Mt. Meron from old Tzfat, a photo from Zefat, Northern

Photographer's Note

Above the roofs of Old Tzfat, there is a magnificent view towards one of the highest summits in Israel: Mount Meron (In fluent Hebrew it pronounces Mei-ron) on the upper left side is 1208m above sea-level, part of the Upper-Galilie ridge. The view due north-west. The mountain is at 32.998, 35.412 on the map.
There are wide restorations works going on in the old houses of the ancient quarter, some houses were built as far back in time after the 1759 earthquake that left the city in ruins.

Approx. location from where taken: 32.97, 35.492 on the map.
RAW converted into JPEG, F9.0, 1/160, ISO100.

Ike

*** Here is a A Wikipedia page about Tzfat and its long history.

pajaran, jemaflor, jhm, papagolf21, macjake, Cricri, Lidka, ChrisJ, pierrefonds, PiotrF, mcmtanyel, alvaraalto, PaulVDV, danos, adramad, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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pajaran (115025) 2017-12-15 22:56

Dobar dan.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazano, dobra perspektiva i kontrast, lepe boje, lepo uhavcen trenutak sa oblacima koji dolaze sa kisom.
Lepo krovovi i zeleno drvece, lepa planina u pozadini.
Zelim vam lep dana, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Interesting and beautiful view, good text ...
Beautifully demonstrated, good perspective and contrast, beautiful colors, beautifully caught up with the clouds that come with rain.
Nice roofs and green trees, beautiful mountain in the background.
I wish you a nice day, all the best.

jemaflor (146382) 2017-12-15 23:15

Hi Ike,
Nice landscape with these mountains in the BG, interesting ruins in the Fg, good contrast with the blue colors, interesting note about your view, tfs.

papagolf21 (152605) 2017-12-15 23:37

Bonjour, cher Ike,
Cette vue par-dessus les toits (ou les terrasses, c'est selon) donne une vue bien différente. Le regard embrasse une vision historique et en même temps une vue sur l'horizon de toute beauté.
L'intérêt architectural est manifeste.
Amitiés.
Philippe

emka (157280) 2017-12-15 23:49

Hello Ike, Interesting view over the roofs of Tzfat of the hills covered with forests. Nice walls of the reconstructed houses.

Kind regrad s MAlgo

macjake (98262) 2017-12-16 0:10

Hi Ike
hahaha, if you want high elevations you should visit our mountains in Western Canada :) this one here at 1208m, I think I drive hills in Vancouver that high everyday in my car hahaha...but seriously - it just goes to show the different landscapes our 2 respective countries reside in.
Good to see restorations ongoing like this, it'd be great for you to follow up this photo with an exact same POV when its completed - if you can remember! cheers
Craig

I'll post a new photo soon

jhm (211734) 2017-12-16 0:27

Hello Ike,

Thank you very much, to your visit to my 15th TE birthday photo

We get a nice view about the old building it seem or there becomes worked.
You create depth and perspective.
Composition and presentation are pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Cricri (176) 2017-12-16 0:32

Hola Ike
Belle vue du haut des maisons en pleine reconstruction, le POV offre une vue imprenable sur le paysage, joli contraste des couleurs, intéressante note
Belle journée
cricri

Lidka (527) 2017-12-16 1:08

Dear Ike!
Fine take. Work in progress.
Superb landscape in the background.
Marvelous weather. Superb light and colours.
Good exposure and capture.
Interesting note.
Excellent effect.
Well done!

ChrisJ (171340) 2017-12-16 1:15

Hi Ike,

A superb high pov offering an expansive view across the bg forest to the wooded hills on the horizon. Good sharpness and the blue tarpaulins must provide some shade. Tfs!

dta (98848) 2017-12-16 1:15

Hello Ike ,
A beautiful view of the terraced roofs of those picturesque stoned houses , with a beautiful mountain (and forest) landscape in the BG .
Regards

Royaldevon (85674) 2017-12-16 3:49

Hello Ike,

The presence of a cement mixer is explained by your notes but I do like the close details of these old walls and houses ... they really look old and will have great character. The blue verandas add much to the colours of the f/g. Are they to protect the workers from the heat or just a natural sunshade for the residents?
You have angled the f/g buildings nicely, for composition and given a vast view across the landscape to Mount Meron. The slightly misty surround to the mountain adds even more to the sense of depth.

