Photographer's Note
The view from the old ribat in Monastir.
Monastir is a city on the central shore of Tunisia, in the Sahel area. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is 41,400. Located in north-eastern Tunisia, it is the capital of Monastir Governorate.
Tunisian president Habib Bourguiba was born there, and his mausoleum is built there.
Monastir, 9th century walls and an imposing Ribat tower over a modern resort complex and the result is amazingly harmonious. Monastir captures that blend of the traditional and modern that characterizes Tunisia. A marina nestled in the shade of the walls provides a enjoyable promenade as does the long avenue that offers the bluest of Mediterranean seas. The "monastery" after which the town was named, was built by an Islamic religious order in 797 to defend the town from roaming nomadic tribes and Byzantine warships. The fortress houses a lovely museum of Islamic art and artifacts.
dziś coś dla Mikeo, żeby sobie odświeżyli wspomnienia z pieknego Monastiru.
robertosalguero, skippy007, tedesse, gracious, riclopes, Clementi, pablominto, Longroute, rjb874 has marked this note useful
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robertosalguero
(288) 2008-06-26 1:27
Hi Malgorzata,
This image is razor sharp, very beautiful and colourful. The view toward the water is excellent and having some of the street add a more effective perspective of this place. Nice place and image. Thanks Malgorzata :-)
Roberto
jasmis
(58603) 2008-06-26 1:28
Eee, ale mnie koleżanka denerwuje... Ja tu w mieście siedzę, w murach nagrzanych, bez perspektyw urlopu, a koleżanka pokazuje takie widoki. Wrrr.
A na serio - Emka - stać Cię na więcej niż na lakierowaną pocztówkę.
Pozdrawiam mimo wszystko goraco.
skippy007
(12510) 2008-06-26 1:40
Hello Malgorzata, You know it's winter here now, when I looked at this it made me a little jealous but now I feel warm & comfortable & wish I was there. Excellent shot with good light & colour. Nice blues. Informative note.
Thank you
Santo
Gustaw
(21670) 2008-06-26 1:55
Hej!
Miły obrazek. Choć tłoku tam nie widać. Pogoda akurat tam zawsze letnia. Trochę dzisiaj mogłoby słonko bardziej zaświecić, abyśmy mieli trochę tunezyjskiego klimatu.
Pozdrowionka.
Marek
marianita
(3455) 2008-06-26 2:03
Malgorzata
a perfect postcard image. excellent bold colours
well taken
marianna
tedesse
(25137) 2008-06-26 2:04
Witaj!
Wspaniały morski krajobraz,cudowne kolory i doskonała ostrość.
Interesująca notka.
Pozdrawiam
Tadeusz
gracious
(20025) 2008-06-26 2:15
Hello Malgorzata,
Best pov to have this beautiful coastal city well captured!
the image is sharp with good colour and superb details
a very pleasing image
well done
Tony
riclopes
(35577) 2008-06-26 2:46
Olá Malgorzata, good vantage POV to show this beautiful bay. The tall palmtrees make an excellent diagonal to lead us to the lovely rock set in the background. Nice natural colors and lighting.
Regards,
ricardo
arturski
(4465) 2008-06-26 8:12
Hej Gosia!
Ale skaczesz po tych kontynentach , co dzien to inny ale co sie dziwic ktos kto 1/4 swiata zwiedzil to moze sobie skakac , fajny pocztowkowy widoczek .
Pozdrawiam
Artur
japiey
(10163) 2008-06-26 10:30
Hi Malgorzata,
Wow.. splendid..
SHARP.. and AMAZING !!
Well conceived, well done.
Enjoy.
jp
Deepforest
(9260) 2008-06-26 11:40
Witaj Malgosiu,
przy okazji ja tez sobie odswiezam wspomnienia z Monastiru... piekne ujecie, wspaniale swiatlo i mila dla oka dominujaca niebieska tonacja wody... Dobra praca.
