ALTEA NIGHTS, a photo from Alicante, Valencia

Photographer's Note

Altea (Valencian: [aɫˈtea], Spanish: [alˈtea]) is a town and municipality located in the province of Alicante, Spain, north of Benidorm on the section of Mediterranean coast called the Costa Blanca.

At present, the economy of Altea is based on tourism, which started to grow in the 1950s because of its good weather, beaches and the labyrinthine streets with whitewashed house-fronts that characterize the town. Altea is protected on the north by the bluffs of the Sierra de Bernia, creating an especially mild microclimate. Its seafront esplanade is planted with palms.

The Iberian coastal settlements at the mouth of the Algar River in the wide Bay of Altea were later joined by a Greek marketplace, named Althaia.

During the Moorish domination the land around Altea belonged to the Taifa of Denia until it was recaptured by Christian Spaniards in 1244 under James I of Aragon. The town was quickly fortified, and walls were erected to enclose what is now known as the "old town" from outsiders.

This maze of cobbled narrow and crooked streets with glimpses of the bay is one of the better features of the town. Other sights include the church of Nuestra Seсora del Consuelo or La Mare de Dйu del Consol ("Our Lady of Solace"), easily identifiable by its picturesque blue and white domes, tiled with glazed ceramics.

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williewhistler (16606) 2011-01-29 2:51

Hello Manuel,a lovely night time shot,the exposure is just right for me as the details are very clear with nothing burnt out.
There is also a good perspective gained with the pleasing street patterns.
Best wishes,
Les.

Silvio1953 (223103) 2011-01-29 2:56

Ciao Manuel, wonderful nocturne shot with lovely alley, great perspective, beautiful colors and splendid light, very well done my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2011-01-29 2:59

Hi my dear Manuel

Great gorgeous night shot at professional level.
Excellent elegant and rich atmosphere you catch and convey! Very considerd framework, clearly sharp focusing and best composition, of course, as usual. Thanks for your sharing with finest work, have a good Saturday and best regards,

Takero

dkmurphys (79209) 2011-01-29 3:00

Hi Manuel,
Picturesque and beautiful old street. The pavement is amazing. Good lights, fine atmosphere.
Have a great weekend.

Nard (6972) 2011-01-29 3:01

Hi Manuel

nice street view with a good lighting management and a excellent sharpness. I like the geometrical drawings on the ground and the perspective.
regards
bernard

jaywalker (16105) 2011-01-29 3:30

Hi Manuel, A beautiful night photo with excellent light & amazing detail, there is very good depth & a truly gorgeous flooring, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

Bluejeans (64251) 2011-01-29 3:39

Ola Manuel ,
Bonita foto nocturna nesta rua estreita , gostei muito do desenho no chгo , boa diagonal , boa profundidade de foto, parabйns!!
Um abraзo Gonзalo

Bom fim de semana

hemantbuch (1649) 2011-01-29 3:47

Hi Manuel,

Well composed and controlled night shot. The lights have been controlled perfectly and the lovely patterns on the street and the little houses make it a charming photo.

Regards,

Hemant

digbymerry (3998) 2011-01-29 4:09

Hello Manuel

Very good control of light and composition which has given good detail and perspective to this pleasant night time scene,

Best wishes

Digby

JFS (32459) 2011-01-29 4:12

Hola Manuel,
Has captado el ambiente de este bello rincуn de una forma muy profesional hasta el punto que haces que uno se sienta en la misma calle. Has logrado tambiйn muy buena luz nocturna y si no utilizaste trнpode mбs felicitaciones.

Buen fin de semana amigo.
Juan

magalik (6103) 2011-01-29 6:29

Hola Manu,

A very nice shot for a very lovely place.
I added to my theme "Typical streets". I love to saunter in this kind of lanes. So pleasant and restful.
All is good for me in this shot, perfect frame, sharpness, luminosity. The details I like very much are the white pots on the balcony. This kind of shots give the desire to travel and to go there.
You found a good timing because I imagine it should be many tourists there.
Very nice post.
Good WE.

Magali

Sonata11 (34119) 2011-01-29 9:07

Hello Manuel,
lovely alley, great perspective, beautiful managemnet of colors and splendid light, a nice pattern on the walking area. I have pleasure to look at this picture and will be nice to walk around. Good quality and beauty of this alley. Great job. Congats.
All the best,
Barbara

cornejo (61504) 2011-01-29 12:10

Saludos cordiales Manuel, muy bonita calle muy bella foto, que agradable paseo para las noches de verano, excelente trabajo, felicitaciones, buen fin de semana, abrazos.

Budapestman (82620) 2011-01-29 14:53

Hi Manuel,
a superb street photo with nostalgic atmosphere and beautiful details, Tfs! Have a nice weekend! Kellemes hйtvйgйt kнvбnok!
Gyцrgy

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2011-01-30 0:19

Namaste Manu,
it is a fine catch. Like the light management in such atmosphere. The perspective is very well with vivid colours and sheds. Really an excellent work. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu

COSTANTINO (117940) 2011-01-30 6:21

Hello
I read all your useful notes and I like a lot
excellent shot with so many details that create
a wonderful atmosphere
I would like to be there
thanks for sharing it with us
regards
Costantino

mvdisco (17798) 2011-01-30 8:45

Bonjour Manuel,
Very nice presentation and composition,
Nice perpective and beautiful light and contrast,
Excellent nocturne picture,
very well done.
compliments,
Michel

jjcordier (79299) 2011-01-30 23:11

Manuel
Belle photo de nuit de cette ruelle typique.Bon cadrage et belle gestion de la lumiиre.
Amicalement
JJ

TopGeo (38220) 2011-01-31 0:46

I read that "This maze of cobbled narrow and crooked streets with glimpses of the bay is one of the better features of the town. Altea (Althaia) a town twinning association of 23 towns across the European Union and Greek city Preveza" A nice detail and work!
REGARDS
Georgios