Croatia: Adriatic's Pearl Photo

Photographer’s Note

"Copyright © – Attila Szili.
The reproduction, publication, modification, transmission or exploitation of any work contained herein for any use, personal or commercial, without my prior written permission is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved."

Dubrovnik is on UNESCO-s List of Cultural Heritage.
This ancient town, surrounded by ramparts and fortresses, is a treasure of architectural and cultural masterpieces, very well preserved over the centuries.
It was founded by a group of refugees from Epidaurum in the 7th century. They established their settlement at the island and named it Laus. Opposite of this location, at the foot of surrounding mountain, Slavs developed their own settlement under the name of Dubrovnik,named after "dub" a type of oak wood. The settlements were separated by a channel which was filled in 12th century,and since than the two settlements have been united.
Today Dubrovnik is probably the main cultural and architectural attraction on Adriatic and is visited by herds of tourists taking part of boat cruises. I visited it in winter-time in a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
No manipulation with the light which is the original and impressive "Adriatic winter-blue".

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markstaples (15670) 2006-03-24 4:32

A very beautiful image of the highest quality with beautiful lighting and superb composition. Very well done and thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
Mark

maki (0) 2006-03-24 4:41

Hi Attila,
Very good shot. I like here especially very unusual type of light and impressive sharpness. Very good choice of POV. I love Dubrovnik and I think that Yopur picture is one of the best from this place on TE. regards from Lengyelorszag. maki

alekpet (4659) 2006-03-24 4:43

Hi Atila.
Great choice to put palm trees in the foreground.
I like how the image is blue overall, it's the Adriatic that is blue, no error in colour managing :))
And yes, this is a pearl among many other pearls in the Adriatic.

take care, Aleks

Gerrit (35883) 2006-03-24 4:47

HI Attila,
A very different view of this very known cityand a very strong one. The framing with the palms and the boats in front is excellent, the blue but somber light makes it very special.
Thanks and regards, Gerrit

abulafia (4802) 2006-03-24 4:57

nice postcard like photo. Dubrovnik really looks great.
TFS
Harry

Nancy66 (148) 2006-03-24 5:06

Great colours, beautiful picture!

HOBO (5244) 2006-03-24 5:09

Servus Attila,
perfect view on parts of this amazing, historical site. I wintered 86/87 in Dubrovnik marina; strolling in the old town and have a walk on the walls is an absolute must! Thanks for refreshing my memories!
Well framed by the palm tree, you caught a special atmosphere here!
Regards
Knut

efigesta (12181) 2006-03-24 5:12

Hi Szili

great blue colors with a nice pov and a nice frame and note
regards
manuel

drago (4826) 2006-03-24 5:28

A beautiful city and a great POV.The azure tones are fantastic!

qpochet (1378) 2006-03-24 5:40

Hi Attila,

Again a very nice shot. Original view of that city I visited several times. Evreything is included here, the harbour, Mediterranean vegetation, the wonderful Adriatic sea, the city walls and the nice red roofs. Sharpness and colours are great and composition is a success.
Well done!
Quentin.

AiresSantos (42374) 2006-03-24 5:52

Fantastic capture here, Szili.
Beautiful view with excellent colors, depth and sharpness. I also like the point of view and the frame.
TFS and have a nice weekend,
Aires

pastadog (12821) 2006-03-24 6:00

Hi Attila, beautiful compo nicely combining tropical palms and cold superb blues in sea and sky. Excellent sharpness and appropriate frame to wrap it up! Regards, Daniel

Cricri (43270) 2006-03-24 6:43

Bonjour Szili,
Magnifique couleurs,lumiére, bon POV sur le port et les bâtiments, Superbe image, félicitation
Bonne journée
cricri

Buin (37854) 2006-03-24 7:57

Hallo Attila!
What a "blue" photo with an amazing atmosphere of calm and peace! The town sems to be deserted, the only human being obviously was a hungarian photographer... ;-) (Technically there's nothing to criticize). What more should I say. I like it very much! I wish you a nice weekend!
Frank

Modacolor51 (1309) 2006-03-24 8:00

Großer Aufbau und sauberes Foto, sehr nettes Farben superrr gut erfolgt.
yılmaz..

