Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica

[freddycr]

Today I paid a visit to this wonderful building.
Built in the last quarter of the XIX century, it was financed mostly by the coffee plantation lords of the time, and it's truly a gem in all of central america.
Most of the pics are from the foyer and the entrance Hall. I included one of the theatre proper,; as you will see the light was very poor, and no flash nor tripods were allowed.
Hope you like them.

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[sparker1]

Freddy, I had the pleasure of visiting that theatre on a tour of San Jose several years ago. You have done an outstanding job of capturing that magnificent building, especially under the restrictions imposed. Good work.

[freddycr]

Thanks Sparker. I trust I'll have my IS lens next time I go !! ;)

[Mills]

What amazing craftmanship! Great pictures of a special place.

[goldstrikn]

Freddy,

Amazing pictures. I was in Costa Rica last year but spent most of my time in Manuel Antonio Beach & Volcano Arenal (Tabacon), next time I go I will be sober :p and take my camera:cool:. Your country sure is beautiful.

[mcruzn]

Truly beautiful pictures. I was in Costa Rica a few years ago with my CR grandmother and I had a chance to visit the Teatro. I can't believe you got such great pictures without flash. I was not so successful, but then again I had a very cheap camera. Hope to visit soon now that I have my Rebel XT.

[Art Rodriguez]

These are a truly wonderful pictures Freddy.

Art

[lucasdigital]

Wow!bling-tastic decor...

I've tried photographing these grand old interiors and its pretty tough to get the lighting right - you've got some very good results here.

[JMAS]

Very beautiful place and photos.Thanks for posting them.

[PEACHMAN]

Incredable shots Freddy, and no flash!!! You have done a terriffic job composing and capturing these...I can't imagin more light would help these..What a beautiful building !!Those boys knew how to spend thier money in those days....I've been by there a number of times but usually rushing off to the airport,,,I had no idea that it was this magnificent inside..I will surly stop next time...actually I didn't know it was open to the public......

[ybh]

wonderful pics nice comp...captured perfectly