View onto promenade of Monastir Photo

Photographer’s Note

View onto promenade of Monastir

Monastir (Arabic: المـنسـتير‎ al-munastîr, from Latin monasterium), called (mi’stir) in Tunisian Arabic, (20 km south of Sousse; 162 km south of Tunis), is a city on the central shore of Tunisia, in the Sahel area.

Monastir city in eastern Tunisia. It lies at the tip of a small peninsula protruding into the Mediterranean Sea between the Gulf of Hammamet and the Bay of Al-Munastīr. The ruins of Ruspinum, a Phoenician and Roman settlement, are 3 miles (5 km) to the west of the city. Monastir is now a port and, with adjacent Saqānis (Skanes), forms a fashionable beach resort complex that is served by an international airport. Its industries include textile milling (especially wool) and the manufacture of salt, soap, and olive oil. The city has a noted ribat (monastery-fortress), founded in 180 ce, to which it owes its name; also in the city are several old mosques and a modern mosque that was completed in 1968 and dedicated to Tunisia’s first president, Habib Bourguiba, who was born in Monastir. Benefiting from Bourguiba’s patronage, Monastir enjoyed considerable development, including a modern marina. In 2000 Bourguiba was buried at Monastir in his family mausoleum. Pop. (2004) 71,546.
Monastir was founded on the ruins of the Punic–Roman city of Ruspina. The city features a well preserved Ribat that was used to scan the sea for hostile ships. Several ulema came to stay to the Ribat of this peaceful city for contemplation.

The beach

The town beach of Monastir is a real gem. Even if it has town centre as its closest neighbour, both sand and water is clean. And the combination with the islet makes this a very beautiful spot, no matter where you turn your head.
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 on one side and open air terraces of Hotels, restaurants and coffee houses from where you can enjoy the view. (Source: Britannica Encyclopedia & Wikipedis & Looklex-Tunisia)

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carper (65426) 2009-10-07 2:40

very nice one George.
a fine composition, good view, This is something you can buy in the shop. very good photo job.
have a nice day.
regard jaap

jurek1951 (26026) 2009-10-07 2:52

Hi George,
Lovely composition. Good natural looking colour, Perfect POV and superb detail and sharpness.
Georg

mauro61 (16126) 2009-10-07 2:53

ciao George,
grande similitudine con la passeggiata di Cannes.
Splendido il colore del mare e l'animzione sul lungomare con un'ottima profondita'.
saluti
maurizio

sacavem (8421) 2009-10-07 2:56

Olá George,

Great postcard from Tunisia/Monastir.
Great colours and light in this very nice picture. What a refreshing and relaxing holiday in the beach.

ChrisJ (70393) 2009-10-07 3:26

Hi George

I like the turquoise colour of the Mediterranean Sea & the repetition of the palm trees, which add a nice tropical appearance. Good sharpness & colour, & the sweeping curve of the shoreline adds superb lead in lines. Tfs!

portmanndominic (2388) 2009-10-07 4:21

Bonjour Georges

un POV particuliérement bien choisi bon découpage de l'image entre route , plage , mer et ciel
les couleurs sont belles et comme toujours tu nous donne à lire une bonne note
amitiés
Dominic

npecanhuk (14456) 2009-10-07 4:31

Hello George!
A bit different photograph comparing it to all your recent and previous ones! I really like it for its pov and composition! Sharpness, exposure, dof and realistic colors are also excellent!
The color of the sea really pleases me! The beach was crowded... did you go down there and enjoyed the "sandy" activities! How about local seafood, is it good and cheap? People are local inhabitants or tourists?
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

jimmj63 (789) 2009-10-07 4:35

I like this typical image, like a postcard, of monastir.
I know this city because I was in Skanes, 4 years ago.

well done, ciao, giacomo

francio64 (11560) 2009-10-07 4:50

Ciao George,
lo stato tunisino dovrebbe riconoscerti un premio per la bella divulgazione fotografica che stai facendo qui su TE.
Bella panoramica con ottima luce e buon DOF.