gaby (19793) 2006-03-24 8:29

Attila bonsoir - une belle image - superb and amazing blue compo -
very well done as usual-
Thanks
Regards
Gaby

talikf (1290) 2006-03-24 9:00

Hello Szili, great shot! They sky looks a little smooth though, kinda strange. I really like the colors here with so much blue. Good job! Tali

CRATEOS (7274) 2006-03-24 10:49

The low light here is superb!!!also the contrast in the best condition...the framing and the frame of the foto is perfect!!! Great foto you made!!!thanks for this travelling from ..seyhelles to ...laos to... croatia to... africa...is one magnificant trip magic!!thanks my frend ! Nikiforos

Fis2 (46011) 2006-03-24 11:02

Witaj Attila!
Beautiful place. Wonderful colours. Good composition. Very impressive picture!
Regards and nice weekend
Krzysztof

ramesh_lalwani (3209) 2006-03-24 11:30

Hi attila
Real beutiful sea and fort.Boths look nice.You have captured atmosphere nicely.TFS
Ramesh

josepmarin (33839) 2006-03-24 11:44

Hi Attila,
A very nice landscape, like a postcard. This harbour with the city to the bottom is magnificent. The photo has very good definition, amazing colors and perfect setting.
I like a lot.
Regards,
Josep

gilou530 (35374) 2006-03-24 16:46

salut attila
A calm landscape with the fantastic color blue, the boat sleep in the port, the atmosphere is resting
thank
gilbert

sufi (9568) 2006-03-24 20:06

Hi Attila...
Wow... It's incredible... Perfect colors and really great shot... Wonderful composition and light... Also perfect perspective...
Well done my friend...
Thank you for sharing...
Stay well..
Salim.

Rev (1782) 2006-03-25 1:36

Hi Attila
A beautiful photo with amazing colour and atmosphere.
Marvellous POV and DOF.
Well done
Regards
Peter

Graal (58209) 2006-03-25 2:15

Jó napot Attila,
beautiful a place, nice colours and good composition. I have photo from this harbour also. I like it. Good work.
Rgs, Aleksander

leo61 (43438) 2006-03-25 3:10

Hi Attila!
Good shot with wonderful colors and good light.I like your composition with the trees in the foreground and the rows of boats give a good depth.
Have a nice weekend,regards,LEO

Henryk_Bilor (20367) 2006-03-25 5:28

Hello Attila
Indeed a pearl in the way you captured this place. Interesting gathering of boats in Marina. Beautiful image.
Have a nice day.

xavshot (62707) 2006-03-25 5:30

Très belle image et une qualité excellente. La netteté et les couleurs sont réussis ; le ciel est magnifique. Beau travail
amicalement
Xavier

riclopes (33035) 2006-03-25 6:10

Hi Attila,
I've never been in this city, but I've heard so many nice things about it...
This POV is excellent and shows us quite an attractive view over the marina and fortified anciant town in the back. The lighting and blue colours are marvellous and I'm glad that there was no manipulation of it in here. It's a wonderful image!
TFS,
Have a nice weekend,
Ricardo

papagolf21 (56483) 2006-03-25 6:19

Bonjour mon ami Attila,
Une photographie qui nous permet de voir la vie en "bleu" ! Très belle composition de cette merveilleuse ville.
J'aime ce camaïeu de bleu entre la mer et le ciel.
Cadrage soigné.
Très belle réalisation.
Merci du partage.
Amitiés.
Philippe

berek (28937) 2006-03-25 7:14

H, Szili,
Beautiful view. you used light very successfully. i like great blueness on your picture. TFS
B.Erek
Meaning ( Sense ) 9,Framing:10,Idea :10

lestans (15462) 2006-03-25 9:49

Ciao Attila!! Mi vanto di essere la sola persona che ha scoperto di poterti scrivere anche in italiano!
Bellissimo il panorama di Ragusa, o Dubrovnik; che è poi un posto tanto bello, stupendo da qualunque parte lo si guardi. Mi piace come tu lo hai incorniciato con le palme.
Ciao e buona domenica!!
Livia

turkamerikali (4772) 2006-03-25 10:05

Hi Attila,
Excellent and postcard or calender quality shot my friend.
The view,sharpness,details of the old port and watch tower,note,focus,dof,frame,colors,exposure and lighting are all perfect.Well Done.TFS
Have a Great Weekend,
Tolga

sam224 (5851) 2006-03-25 10:36

I was in Dubrovnik before the war came and I remeber a wonderful city. Here you captured it well with pleasant view on the harbour and nice colours.
Good framing.
Well done!

