View from the ribat, a photo from Monastir, North

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 (292) 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 (58653) 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!
Mi³y obrazek. Choæ t³oku tam nie widaæ. Pogoda akurat tam zawsze letnia. Trochê dzisiaj mog³oby s³onko bardziej za¶wieciæ, aby¶my mieli trochê tunezyjskiego klimatu.
Pozdrowionka.
Marek

Vanessa132 (94) 2008-06-26 1:55

Hi Malgorzata,
nice view! Nice POV, colors and sharpness
TFS
Vanessa

marianita (3455) 2008-06-26 2:03

Malgorzata
a perfect postcard image. excellent bold colours
well taken
marianna

tedesse (25147) 2008-06-26 2:04

Witaj!
Wspania³y morski krajobraz,cudowne kolory i doskona³a ostro¶æ.
Interesuj±ca 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 (160039) 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

francio64 (39888) 2008-06-26 15:42

Ciao Malgorzata,
un bello scorcio sul mare!

Francesco

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 (41261) 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

przyk³ad jak uroczo mo¿e byc w lutym :)) kolorki s± urocze ;)
Pozdrawiam,
Tomek

Graal (103040) 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 (132443) 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 visão 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.