Ondárroa, a photo from Vizcaya, Pais Vasco

Photographer's Note

Bathed by the Bay of Biscay, Ondárroa is located on the estuary of the river Artibai, on a rugged area. Situated on the eastern area of the coast of Bizkaia, the zone is dominated by the Peña del Fraile, which protects the seaside area.

Apart from the urban area, the municipality has two neighborhoods called Rentería and Gorozika, which possess sociologic and culture peculiarities very common among Basque ports. Its new bridge designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava facilitates the access to the port.

The old quarter is a very charming spot that fascinates the visitor. Medieval and seaside features merge in its narrow and steep streets, giving the place a peculiar atmosphere. Walking through them, someone can see the Puente Viejo (old bridge) over the river Artibai.

In regards to the cultural heritage, it’s nice to mention the old Likona tower, dating back to the 15th century. It is one of the oldest classical border buildings of the Basque Country. Very close to it there is the church of Santa María (1462), a Gothic church carved in limestone outstanding for its varied large windows, the top of its buttresses and the rosette on the facade.
The old Town Hall is also a remarkable construction due to its Tuscan facade, very different from the rest of the buildings in town.

Very well known and magnificent beaches also belong to this municipality such as Arrigorri, from where the access on foot to the neighboring beach Saturraran in the town of Mutriku is possible.

In the month of August the patron Saint festival, begins on the 14th, with the descent of "Leokadi."
The festival's last day is called "Día del marinero"
(Day of the sailor), where attendants dress as sailors.

Kamilutka, jhm, SNOOP_Chan, ikeharel, pajaran, danos, bukitgolfb301, thebest, saxo042, Cricri, abmdsudi, maria-v1981, kasianowak has marked this note useful

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Kamilutka (3207) 2013-01-08 2:18

Good morning Eleni,
I like in your picture tight frame which allows to focus more on the lovely buildings around the port. Very good clarity and sharpness, beautifull colors. It seems that your Spanish tour resulted in nice portfolio :-)
Reagrds
Kamila

jhm (122334) 2013-01-08 4:33

Hello Eleni,

Nice taken out of the hight.
Two wonderful elements on these picture, a lot boats in foreground.
Second, the a lot houses in the village all very sharp taken.
A splendid panoramic picture with a lot depth and perspective.
Excellent captured, nice presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Regards,
John.

SNOOP_Chan (3472) 2013-01-08 6:29

Hello Eleni, very nice image here, i like this type of shots. Good high POV that allows you to get the whole marina. Good strong colors. well done on the sharpness and contrast also.
Regards!

cargus (6434) 2013-01-08 7:51

Excellent panorama, perfect framing, colors played excellent, clear and bright a successful image, well done.!!
Regards
Adrian

alin-m (3716) 2013-01-08 7:59

A photo taken from a very interesting angle.Good idea.Well done.
Best regards.Alin.

ikeharel (37222) 2013-01-08 8:31

A superb perspective from a high point over the beautiful bay and town, Eleni.
Great picturesque location, vivid in tones and you managed to employ it all on photo: DOF, clarity and colors, with good contrast ( which I value the most).
Kalispera,
Ike

cornejo (17988) 2013-01-08 9:28

Hola Eleni, muy buen pov elegido para tomar esta bonita foto de este encantador lugar, me encantó la villa cuando la visité hace años, la imagen está bien compuesta y encuadrada, con buena nitidez, profundidad, luz y color. Es un muy buen y bonito trabajo estupendamente realizado, mis felicitaciones amiga mia. Gracias por compartir tus bonitos recuerdos.

Buena tarde y feliz semana.
Un cordial saludo desde el sur de España.
Angel.

pajaran (36149) 2013-01-08 9:52

Dobro vece.
Dobar tekst o gradu sa datim podacima ...
Lep pogled na pristaniste sa camcima, i deo grada ...
Dobra ostrina snimka, kontrast, lepe boje.
Dobra kompozicija, lepo pokazano.
Lep grad i pristaniste.
Prijatno vece i sve najbolje sa lepim secanjem na posetu gradu.
Paja.

Good evening.
A good article on the town with a given data ...
Nice view of the harbor with boats, and part of the city ...
Good image sharpness, contrast, beautiful color.
Good composition, nice revealed.
Beautiful city and harbor.
Good evening and all the best with the beautiful memories of the visit to the city.
Paja.