lappino (850) 2006-03-25 11:21

Jó napot Attila,
here the mother nature gave you some help, with this wonderful background sky colors, as well as a curtain of rain towards the island of Lokrum.
However, I think that the picture has the "filtered" look - or you must have found some other way to eliminate the noise completely, while at the same time preserving excellent sharpness and level of detail...
Anyway, beautiful shot!
TFS
Vlad

syd1946 (17913) 2006-03-25 13:21

Hello Attila,
Very beautiful shot with great perspective for all the scene.The blue color rules and l like
it very much.Great work so clear and well composed.

Have a nice weekend,

Thomas

izmirli (3219) 2006-03-25 13:48

merhaba my dear friend attila
magnificent dubrovnik and marina.
very good composition and colours. well done.
friendly greetings from İzmir-İstanbul
gürkan akçakır.

TeresaT (10733) 2006-03-25 20:25

Hi Atilla
This is a very beautiful place.
Great image...I like the inclusion of the pal trres in the first plan.
The colours are amazing.
The frame suits in perfection with the image.
Regards
Teresa

pitai (3925) 2006-03-25 21:53

Szili, incredible blue tones you got here. Love the calm feeling there is form this shot. Beautiful exposure. I also like the frame. Well done, cheers. Gabriel

centurion (0) 2006-03-26 4:40

Kedves Attila, again a wonderful picture from you. Very good choice of day time and DOV. Üdvözlek.

elmec (12194) 2006-03-26 6:33 [Comment]

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P-S-I-G (24482) 2006-03-26 7:04

Hello Attila,
Good POV. I like the composition this trees at at the left side. Beaufiful colors. Well done.
Best regards,
Fabrice

Tue (25608) 2006-03-26 13:56

Hej Attila,
Very nice blue picture! All the boats look very nice in front of the city and are well frames by the palm trees. Well captured and thanks for sharing!
Hilsner,
Lars

barrufeto_77 (25845) 2006-03-27 6:03

Hi Szili.

Impressive colours!!! The picture, with this POV, is really lovely!

Rgs, Oscar

rakeshgupta (2670) 2006-03-27 6:20

Hello Attila,
This is a great view of this beautiful place. The winter-blue tone of color is very attractive. The systemic halt of boats are looking nice. The old architecture (but very well preserved) is looking nice.
Very good POV, colors, contrast and sharpness.
Thanks for sharing.
- Rakesh

anavazao (5592) 2006-03-27 18:41

wow,
nice blue place:)
what can I say? He is absolute great! Nice moment, details, colours, POV....
Every thing is great!
Thanks Ana:)

sergio1 (12150) 2006-03-29 4:17

Hi Szili
Very nice shot this. I like the contrast and lights. The pov is good and sharpness too.
You have a good job.
Congratulations
sergio

dsolarov (422) 2006-03-31 8:19

Hi Attila,
I like this serene photo of Dubrovnik. Nice composition and bluish tone. Thank you for sharing.
Dragana

NataliaR (0) 2006-04-02 14:15

Great place! Beautiful perspective!

tjanze (5674) 2006-05-11 9:01

Hi Szili!
I like mostly blue ton on this photo.Well,it is color of sea and sky.Good framing with trees and nice motive.

ruka (0) 2006-05-14 8:50

stunning moment, well-captured.

BigCrompy (266) 2006-05-27 13:37

This is a lovely representation of a harbour that I'd been told was something quite special, now I'm sure it is. It's pleasantly composed and nicely framed with trees, it's a cracking good picture. Well done indeed1

chrisnet (20376) 2006-08-12 3:25

Hello Attila,
Very nice shot of Dubrovnik,beautiful lighting and colors,great shot!
Thanks for sharing
Regards
Christian

paura (38670) 2006-10-17 5:36

Attila,
Nice shot, friend. Well composed, nice POV and DEP. The colors treatment is adequate. The boats symmetry is very interesting.

Regards

Paulo

edytungkal (4519) 2007-06-26 22:12

Hello Attila,
Nice post card from Adriatic's, i like the vivid blue colour around, supporting by the beautiful yacth formation and the nice housing on the distance. Great one Attila...

best regards
daniel