Leon, a photo from Leon, North

Photographer's Note

There are people and places that I'll never forget in this country and this city is surely one of them. I had read about Leon and I was too curious about it. It was my first destination when I arrived to Managua and I wasn't disappointed at all. I found a university city full of character, the city of revolution, which seems to insist on keeping its authenticity and refuses to sell its soul to Tourism. Visitors are far less than in Granada and it's surely the right place to feel the real Nicaragua. It was quite a feeling to reach the top of the cathedral and enjoy the view over the city, to find the tomb of the poet Ruben Dario in its interior or simple strolling around the streets and squares where people and children gather by the end of the day chating and eating raspados. When the evening comes, the boys also come and gather to perform "La Gigantona y El Enano Cabezón" in the main square.
There are not lots of people trying to sell souvenirs or excursions. And even the famous beach Las Peñitas, is mainly for locals and can be reached by Chicken Bus, where you'll probably find out you're the only tourist, among the many locals who use it to go to the market. But believe me, I'd gladly return.

maloutim, pajaran, CLODO, lousat, holmertz, worldcitizen, ikeharel, PaulVDV ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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emka (158204) 2017-04-19 15:29

Hello Ana, Interesting note and I am sure I would enjoy the trip by this Chicken bus with locals. I did in Guatemala, it was fantastic experience. Nice mural and good composition with the boys near it. Lovely composition.

Kind regrads Malgo

jemaflor (147270) 2017-04-19 23:29

Hi Ana,
Well taken at the good moment this mural, interesting these two people walking as these virtual children running seen on the painting, good light and pleasant warm hues.

dkmurphys (79209) 2017-04-20 0:11

Good morning,
Well observed street scene with the attractive painted wall. Quite artistic result, well taken.

Daniel

CLODO (45116) 2017-04-20 0:34

Hello Ana

Good street photography with the 2 children on the painted wall equilibrating well the 2 live walkers, joyfull yellow colors!
Cheers
CLODO

lousat (139352) 2017-04-20 3:40

Hi Ana,very interesting note about this city,not full of tourists but where it's possible to know the real face of Nicaragua,as you like and as i like me too. The pic is lovely,with the men walking under the beautiful painting,a great timing and a top quality too! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (102834) 2017-04-20 4:22

Hello Ana,
This is a perfect combination of a remarkable wall painting and real life. You had a good idea for the photo and I suppose you just waited for the right persons to step inside the view. Of course a boy and a girl walking hand in hand would have been even better, but you can't always get exactly what you want.
Regards,
Gert

rychem (72187) 2017-04-20 8:10

I can understand you are fascinated by this country, you have found a very nice subject to show us, te mutal is like a part of the reality, there is almost no border, very well captured
regards Ryszard

worldcitizen (16108) 2017-04-20 16:41

Hello Ana,
Your timing in this photo was great. There is the pair of children in the mural, and the pair of men walking below. They compliment each other nicely. The light on the wall is a nice detail, too.

abmdsudi (95869) 2017-04-20 18:04

Hi Ana
Interesting description and the experience you've had about tis place! A fine piece of artwork on the wall as it brightens up the street and the frontage. Visually attractive with 3D feel, nicely oriented and your focus is held firmly by the striding guys and almost in perfect harmony with top figs! Excellent snap., Congrats.
Best wishes

PaulVDV (63010) 2018-01-21 4:59

Hello Ana,
I missed this one.
A good relationship between the two boys on the sidewalk and the two children on the mural.
Well seen and excellently cropped.
You're very positive about León. But I've no idea what raspados are ...
Best regards, Paul