Pozdrawiam,
Andrzej
Fis2
(120783) 2008-06-26 14:54
Hej Malgoska!
Ladne wakacyjne zdjecie. Zal dusze sciska jak sie patrzy. Mamy lato i to miejsace robi wrazenie. Fota w stylu wdokowki ;).
Pozdrawiam
Krzysztof
Clementi
(52514) 2008-06-26 15:27
Ciao Malgorzata,
una bellissima vista su questo mare stupendo,
ottimi colori e bella luce.
Complimenti
Giorgio
jurek1951
(42198) 2008-06-26 17:57
Witaj Malgorzata,
no to wiem gdzie sie wybiore na moj urlop,piekna sceneria ladna kolorystyka,pozdrawiam
Jurek
batalay
(41257) 2008-06-26 20:37
Hello Malgorzata,
What a spectacular view of the coast in Old Ribat, somewhat reminiscent of the Coast of Yucatan Peninsula, although there are subtle differences in the colors of the sea. I see people on the beach in the distance. Was it warm enough there to swim in February when you took this photograph? Your note is highly informative as usual.
Warm regards,
Bulent
pablominto
(53746) 2008-06-26 23:51
Hello Malgorzata,
The fine light renders great clarity in the colours!
Effective point of view as the beachline adds a nice diagonal in composition...
Hopefully you get some great photo light on your visit to Norway too, and I'm looking forward to see the result!
Greetings,
Pablo -
Booz
(14347) 2008-06-26 23:54
przykład jak uroczo może byc w lutym :)) kolorki są urocze ;)
Pozdrawiam,
Tomek
Graal
(103038) 2008-06-27 0:23
Czesc,
milutko tutaj, az sie prosi isc na plaze i do wody. Monastir rzeczywiscie piekny, mikeo zachwyci sie ponownie.
Pozdr. Al.
mikeo
(12129) 2008-06-27 1:30
Bylem, widzialem, pamietam:) Tyle ze nie dane bylo strzelac wtedy z Ribatu, a szkoda bo okolice naprawde piekne... Zwlaszcza w nocy, razem z tymi owcami przy cmentarzu:)
Dzieki za dedykacje, wspomienia odswiezone;)
pozdro,
mikeo
Longroute
(19600) 2008-06-27 2:03
So this is the famous Monastir... you know I live next door to Tunisia, all my friends have been there more than once, expecially by sailing boat, but I've never been there.
I like this simple composition, it's like a honest postcard who depicts reality as it is. Beautiful blue colour.
Ciao,
Donato
Waylim
(25436) 2008-06-29 15:34
Malgorzata,
what a spectacular view on such a clear and sunny day. Beautiful the blue sky and water. perfect sharpness and clarity. good light and contrast with good composition and that makes it overall an excellent image.
Way
chicca
(356) 2008-07-02 0:11
Ciao Malgorzata,
che posti fantastici ci offre la natura, vero?
E tu ne hai catturato uno dei tanti meravigliosi.
Buona giornata,
Federica
lousat
(106845) 2008-07-02 13:25
Hi Malgo,you was lucky!! When we was in Monastir the ribat was close!!We loose this beautifull perspective,thanks at you now i can see..ehehhe...really beautifull,have a nice day,Luciano
Bluejeans
(64251) 2008-07-03 2:23
Ola Malgorzata ,
Belo ponto de visăo sobre esta praia de areias brancas e de agua cristalina , gostei muito da linha do horizonte bem definida , bons detalhes,parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
Isa-M
(4026) 2008-07-20 10:26
Czesc Gosia...
kawalek swiata zwiedzilas :)
Piekne zdjecia...a na tym wspomnienia z wakacji :)
pozdrawiam!
I.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Malgorzata Kopczynska (emka)
(119929)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2008-02-24
- Categories: Nature
- Exposure: f/4, 1/1000 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2008-06-26 1:20
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