Photographer's Note
Trinidad is a town in the province of Sancti Spíritus, central Cuba. Together with the nearby Valle de los Ingenios, it has been one of UNESCOs World Heritage sites since 1988.
Trinidad was founded on December 23, 1514 by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar under the name Villa De la Santísima Trinidad. Francisco Iznaga, a rich Basque landowner in the southern portion of Cuba during the first 30 years of the colonization of Cuba, was elected Mayor of Bayamo in 1540.Iznaga was the originator of a powerful lineage that finally settled in Trinidad where the Torre Iznaga is. His descendents fought for the Independence of Cuba and the Annexation to the US from 1820 to 1900. It is one of the best preserved cities in the Caribbean from the time when the sugar trade was the main industry in the region.
Nowadays, Trinidad's main industry is tobacco processing. The older parts of town are well preserved as the Cuban tourism industry sees benefit from tour groups. In contrast, some parts of town outside the non-tourist areas are very run down and in disrepair, especially in the centre.
The Plaza Mayor in Trinidad, Cuba, is the historic centre of the town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988. The buildings surrounding the central square date from the 18th and 19th centuries when trade in sugar from the nearby Valle de los Ingenios and slaves, brought great riches to the area. Many of the buildings surrounding the central square belonged to the wealthy landowners of the city. When the trade in sugar diminished and the slave trade ended in the mid-19th century, Trinidad became a backwater and because little building work was carried until the 1950s many of the historic buildings and streets were preserved, especially the grand constructions in the immediate vicinity of the Plaza Mayor. Today, most of the houses surrounding the square are home to museums.
The colonial houses of Trinidad are typified by red terracotta tiled roofs supported out beyond the walls by wooden beams. Pastel-coloured paintwork for the houses is normal with wood and plasterwork details picked out in different colours to the brickwork. The large main door typically has a smaller entrance door (or doors) cut into it. In contrast to the houses of the same period in Havana the door tends to open directly onto a living area, rather than having a vestibule or entrance hall. The doors are often surrounded by architectural plaster mouldings. Windows lack glass, instead they are open to the elements, but have barrotes, bars constructed of small turned wooden columns which allow the air to circulate without allowing entrance to the house. In the 19th century these wooden barriers were replaced by wooden shutters behind a wrought-iron grille. The large windows are normally raised slightly from ground-level but can be flush to the pavement. Arched windows are also common, but are enclosed with radiating wooden slats. 19th century houses tend to be built around a small courtyard with the rooms facing onto it.
The small sloping central square is laid out to gardens on a raised platform with paths dividing it in quarters. The resulting four small area of garden are fenced off by white-painted ironwork fences. Cobbled streets isolate the square from the surrounding buildings. Wrought-iron lamp-posts, statues of English greyhounds and columns with large pottery finials decorate the square.
I COLORI DI TRINIDAD
Trinidad è una città cubana di circa 75.000 abitanti della provincia centrale di Sancti Spíritus. Insieme alla vicina Valle de los Ingenios è un sito indicato come Patrimonio dell'umanità dall'UNESCO fin dal 1988.
Trinidad fu fondata da Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar nel 1514 con il nome di Villa De la Santísima Trinidad. È una delle città meglio conservate di tutti i Caraibi, dall'epoca nella quale lo zucchero era il principale commercio in questo luoghi. Sono proprio i resti di quel periodo coloniale e schiavista, nel quale fiorì Trinidad, ad essere la principale attrazione dei visitatori e il motivo stesso del prestigioso riconoscimento che l'UNESCO ha conferito alla città e a tutta l'area circostante più direttamente interessata alla coltivazione della canna da zucchero (la Valle de los Ingenios). Oggi la voce principale dell'economia di questi luoghi è costituita dalla lavorazione del tabacco.
La parte più vecchia della città è quella meglio preservata ed è oggetto di visite turistiche da parte di tour organizzati. Al contrario, diverse zone al di fuori della parte più turistica, anche molto centrali, versano in stato di semi-abbandono e sono lo specchio di un disagio diffuso nella città e in tutto il Paese.
