Grazing by the old town Photo

Photographer’s Note

A view across the Osum river towards the old town of Berat, central Albania.
The characteristic Ottoman buildings, famous for their rows of windows, along with an ancient fortress and a number of mosques and Byzantine churches have qualified Berat as a world heritage, according to the UNESCO.

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nirvana73 (8884) 2009-10-18 2:00

Hello Gert
very nice place
i like architecture of the houses
i like composition and vertical frame
thanks for sharing and explanations
best regards
have a good weekend
Ozhan

JanD (15273) 2009-10-18 2:57

Howdy Gert!
Good scene. Nice light and colors. Good contrast and sharpness. Very nice effect.
Regards.

alin-m (1416) 2009-10-18 2:58

Nice place and good composition of yours picture.Well done.Best regards.Alin.

Glint (3110) 2009-10-18 5:52

hello Gert,
a well balanced and interesting image. I like the simplicity of the grazing donkey and the background of the town.So much detail to enjoy. But oh dear! the sky is a very Scottish grey!
Bev

mafegan (4633) 2009-10-18 13:11

Hello Gert
You are again showing us these heritage listed buildings in context - rubbish, prickles and all - very informative. Colours are strong yet natural. Tfs, Marlene

bukitgolfb301 (5144) 2009-10-18 13:29

Hello my dear Gert

What an another intersting shot!
The combination of the background and horse is very nice idea. Nice framework, sharp focusing in the detail and light management are splendid as usual! Congratulation on your masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a nice blue Monday !

Takero

SteveH (4025) 2009-10-18 15:12

Hi Gert, good composition using the donkey to provide an interesting FG element, leading the viewer to the village beyond. Shame about the sky, but not much you can do about that. cheers, Steve

emka (22797) 2009-10-18 15:52

Hi Gert, and where is the Sancho Pansa? Looks quite a comfortable sitting. Nice colours of this meadow. I like such minarets, like a pensil.

regards

Malgorzata

jasmis (51313) 2009-10-18 21:56

Intertesting and a little bit exotic situation.
Regards.

saxo042 (16576) 2009-10-18 23:52

Hej Gert,
A donkey really adds more value to a picture than a Coke bottle does! An attractive combination of interesting architecture and real life.
Hälsningar
Gunnar

westcoastgirl1 (1684) 2009-10-19 8:44

Hello Gert

Interesting shot here. I like that you included the Donkey too. The housing is unique and good to see. Everything is in focus, good composition and lighting control.

Have a great day,
Tosca

ryno (4627) 2009-10-21 0:46

Hi Gert, this is an interesting shot from a little-known part of the world. It would make a good cover for Ismail kadare's book Chronicle in Stone, which is about Berat or a similar Albananian city (I forget which one). Great composition with lots of interesting detail. The saddle is a work of art!
Regards
Ryno

scyntilla (1327) 2009-10-24 23:10

Hi Gert,
Lovely shot. Ottoman influence on the architecture is obvious. It reminds me of several other towns in Turkey. Your POV and the inclusion of the grazing donkey adds up to a lovely photo from a less known part of the world. TFS
Petek