Another brick on the wall Photo

Photographer’s Note

From the 14th century citadel, "kala", of Berat in central Albania.

Berat is classified by the UNESCO as a world heritage, mainly for the hundreds of residential houses from Ottoman times climbing the sides of a hill. On top of that hill is the citadel where people still live inside the ancient walls. Some of the residents try to make a living from selling souvenires to the slowly increasing number of tourists, but most people go on with their lives they way have done for generations.

In a workshop you can see the bricklayer from up front, unfortunately with the sun in the wrong direction.

Buin, daddo, jhm, fanni, molla, Vasa, ellelloo, scroller trouve(nt) cette note utile

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swiatopelk777 (8910) 2009-10-08 2:04

Hi Gert!
Very fine scene. Good POV and capture. Very good sharpness.
Greetings from Warszawa!

Buin (38040) 2009-10-08 2:41

Good morning Gert!
Sun here doesn't matter! This scenery in spite is amazing, interesting - and worth-showing. This architecture really seems to be built for eternity - but your photo shows the contrary. I like that one also can see the landscape around. An special and beautiful place ...
Greetings from grey and rainy Germany!
Frank

nirvana73 (8792) 2009-10-08 2:42

Hello Gert
beautiful title
from Pink Floyd song name
i like texture
diagonal lines
your POV
and composition
thanks for sharing
best regards
Ozhan

agjika (250) 2009-10-08 4:06

Hi Gert,

I think this is a very nice frame and I must say you are a peoples person. I was a bit intrigued by this house when I last went on the castle as it is different in architecture from the majority of the other houses.

Thanks for sharing

Aleks

daddo (11419) 2009-10-08 4:12

Hi Gert. I love these intimate shots from Albania- a place I almost visited last year with my aged father who speaks the language. Maybe one day I shall see the land of my fathers. Beautiful details- nothing like stone to bring character to a place- something about putting one stone on top of another, a metaphor for all the generations that went before, eking a living in a harsh land.Thanks for these shots as they make me feel as if I am there walking the narrow streets, meeting the people. Klaudio.

Greg1949 (8511) 2009-10-08 4:34

Gert,

Great stuff, it is fine photography for sure and it is so refreshing to see a man doing his work as it has been done core centuries without the government shutting him down expensive safety innovations that rob him of efficiency and mobility. superb post.

Greg

jhm (83035) 2009-10-08 5:01

Hello Gert,

The man takes very a lot risk what he do.
I find both pictures very well, these here is the best , I prefer this image.
What an environment with the narrow street.
I like these wonderful picture, clarity and sharpness are of high quality.
Perspective and depth are very well, good composition too.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

emka (21951) 2009-10-08 13:08

Hi Gert, interesting view, with the scene of repairing the old wall. I love such roofs here. very pleasant natural photo.

Regards

Malgorzata

fanni (8737) 2009-10-09 1:16

Hej Gert,
I like this photo very much!:)) excellent point of view, interesting perspective, men at work... very pleasant landscape. and I like the smart title! This scene including ancient walls is full of "contemporary" life. I really love it!
Kindest regards,
Elena

molla (6885) 2009-10-09 1:23

Hej Gert
Those roofs
they really call for balkan as one of the most specific symbols for the region.
Beautiful wall details
Anders

Glint (3052) 2009-10-09 10:02

Hello Gert, an interesting photograph on two counts, it is a good daily life scene and also interesting architecturally too.I like the textures and coours of stone and roof tiles.I like the lane entices the viewr into the village.
Bev

Dyerco (9186) 2009-10-10 12:20

Hi Gert
Good texture in the old walls and nicely composed with the two men balancing out each other.
Phil

Vasa (5946) 2009-10-10 16:20

Nice scene in simply street. The stones are for my soul. This is the materiel I use too. For romantic result. Felicitations for your reaction and your sens for subject. Friendly,

Branko

bukitgolfb301 (4821) 2009-10-10 17:39

Hello my dear Gert

What an another good secene!
Fine framework / composition of the components is well calucurated and splendid as usual!
Congratulation on your masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a happy Sunday !

Takero

ellelloo (4885) 2009-10-13 23:51

Hej Gert,
This is a fine photo in many senses and I like it a lot. The scene is interesting and enchanting. The POV and composition are excellent with several diagonal lines present. The men make this corner alive and the background scenery with mountain ridges complete this great shot. My compliments!
Hälsningar,
Lasse

scroller (2883) 2009-10-15 2:10

Hej Gert,
I belive they didnt build Berat in one day either... Nice view and a fine daily life happening.
Hälsar Stefan

saxo042 (16038) 2009-10-18 23:40

Hej Gert,
Interesting picture with many good lines to build a fine composition. Good life and action here!
Hälsningar
Gunnar