The Four Courts

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By: Rodrigo Cunha
Copyright ©2006

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Photographer	Rodrigo Cunha {Karma:2276}
Project	#37 Night Photography	Camera Model	Nikon D80
Categories	Cityscape Architecture Travel	Film Format	Sandisk
Portfolio	Night Photography	Lens	Nikkor AF 18-135
Uploaded	12/13/2006	Film / Memory Type	Digital
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Critiques	25	Rating	6.83 / 3 Ratings
Location	City - Dublin State - DUBLIN Country - Ireland
About	The Four Courts - Dublin - Ireland One of the landmarks of Dublin with its large drum and shallow dome, and visible all along the Liffey, the Four Courts derives its names from the four divisions that traditionally were the judicial system in Ireland. These were: Chancery, King's Bench, Exchequer, and Common Pleas. Originally, part of the building was designed by Thomas Cooley with a revised later scheme being developed by James Gandon to incorporate the earlier work. The original plan of the western block designed by Thomas Cooley consisted of a number of separate 'houses', each with its own entrance and stairwell. The eastern block designed by Gandon was one building with complete internal access. This can be seen on the plan below with Cooley's block on the left. The building's main feature is the dome and main portico. The portico and pediment are a shallow projection from the centre block but Gandon created a semi-circular recess under the pediment bringing the entrance into the building. The interior of the Four Courts was reconstructed after the Civil War and the interior rearranged. The central rotunda above is as Gandon designed it with the four main courtrooms opening off it diagonally. This dramatic public space soars up into the drum creating a sombre and awe inspiring venue for the administration of the law. Like all of Gandon's buildings, the Four Courts was completed with excellent sculpture by Edward Smyth. On the main pediment, Moses is flanked by Justice and Mercy with Wisdom and Authority also present. Trophies of arms are placed over the triumphal arches in the arcades but they had been emasculated with the crowns replaced by balls. Destroyed during the Irish Civil War of 1921-22, the building has since been restored externally although it was remodelled and rearranged internally. The only external changes was the removal of one bay from each of the side blocks so that they no longer project beyond the arcades as was originally intended by Gandon and shown in the plan above.
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Rodrigo Cunha {K:2276} 3/11/2007

Thank you very much for your comments Hussam!

Hussam AL_ Khoder {K:79545} 3/11/2007

Excellent shot

Rodrigo Cunha {K:2276} 1/25/2007

Hello Haimish,

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my gallery. I really appreciate your kind words.

All the best,

Rod

Haimish McPherson {K:64} 1/25/2007

i love the colors in this image. very nice

Haimish McPherson {K:64} 1/25/2007

very nice gallery you have Rodrigo! thanks for your message and compliment!

Rodrigo Cunha {K:2276} 1/17/2007

Thank you very much Bruce for taking the time to comment on one of my shot's coming from someone with your portfolio it means a lot to me.

All the best,

Rod

Bruce Harper {K:5305} 12/22/2006

Impressive shot Rodrigo, very nice colours and good reflections in the water without overexposing the lights.

Rodrigo Cunha {K:2276} 12/14/2006

Hi Riny,

Thanks very very much for your kind words on my pictures, every comment is really appreciated.

All the best for you and your loved ones,

Rod

Rodrigo Cunha {K:2276} 12/14/2006

Hi Raissa,

Thank you very much for your kind words, I really appreciate it!
Are you from Angola?
Wish you a very Merry Christmas and a 2007 full of successes.

Rod

Rodrigo Cunha {K:2276} 12/14/2006

Hi Paolo,

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on my pictures, every comment is very much appreciated.
Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a Happy 2007,

Rod

Riny Koopman

{K:102911} 12/14/2006

:) wwooooow great image ...cong.

c c {K:371} 12/14/2006

I HAVE NO WORDS, I LOVE ALL YOUR PICTURES.
BESOS....

Paolo De Maio {K:34932} 12/14/2006

Lights, shadows, color nuances, all things works very well and the final result is really impressive Rod!

Rodrigo Cunha {K:2276} 12/14/2006

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your kind words, they are very much appreciated.

All the best,

Rod

Dave Stacey

{K:150877} 12/13/2006

Beautiful reflections and great lighting here, Rodrigo! I like your composition of this scene, as well.
Dave.

Rodrigo Cunha {K:2276} 12/13/2006

Hi Hassan,

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment and favorite one of my photos, its very much appreciated.
Kind Regards,

Rod

Rodrigo Cunha {K:2276} 12/13/2006

Thank you very much for taking some time to comment one of my photos Michalis.

Wishing you all the best,

Rod

// // {K:6081} 12/13/2006

Is in my fav.

Michalis P.S. {K:10136} 12/13/2006

Very good shot. Light is very balanced considering the conditions of this time of the day. Very nice colours and tones.
Well done,
Michalis

Rodrigo Cunha {K:2276} 12/13/2006

Thank you very much for your kind words Markus, Wishing you all the best,

Rod

Markus Scholz

{K:23722} 12/13/2006

Excellent, postcard like, image with beautiful reflections and a very interesting about.
Regards, Markus

Rodrigo Cunha {K:2276} 12/13/2006

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on one of my photos Manuel, all comments are very much appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Rod

Manuel Bedoyan {K:9098} 12/13/2006

Beautiful composition, colors and reflections. Super nice presentation as well. Congrats

Manuel

Rodrigo Cunha {K:2276} 12/13/2006

Thanks very much for your kind words Gary, they are very much appreciated!

Kind Regards,

Rod

Gary Dyck {K:12834} 12/13/2006

Great shot, Rod! Perfect composition and neat lighting. Cheers, Gary

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