Fuori dalla città c'è la famosa penisola di Ancón con una rinomata e ampia spiaggia di sabbia (Playa Ancón) sulla quale sorge un complesso turistico, fra i primi nati dopo la rivoluzione del 1959.
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JFS
(32129) 2012-04-11 0:32
Hi my friend!
another beautiful shot of this marvelous island full of color and life. Perfect composition, great picture.
Thanks and have a good day!
Cheers,
Juan
dkmurphys
(36801) 2012-04-11 0:41
Ciao Luciano,
Lovely colored street. I like the perspective and the calm mood. Well seen, have a nice day.
Daniel
yquem46
(32263) 2012-04-11 1:07
Ciao Luciano
belle perspective descendante de cet alignement de maisons très colorées
Le ciel est aussi très menaçant, ce qui ajoute un excellent contraste à ces couleurs
bonne journée, amitiés
Patrick
danos
(73974) 2012-04-11 1:29
Ciao Luciano,
very nice the view of these colourful houses of this neighbourhood of Trinidad.I like the excellent and brilliant light of the image, with the vivid colours to makes the image so effective and attractive.
Have a good day,Danos
kennyblack
(4125) 2012-04-11 1:38
Ciao Luciano
Bellissima scalata di colori e linee verticali. Mi piace la diagonale formata dal marciapiede che porta lo sguardo in basso per poi ... alzarlo per vedere il cielo grigio minaccioso ed il campanile molto ben definito. Ottima la composizione che non ti smentisce mai. :)
Un caro saluto ed augurio di buona giornata .... Marino
besnard
(48787) 2012-04-11 1:59
Bonjour Luciano
Une belle image avec ces maisons typiques et colorées. Le ciel menaçant donne une luminosité intéressante.
Bonne journée.
Nicole
bartekp
(4200) 2012-04-11 2:31
Hi Luciano,
Very good composition with superb light and colors.
Useful Descrition.
Regards
Bartek
tedesse
(22122) 2012-04-11 2:48
Hi Luciano!
Interesting street photograph. A good point of view and the fine perspective. Nice colours and the excellent sharpness.
Best regards
Tadeusz
ChrisJ
(86862) 2012-04-11 2:52
Ciao Luciano
Wonderful colour in the sunlit facades of the old Spanish style buildings with good sharpness & the diagonal line of the street adding dynamism & linear perspective. A dramatic tonal range in the stormy bg sky. Tfs!
jmdias
(45790) 2012-04-11 3:06
luciano
very beautiful this vertical slice of the urban landscape. I liked the lines of the colors of these façades and the way you included the tower and the dark sky. nice view of this beautiful place.
hugs
jorge
Jeppo
(17623) 2012-04-11 3:19
bello il contrasto tra il cielo grigio (degno della svizzera) ed i colori sgargianti di questi edifici
bravo luciano
a presto
jeppo
dale54
(4922) 2012-04-11 3:28
wonderfull pic from cuba,beautifull lite colors,very attractive,very good POV! love it! tfs! dr
timecapturer
(30324) 2012-04-11 4:30
Hi Luciano
love the squashed perspective here so effective and colourful. It is enticing and tantalising with wonderfully sharp lines and detail. A creative and attractive presentation.
Regards - Brian.
Bluejeans
(64231) 2012-04-11 4:59
Ola Luciano ,
Muito bom enquadramento desta tua foto nesta rua com estas casas coloridas , gostei muito dos detalhes de arquitectura , o céu cinza dá um bom dramatismo e contraste , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
TopGeo
(37994) 2012-04-11 5:02
Hi Luciano!
Interesting idea and street photo. The beautiful old historic church is caught in brilliant light that brings out color, fantastic details and shadows.
