THE RED BOAT Photo

Photographer’s Note

THE RED BOAT

The extraordinary medieval town seen in this photo is Trogir, on the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. During the 3rd and 4th centuries BC, Greek settlers first colonized the site, which in the 1st century AD became the Roman municipality, ‘Tragurium Civium Romanorum.’ Then, after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century, Trogir developed as an independent city. During the medieval years, there were frequent altercations with the Venetians who tried to annex it. It would be no surprise that it would side with the Hungarians who offered it independence.

The period of rising prosperity would come to an abrupt halt when the Venetians finally vanquished the city in 1420. The subsequent occupation would last almost four centuries, a period during which the city would be allowed to languish. Trogir would gain its independence one more time, in 1797, but this would be short lived, with Napoleon's forces invading and occupying the city next — another short period. The next invasion would come from the Austrians, who would conquer and dominate it during the hundred-year period, 1814-1914. Democratization began in Trogir in 1848, but thirty years later the inhabitants of the town would be dominated by the Croats. Following WWI, Trogir and the larger Croatia would become part of the State of South Slovenes. Not until the 1970s, however, would the quality of life begin to improve significantly, when the shipbuilding industry began to flourish, offering employment to over 50% of the inhabitants of Trojir. It was this industry, coupled with an accelerated growth of tourism that brought prosperity to the citizens. Finally, with UNESCO's acknowledgement of Trogir as a World cultural Heritage in 1997, and an ongoing process of integration into the European Community, the city’s and Croatia’s future appears truly promising, its long history of frequent vicissitudes finally vanishing into its history.

During the medieval years, the style of architecture of its monumental buildings, including its cathedral, was Romanesque or Gothic, recognizable by interlaced ornamentation in its arched doorways. This is the second of a pair of photos I am posting from Togir, the other one showing an entirely different aspect of the charming city, “One Day…”

In early August 2006, the cruise ship Crystal Symphony, on which I was the enrichment lecturer, anchored off the coast of Split. In a rented car, we traveled the less than half-hour distance to Trogir. While walking across a bridge to reach the fortified islet, I saw the red boat, beckoning to be photographed. Flying the Union Jack, it is probably one of the numberless yachts owned by British investors who rent them out as charter boats in the Northern Mediterranean.

In preparing this image for posting at TE, the title of the 1998 film, “The Red Violin,” sprung to mind as an inspiration. The framing for the picture is meant to simulate a double-mat, the beveling created in gold, and the deep red/cardinal of the outer mat picked up directly from the hull of the boat.

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noahsark (1092) 2007-02-07 16:01

Hi Bulent bey,

This is a very nice image, properly exposed with saturated colors.i like it so much..

composition*****
subject*****
colors and light*****
sharpness*****
overall aesthetics*****

well done!

Mahmut K.

Henryk_Bilor (20371) 2007-02-07 16:03

Hi Bulent
Lovely composition with this boat against the old buildings. Very good light and nice colours.
Regards

deblink (2548) 2007-02-07 16:13

Hi Bulent,
Nice shot. Nice yachts. I like that you have captured the little bit of blue sky for behind those lovely fluffy clouds. The colours in the buildings and the water are superb too as is the lighting. Very nice shot.
Cheers,
Debbie

mesutilgim (37258) 2007-02-07 16:14

Selam Bülent kardeşim,
Harika bir kare olmuş. Ellerine sağlık.
Kompozisyon da renkler de harika ama en güzeli de her zaman olduğu gibi verdiğin açıklamalar ve de çeçeve.
Tebrikler ve de tfs
MESUT ILGIM

xavshot (63117) 2007-02-07 16:17

Bonsoir Bulent,
j'apprécie dans cette photo les couleurs et la profindeur de la prise. Le ciel apporte beaucoup de relief. Un bon cadrage. Bravo
Xavier

