The clock tower II, a photo from Cadiz, Andalucia

Photographer's Note

Hello friends and colleagues, today I propose this composition with the church tower and some details of the pretty village of Benaocaz, hope you like it, then some letters on the history of the town.

Benaocaz is a Spanish municipality in the province of Cadiz, Andalusia. In 2005 it had 745 inhabitants. Its surface area is 70 km ² and has a density of 10.74 inhabitants / km ². Its geographical coordinates are 36 ° 42 'N, 5 ° 25' W. It is located at an altitude of 793 meters and 120 kilometers from the provincial capital, Cadiz.
It is located in the Sierra del Endrinal Tavizna River south, and is part of the Route of the White Villages.

There is evidence of human habitation from prehistory (the Veredilla Sima, [VI millennium BC]) and then testifies Iberian and Roman presence. That time is the road that connects with Ubrique Benaocaz of the few that remain in the area.
As a village founded by the Arabs in 715 and was taken to the Christians in 1485 by Rodrigo Ponce de León, who also won archite, Ubrique, Grazalema and Villaluenga del Rosario and the two castles Aznalmara (Tavizna) and Fatima or Cardela. All these villas and castles were known before its conquest by Christian "The Seven Towns", renamed "Lordship of the Seven Towns" In 1490 it became the property of the same noble within Villaluenga Manor gave him the Kings Catholics.
Preserves the remains of his old neighborhood with cobblestone Nazari and has been declared a historic. Virtually its entire term is located in the Natural Park of the Sierra de Grazalema.
Source Wikipedia.
Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D3100
Software: PhotoScape
Exposure Time: 10/16000 sec
F-Stop: f/6.3
ISO Speed Ratings: 400
Focal Length: 18 mm
Date Taken: 2011-09-25 16:14
Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average
File Size: 246 kb

jacquest, maria-v1981, ourania, agulberk, Sonata11, shevchenko, jhm, krzychu30, raszid62, josepmarin has marked this note useful

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lousat (58404) 2013-03-05 3:41

Hi Angel,a very nice pic from this small village,not famous but beautiful as i can see,a very rich composition and a great perspective,very good exposure too.Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

jacquest (14452) 2013-03-05 4:27

Hello Angel,

The clock tower from the village stands proudly against the nice sky and over the narrow street. People and cars bring perspective. The light is good with sharp details.

Best regards

Jacques

eldancer1 (17306) 2013-03-05 7:29

Very nice capture of life in small village with beautiful architectures and small street. Good idea to include the women, it gives the photo life. Good lighting and sharp details. Well done, tfs.

Nicou (98701) 2013-03-05 7:52

Hello

quelle vue avec ces trois personnage dans la belle vur et ce clocher blanc en fond fantastique ensemble et image de rue superbe.

Bravo et maiité

Nicou

wolf38 (28280) 2013-03-05 8:12

Hello Angel. A nice little street with a mediterranean flair. The three women enliven the scene perfectly. You've photographed at the best moment. I also like the very informative text.
Rgds, Wolfgang.

maria-v1981 (10409) 2013-03-05 8:13

Hello Angel,
A centring difficult and well made a success to make discover this attractive tower and this beautiful white architecture. The girls brings an attractive colored touch.
Have a nice evening,
Regards,
Maria

rbassin (11371) 2013-03-05 10:08

bonsoir Angel
Une bonne prise de vue, la rue est animée et s'ouvre sur un magnifique clocher.
Bien vu!
Bonne soirée
Roland

Janusz1974 (2351) 2013-03-05 10:22

Hello Angel,
I like this picture with people.
Nice daily life shot from small village.
thanks for sharing
best regards
Janusz

ourania (13047) 2013-03-05 10:38

Hola Angel,
a superb composition that creates a deep, solid and attractive setting for the three ladies to walk in. I love the sense of depth and the 3D effect that gives to the viewer the impression that they are standing in the alley, a few metres away from the ladies. The background is very attractive. There's a wonderful sense of balance in the lighting and colours, luminosity and shadows have been moderated superbly. The atmosphere is very pleasing. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely evening,
Ourania

agulberk (3792) 2013-03-05 10:59

Hello
Very nice nostalgic ,authentic white houses and clock tower of a church with ladies walking a narrow stone street among these ald houses under cloudly blue sky. choice of vertical frame is very appropriate.
Regards

Adnan

siudzi (24639) 2013-03-05 11:24

Hello Angel,
A nice place you have found for taking this image. The white church's tower looks extremely attractive and eye-catching here. Well seen and executed work. Like it! Thanks for sharing.

Best,
Gosia

fabbs99 (6254) 2013-03-05 17:19

Hi Angel,

Beautiful clock tower and the three ladies walking in the lane.Excellent framing with some nice color combination.Nice image, sharp with good details and nice composition. Well done.