A good point of view and the fine perspective
ciao
Georgios
chrisvek
(5453) 2012-04-11 5:30
Hello Luciano,
Amazing shoot with splendid variety of colors.Very nice contrast and amazing background.Also very nice framing.Well done!
Regards,
Chris
Sergiom
(39223) 2012-04-11 5:51
Ciao Luciano
J'aime beaucoup ce cadrage vertical qui incorpore magnifiquement ce ciel gris menaçant pour contrebalancer les belles couleurs des maisons en rang d'oignons.
Amicalement
Serge
Silvio1953
(98129) 2012-04-11 6:00
Ciao Luciano, bella prospettiva sulle facciate colorate, masgnifica luce e splendido cielo, deliziosa composizione, bravissimo, ciao Silvio
ikeharel
(37316) 2012-04-11 7:48
Ciao Luciano,
Caught a wonderful POV, multi-colors facades, vivid and well lightened. The pic. stretch upwards and yet has depth down the street. A fine photojob.
Buona serata,
Ike
danyy
(0) 2012-04-11 7:53
Bonjour mon ami Luciano,
effectivement les couleurs sont importantes ici, elles font vivre le quartier, le rendent plus accueillant. On en oublierait presque ce ciel qui nous rappelle que la nature sait se faire entendre en voir.
Une bien jolie scène qu'on pourrait peindre.
My best regards.
Daniel.
mohammad_H
(6598) 2012-04-11 8:20
salam
نمایش خوب از معماری با پوشش سفالی.خانه هایی که از زمین فاصله ندارند.ایا میدانستید که در ایران مشروبات الکلی ممنوع است؟و نکته دیگر پوششهای فلزی پنجره و در است.شاید امنیت کم است.جالب و بسیار شیوا نت را بیان کردی.موفق باشید
Hi Luciano,
Good view of the architecture with ceramic coating. Homes that are not from Earth. Did you know that alcohol is forbidden in Iran, and the other metal coatings, and is Window. Perhaps security is low. Interesting and did a very eloquent speech notes. good night
LOOOK13
(19022) 2012-04-11 8:56
Salut Luciano.
I colori sono belli, la struttura molto bella, la vista è molto ben scelto, come ha fatto un ottimo lavoro e una bellissima resa.
Bravo.
amaryllis
(30149) 2012-04-11 9:00
Bonjour
une superbe photo de ces façades de maisons alignées et de plus colorées comme la-bas; une belle lumière également pour une belle réalisation
Juliette
abmdsudi
(26233) 2012-04-11 10:22
Hi Luciano
Great shot and I like the atmosphere redered, it's another typical view from Cuba. The shooting angle and framing are the most impressive elements here and the depth is fantastic. Lighting is subtle and further beautfied by the pastel colors and grey sky and cobbled pavement convey the overall feel of this place. Another good shot of this historic quarter. Congrats
Best regards
rbassin
(11121) 2012-04-11 11:10
ciao Luciano
cette vue est superbe,avec couleurs et pespective.
Belle enfilade de maisons aux teintes différentes, une richesse de créativité
Bonne soirée
Roland
cornejo
(18054) 2012-04-11 11:25
Ciao Luciano, ottimo pov in questa visione di questa strada interessante, girato con grande chiarezza, profondità, buona luce e dei colori naturali e belle. Bel lavoro molto ben fatto il mio amico, le mie congratulazioni. Buona notte e la settimana felice. TFS.
Cordiali saluti.
Angel.
Morteza_E
(879) 2012-04-11 12:49
Hello
Architecture is very beautiful and has great composition. Colors and lighting are good. Congratulations.
Thank you.
Gigidusud
(8054) 2012-04-11 13:33
Ciao Luciano,
Bellissima architettura colorata.Bella prospettiva e ottima luce.Mi piace molto.
Buona serata.
Ghislaine
carlo62
(12582) 2012-04-11 14:54
Ciao Luciano
sembra una scatola di matite.
Mi piacciono comunque questi colori, troppo spesso vengono esageratamente accesi.