Ertan (2979) 2007-02-07 16:38

Merhaba Bulent Abi.
Masmavi gokyuzunu tamamlayan masmavi deniziyle harika manzara.Muhtesem.Ellerine saglik.
Ertan

vanes73 (123) 2007-02-07 17:03

Beutiful composition, subject, colors.

parbo (11006) 2007-02-07 17:09

Dear Master,

Your frame is dazzling my eyes from its thumbnail. Excellently captured red colored sail, old castle textures, terracotta colored roof tiles are creates a splendid scene under cloudy sky. Your decision of frame color is clever too. Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

delic (6735) 2007-02-07 18:28

Merhaba,
The entire Croatian coastline, from Istria all the way down is full of scenery like this one. The red on the yachts works very well with the medieval townscape. The sky adds drama, too. A perfectly framed image.
Best wishes,
Hakan

captainsgirl (3448) 2007-02-07 18:31

beautiful photo, love the rich colors and all the intersting things to look at in the photo. Love it!
TFS
Donna:o)

thanks for your comments on my photo "stormy evening" :o)

leonorkuhn (13981) 2007-02-07 18:52

Hi Bulent,

Good contrast between the red boat and the buildings, all these in the same colors. I like the man in the main mast. Beautiful colors, very good light.
Greetings,
Leonor

asajernigan (14268) 2007-02-07 21:26

Bulent,
There is nice contrast here between the new red boat and the old buildings. The colors and lighting are great with nice sharpness and detail. Nice sky and clouds as well.
TFS,
Asa

berek (29005) 2007-02-08 2:45

Merhabalar Bülent bey,
tekne çok güzel. canlı kırmızı rengi , arka plandaki evler ve özellikle yoğun beyaz bulutlarla çok iyi bir bütünlük içinde. elelrinize sağlık. selamlar istanbuldan
Burak
****

salvator (18905) 2007-02-08 3:35

Hello Bulent Bey,
This photo reminds me of the kind you would find in a yacht club and ponder who has taken this wonderfull shot. The composition, the pov, and the colors are amazingly beautifull, and the blue skies backed by these extraordinary clouds.... WONDERFULL.
Best regards. Salvator.

JCG (25741) 2007-02-08 3:51

Hi Bülent,

An interesting lesson of history supplements the photograph, it is always enriching. As for the image I find it superb. I like very much these slightly saturated colors. The exposure is very good and gives to this landscape an extraordinary light, it is very pleasant. As for this pretty cloudy sky I find that it gives much relief to the
whole of the photograph and depth. A beautiful realization, Bülent cheer and thank you.

With my all friendships,

Jean-Charles

Mondaychild (1513) 2007-02-08 4:02

Hi Bülent,

wonderful composition! You captured a typical Croat scenery ... The colors are wonderful and so is the framing.

nursez (1903) 2007-02-08 6:14

Kırmızı tekne çok güzel,kompozisyon ve renkler hoşuma gitti,elinize sağlık Bülent bey.

setenay (7604) 2007-02-08 10:08

Merhaba Bülent Bey,
Tarihi evleri,sahildeki yatları ile görülmeye değer cıvıl cıvıl kordon boyu,göyüzünün canlılığı ile dahada güzel görünüm ayrıca çerçeve kareye çok yakışmış.Hırvatistan ,Dalmaçya kıyıları gezileri son yıllarda Tükiyede epey revaçta.Teşekkürler paylaşımınız için,selamlarımla
setenay

stego (22448) 2007-02-08 11:30

Hello Bülent,
I like very much the effective graphical arrangement, the colors and the cloudy sky. The red of the boat makes a strong and nice impact that is even more reinforced by your frame. I ave to admit that my opinion on frames in general has changed much since I have been in TE, from a radical "not in any circumstance" to a "sometimes is pleasant and may emprove the general appearance". This is surely one of the latter cases.
I guess I don't need to mention the well written, informative and interesting note, do I?
Kind regards, José.

