THE DALMATIAN COAST Photo

Photographer’s Note

THE DALMATIAN COAST

“You must try Dubrovnik before you go home…” So sang Liza Minelli in the Broadway classic, “Ring Them Bells” about a globetrotting young woman who leaves in search of love.

In the past I’ve posted photographs of Crotia — shots from Dubrovnik, Split and Trogir. But Dubronik is the ultimate jewel in the crown of the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. In this view of the rugged coast that I thought was unusually compelling the vantage point for the shot was a small outdoor restaurant perched on the side of a cliff outside the virtually impenetrable city wall. (A small doorway on the interior side of the thick wall allowed passage onto the terrace supporting the restaurant.) In the distance one can see the cruise ship Crystal Serenity at anchor. I had been giving lectures on board for the last ten days, as I would continue for the next fourteen. One can also see a pair of boats tendering passengers between boat and shore.

Historically, it is known that as far back as the Stone Age, this region was inhabited. During the early Christian era a village flourished on top of a nearby mountain. The term “old town” refers to a settlement that was established at Dubrovnik in the 7th century, and which since the medieval times has been a walled city. It is possible to climb to the top of the massive walls and see the city from the level of the roofs. It costs 20 Croatian Kuna (HRK), or between three and four dollars for the opportunity do the perimeter of the city. The views are spectacular, but the 90-minute walk can be an exhausting venture — especially in the hottest days of the summer. Among other views are countless medieval buildings, including the oldest functioning apothecary shop (drug store).

The composition of this image is reminiscent of a two-year old post, Vertical Climb to Eze.

Nikon D200, RAW + JPG, 7.2 MB and 12:21 pm.

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xavshot (63863) 2008-11-03 23:01

Bonjour Bulent
j'aime beaucoup le cadrage vertical de l'image. Tu as trouvé un bel équilibre entre le rocher et le reste du paysage. Belle lumière.
Xavier

mesutilgim (38604) 2008-11-03 23:11

Merhaba sevgili Bülent,
Resim -her zamanki gibi- güzel ama hikayesi daha da güzel. Nereden geldi aklına Liza Minelli'nin o güzeller güzeli şarkısı !
Fotoğrafa gelince, o zaten kendin anlatıyor. Bu arada dikey format tabii ki bu komoıozisyona en uygun düşen format.
Tebrikler
Selamlar, sevgiler
MESUT ILGIM

TGULUMSER (12528) 2008-11-03 23:40

Bulent Bey merhaba,
Guzelligini cok duydugumuz Dalmacya sahillerinden muhtesem bir kare, denizin rengi herseyi anlatiyor zaten,
Elinize saglik,
Tulay

danyy (70659) 2008-11-04 0:11

Bonjour Bulent,
excellente idée que de mettre cette compo auformat vertical qui accompagne ce mur et ce bloc rocheux dessous lui.
Un bleu dominant, symbole de l'été.
Best regards.
Daniel.

Royaldevon (6168) 2008-11-04 0:33

Hello Bulent,

The first feature that strikes me is the excellent, diagonal composition. The rocky f/g has wonderful textural details, and then in the b/g there is the delight of that ship sailing on the azure, blue sea. Superb!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

daddo (11961) 2008-11-04 1:03

Merhaba Bulent Bey. Thanks for showing me my beloved Adriatic, the sea that was never far from me in my childhood, whether at school (we could see it from the classroom windows), whether at home (we could see it and smell it from our balcony)or when asleep during the summer siesta (for it was then in my dreams together with my friends as we played in the clear water during our waking hours.)You have captured its colour and the summery light. Great composition that shows how difficult it would be to breach those walls. Selamlar. Klaudio.

carper (67302) 2008-11-04 1:06

hello Bulent,
a fantastic holyday view here, I think it was a pleasure to have a view like this one, well composed shot here, good balance, very special one and ofcoarse a good note with the shot, thanks for sharing my friend, have a nice day.
regard jaap

snunney (37033) 2008-11-04 1:16

Hello Bulent,
Always interesting to see your fine image and this one is no exception. A well chosen point of view with the fortifications, which seem like an extension of the craggy rocks below, framing the cruise ship at anchor in the bay. An image of two definite halves, both of which are interesting in their own right, but which together have a pleasing synergy.