Un grosso saluto
Carlo
Yiannis84
(2824) 2012-04-11 16:59
Hola Luciano..
I love the dark nube in the backgroung, that give a very intersting mood to your picture! excellent light, splendid clarity as usual and fantastic POV! i loved it..very well done
Best regards..Yiannis
bukitgolfb301
(30065) 2012-04-11 17:20
Hello my dear Luciano
Another great impressive strong shot!
Very well considered and perfect framework.
Good idea for panfocus appraoch to enhance this attractive image. Clear and sharp presentation is as usual. Vivid pastel colors touch is also marvelous. Thanks for your sharing with your good work and have a good day,
best regards,
Takero in Tokyo
chris04stop
(6787) 2012-04-11 17:27
Mi piace molto questo tuo scatto di uno spicchio di Cuba "fuori ordinanza". Ovvero silente, via dai circuiti turistici e dalle folle. Solo un'infilata di case colorate, dominate da un campanile antico. Questa é la Cuba più vera. Ma lo sanno in pochissimi. Di certo tu, io e anche mio figlio Federico...
Anna Paola
Sonata11
(28331) 2012-04-11 21:08
Hello Luciano,
what an impressively, interesting colorful architecture and surroundings. Great management of light, natural colors, sharpness, perfect clarity, POV. I love this image with nice POV, which let us see and admire this place. Well done.
Best regards,
Barbara
mauro61
(52527) 2012-04-12 0:15
ciao Luciano,
definizione al top e bella diagonale che attraversa l'immagine con le case colorate.
Ci stanno bene anche i due sacchetti a terra ...
saluti
maurizio
jjcordier
(62328) 2012-04-12 0:30
Luciano
Excellente composition pour cette superbe photo de cette rue de Trinidad. Superbe cadrage vertical, magnifique lumière sur les façades colorées et un beau ciel gris pour faire contraste. Très belle photo.
Amicalement
JJ
pajaran
(36224) 2012-04-12 5:52
Dobar dan.
Vrlo interesantan i dobar tekst o starom gradu ...
Lep pogled na kuce obojene prelepim bojama i strasne oblake koji donose kisu, dobra kompozicija.
Dobra ostrina snimka, kontrast, perspektiva i prikaz lepim bojama.
Ostaju stare kuce i lepa secanja ...
Imajte lep i uspesan dan sa lepim vremenom, kod nas pada kisa.
Paja.
Google.
Buon pomeriggio.
Articolo molto interessante e buona del centro storico ...
Bella vista della casa dipinta bei colori e appassionati nuvole che portano pioggia, buona composizione.
Buona nitidezza, contrasto, vista in prospettiva e colori bellissimi.
Resti di vecchie case e bei ricordi ...
Have a nice day e di successo con bel tempo, piove qui.
Paja.
Budapestman
(82620) 2012-04-12 10:17
Hi Luciano,
a splendid atmosphere with superb composition and details, great colours and lights, excellent POV, Tfs! Have a nice week! Kellemes hetet kívánok!
György
Cricri
(86431) 2012-04-12 11:47
Ciao Luciano
Assez original ces façades mais combien agréable a regarder toutes cette variétés de couleurs, belle lumière sous le ciel gris, superbe
Belle soirée voisin de hier( sorry je ne t'avais pas vu :-))
cricri
lakshmip1949
(19110) 2012-04-12 12:39
Hello Luciano,
A very quiet street with colorful facades. The image is bright , sharp and colorful. Like the stone paved road. Nice diagonal shot .
Lakshmi
agjika
(4011) 2012-04-12 12:55
Hi Luciano,
wonderful colours and pov.I like the inclusion of those bags on the left. Strange sky it looks quite dull compared to the bright houses.
Thanks for sharing
Aleks
PecoBud
(3778) 2012-04-12 14:29
I love the colors of the houses and with the light management it heightens the mood of your POV. Excellent clarity and superb presentation Luciano!!