bostankorkulugu (33962) 2007-02-08 13:26

bugün hırvatistan fotoğraflarını beğenme günüm anlaşılan... zaten ilk fırsatta görmek istediğim yerlerin başında... sizin bu kırmızı gemili şahane fotoğrafınızla iştahım iyiden iyiye kabardı doğrusu...

best regards dear professor...

korkut:)

carper (65598) 2007-02-08 13:29

a nice boat Bulent,
good position for the shot, the pov is very nice, Personal I think it could use a little bit contrast for the quality, farther nice Bulent complete with a good note, good trekearth work.
gr. jaap

john_c (24635) 2007-02-08 22:50

Good evening Bulent,
Well composed with warm tones and hues. The yachts here are well presented and there is good balance. My one suggestion is a little more contrast between the clouds and the building area, as the main scene merges a trifle seamlessly with the sky. You have however nicely captured the beauty and essence of this wonderful town. Very fine work with an excellent note. Cheers.
John

sothy81 (8540) 2007-02-08 23:37

Wow, what a dramatic photo Bulent. You did an excellent job here. Very unique cloud. It is simply stunning. Very well done. sothy

chrisnet (20376) 2007-02-09 3:58

Hello Bulent,
Very good composition, it's really a painting! I think a little more of contrast is better.
Best regards
Christian

ALIRIZA (16197) 2007-02-09 3:58

Merhaba Sayın Hocam,
Muhteşem bir manzara. Özellikle pamuk gibi bulutlar ve turuncu çatılar çok hoşuma gitti. Ellerinize sağlık...
Selam ve saygılarımla...
Ali Rıza

saylan-cb (12726) 2007-02-09 5:13

Merhaba Bülent Bey
Fotoğrafa baktıkça,baktım.Her karesi mükemmel Çercevesi ile dört dörtlük tablo tadında.
Elinize ve gözünüze sağlık.
Saygılar/Selamlar

thea0211 (1355) 2007-02-09 5:30

hello bulent,
just a quick note: this is a very pretty composition - very 'painting-like'! ... and i could imagine myself on one of these boats :)!
thank you for sharing and have a great weekend,
dora

Thanks again for the beautiful Mosquee - it was a very nice surprise, indeed!

bhuniatrekearth (764) 2007-02-10 10:15

Respected Atalay sir,
Initially I remained satisfied only by posting a good photo with very little attention to the note.

After I came across your gallery I have re-written many of my notes again.

Wishing you a good health
Dr. J. Bhunia

Yar (795) 2007-02-10 11:10

Hello Bulent,

Yes, the composition is strong as usually. Also, the town seems to be a nice place which is common for South European and Balkanik locations. I like that guy in the mast doing some work ;-)

PixelTerror (86797) 2007-02-10 11:36

HI Bulent,
Croatia has a big variety of such wonderful small towns by the sea that are top subjects for photography, you found here a very nice boat to complement the attractive architecture and the nice cloudy sky, I appreciate you chose a matching color for your frame, I just think it takes a bit too much place, the simpler the better !
Have a nice week end,
Jean-Yves

rigoletto (26762) 2007-02-10 14:42

Merhaba Hocam,
Tam da bir Splitsko-Dalmatinska manzarası. Hırvatistan gerçekten de güzel mimarisi, doğası ve sıcak insanları ile görülesi bir yer. Fotoğrafınız tatil anılarımı canlandırdı. Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

mursaloglu (5218) 2007-02-10 19:06

Bülent beyciğim
Elllerinize sağlık harika bir fotoğraf olmuş. Tek kelimeyle olağanüstü. tebrikler ihsan

veve (4149) 2007-02-11 5:49

Hi Bulent,
A very well composed shot with the red ship aside!
I like the complexity of details and the soft perspective.
Very pleasant image!
Best wishes,
Veronica

alvaraalto (5301) 2007-02-11 7:54

Hi Bulent,
Lovely Mediterranean atmosphere in this picture. The red boats together with the red roofs take care for a nice composition.
Groet Rob - I'l BB

cimcim (3706) 2007-02-12 5:59

Merhaba Hocam,
Renkleriyle konusuyla herşeyiyle harika bir fotoğraf. Ne kadar şirin bir yermiş Splitsko-Dalmatinska, sayenizde görmek istediğim biryer daha oldu :)
Paylaşımınız için teşekkürler.
Saygılar
ayçin.

