Photographer's Note
Hi, TErs,
Well, my sequel of shots from Haskovo is near its end.
A town that is a typical representative of that particular mixture of something from Europe, something from Asia, something unique felt only on the Balkans, nowhere else, in regions of mixed religeous rites.
When in Haskovo, drink Astika, the beer produced here the inhabitants of Haskovo are so proud of:)
If you are not afraid of a heatwave, summer is there, but, I personally would rather go in spring or autumn when it isn't that hot.
Hehe, you might come upon a rare scene-elderly women preparing lyutenitsa- a sort of tomato paste-it's a ritual the participation in which needs a great deal of patience, tomatoes, aubergines, red peppers, spices, even some herbs and you stir this mixture in a huge rectangular dish somewhere on the threshold of your survived house:) and with the huge spoon or laddle in your hand you might look like an ancient pagan figure making for a magic:))
Well, the main walking area in Haskovo isn't likely to offer you such sights:)
But.......I loved this provincial drowsy Bulgarian town gradually undergoing changes influenced by market economy.
Show you next soon.
As to the shot, nothing special, resized and framed.I think these very colours needn't my intereference.
Enjoy it.
Critiques | Translate
jurek1951
(42198) 2008-06-24 7:46
Hi Valeria,
Very interesting perspective and lovely colours.The lighting is well done.Great composiiton and nice sharpness,
Georg
lrw1966
(1632) 2008-06-24 8:46
Valeria Hi:
Wonderful daily life presentation. I really enjoy learning about your world through your images and notes. Congratulations, very well done.
Larry
USA
TFS!
Wandering_Dan
(3449) 2008-06-24 10:33
Hi, Valeria -
Nice colors and arrangement of people and buildings. A good daily life shot. And note.
Now we need one of an old woman making lyutenitsa!
Best,
Dan
japiey
(10163) 2008-06-24 12:36
Hi Valeria,
Interesting stroll through daily life.
Feels a mix of different life styles..
Good presentation, detailed notes.
Well done.
Enjoy !!
jp
fulvio52
(8314) 2008-06-24 22:29
A very nice daily life shot, Valeria.
I really like the soothing soft light you've been able to capture and those lovely warm colors.
NICE!
Have a good day, I'll see you later.
Ciao,
Fulvio.
jlbrthnn
(76043) 2008-06-25 9:30
Hello Valeria,
This almost intimate image of the life of the inhabitants of the city is very pleasant. I like the colors and the inclusion of the trees. It would be with pleasure that I would drink glass today Astika beer, because heat in Montpellier east insurportable. Very pretty interesting work.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël
Photo Information
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Copyright: Valeria Zapryanova (Valerka)
(8171)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2008-06-02
- Categories: Daily Life
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Walls And Profiles, Haskovo Glimpses [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2008-06-24 7:28