Cheers
Farhat

Sonata11 (28726) 2013-03-05 20:22

Hello Angel,
very beautiful, impressive architecture and locvely narrow street. Colors, sharpness, clarity, POV are great. Wonderfully executed. I really like it. Perfectly well done. Awesome snapshot.Tfs
All the best,
Barbara

shevchenko (18243) 2013-03-06 0:26

Hi Angel,
Good pov and good frame to show a street that leading our sight to the clock tower in the depth, good capture to some walking people too, lovely old architectures by the roadside, thanks for sharing a charming view from the old village.
Ally

berek (31949) 2013-03-06 2:49

¡Hola Angel
Captura muy bonita a la vida en un pequeño pueblo con arquitecturas hermosas y la calle pequeña. ,. La buena iluminación y detalles nítidos. hermosa vista desde su hermoso país.
saludos
Burak

mjw364 (4032) 2013-03-06 3:38

Hello Angel

The clock tower and the three amigos! Nice moment captured here. Ncie clarity andfarming and great sense of height. Very sharp and well exposed.

TFs

Mike

jhm (123068) 2013-03-06 4:38

Hello Angel,

Not alone the narrow street with big stones but also the three ladies exactly or she have to much drunk!
Nice image with the church tower in background.
These picture is wonderful with a high with quality taken.
Excellent captured and lovely composed.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John

Kamilutka (3207) 2013-03-06 8:14

Angel,
nice scene and charming architecture. Good POV to shoot the narrow street. Very well balanced colors and contrast. Ideal sharpness.
Thanks for sharing
Kamila

Fis2 (73596) 2013-03-06 10:52

Witaj Angel!
Curious alley.
Beautiful tower.
I like frame and colors.
Women add savor of photo.
Greetings from Poland,
Greater Voivodeship.
Good evening
Krzysztof

jemaflor (69667) 2013-03-06 11:31

Salut Angel,
Bien prise cette ruelle avec la tour en point fort de l'image,bonne gestion des contrastes de lumières.

krzychu30 (9369) 2013-03-06 22:47

Hello Angel,
such small towns like Benaocaz seems to have the most charm.I like this narrow streets with stone pavement and white facades.Captivating and picturesque combination.Also the way you composed and framed the scene seems to be perfect.The vertical frame suits well to this scene.Overall quality is superb and colors well-saturated.Good work my friend!

Have a nice day
Krzysztof

adramad (27872) 2013-03-07 7:23

Hola Angel.
Una composicion ideal con la perspectiva que da la calle, dandonos el enfoque hacia la airosa torre, las tres mujeres ponen el toque de vida en la imagen, muy bien gestionada la luminosidad, habiendo logrado una gran calidad en los blancos, muy bonito cielo con ese ligero azul y las nubecillas blancas.
Gran nitidez y detalles, con un bonito marco para redondear en magnifico trabajo.
Ya veo por la tele que seguir casi ahogados, esperemos mejore el fin de semana, aqui hoy tambien esta lloviendo bastante, asi que en casita....
Pasa una buena tarde.
Un fuerte abrazo.
Luis.

Silvio1953 (99133) 2013-03-07 8:13

Ciao Angel, great perspective on beautiful clock tower, lovely composition with nice walking people, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

raszid62 (18472) 2013-03-08 7:08

Hola
Calle hermosa en una pequeña ciudad española. Bastante iglesia y las casas blancas con tejas tradicionales. Tres mujeres en el centro son staffage muy bonita la foto. Hermosos colores y la nitidez excelente.Tuyo
Joseph

claudeD (24581) 2013-03-08 9:44

Hello Angel,

very fine picture from the south of Spain. Excellent composition, fine clarity and sharpness. I like the vertical format. Love the shot very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

josepmarin (55185) 2013-03-15 3:27

Hola Ángel,
bonita y espontánea escena captada con un eficaz encuadre vertical, que nos permite ver a la gente paseando por estas lindas callejuelas, y al mismo tiempo disfrutar la deliciosa arquitectura blanca de las casas y del campanario de la iglesia.
La imagen es nítida y tiene un buen equilibrio de luces y sombras, con unos colores naturales y vivos.
Es una bella composición, rica y agradable.
Un abrazo,
Josep
PD: gracias por tu referencia a la rotunda remontada, que yo no esperaba, si te soy sincero. Eso es fútbol en estado puro, esperemos que dure.

Photo Information

Copyright: angel cornejo (cornejo) (18688)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2011-09-25
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Camera: Nikon D3100, Tamron AF18-200 F/ 3.5-6.3 xr, 62mm HAMA Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/1600 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2013-03-05 3:37