the green island Photo

Photographer’s Note

La Palma is called "the green island" as it catches more rain than the other Canary Islands due to its Western position. La Palma is also considered to be one of the steepest islands of the world, and the combination with a relatively humid climate has led to terrace building for agriculture, often accomodating banana plantations.
A view from the Mirador de San Bartolomé, at the Eastern side of the island, North of the capital Santa Cruz.

UlfE, dta, JudyR, bukitgolfb301, ChrisJ, Uhu, vinicio, BelCan75, gunbud, kLe, nszeretlek has marked this note useful

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erbiloguz (865) 2009-04-30 8:15

Wonderful place and so green color....

Klaracolor (201) 2009-04-30 9:15

There are beautiful lines in this picture. Also nice green colors.
Greetings,
Klara

dta (6145) 2009-04-30 9:50

Bonjour Paul ,
Voici quelques temps , j'espérais que tu nous présentes d'autres paysages de La Palma . Et bien là , je suis servi . Quel merveilleux endroit , si typiquement canarien . C'est une île que je rêve de découvrir , et une photo comme celle là m'incite à y aller .
Bravo , et merci du partage .

JudyR (897) 2009-04-30 9:58

How interesting to see these carefully tended terraces. Such efficient use of land. I'm surprised not to see trees on this island. You've captured life here. Thanks. Judy

bukitgolfb301 (4999) 2009-04-30 13:39

Hello my dear Paul

Perfect framework and good sharpness(pan-focus). Good combination of rice terraces and blue sky. Congratulation on your great job !

Best regards and many thanks for sharing

Takero

ChrisJ (70443) 2009-04-30 18:19

Hi Paul

Well composed, using the rule of thirds, with the horizon line nicely placed on the 2/3 mark above the centre where the slope terminates at left. Good sharpness & colour. Tfs!

Waylim (11157) 2009-05-01 0:42

Hi Paul,
what a view, love it, so open, unobstructed view of the terrace all the way to the ocean. Great POV, I feel like flying over this beautiful land and sea. Great quality and nice composition. thanks.
My regards.
Way

alibasarir (14497) 2009-05-01 10:28

merhaba Paul,
özellikle ön planın yeşil dokusu ve bakış açınız mükemmel.çok güzel bir manzara.ayrıca renkler,netlik ve detaylarda harika elinize sağlık.
selamlar
Ali

UlfE (9180) 2009-05-01 12:10

Hi Paul,

Wonderful view, you have captured the terrace cultivation in the very best way. The lighting is superb and the sharpness and detail fantastic. The blue sea is a perfect background. A very crisp shot ideed. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

MarianneS (14426) 2009-05-01 13:50

Hello Paul,
These terrace gardens are very graphical.
I like the way you show their profile, under a very nice light!
Have a good week-end,
Marianne

Uhu (7436) 2009-05-04 0:11

Just as I remember Canarian Islands - color of the ocean is superb, and unmistakable. Very good photo, no any prominent features here, but it don't need them!
Amazing work!

vinicio (22428) 2009-05-04 2:46

I much love these islands, even if not visited at all, you have captured a beautiful image of this beautiful panorama, compliments Paul.
Have a nice week
Ciao
Vinicio

BelCan75 (2420) 2009-05-04 11:22

Hallo Paul,

Prachtige foto met een prachtig lijnen spel op de heuvel en dan het zicht over het water dat zo mooi schitterd in het zonlicht. Knap zicht en knap vastgelegd!

Groetjes,
Ann

gunbud (28163) 2009-05-04 19:06

Hi Paul,
Love the lovely lines and textures of these terraced green fields.
Very good light to the gently slopping hills that contrast so brilliantly with the vivid blue sea.
Regards, Tom

sayeed_rahman (2303) 2009-05-05 12:48

HEllo Paul

aaah great distribution of the two colours..what are these steps farming used to cultivate...Well handled light and the control of exposure has contributed towards the depth and the sharpness of image..colours are waht makes nature shots stand out and youve done it well my friend..

Cheers
Sayeed

adramad (4000) 2009-05-06 11:22

Hello Paul.
A nice perspective showing us a great landscape, good color and luminosity.
A greeting.
Luis.

anto95 (1820) 2009-05-07 5:55

Hi Paul,
Wonderful mystic landscape. Good colors. Very good capture and frame.
Antonello

sevy (13954) 2009-05-08 2:42

Bonjour Paul,

Au debut, les Canaries ne m interessaient pas beaucoup (je pensais surtout immeubles en beton en bord de mer). Mais a force de voir des images differentes sur TE et des vues comme celle ci, je commence a changer d avis.
J aime bien le cadrage qui ouvre sur la mer et sur les nuages. Ca forme un beau contraste avec le paysage travaillé de ces terrasses.

Yves.

Silvio1953 (42869) 2009-05-08 13:00

Ciao Paul, fantastic landscape by great POV, beautiful colors and splendid graphic, very well done, bravo, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Yves-triga (3639) 2009-05-12 3:01

Hello paul,
an other view and lage view,i like this panorama with these cultures leveled for more performance.
a nice place.
good job.
yves

kLe (2039) 2009-05-14 23:19

Beautiful greenness! I like the contrast between the green steep mountainside and the blue sea. In my opinion it is difficult to show so many details on the land without overexposition on the sea. I think you had the sun behind you and that helps.
Interesting note too. I did not know some thing about La Palma and I must admit that I have never been on the Canary Islands. This is something I must correct.

nszeretlek (606) 2009-08-03 8:02

Hi Paul ,

La Palma is like a hidden paradise in Spain , not as famous as others (Tenerife , Lanzarote , Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria).This one belongs to the group of lushy islands with their vast vegetations and terraces , steep cliffs and cultivation areas . The contrast between the green and the blue horizon of the ocean gives a nice visual sensation that makes the picture enjoyable

Best wishes ,

Miguel