Have a good w/e,
Bev :-)

holmertz (102066) 2017-12-16 4:09

Hello Ike,
There is a nice view towards the mountain and the sight is quite good i spite of the clouds and some haze. The old buildings provide a fine foreground and the blue tarpaulins are very eye-catching.
Kind regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (113676) 2017-12-16 5:05

Hi Ike,

The wideness of the area is creating depth. The point of view is showing the details of the houses and of the mountain. The good luminosity is enhanc ing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Tue (91658) 2017-12-16 5:08

Hello Ike,
A wonderful view of the landscape in the background with the mountain emerging from the haze in the distance. The combination with the old sunlit walls and bright blue covers is very strong and appealing. Great photo.
Lars

Silvio1953 (220717) 2017-12-16 9:23

Ciao Ike, great view of lovely place, excellent perspective, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done,my friend,ciao Silvio

lousat (138683) 2017-12-16 15:09

Hi Ike,lovely place with a lovely view,with one the most high mounts of your country. Not the best clean weather but still a good capture,i like a lot the view on the old walls,very very sharp. Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

PiotrF (54246) 2017-12-16 16:03

Hello Ike,
A amazing view of Mount Meron. Nice detailed picture with a wonderful sharpness.Interesting and informative note.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

mcmtanyel (67757) 2017-12-16 18:36

Hello Ike,
I like this combination of rather green countryside in the background with the portion of a typical Israeli town in the foreground. The textures of the buildings are lovely.
Regards,
MT
PS. I just got to your critique of "The Keeping Room." We were quickly being escorted to the main hall of the concert, so i did not have time to fiddle with the settings of the camera. Auto setting resulted in high ISO.

Nicou (193806) 2017-12-17 2:13

Hello

Avec cette toile bleue quelle vue sur le toit de ces maisons sueprbe et la vue en fond queél décor et iamge ce ciel ces montagnes fantastique image.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

alvaraalto (42804) 2017-12-17 4:09

Hello Ike
Beautiful picture with the roofs of the old city, included the bright blue tarps and fascinating landscape with the clouded sky behind.
Excellent work. Have a good Sunday. Groet Rob

PaulVDV (62810) 2017-12-17 9:32

Hello Ike,
All the houses in Tzfat seem to have a roof terrace.
With or without sun protection.
But I also discover one newer house with a tiled roof.
It must be pleasant to have a roof terrace and to be able to sit in open air without disturbing traffic or passersby.
From on the terraces people can also see very far and the mountain rises up quite abruptly in the landscape of rolling hills.
Best regards, Paul

danos (110407) 2017-12-18 4:27

Hello Ike,
nice the panoramic view of the place with the roofs of Old Tzfat to cover the foreground of the image.The threes on the scene,until eyes are losted on the backdrop,make the image even more attractive.

Regards,Danos

mkamionka (73500) 2017-12-18 8:14

Hi Ike,
interesting composition, we see quite a messy foreground and a spectacular peaceful looking scenery behind. There is some sort of contrast between these two worlds. I wonder what is the view like from the last house facing the mountain.
Great reportage,
M

adramad (72592) 2017-12-22 10:20

Hello, Ike.
A good view from the globe, with the foreground of this group of terraces of these stone houses, good perspective of the valley with abundant trees and the mount in the distance.
A beautiful color, which enhances the image.
Magnificent management of brightness and sharpness.
Well seen and done. I like it.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

COSTANTINO (115605) 2018-07-25 22:13

Hello dear Ikeharel and have a nice time
and a happy new day
magnificent view towards one
of the highest summits in Israel
photo with great lightness
and sharpness
welldone
regards
Costantino

Miguel82 (47110) 2019-11-16 1:26

Ike, these houses in Tzfat are made in stone, their roofs represent a perfect viewpoint to gaze at the green valley as well as the Mt. Meron. The mountain appears majestically in the far bg. Gorgeous landscape photo. Fine colors, good image quality, instructive photo note, regards.