Medina Sidonia XXIII, a photo from Cadiz, Andalucia

Photographer's Note

Hello friends and colleagues, today I offer the last composition on the streets of the city of Medina Sidonia, a city with history, in the province of Cadiz, I hope you like it, then some letters over the city.

The city of Medina Sidonia is a Spanish municipality located in the center of the province of Cadiz, Andalusia. It belongs to the region of La Janda. It is a Historic-Artistic and Well of Cultural Interest The mountain on which it is located is called the Cerro del Castillo, which is the highest elevation of the entire western third of the province, from the foothills of the Sierra de Cбdiz to Atlantic coastline, allowing it to be spotted from a large part of the province, offering at the same time, the extraordinary panorama of the provincial surface. The city is oriented towards the Bay of Cadiz, why it is known as the Balcony of the Bay. A small part of asidonense municipality belongs to the Natural Park of the Acorns, one of the most valuable in terms of natural and scenic areas referred Andalusia. The term also hosts much of the route of the Green Corridor of the two bays, a greenway that connects the Bay of Cadiz and Algeciras Bay. The first settlements in the area of which we have evidence, dating from the Late Bronze Age. They found in the Cerro de las Madres a lot of fragments of handmade ceramics and some stone tools. It seems that these people were related to the tartйsica culture. The arrival of Phoenician settlers from Sidon, which will found a city (with the same name as its city of origin) on the basis of the previous indigenous occupation takes place subsequently. In the third century. C. Romans occupy the entire peninsula that was previously held by the Carthaginians. Around the first century a new urban center will occupy the entire space of what is now the Historic be built. By granting of Caesar Augustus, the city promotes its previous municipal status and becomes colony with Roman law (civitas optimum jure). It was known by the name of Asido, Caesarina or completely as Asido Caesarina Augusta. It was located in the Further Province Betica, belonging to the legal convent Hispalensis (with capital Hispalis). In the Visigoth Hispania was the capital of the province and also see of the Catholic Church, then known as Asidona, suffragan of the Archdiocese of Seville which included the ancient Roman province of Baetica in the diocese of Hispania. In 712 the city was conquered by Musa bin Nusayr, commander of the Umayyad Caliphate at the beginning of the Umayyad conquest of Hispania. It was the capital of Muslim named Cora Cora of Sidonia (also known as Arabic Saduna شذونة). Alfonso X the Wise reconquered the city on September 22, 1264, occupying the border against the Kingdom of Granada, reason why appears in some medieval document with the name "de la Frontera". In times of Reconquista it hosted several military orders. These include the Order of Santiago and the Order of Santa Maria. In 1440 it became part of the Lordship of the Dukes of Medina Sidonia.
Source Wikipedia.

Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D3100
Software: PhotoScape
Exposure Time: 10/12500 sec
F-Stop: f/7.1
ISO Speed Ratings: 400
Focal Length: 35 mm
Date Taken: 2014-05-02 11:34
Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average
File Size: 292 k

bukitgolfb301, ricardomattos, ikeharel, danos, snunney, holmertz, osmarq, claudeD, boa, josepmarin, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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mesutilgim (0) 2016-01-30 13:44

Hellıo dear Angel,
Very nice capture from Sidonia on a nice sunny day.
Many interesting and usefull notes makes your entry a perfect TE job.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

ourania (51103) 2016-01-30 13:48

Hola Angel,
a well selected point of view that leads us downwards, into the alley but also offers an interesting foreground with the terrace, the passers-by and some distinct architectural features, clear and graphic in the sunshine. I like how you moderated the lighting contrasts, ensuring superb clarity and natural colours all over. It's interesting to see the people, moving in opposite directions. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a good night,
Ourania

carlo62 (81265) 2016-01-30 14:08

Ciao Angel
curiose tutte queste finestre chiuse con le inferriate, ce ne sono proprio molte.
Ottima anche la presenza delle due persone che camminano in direzioni opposte.
Buona domenica
Carlo

lousat (139198) 2016-01-30 14:41

Ciao Angel.Una bellissima vista su questo lungo vicolo,con gente che sale e che gente che scende in uno scenario esposto perfettamente,grandi dettagli ancora una volta! Complimenti e buona Domenica,Luciano

Matyas (0) 2016-01-30 14:41

Hola Angel! Fine scene, old and young men. Good POV and DOF. Very fine lightness and colours. Perfect moment. Original effect. Well done!

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2016-01-30 17:22

Hi Ciao dear Angel

So comfortable image to see in the Sunaday morning in Japan here. Coordination / combination of White and light blue is so striking in the perfect framework and composition. A little strong sunlight getting is very wonderful to see.

All the best and have a beautiful Sunday! Takero

ricardomattos (17460) 2016-01-30 17:46

Olб Angel,

Uma bonita e aconchegante rua desta bela cidade. Muito boa nota tambйm. Excelente profundidade e nitidez.

Parabйns

Ricardo

berek (50518) 2016-01-30 22:58

Dear Angel
what a beautiful view of this long alley, with people going up and people are coming down in a scenario perfectly exposed, in great detail once again . Congratulations.
Best wishes from istanbul
Burak Erek

danos (110407) 2016-01-31 0:02

Hola Luis,
nice the view of this beautiful corner of the town with the brilliant light to enhance even more its charmy as the details too.The walking men add life in the scene.Well done.