Un caro saluto!
Francesco

mortijo (12356) 2009-10-07 5:19

Hi George,
What a nice postcard from Monastir. Very well framed and with beautiful colors.
Looks very inviting.
Regards
John

Graal (58515) 2009-10-07 5:24

Jó napot George,
very nice view, like from good postcard. Beautiful promenade and beach. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

jlbrthnn (38667) 2009-10-07 8:17

Hello George,
A little relaxation in your exhaustive tourist course. The composition is still made with skill and taste. Very good use of the beach and its line of palm trees. The natural colors are obviously superb. Realization and clearness cannot receive criticisms negative. Cheer.
Have a nice day.
Cordially.
Joël

vasilpro (9230) 2009-10-07 9:58

Hello George,
Very nice view from modern Tunisia after the great ruins series, very good POV, a lovely composition.
Have a nice evening, Vasilis.

Cretense (56844) 2009-10-07 11:52

Hello George!

Fantastic view of this impressive promenade, excellent POV, great framing and composition, amazing perspective and "lead in" line! Flawless light management and brilliant colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

xavshot (62981) 2009-10-07 12:31

Bonsoir George
le POV est superbe et les couleurs de l'eau font plutôt envie. Belle qualité de la photo.
Xavier

lousat (15866) 2009-10-07 13:44

Hi George,taken from the fort eh? I know very very well this beach,and it's always in my hearth...but i never been in July and when i was there there wasn't a lot of people like that.Great perspective and the best light for the best colors of the water,thanks for share,have a nice day,LUCIANO

bona (2419) 2009-10-07 20:38

Hi George, the green color of the sea and the lots of people remember me the brazilian beachs.
Beautiful colors and point of view. So you enjoy the beach or only took photos?
Hugs
andre

JanD (15019) 2009-10-08 1:13

Howdy Budapestman!
Nice seascape and cityscape, nice lightness and colors. Good contrast and sharpness. Spectacular view. Good frame.
Regards.

ktanska (16695) 2009-10-08 2:11

Hi George,
Beautiful summer view of a beach and seaside promenade. It must be hot as there seems to be more people in water than on sand. Good high viewpoint.
Kari

asajernigan (14246) 2009-10-08 3:37

George,
This is a nicely composed shot of this beautiful beach. The angle of the shot works well with the curving beach leading the eye through the shot. The palms provide a nice repeating pattern giving the photo a sense of direction.
TFS,
Asa

leonorkuhn (13945) 2009-10-08 8:20

Hi George,

Magnificent view of the beach. Hundreds of bathers enjoy the green and calm waters. Excellent perspective, gorgeous colors, very good light and details.

Greetings
Leonor

COSTANTINO (23071) 2009-10-08 8:24

Hello George,
beautiful panoramic view of this coastal city
of Tunisia, crowded beach, nice scene of daily life.
Congratulations.
Regards,
Costantino

amaryllis (17671) 2009-10-08 13:37

bonsoir Georg
une belle croisette avec cette vue plongeante sur cette belle baie, les palmiers, hum! la chaleur je présume....de belles couleurs et un bon cadrage avec l'arrondi
bonne nuit
juliette

AiresSantos (42714) 2009-10-08 23:46

Hi George
Amazing details in this very beautiful postcard of Monastir
Excellent sharpness, very well framed and done
Have a nice day
Aires

ymrk (9013) 2009-10-09 9:25

wow,this is miracle town beach,to be honest i have not seen to so that beautiful sea at here...Have a nice day,my friend!

Yağmur

bakes888 (18323) 2009-10-13 23:42

Hi George.
This does look like a great beach, wonderful colour of the water. Well composed with a strong diagonal element. Excellent sharpness and detail also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

lucasgalodoido (16713) 2009-10-23 14:12

Hi George,
beautiful and impressive view here, the beach was crowed!!! I like of the water colors too. Great job.
Regards,
Lucas

paura (39002) 2009-12-14 14:30

George,
As cores estão uma beleza aqui. O enquadramento também é um interessante destauqe. Lindo trabalho.

Abraço, amigo

Paulo

macjake (2212) 2009-12-14 14:33

Hi George
Funny you posted this as i posted a similar type of Tunisa photo today.
I wish i had travelled down to this are. lovely curvature of the shoreline, scattered with tiny people.
This photo makes me want to travel back there again, wonderful sight to see.
bright varying colours
Cheers
Craig