Bluejeans (33017) 2007-02-12 8:30

Hi Bulent nice foto , the colours are very nice , the clouds are very good , yours design pictures in web site are very good you are a good artist , i like to paint to , well done !!!
Um abraço Gonçalo!!!
sorry my english

adores (15741) 2007-02-12 16:26

Hi Bulent!
This is a really nice photo of Croatia!Colours are great and I really like this composition with boats in foreground and houses in the background. That man at the top is incredible!A really nice mediterranean scene! Well captured!
Regards, Anabela

vagabondtravels (6115) 2007-02-12 19:33

Hi Bulent

YOu have captured this red boat well. Really nice clouds and colors. Interesting choice of framing. Well done.
Ben

Angshu (34089) 2007-02-12 22:35

Hello Bulent
This indeed is a busy shot with so many things to see & admire, the buildings & their red roofs, the gentle curve of the river, the red yatch in the FG & the white one behind it. Maybe a little contrast & sharpness would do a world of good to this exciting photograph.
With best regards from a B specialist

pablominto (41314) 2007-02-14 3:35

Hello Bulent,
This is a well framed situation!
The maritime atmosphere is well captured, and the summer nmood is fully there...
Good composition, the point of view works well, many fine details in both boats and architecture!
Greetings,
Pablo -

atilgone (4749) 2007-02-14 3:41

Merhaba Bülent Bey,

Nasılsınız?
Çok güzel bir fotoğraf bu bu yere bayıldım doğrusu. Bu yaz tatilimde bir aksilik olmaz ise Yunanistan, Makedonya, Bosna Hersek ve Hırvatistandan oluşan bir seyahat yapmayı düşünüyorum. Programı oluşturmaya çalışıyorum şusıralar. Paylaşımınız için teşekkürler.
Selamlar & sevgiler
atilgan

sufi (9568) 2007-02-14 7:11

Merhaba Bülent Bey...
Harika renkler ve cok güzel bir bakis acisi...
Gökyüzünün görünümü ve IsIk da cok güzel...
Ellerinize saglik...
Saglicakla kalin..
Salim.

zeca (20026) 2007-02-14 22:00

...and the orange roofs!
...and the blue sly!
...and the green waters!
...and the white clourds!
What a nice palette of colours, Bulent!
Well done work!
Regards,
Zeca

erel (11542) 2007-04-14 13:34

merhaba bülent,
çok güzel renkler ve bulutlar.ışıkğı da harika kullanmışsın
tebrikler
erel

gunbud (28143) 2007-06-21 22:33

Hello Bulent,
Wonderful contrasting colors seen in this marvelous sea side image. I love how crowded the scene is in this lovely harbor with the people moving along quay with the large sailboats so close together. Excellent note full of the up and down history of this beautiful place.
Regards, Tom
P.S. I'm off to Maine for a week in hopes of getting some great ocean scenes like this one.
Regards, Tom

mikelens (874) 2007-08-16 23:20

I remember that, of course. For me, Trogir its the most interesting city from Dalmatian Coast, I don't know why, but I like it.
The crop are amazing, the clouds, the blue sky and the red are perfect. Isn't necessary to make a frame, the photo are perfect. Congratulations.

daddo (11533) 2007-08-18 0:36

Hi Bulent. Always a pleasure to read your well researched and balanced notes. I learnt a lot reading these, even though I was born in Dalmatia. The photo is lovely, giving the old town a busy and cherished appearance.The cloudy sky gives the scene a richer texture and a more complex light. Selamlar.Klaudio.