Have a god Sunday,Danos

Karolina999 (0) 2016-01-31 0:36

Dear Angel,
simply shot, but fine shot, nice light and shadow, bright and colors, good vertical cut, superb white framming.
Thanx for sharing.
Cheeers!

Nicou (193806) 2016-01-31 1:07

Hello

quelle vue superbe ces deux personnages qui se croisent dans cette rue blanche en pente superbe scиne et rendu sur ces faзades merveilleux.
Bravo et amitiй
Nicou

snunney (130967) 2016-01-31 2:12

Hello Angel,
A very agreeable composition with a pleasant atmosphere much helped by the presence of the two people. The square crop suits the scene well nicely framing the couple and their attractive surroundings. Very good technical realisation.

holmertz (102636) 2016-01-31 3:28

Hello Angel,
This is fine composition enlivened by the two men walking in opposite directions. The buildings are nice, especially the nearest one on the left side with its peculiar windows, and the narrow street looks inviting. I also like the original and beautifully designed bench. The light and colours are excellent.
Kind regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (221493) 2016-01-31 6:46

Ciao Angel, bella prospettiva, buono l'inserimento delle persone a dar vita, ottima nitidezza, splendida luce e magnifici colori, bravo, ciao Silvio

Sergiom (117241) 2016-01-31 7:26

Bonjour Angel,

J'aimerais bien pouvoir passer ma vie dans cette rйgion de villages blanc, oщ le vin est bon et l'huile d'oliviers piquante et douce а la fois, oщ les gens sont gentils et hospitaliers.

Amicalement

Serge

osmarq (921) 2016-01-31 8:12

Your photo shows very well the spirit of the place and shows the exact perspective of the geographical situation of the town, congratulations.

claudeD (47754) 2016-01-31 8:17

Hello Angel,

very fine picture from Medina Sidonia which reminds me our visit to this amazing city. Very fine and informative note. Exellent light management. I like your contribution to TE here very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

jc

boa (8039) 2016-01-31 12:41

Hi Angel,
Medina Sidonia looks like a good place to visit with narrow streets and interesting architecture. It was a good idea to include people in this shot. Nice light and colors, well done!

Have a nice evening/
Boa

alvaraalto (42804) 2016-02-01 7:14

Hello Angel,

I think it is often, almost always, not to wait to take picture until everybody is of the scene (I used to do that in early days).
Such a street means life and that is what the two persons add to this lovely photo.

Groet Rob

rychem (72187) 2016-02-01 21:38

Beautiful corner, I am always impressed with these white houses with beautiful architecture details, you have shown the atmosphere of this narrow street very well
regards Ryszard

mohammad_H (10178) 2016-02-01 21:44

Hi
beautiful view of the construction of the old architecture and daily life good job with good resolution
have a nice day

adramad (72940) 2016-02-02 8:19

Hola amigo Angel.
Por lo que he visto de todas tus preciosas imagenes, Medina Sidonia es una joyita, esta preciosa calle es muestra de ello, bonita la perspectiva en bajada.
Un color magnнfico, que da a la imagen mucha riqueza cromбtica.
Muy buena gestion de la iluminaciуn y la nitidez.
Bien hecho. Me gusta.
Que tengas un buen dia.
Un fuerte abrazo.
Luis.

ikeharel (113273) 2016-02-02 10:51

Hola Angel,
Fine bright picture of daily-life in the white town in Andalucia.
The two men, one walk uphill's and the other down the alley, gave good sense of motion on the picture.
Technical's were superbly collected.
Buen tardes,
Ike

npecanhuk (79329) 2016-02-02 17:44

Hola Angel!
Lovely and charming place!
Interesting, attractive and beautiful picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, vertical format, chosen pov, contrasts and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Saludos,
Neyvan

josepmarin (59385) 2016-02-03 8:52

Hola querido amigo Бngel,
ya conoces mi debilidad por esos maravillosos pueblos blancos de tu tierra, que puedo disfrutar a menudo gracias a tus bonitas fotos, que ademбs me han servido para marcar objetivos de visita cuando hemos viajado a Andalucнa. Y ese es el espнritu de TE.
La vista de esta estrecha calle con las casas blancas y sus complementos de rejas y farolas negras, nos lleva los ojos hacia el llano del paisaje que vemos al fondo, en esta imagen con magnнfica perspectiva y profundidad.
Y el juego de luz y sombras es precioso, como acostumbras a buscar en tus trabajos, y eso da mбs potencia si cabe a tu composiciуn.
Bello trabajo.
Un fuerte abrazo para los dos,
Pili y Josep
PD: llevo unos dнas con poca actividad aquн, estuvimos en Andorra y entro poco a la web. Pero voy intentando seguir vivo fotogrбficamente hablando, y pronto subirй otra foto de tu tierra.

ChrisJ (171818) 2016-02-06 12:40

Hola Angel!

This superb street scene reminds me of Lisbon in Portugal! Albeit a little less crowded with tourists! I had to look twice at the chair. It is missing a seat! The 2 passing men animate the scene. Tfs!

macjake (98408) 2016-02-10 9:42

Hi Angel
there's something kind of funny about the 2 different men passing by each other. One is older, one is younger, its like a passing of time :)

nice to have the charming architecture all around the scene to enjoy as well. lots of whites and contrasting blues make it all come together.
cheers
Craig