Matus
Well-known
Hello,
together with my family (no children) I will be visiting Alhambra on 2nd of September. We are about to reserve the tickets online. But as one has to decide at what time to visit the Nasrid palace I would like to ask what would be the best option.
We plan to to take the morning slot (8:30 - 14:00) because of heat. What surprised me is that the time slots for entering Nasrid palace slots between 10:30 and 12:00 are all booked already.
So - I would kindly ask you for your help. Both me and my wife will be photographing there.
One more question concerning tripods. I have contacted the office there and first got and answer that tripods are allowed only with special permit. To my answer that I am a private visitor and I would be interested in this permit I got an answer than tripods are forbidden. So - how it is? Do I need a tripod there? I will be shooting Mamiya 6 and Contax T3 and will bering some Provia 400X.
together with my family (no children) I will be visiting Alhambra on 2nd of September. We are about to reserve the tickets online. But as one has to decide at what time to visit the Nasrid palace I would like to ask what would be the best option.
We plan to to take the morning slot (8:30 - 14:00) because of heat. What surprised me is that the time slots for entering Nasrid palace slots between 10:30 and 12:00 are all booked already.
So - I would kindly ask you for your help. Both me and my wife will be photographing there.
One more question concerning tripods. I have contacted the office there and first got and answer that tripods are allowed only with special permit. To my answer that I am a private visitor and I would be interested in this permit I got an answer than tripods are forbidden. So - how it is? Do I need a tripod there? I will be shooting Mamiya 6 and Contax T3 and will bering some Provia 400X.
ath
Well-known
It's been a few years since I was there.
I wouldn't bother to bring a tripod - there will probably be lots of people, the Alhambra is THE attraction in Granada. The noon slot is probably booked with buses full of tourists.
When I was there I had my 50/1.8 and 100ASA slide film with me. I managed to get a few indoor pictures. There are plenty of atriums in the palace and the wonderful garden behind the palace.
I wouldn't bother to bring a tripod - there will probably be lots of people, the Alhambra is THE attraction in Granada. The noon slot is probably booked with buses full of tourists.
When I was there I had my 50/1.8 and 100ASA slide film with me. I managed to get a few indoor pictures. There are plenty of atriums in the palace and the wonderful garden behind the palace.
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Sikario
Established
Along with my family, I got up an hour or so before dawn to get in-line for entrance in to the site, we were among the first in and it was perfect shooting in the morning light. I would not enjoy going there during the heat. I didn't use, nor did I need a tripod, but then I hate the things anyway.
With the camera and film choices you mentioned, I'm sure you'll be fine.
With the camera and film choices you mentioned, I'm sure you'll be fine.
ashfaque
Learning
It's a wonderful place, Matus! Try to visit the places during off hours, if possible. That way you can take more pictures with less problems with the crowd. I don't know if you can get in just before dawn, but that would be perfect. 
I can't wait to see your trip shots. Cheers
Ashfaque
I can't wait to see your trip shots. Cheers
Ashfaque
Paddy C
Unused film collector
Don't know if you will still be looking at this.
I was there 8 years ago. It's a difficult place to shoot—lots of people even though we visited before the main season and difficult light. Outside you'll have the blazing Spanish sun, inside it's dark.
I shot with a Rolleicord and a T3. B&W in the cord, colour neg in the T3.
Don't know what to recommend, but I might use the colour in the T3 and bring a selection for the Mamiya because you can get through the rolls quickly. I might bring some 100 and 400 B&W in 120, knowing that I could push the 400 to try and get something inside.
I think the place is well suited to B&W.
I was there 8 years ago. It's a difficult place to shoot—lots of people even though we visited before the main season and difficult light. Outside you'll have the blazing Spanish sun, inside it's dark.
I shot with a Rolleicord and a T3. B&W in the cord, colour neg in the T3.
Don't know what to recommend, but I might use the colour in the T3 and bring a selection for the Mamiya because you can get through the rolls quickly. I might bring some 100 and 400 B&W in 120, knowing that I could push the 400 to try and get something inside.
I think the place is well suited to B&W.
D.O'K.
Darren O'Keeffe.
When I visited last year there was a night slot (c.9-11pm if I remember) involving subtle lighting of the interiors and moonlight in the courtyards which was very enchanting but hopeless photographically (in part because they don't allow flash).
I too would advise B+W film: the place is all about architectural spaces and exquisitely sculptured plasterwork detail, but the interiors have hardly any colour. Fast film gave good results inside during daylight hours: I rated HP5 at 800 and was very pleased (although 1,600 might have been better).
Regards,
D.
I too would advise B+W film: the place is all about architectural spaces and exquisitely sculptured plasterwork detail, but the interiors have hardly any colour. Fast film gave good results inside during daylight hours: I rated HP5 at 800 and was very pleased (although 1,600 might have been better).
Regards,
D.