Mundaka, a photo from Vizcaya, Pais Vasco

Photographer's Note

Mundaka, famous worldwide for its left wave, surfers from all around the world come to Mundaka to discover firsthand the quality of its waves. Surfing has converted into a regular practice on the coastal town. In fact, Mundaka schedules annually world championships
Other than that Mundaka is a quiet fishing town; the port and the old sailors’ houses in the surroundings make up the heart of this village.
The streets of Mundaka seem to tell an old but modern story of fishermen, of their efforts and rewards written on the walls of each house and each temple.
Santa María’s church is an example of the Renaissance style. Its tower goes back to the 11th century. Built during the fights of the “banderizos” (partisans), it was rebuilt and enlarged in the 16th century as a Neogothic tower. Not to be missed is a visit to the Municipal Library, which is located in a restored fisherman’s house. The building was formerly used as a hospital to attend the pilgrims on their way to Santiago along the coastal route.

The picture is taken from the port and it shows in first sight the Ikuriña, the red, white and green flag of the Basque autonomy.

bukitgolfb301, mohammad_H, danos, pajaran, saxo042, ikeharel, jhm, fds has marked this note useful

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bukitgolfb301 (30067) 2013-01-10 18:30

Hi Ciao dear Eleni

Another commfortable and wonderful shot!
You present the best framewrok and composition via shrp focusing as usual. the best match of flag and background houses. Lookng foward to seeing your another style. Thanks for your sharing and have a good last working day!

Takero from cold Tokyo

mohammad_H (6598) 2013-01-10 21:43

danos (74020) 2013-01-10 22:25

Ελένη γεια σου,
πολύ όμορφη φαίνεται η πόλη της Mundaka και ιδικά το λιμανάκι της με την τοπική σημαία της να δεσπόζει της περιοχής.Το ότι είναι φημισμένο κέντρο των απανταχού surfers δεν το ήξερα αλλά η πόλη δαίνεται να είναι αρκετά πλούσια βλέποντας κάποιος τα κτήρια που υπάρχουν.

Σε χαιρετώ,Δάνος

pajaran (36246) 2013-01-10 23:33

Dobar dan.
Dobar tekst o mestu, sa datim podacima ...
Dobra ostrina snimka, kontrast, lepe boje.
Lepa arhitektura i trenutak sa zastavom.
Lepo mesto za odmor.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan.
Sve najbolje sa lepim secanjem na posetu Mundaka.
Paja.

Good day.
Good article on the site, the given data ...
Good image sharpness, contrast, beautiful color.
Beautiful architecture and a moment with the flag.
A nice place for a vacation.
Have a nice and successful day.
All the best with the beautiful memories of the visit to Mundaka.
Paja.

Silvio1953 (98183) 2013-01-11 0:25

Ciao Eleni, bella vista di un luogo piacevole, ottimo per le vacanze estive, buona nitidezza,splendida< luce e bei colori naturali, brava, buon week end, ciao Silvio

saxo042 (31802) 2013-01-11 1:36

Hi Eleni,
The Basque flag adds good colours to the picture and the typical building style add atmosphere. A very pleasant landscape view and interesting note!
Kind regards
Gunnar

ikeharel (37356) 2013-01-11 1:41

Kalimera Eleni,
Marvelous scenery with the flag contrast the green forest hill, above town houses. Beautiful costal town, side with a small marina.
Nice taken shot.
Ike

jhm (122458) 2013-01-11 5:15

Hello Eleni,

These picture is very nice for look at.
Excellent panorama view about these area.
Very clear taken with lovely details.
You chose a very well angle, with excellent light management.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

cornejo (18088) 2013-01-11 5:22

Hola Eleni, muy bonita vista de este bonito e interesante pueblo vasco con la Ikurriña en primer plano, muy bien captada en esta interesante y bonita foto, con muy buena técnica y excelente calidad de imagen. Muy buen y bonito trabajo perfectamente realizado, mis felicitaciones amiga mia. Gracias por compartir tus bonitos e interesantes trabajos.

Buen dia y feliz fin de semana.
Un cordial abrazo desde el sur de España.
Angel.

abmdsudi (26281) 2013-01-12 10:00

Hi Eleni
It's wise ideas making use of the stunning flag to drag the eyes into the photogenic background. Superbly captured with lot of details, texture, shades in beautiful light and rich color tones. I love the local flavour particularly the red roofs boosting the visual effect and feel in it. This is good overall shot, a pleasing image indeed technically well done. Congrats.
Kind regards

fds (5313) 2013-03-06 22:22

buongiorno cara eleni bella cartolina dai paesi baschi con questa bandiera che sventola fiera in primo piano
ottimo documento
io tanti anni fa feci i paesi baschi francesi e sconfinai per pochi km in quelli spagnoli
ciao cara amica mia