Besalú Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Besalú is a town in the Garrotxa region, located at 150 metres above sea level, covering an area of 4.81 km2.

Bisuldunum, as its origins suggest, was a fortress between two rivers: the Fluvià in the south and the Capellades in the north. Well communicated, Besalú is located at the meeting point of three regions: Alt Empordà, Pla de l'estany and Garrotxa.

Besalú began to gain importance as the capital of an independent county following the death of Guifré el Pilós (902). It lost this status with the death of Bernat III- son-in-law of Ramon Berenguer III- leaving no suvirvors. As a result, Besalú became part of Barcelona. In 1966, it was declared a "National Historic-Artistic Ensemble" due to its high architectural value.

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kirmasti (404) 2006-09-15 16:23

merhaba Richard,

very nice POV. nice reflections. I wish to see a big river in front of the walls. I like right side of picture .

thanks

kebek (5434) 2006-09-15 16:49

Serwus Richard !
Good framing. The solid wall on the right nicely blocks the view and works as an introduction to the diagonal composition. I love this kind of uniform stony architecture, and You show it very well.
Best wishes,
M.

Hanssie (9133) 2006-09-16 3:43

Maybe using half the wall as your foreground but the view on the village is fantastic !
Light, colours and sharpness are good.
The bridge, water (and reflections) and houses, very nice picture, Richard !

oriolm (1142) 2006-09-17 14:49

Beautiful view. People use to taake the bridge but you have managed to take also the town, bravo!

Deepforest (8813) 2006-09-23 16:04

Hi Richard,
very good capture of that beautiful town. I like the composition and contrast of colours.
Congratulations!
Andrzej