Espero que estén teniendo un muy lindo día. Esta entrada será mi participación para el Phone Photography Contest – #74. Espero que les guste. Las fotos con las que participaré son de los relieves de la puerta del Capitolio de La Habana.
These doors have witnessed time and history. On the silent metal, allegorical images are carved in relief, representing different stages and events in Cuba’s past. Seeing these doors is like reading a history book.
Estas puertas han sido testigo del tiempo y de la historia. En el silencioso metal están talladas en relieve imágenes alegóricas a distintas etapas y acontecimientos de la historia de Cuba. Ver esas puertas es como ver un libro de historia.
Some of the figures have had their faces defaced, which gives them even greater symbolic weight. There are also dates, lions, and floral ornaments carved into the bronze. In total, there are around 60 bas-reliefs that span from the pre-Columbian cultures present on the island to the inauguration of the building itself.
Algunas de las figuras tienen el rostro desfigurado, lo que las dota de mayor simbolismo. También hay fechas, leones y adornos florales tallados en el bronce. En total hay unos 60 bajorrelieves que recorren desde las culturas precolombinas presentes en la isla hasta la inauguración del propio edificio.
As you can see in one of the photos in this post, the Capitol dome with its golden details can be seen from many parts of the city, contrasting with the decay of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Como pueden ver en una de las fotografías de este post, la cúpula del Capitolio con detalles en oro se divisa desde muchas partes de la ciudad, haciendo contraste con el deterioro de los barrios alrededor y la decadencia.
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Well friends, thank you for joining me in another blog post and for allowing me to share these photographs with you. As always, I wish you all the best and lots of luck. Bye!
Bueno amigos, gracias por estar en un blog más y gracias por permitirme compartir estas fotografías con ustedes. Como siempre, mis mayores deseos de éxitos y suerte. ¡Chau!
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| I’m Ernesto, a Cuban passionate about art and writing. Always learning, always growing. Excited to share and learn more every day! I write about art, drawing, video games, nature, and review the things I like. My goal is to inspire and connect with others through my creative journey. |
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