TFS.............Buddy
tyro
(13073) 2012-04-12 15:43
Ciao Lucianio,
This is stunning!
The colours are amazing and well saturated and the detail and sharpness are exquisite. Excellent composition with fine perspective too.
I am really interested in your note about these colonial houses but what really catches my eye is the tall church tower above these houses - that tower could almost be in Italy!
Beautiful!
Kind Regards,
John.
siamesa
(27449) 2012-04-12 16:35
Boa noite Luciano
Very nice view of this street. The colored houses are lovely and the garbage bags are a bit of the real daily life there.
Abraços
maria
angel66
(1006) 2012-04-12 23:53
Luciano buongiorno!
super shot stamani! :) Questa è il tipo di foto che io chiamo la 'foto perfetta'! Mi piace tutto...il campanile poi...quello aggiunge la lode ai 2 punti meritatissimi
Buona giornata
Ciao
Giuliana
josepmarin
(55027) 2012-04-13 4:55
Ciao Luciano,
has escogido un encuadre verdaderamente eficaz, con el que nos ofreces una profunda perspectiva, en una elegante diagonal, de la arquitectura colonial de este pueblo, con estas casas de vivos colores que dan una gran potencia a la imagen.
El campanario de la iglesia que sobresale por encima de los tejados, es un elemento que aumenta el contraste con las nubes de un cielo muy dramático.
Excelente luz y gran calidad cromática, en una composición muy bien realizada.
Un abbraccio, caro amico,
Josep
SWEETFREEDOM
(18415) 2012-04-13 10:01
Ciao Luciano,
bel taglio verticale, ottima luce colori e nitidezza.
ciao
Alessandro
adores
(28210) 2012-04-13 16:36
Hi Luciano!
Another great shot of this wonderful place! I like this composition a lot and the way you framed the colourful colonial houses!Perfect moment also, with the sun light on the walls and the dark clouds in background.
jusninasirun
(17138) 2012-04-14 6:48
Hello Luciano.
You have great eyes for nice perspective and colors. I wonder how many people passed this street and saw what you have seen here. Great framing and colors my friend.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Jusni
aliabazari
(10105) 2012-04-14 8:17
Hi Luciano
Molto bella e graziosa. Ottima composizione ed esposizione. Congratulazioni
Grazie per la condivisione.
dta
(51418) 2012-04-14 8:19
Ciao Luciano ,
Le genre de cliché que j'aime , avec un sujet intéressant et coloré , une perspective parfaite , et le meilleur éclairage sous cette lumière d'orage .
Amicalement
Ninello52
(7065) 2012-04-14 9:10
Ciao Luciano!
Ormai non mi sorprendo più di vedere nella tua galleria pezzi sempre più pregiati! Meravigliosi i colori della case accarezzati da una luce strepitosa! Bravissimo a dosare il tutto con grande sapienza e maestria! Eccellente!
Saluti e buona Domenica! Nino.
milad_abazari
(1648) 2012-04-14 9:31
Hello
Registration of this street is very beautiful. Well done.
With respect.
ybx
(251) 2012-04-14 9:46
Ciao Luciano,
di tutta la tua serie su Cuba, qesti scorci con le case colorate, unite alla bellissima luce e al cielo turbolento, sono tra le mie preferite.
C'è qualcosa di irreale che traspare da queste immagini, non riesco a spiegarlo meglio, ma a me fanno questa impressione; forse è la luce dei Caraibi.
Peccato per i due sacchetti della spazzatura che, tolti quelli, la strada diventerebbe linda, quasi asettica, potresti tentare di toglierli in post. Ma forse li hai volutamente lasciati perchè fanno comunque parte della scena e del luogo.
Detto questo, come sempre la foto è tecnicamente ineccepibile, quindi ti rinnovo i complimenti.
Ciao
Corrado
delpeoples
(44904) 2012-04-14 17:16
Caro Luciano
Adoro questa foto. I colori, il taglio verticale e le linee verticale sono un gran bel colpo di occhio. Lárchitetture caratteristiche sono affascinante. Hai creato una foto straordinaria, complimenti.