zeynepe (9442) 2008-11-04 1:19

Merhaba Bulent Bey,
Keske ayni yerlerde dolasabilseydik ayni zamanda Dubrovnik'te olsaydik. Gecen Pazar TE kahvaltimiz oldu, keske siz de olabilseydiniz, Gulseren Hn'i cagirdik bu sefer musait degildi bir sonrakine insallah.
Bu karede sol taraftaki kayaliklarla , sağda sanki kayalara dogru ilerleyen geminin konumu çok güzel bir kombinasyon yaratmis.Isik, canli renkler ve bulutlar muhtesem.
Tebrikler/iyi calismalar,
Zeynep

kermit350 (8994) 2008-11-04 1:21

Merhaba Bulent, good framing which accentuates the feeling to be opposite landscape rare, it is excellent this choice of the vertical format tallied from the small external restaurant, that centres the interest of the sight since a position opening the sight since this medieval building and its foundation, that supports also a good depth of sight, the boat or is perhaps Liza Minelli welcome for is balanced this excellent image, sincerely , arkadasça selamlar ............Merhaba Bulent, bon cadrage qui accentue la sensation de se trouver en face d’un paysager rare, il est excellent ce choix du format vertical cadré depuis le petit restaurant extérieur, cela recentre l’intérêt de la vue depuis une position ouvrant la vue depuis ce bâtiment médiéval et ses fondation, cela favorise aussi une bonne profondeur de vue, le bateau ou se trouve peut-être Liza Minelli est bienvenu pour équilibré cette excellente image, bien amicalement

, arkadasça selamlar

npecanhuk (16416) 2008-11-04 1:22

Hello Bulent!
I really like this photograph! It's interesting and beautiful!
The subject is superb and your choice for the vertical format, your viewpoint and composition enhanced its beauty! Colors are natural and very nice, luminosity is top notch, as well as sharpness! TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

dareco (17104) 2008-11-04 2:58

A very beautiful picture with an excellent pov. Nice natural colors and good lighting and detail. TFS

feather (51026) 2008-11-04 7:09

Perfect focus and DOF so the whole image is sharp. The texture you have captured in the rocks is amazing with the details of the wild flowers showing their tenuous hold. Wonderful colours too.
Kath

ahmetgedikli (22649) 2008-11-04 7:45

Hocam bilseydim böyle bir fotoğraf yollayacağınızı İstanbul fotoğrafına eklediğim workshopları buraya eklerdim. Bir kıyaslama olurdu. Çok hoş bir kadraj ve manzara...
Selamlar, saygılar.
Ahmet

anokutan (8440) 2008-11-04 7:50

Bülent bey merhaba,
Dikey kadraj çok yakışmış.Kompozisyon süper.Renkler,ışık ve netlik dört dörtlük.Selam ve saygı.

Wandering_Dan (3375) 2008-11-04 8:13

Merhaba, Bulent -

It looks like you took this picture from midair! Happens a lot in that part of the world. An interesting juxtaposition of scenes, and a good choice to go vertical - it emphasizes the steepness of the walls and the cliff. Not the usual Dubrovnik shot.

How old is the apothecary? I visited one in Tallinn that has been open since the 1300s, run by the same family, too, until recently.

Best,
Dan

jaywalker (12853) 2008-11-04 12:56

Hi Bulent, Very nicely composed with the cliff face running down the right side, the ship is beautifully positioned & there is really excellent sharp quality, very well created depth & overall a great piece of work, kind regards Wilson.

Emile (20189) 2008-11-04 20:14

Hola Bulent.
Excellent shot captured from the restaurant, beautiful view of the ship with the well seen rocks and part of the city wall, very good colors and POV.
Well Done.
Best regards.

ls7902 (6420) 2008-11-04 20:51

Merhaba Bulent,
Impressive & strong framing of the rock & fortress wall to look out to the sea and your ship. Nice background mountain & clouds too. Regards. Latiff.

Didi (37199) 2008-11-05 6:23

Salam Bulent
Very sharp rocks mixed with shads and lights.
Very great place to visit
I appreciate well this nice view.
Best regards

meltemi (9746) 2008-11-05 10:11

Hello dear Bulent,
the foreground texture in rocks is amazing, it looks like watching a movie with a different interlacing, interesting geological matter. The view of the Serenity far away adds freshness and dynamism. Indeed it's an admirable picture, very well composed with lovely real colors which beautufully contrasted.
All the best.
Stella

stelli (2991) 2008-11-05 11:01

Creative framing! This composition looks to me like connecting the old (castle) with the present (modern ship). Thank you for sharing! Regards Stella

MLINES (11225) 2008-11-05 13:10

Hi Bulent, A fine composition with many elements of interest. The old stone wall, along with your notes, tells of the long history of this place. I like the huge vessel well positioned on the azure sea. Makes me want to go there, as in the song. TFS. Murray.
PS A fine series of this part of Europe.

