View my window onto Port El Kantaoui Photo

Photographer’s Note

View my window onto Port El Kantaoui

Dear TE Friends, I recommend this pleasant place to everybody, superb starting point to the excursions, the Sousse station is near, trains depart for all important cities...

Port El Kantaoui is a tourist complex 10 kilometres north of Sousse in central Tunisia. It was built in 1979 specifically as a tourist centre, around a large artificial harbor which provides mooring with 340 berths for luxury yachts, hosting sporting activities from water skiing to paragliding, and several golf courses. The 36-hole PGA approved championship course makes Port El Kantaoui a popular destination for golfing.

The architecture, although modern and dazzlingly white, has been modelled on the more traditional buildings in Tunisia, complete with narrow streets and arches. The hotels that line the beachfront extend from Sousse itself along miles of sparkling clean sea to the harbour of Port El Kantaoui and to the north of the harbour.
In style, the port area Port El Kantaoui is designed as a white and blue Tunisian style village with reproduced medina and cobblestone streets. It is popular with package holiday visitors, families and first time visitors.

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snunney (35476) 2009-09-11 0:48

Hello George,
Good perspective over this attractive looking town made all the more so by the pleasant ambient light. The cloud covered sky adds much to the mood. Very good sharpness throughout.

Gerrit (36287) 2009-09-11 0:52

Hi George,
you had a fine view. YThe colours are very beautifyul and so is the magnificent sky.
regards, gerrit

mesutilgim (37304) 2009-09-11 0:58

Hello George,
Wonderfull light, wonderfull capture with many nice details. Like the perfect combination of modern and traditional architecture.
Of course also perfect notes as allways.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

subhendu_bagchi (3516) 2009-09-11 0:59

Namaste George,
Great view of a town with the brilliant sky. Nice light. Sharpness is very good. Great depth. Tfs. Have a nice time.
Subhendu

mauro61 (16300) 2009-09-11 1:00

ciao George,
splendida immagine con una buona profondità fino al mare all'orizzonte.
Colori caldi e un meraviglioso cielo.
buon giornata
maurizio

cagla (2255) 2009-09-11 3:21

Hi George, a wonderful view from this wonderful African-mediterranean city. You emphasized the white typical buildings perfectly in your composition. TFS. Regards.
Çağla.

jlbrthnn (38971) 2009-09-11 7:43

Hello George,
The sky is fairy-like, with a light and well contrasted clouds. The hour was excellent for this capture. Superb image. Congratulations.
Have a nice day.
Cordially.
Joël

gildasjan (24143) 2009-09-11 8:08

Bonjour George
Cadrage au tiers soigné,une lumière de qualité et un beau ciel pour cette composition sur la ville.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

vasilpro (9453) 2009-09-11 12:12

Hello George,
The sky is amazing. I like your composition very much.
Have a nice WE, Vasilis.

amaryllis (17826) 2009-09-11 13:30

bonjour georg
une belle carte postale de cette ville tunisienne avec ces maisons blanches, où le tourisme est présent, ici un beau soleil soit matinal ou lever avec une lumière douce et l'aperçu de la mer.
une belle composition
juliette

ChrisJ (70443) 2009-09-11 19:21

Hello George

I like the subtle warm cold colour contrasts between the orange tinted clouds & blue sky. A superb high vantage point, with good sharpness & repetition of the myriad of white, heat reflecting buildings. Well done!

Graal (58732) 2009-09-11 23:08

Jó napot George,
nice view You had from window. Amazing modern Tunisian style of architecture. Good presentation. Well photojob. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

ifege (1983) 2009-09-12 1:41

A very atmospheric photo George,
You've made good use of what looks like the evening sun and clouds to create it.
Regards
Ian

paura (39306) 2009-09-12 3:14

George,
Magnific lighting and colours here, friend, showing the beautiful landscape. Excellent photo job.

Regards

Paulo

pablominto (41372) 2009-09-12 23:08

Hello George,

What a beautiful cloud formation, as the setting sun plays so nicely..!
Good light management with fine details in the clouds, the scene is well framed with a fine division land/sky...
Good details and attractive colours!

Greetings,
Pablo -

lousat (16116) 2009-09-13 11:43

Hi George,you was lucky to have a beautiful sky like that in Kantaoui! A very beautiful view taken whit the usual impressive class...every tunisian pic of your gallery is a great souvenir for me! My best compliments,have a nice week,LUCIANO

AiresSantos (42924) 2009-09-14 1:53

Hi George
Wonderful light and clouds in the sky.
Beautiful picture with great details
Very well seen and done
Have a nice week
Aires

hay_kes (28562) 2009-09-14 13:31

Hi George,
Very beautiful postcard vith excellent light and cloudy sky.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

TGULUMSER (12514) 2009-09-22 10:36

Hello George,
It seems that you had great time in Tunisia. The view from your window is wonderful.
Best regards,
Tulay

akm (852) 2009-12-17 18:40

Hello George,
Your photo makes Port El Kantaoui look most inviting. The light and sky are gorgeous and excellently captured. I am not a fan of package holidays, artificial harbors, beachfront hotels or golf courses (especially in climates like Tunisia's). However, at least this resort looks as if it has adopted -- or adapted -- indigenous architectural styles at a fairly urban density and mixed apartments and vilas with the hotels. In doing so it seems to have achieved an identity that is both recognizably Tunisian and unique. It's a relief to see an evidently lovely stretch of coastline that has not been turned into a nowhere zone by faceless standard-issue large resort hotels. Thank you for a good post.
Regards,
Mary