Tropea: Built on Cliffs Photo

Photographer’s Note

Here's another photo from my trip to Calabria. Like the last post, I took this one with a measly 2.2 mp camera, and it still came out great, thanks primarily to how photogenic the town of Tropea is. It's built literally on the side of a cliff, and in the picture you can see the arches that have been constructed to support the buildings above them. Tropea is truly a gem on the Tyrrhenian Sea - a must see if you're ever in Calabria.

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mbasil (2117) 2006-06-15 22:12

This is a beautiful place. You have a good eye to have spotted the beauty of these colorful houses along these impressive cliffs. It makes for a beautiful shot. I would recommend an increase in contrast, a sharpen, a slight rotation, and a frame to make this a really stunning shot. (I worked one for you, but I'm out of postings for the day).
Mike

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vevsab (150) 2006-06-15 22:12

WOW. What a majestic shot. I love the composition and framing. Good work.

MIG13 (0) 2006-06-15 22:13

Hi Kevin! What a nice landscape! Great POV and composition! Thanks for sharing! Miguel.

mpb001 (4600) 2006-06-15 22:23

Great perspective capture here, Kevin. Very expansive view and feeling. Muted colors compliment the subject.
Mike

jangliss (129) 2006-06-15 22:27

We humans are a funny lot! Imagine going to all the effort to build this town on the cliff-top where it ha the most difficult access to the sea (which is, no doubt, where most of the inhabitants worked).

It does make for a truly spectacular setting but I always remember the definition of a cliff -- an erodING hilside -- not an easy place to stay put.

This photo, along with the note, has (clearly) taught me something about our world. It's a TRUE TrekEarth contribution, thanks.

marianita (3356) 2006-06-16 1:45