TopGeo (23013) 2008-11-06 6:08

Hi Bulent You gave with a separate way the picture and the view in the point where Dalmatian coasrs. The note good frame POV and colour excellent
Compliments
Geo

azaf1 (15625) 2008-11-06 9:28

Hi Bulent
A great POV to justify the title and the partial view of the sea with the cruiser. As usual together with an excellent note with plenty of information
TFS
Argiris

stego (22514) 2008-11-06 12:45

Hello Bülent,
Very interesting image, the scarp seen so close gives a little dramatic touch. The ship is very well placed and the colour arrangement is very beautiful. You did a very good job with that harsh light.
Regards, José.

saylan-cb (12726) 2008-11-06 13:09

Merhaba Bülent Bey,
Çok güzel bir sahil,denizin rengi,ışık ve kadrajı ile mükemmel bir çalışma.
Ellerinize sağlık
Selamlar/Saygılar

BWJ (1827) 2008-11-06 19:15

Hello Bulent,
A gorgeous view of the dramatic cliff and wall, the ship and the rolling mountains in the background. Good DOF. Beautiful blue water and sky with pretty puffy white clouds. An impressive shot! I like the frame and your note is excellent!
Kind regards,
Betty

papagolf21 (57785) 2008-11-07 1:57

Bonjour, mon bon ami Bulent,
A quoi sert l'étendue du monde quand nos souliers sont trop étroits ?
[Proverbe serbo-croate]
Merci, cher Bulent, de nous faire voyager d'une aussi belle façon. C'est un pur bonheur de contempler un tel spectacle (une envie irrésistible de voyager).
Amitiés.
Philippe

belido (17932) 2008-11-07 3:05

Hi Bulent,

what an incredible site. I really like the way you composed, placing the rock and wall at the left to contrast with the amazing blue of the ocean and sky. The ship seems to be in the perfect place and it's a good focal point. Very well done!
Regards,
Carlos

gunbud (28813) 2008-11-07 18:55

Hi Bulent,
Beautiful vertical presentation of the majestic walled city that contrast brilliantly with the vivid blue sea.
The lovely sky with its giant clouds looks very impressive as it looms over the distant mountains and giant white ocean linner.
Wonderfully informative historic note.
Regards, Tom

asajernigan (14898) 2008-11-07 19:04

Bulent,
Nice composition using the cliff to create a nice diagonal through the shot. The vertical format adds nice depth to the shot while allowing us to see the height of the cliffs. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

jhm (85052) 2008-11-08 0:33

Hello Friend Bulent,

You chose a very nice angle exactly beside the rocks, the boat in background shall have for you nice remembrances
The pointview is priviledged and you have nicely composed with all the elements available.
Very nice captured and very well light.
Composition and presentation are very nice. TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

JCG (26635) 2008-11-08 2:45

Hi Bülent,

Superb and pleasant estival photograph. I like much your framing which balances well the image I find. Good exposure in the light of the rock which enables us to appreciate his beautiful texture. The blue of the sea is splendid. A photograph pleasant to look in this rainy autumnal period, thank you Bülent for your interesting note too.

With all my friendships of Brittany and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

Burberry1 (6041) 2008-11-08 7:04

This is a poetic photo full of great colors, light and details Bulent.
A great moment and presentation.
Really pleasant one.

Agnieszka

Ps. Congratulations because of your BOOK!!!!!!!!!!

vascao (192) 2008-11-08 11:14

Hi, Bulent
Unusual and eye-catching framing. An intriguing and exquisitely detailed composition.
[]'s
Sergio

Docarmo (8894) 2008-11-08 19:30

Hi Bulent,
Fantastic! Sharpness and DOF is excellent! The rocks in the foreground are perfectly in focus, they give an impression of 3D and texture is vertiginous almost palpable!
Bravo!
MCV

Graal (60312) 2008-11-08 23:30

Hi Bulent,
Dalmatia is beautiful country, I like the Dubrovnik, too. Fine composition and quality of photo, good note also.
Gr., Aleksander

windosil (858) 2008-11-09 4:38

Good morning, Bulent.
Until I read your note I visualised you clinging to the hillside, camera in one hand, and marvelled at your skill in finding a rock edge parallel to the right-hand edge of the Crystal Serenity. Now that I've looked longer, I marvel even more at your skills. Although the composition is so asymmetrical it does not seem unbalanced. I wonder how much this is due to the framing? I delight in the flowers, and I'm sure the rocks would feel rough if I put my finger on the screen!
Winifred