TopGeo (37994) 2013-01-08 10:08

Γειά σου Ελένη! η εικόνα έχει υψηλή χρωματική ποιότητα και μεγάλη ευκρίνεια, που μας κάνει να απολαύσετε την υπέροχη ομορφιά του τοπίου.
Μια ομορφιά που η ίδια διπλασιάζεται λόγω των υπέροχη προβληματισμούς σχετικά με το νερό, σε ένα κομψά δομημένο σύνθεση με τα πλοία μία αύξηση το αισθητικό επίπεδο της δουλειάς σας.
Μια μεγάλη φωτογραφία.
Με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς,
Γεώργιος

danos (73926) 2013-01-08 11:17

Ελένη γεια σου.
άλλη μια όμορφη πανοραμική γωνιά της χώρας των Βάσκων,με τα μικρά λιμανάκια και τα σπίτια να είναι τόσο κοντά κτισμένα στη θάλασσα και να θυμίζουν ολίγον τι Ελλάδα.Πολύ καλός ο φωτισμός όπως και η καθαρότητα της φωτογραφάιας.

Σε χαιρετώ,δάνος

carlo62 (12492) 2013-01-08 14:35

Ciao Eleni
bella panoramica, si vedono molto bene le varie architetture delle case, i colori sono splendidi, su tutti domina la casa blu.
Saluti
Carlo

npecanhuk (53861) 2013-01-08 15:18

Hello Eleni!
Very beautiful view!
Truly attractive picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, chosen pov and composition really pleased me!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

bukitgolfb301 (30039) 2013-01-08 21:53

Hi dear Eleni

Your posting spped is too quick to keep up with-- but I will try! Wonderful focusing appraoch is this.
Outstnding sharp and clear image, and fruitful real color touch is also marvelous indeed.
Thank you for your sharing and have a good day!

Takero from Tokyo

thebest (3370) 2013-01-09 0:33

Hi Eleni,

Wonderful photo - beautiful colours & content.
I love all the little boats lined up in the Bay & the variety of different styles of architecture.
Well done I like it very much.

Kindest regards,
Dawn.

Silvio1953 (98001) 2013-01-09 0:46

Ciao Eleni, gran bel POV su villaggio e porticciolo, ottima nitidezza, splenddia luce e bei colori, brava, ciao Silvio

saxo042 (31792) 2013-01-09 6:38

Hi Elelni,
The parallel lines of the boats seem to continue as a diagonal along the orientation of the red roofs here. A very colourful and interesting view. This looks like a very attractive place for a holiday, a pity it is so far away...
Kind regards
Gunnar

Cricri (86327) 2013-01-10 0:31

Hi Eleni
J'aime ce que je vois, la vue plongeante sur le port, la maison avec les arches au bord de l'eau, celles colorées, la couleur turquoise de l'eau, un bel endroit de l'Espagne, bravo
Belle journée
PS) je part demain pour la suisse, une semaine, a bientôt
cricri

abmdsudi (26215) 2013-01-10 7:51

Hi Eleni
What a striking image, a charming river town and the impact rendered taken from high pov depicting the general view. You achieved such a great depth, detailed and perspective, so well exposed in rich colors tones. A fine historic site so well taken, Congrats.
Best regards

maria-v1981 (10403) 2013-01-11 10:26

Καλησπέρα Ελένη,
Ένα μαγευτικό τοπίο που πολύ θα ήθελα να ήμουν εκεί τώρα. Έχεις αποτυπώσει την ατμόσφαιρα με μεγάλη επιτυχία και όλη η σύνθεση είναι μαγευτική.
Καλό Σ/Κ και καλή συνέχεια,
Μαρία

kasianowak (2215) 2013-01-11 13:35

Hi Eleni
What a beatiful landscape! Lovely colours and great composition.
Best wishes
Kasia

macjake (39207) 2013-01-12 11:25

Hi Eleni
looking at your gallery, even in the small version this photo pops out at us.
very colorful, very vibrant.
looks like a photogenic place for sure!
love the shot
cheers
craig

Miguel82 (7693) 2013-03-12 13:08

Excellent explanations given in your note, Eleni
You select a superb pov
Nice colors, a mix of modern and ancient buildings
Buenas tardes