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Dubrovnik #4
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Uploaded: 01/10/07 6:50 AM GMT
Dubrovnik #4
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The simplicity of the main street Placa, called Stradun reflects the harmony of the ancient City of Dubrovnik as its biggest value and beauty. Placa is 298 metres long and the Statute-law from 1272 set the final regulation plan of the City and its main street. Homogenous Baroque architecture of the houses on each side of Placa with shops placed in the ground floor and their interesting «knee-like» entrances got its present day form in the rebuilding of the City after the disastrous earthquake in 1667. Many luxurious Gothic and Renaissance pallaces were destroyed then. The architectural design of Placa is very effective and it also expresses a sense for business of Dubrovnik Republic in those unfavourable times. Today Placa is still the best-known shopping centre and a favourite place of all events in the City life.
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::tigger3
01/10/07 7:21 AM GMT
Sure does not look like anything here in the states. You have done this well Chris. I should add it does not look anything like i have ever seen and Thanks for sharing it.
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Hoping for only the best for all my caedes friends in the coming year.
Yes, this is a very different world. It reminds me of some of the renaissance villages in Italy, but being on the coast, it even feels different from that. It is a beautiful city. Is it often foggy at the coast there?
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what an amazing sight looking down this street in Dubrovnik - I love the colours of the building and roofs. ....and nice presentation too Chris! Patti
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"Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity."
...live well ...love much ...laugh often ..... mygallery
What an interesting street scene this is. The street "paving" stones themselves and their careful placement are worth a double take. The roofs of the buildings on the right just plain compliment the whole view, and how high up you were!!!! I see you weren't the only one that thought this was photo worthy as I spotted at least two other people down on the street with camera equipment. I also am impressed with the colorful clothing that the people are wearing. It's just a wonderful scene and I'm very happy that you sent along the information as it just makes it all come alive in my mind. Thanks, Chris. Excellent job :)
:)PJ
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"We consider the artist to be a special sort of person. It is more likely that each of us is a special sort of artist." Elsa Gidlow
Really like the colours and lighting here Chris and it's a beautiful presentation as well,
now tell me please what "knee-like entrances" are because I can't see it on this image and trust me..I've been staring at it a long time..lol
now tell me please what "knee-like entrances" are because I can't see it on this image and trust me..I've been staring at it a long time..lol
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Jacky
Chris, being a lazy big sleeper as I am I would have been ready to get up at 4.00 [in fact it would be easier not to go to sleep at all LOL] to take this pic with the empty street !!!!
Very nice perspective and composition !
Many thanks, dear friend, and congratulations !!!
Very nice perspective and composition !
Many thanks, dear friend, and congratulations !!!
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With all my love and respect,
Marzena
A truly excellent composition and an encouraging contrast to the destruction in your previous shot. Those red tile roofs are irresistible!
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Looks like a very interesting place to go! lovely little street and you must have climbed up high somewhere to take the shot. good one chris!
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YES I would like to "shop till I drop" overthere, nice and lovely and just like Jacky can't see them either:)) LOL
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laughter is the best medicine.
well, this is great fun to look into this old street below. maybe you could have cloned out the yellow car, since it seems a little misplaced in this old scene. but if you like your pictures natural, then it is certanly great Chris.
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I love to see great buildings that are built to enhance their surroundings. This building really does that here. I love how you took this picture and gave it an awsome frame. Great eye and thanks for sharing!
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Making Everyday The Best Day You Can And Living It To It's Fullest!
Makes me realize how little I've seen. I'm so uncultured. This is a lovely picture though. The angle the little people. Yep it's good. (I've never liked frames but I'm getting over them)
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I'm some times too honest, sorry. Just let me know if this is one of those times.
Oh my goodness Chris...as I am going thru your gallery, THIS photo just amazes me!!! You are super good at the vantage point from where you take most of your photos...and this one is just wonderful. Showing the rooftops, then the stoneway street and the people..well you sure put it together perfectly! And what a most lovely place to walk thru..wish I could be there..Verena
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.