Emili Fite - La Hoya

The county region of La Hoya de Huesca is that area of transition between the pre-Pyrenees, the foothills of the mountain ranges, and the Ebro valley. A large portion of the territory, about a third, is located in the mountains with large forest areas, while the rest consists of great plains of cereal crops. At the centre, is the provincial and regional capital, the city of Huesca.

The vertical walls of the Mallos de Riglos rising to 300 metres in height, close to the small village of Riglos and the Gállego river, are limestone conglomerates formed in the Tertiary era. Later on they were eroded by water, rain and wind to form the walls we can see today; these are reddish in colour because of the iron minerals and clay they contain and are quite spectacular at sunset.

Riglos and its ridged cliff formations are a paradise for climbers. They are internationally famous amongst climbing enthusiasts. They are also a paradise for birds of prey who nest and breed in the many hollows in the ridges. These birds, mainly protected birds of prey, can be seen flying over the territory.

The Castle of Loarre is a Romanesque Castle and Abbey located near the town of the same name. It is said to be the oldest fortified castle in Spain.

It was built in the late 11th century on the orders of King Sancho Ramírez I of Aragon, on the remains of an old Roman fortress. It is considered to be the most important Romanesque fortress in Spain. It has an irregular floor plan and a double wall with cylindrical towers. The 12th-century Romanesque church of Santa María is on the interior, and has three naves and a barrel vault. It has capitals decorated with Roman iconography. It was first a royal residence, and later an Augustinian monastery.

The church of Saint Martín in Riglos at the sunset surrounded by Mallos de Riglos. Captured with Nikon D800, 135 mm f/2.8 lens @ 1/200 sec., f/5.6, ISO 100. Cut and reframed.

A starred night with the Mallos of Riglos lighted by the small village of Riglos. Captured with Nikon D800, 14-24 mm f/2.8 lens @ 14 mm, 10 sec., f/2.8, ISO 1600 (Background) and 42.6 sec., f/2.8, ISO 100 (Village), stacked with Photoshop. Tripod mounted.

The Mallos de Riglos and the small village lighted at the sunrise. Captured with Nikon D800, 135 mm f/2.8 lens @ 1/160 sec., f/4, ISO 100. Tripod mounted.

Sunset in the Hoya de Huesca where Mallos de Riglos are the protagonist. Captured with Nikon D800, 14-24 mm f/2.8 lens @ 16 mm, 1/13 sec., f/16, ISO 100.

The church of Saint Martín in Riglos on the last lights of the day. Captured with Nikon D800, 14-24 mm f/2.8 lens @ 14 mm, 0.1 sec., f/2.8, ISO 1600. Converted to B&W with Silver Efex Pro 2.

Sunset is the best moment of the day to admire Riglos landscape and take pictures, when the Mallos take a strong red colour, coming from the gravel and sand that conglomerate the big pebbles. Captured with Nikon D800, 135 mm f/2.8 lens @ 1/250 sec., f/2.8, ISO 100. High-resolution panorama made from 17 vertical shots, stitched with Photoshop CC. Tripod mounted.

Sunset lighting the Mallos de Riglos in a winter clear day. Captured with Nikon D800, 135 mm f/2.8 lens @ 1/250 sec., f/2.8, ISO 100. High-resolution panorama made from 17 vertical shots, stitched and converted to movie with Photoshop CC.

Mallos de Riglos (Huesca) in Spain.

Several spaces of the romanesque Castle of Loarre. It is one of the oldest castles in Spain. The castle was built largely during the 11th and 12th centuries, when its position on the frontier between Christian and Muslim lands gave it strategic importance. Converted to B&W with Silver Efex Pro 2.

The Castle of Loarre. The outermost walls of the castle and their eight towers were erected in the 13th or 14th century. Captured with Nikon D800, 135 mm f/2.8 lens @ 1/500 sec., f/5.6, ISO 100. High-resolution panorama made from 9 horizontal shots, stitched with Photoshop CC.

Castle of Loarre. Captured with Nikon D800, 135 mm f/2.8 lens @ 1/500 sec., f/5.6, ISO 100. High-resolution panorama made from 9 horizontal shots, stitched and converted to movie with Photoshop CC.

Castle of Loarre (Huesca) in Spain.

La Hoya

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