Un abbraccio e ti auguro una bella serata
Lisa
bayno
(16195) 2012-04-15 11:02
Ciao Luciano,
ero rimasto un pò indietro...ma ultimamente non ho molto tempo da dedicare a TE...appena tornato in Italia e tante cose rimaste indietro...
Il tuo scatto è stupendo, mi piace molto la prospettiva e la scelta del soggetto...cioè queste stupende case colorate...mi ricordano un pò Burano....solo per i colori... che contrastano benissimo con il cielo grigio...
molto molto bella...
Buona serata...Valter
foozi
(7101) 2012-04-16 0:05
Hello Luciano,
this is real lovely view of a place. The colors are excellently presented here. how I like the perspective created in such a attractive style.
Very exciting place to witness too.
A wonderful presentation.
Regards,
Foozi
diomed
(13926) 2012-04-16 4:40
Ciao Luciano,
mi era sfuggita questa bellissima diagonale colorata di casupole, forse un po' male in arnese, ma catturate con una splendida luce e con un cielo cupo e contrastato sullo sfondo. Magistrale interpretazione di un altro interessante angolo di questa isola stupenda.
Buona settimana
Antonio
Graal
(88886) 2012-04-16 7:23
Ciao Luciano,
friends already surely everything wrote. Excellent photography with the colored fronts and by perspective. Photo I like a lot.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander
jemaflor
(68913) 2012-04-16 8:18
salut Luciano,
Jolie perspective avec ces teintes bien rendues avec cette luminosité et la parfaite netteté de l'image, bien composée aussi avec la tour en complément.
xavshot
(69835) 2012-04-16 13:59
Bonsoir Luciano
très jolie photo; J'aime bien la composition verticale et cette juxtaposition de couleurs. Le ciel gris ajoute du relief à ces façades.
Xavier
macjake
(39227) 2012-04-17 9:55
Hi Luciano
great compo here.
and the grey overcast sky was the perfect backdrop, as it highlights the colors even that much more.
seems like a great place to visit for photos.
enjoy your day
craig
BennyV
(12767) 2012-04-17 10:44
Wow, what a big score you got for this one, Luciano. Very Trinidad. Time standing still in a most colourful way! The two small garbage bags below add something, though I'm not exactly sure what. :) Fine post, congratulations!
Benny
Kitty_the_Wild
(1169) 2012-04-19 1:04
Molto ben studiato il contrasto tra le case colorate al sole e il cielo cupo, quasi un'allegoria dl posto....
Ciao,
Elena
Alfoja
(672) 2012-04-19 14:25
Una meraviglia, i colori e quel cielo tempestoso. Formidabile!
Bisogna fare qualcosa per quei due sacchetti, nell'impossibilità di tornare a Cuba si potrebbe intervenire in PP?
lilito
(3448) 2012-05-03 3:29
Bonjour Luciano
J'adore le contraste entre le ciel gris et les couleurs vives de la rue; super bien vu!
Lily
sacavem
(18572) 2012-05-25 3:10
Olá Luciano,
Pretty photograph, well is framed. It is succeeded in seeing the colors of Trinidad.
Cumprimentos,
Filipe
vmukherjee
(610) 2012-07-07 15:18
WOnderful shot with nice colours and composition. Thanks for sharing.
jcpix
(3285) 2012-10-30 16:47
Hi Luciano,
Fantastic image, the composition is spot on and the balance of light is very well managed not to over expose the highlights. Great array of colors presented here and the darkened sky is in clear contrast of the many fine colors. Bravo, well done!
Ciao,
Jason
Photo Information
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Copyright: Luciano Gollini (lousat)
(57626) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2012-02-09
- Categories: Architecture
- Camera: Sony DSC HX1
- Exposure: f/4, 1/800 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2012-04-11 0:30
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