Cricri (45241) 2008-11-09 4:59

Hi Bulent
Un format et un cadrage des plus natuels de ces rochers donnent un bel aperçu sur le paysage et l'énorme bâteau, différente mais belle aussi celle mise en lien
Good sunday for you
cricri

yedirenk (7587) 2008-11-09 7:31

Merhaba Bülent hocam,
gezi dergilerine yakışır güzellikte kartpostal tadında bir kare.dikey kadraj,detaylar ve netlik ile çok şık bir tanıtım karesi.bakış açınız harika.emeğinize sağlık.selamlar,saygılar

Cevdet

Dyerco (9640) 2008-11-09 10:09

Hi Bulent
A nice composition showing the walls of the city. I like the inclusion of the cruise ship as it adds scale to this image.
Well done.
Phil

Gerrit (36967) 2008-11-09 12:31

Hi Bulent,
beautiful view from this castle over the sea, the ship and the mountains in the distance.
Great colors and light and a fantastic sky.
Regards, Gerrit

edal (6687) 2008-11-09 13:45

Merhaba Bulent Bey,
It's a real eyecatcher - vertical framing, vibrant colors and sharp focus - it can't be more beautiful.
Tebrikler,
Anton

leo61 (44300) 2008-11-09 21:41

Hi Bulent!
Your POV is fantastic here and the composition great.Good depth and I like the contrast between this ancient architecture and this modern ship.
Regards,Leo

paura (40841) 2008-11-10 3:54

Bulent,
Uma beleza de composição aqui, tomada de um bem escolhido ponto e com eficiente composição. Muito boa.

Abraços do Brasil

Paulo

Cretense (58913) 2008-11-10 5:04

Hello, dear Bulent!

Very impressive rocky landscape, excellent POV and composition, I like the way the frame is split in two, by the vertical rock and the castle walls! That faraway ship is clearly a "bonus", an open promise or invitation for a journey! Congratulations!

Warm regards,
Hercules

Tobias__Ortmann (2591) 2008-11-10 6:29

Hi bulent,
wonderfull capture of this great landscape I really like this composition and pov great colours and quality as well
well done
Toba

gracious (20017) 2008-11-10 10:39

Merhaba Bulent,
Selamlah!
Thank you for such beautiful pov on this awesome coast!
Excellent exposure and focus with great sharpness, wonderful colour and details!
perfect moment to have the cruiser well included in the shot!
well done
sincere regards
Tony

Tezic (16933) 2008-11-10 13:31

merhaba Bülent bey,
Netlik ve mavinin muhteşem tonlarını çok beğendim... farklı ve çok güzel bir kompozisyon olmuş... tebrikler...

Beasolea (1650) 2008-11-10 16:29

Hello Bulent,
My complement to your picture will be lost in so many critiques but what I would like to say is:
You did very nice presentation of the old architecture together with the sea and cruiser. I like your excellent note with very good historical information. All looks so simple but very elegant.
Best regards
Bea

jmcl (14289) 2008-11-10 19:11

Hi Bulent,

Great note as always.

I love the hyper combination of close foreground and depth .. and the interactions of the blue water and modern ship with the old and stark stone. very nice. take care, John

jvachon (544) 2008-11-10 22:20

Hello Bulent,
Beautiful light and colour to this shot.
The landscape looks so inviting and is set in a very pleasing composition.
I must visit.
TFS, Joni

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angela926 (1882) 2008-11-13 12:58

Hello Bulent,
Very nice shot, amazingly beautiful vividcolors, lovley light, good composition and pov, superb sharpness and depth of field, excellt details and textures in the foreground rocks and good clarity in the background mountains. well done.
Angela

Angshu (34841) 2008-11-22 20:32

Hello Professor "A"
The vertical framing & diagonal works very well. The blue sea & sky contrasts well with the brown rocks & the wall. The patches of green of the tufts of grass & flowers provide very nice contrasts. As always a superb note. I wish I was lucky enough to attend one of your lectures
With Warmest Regards
Angshu

pablominto (42522) 2008-11-23 23:54

Hello Bulent,

The rocky shoreline with the castle make a fine framing for the view to the modern cruiseship!
A lovely summer atmosphere, great light and stunning clarity in colours...
Fine details, and the composition has a good feeling of depth!

Greetings,
Pablo -