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Vigo
Información de la foto
Copyright: Achim Fried (John_F_Kennedy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1154 W: 4 N: 888] (10251)
Género: Lugares
Medio: Color
Tomada el: 2009-03-14
Categorías: Vida cotidiana, Arquitectura, Momento Irrepetible
Cámara: Canon 40D
Exposición: f/16, 1/320 segundos
More Photo Info: [view]
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Fecha enviada: 2009-11-06 1:59
Vista: 83
Puntos: 22
[Normas para las notas] Notas del fotógrafo
View to the old town Vigo. At the harbour is this modern building where you could buy all electronics things you like.

During the Middle Ages the small village of Vigo was part of the territory of neighbouring towns, particularly Tui, and suffered several Viking attacks. However, the number of inhabitants was so small that, historically, Vigo was not considered to be a real village until around the 15th century, when the earliest records began.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the city was attacked several times. In 1585 and 1589 Francis Drake raided the city and temporarily occupied it, leaving many buildings burnt. Several decades later a Turkish fleet tried to attack the city. As a result the walls of the city were built in 1656 during the reign of Felipe IV. They are still partially preserved.

During this time, and in spite of the attacks, the city of Vigo developed its earliest commerce, and was given several privileges by the kings of Spain.

In 1702 the Battle of Vigo Bay occurred, and in 1719, because a Spanish fleet which departed from Vigo attempted to invade Scotland in support of the Jacobites, the city was temporarily seized by an English fleet.

In 1808 the French Army annexed Spain to the Napoleonic Empire, although Vigo remained unconquered until January, 1809. Vigo was also the first city of Galicia to be freed from French rule in what is now celebrated as the Reconquista (reconquest from French in the context of the Peninsular War) on the 28th of March each year.

The city grew very rapidly in the 19th and 20th centuries. This resulted in continuous urban planning changes, making Vigo less structured than other Galician towns. (Wikipedia)
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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 492 W: 0 N: 891] (4525)
  • [2009-11-06 3:48]

Hi Achim,
Again a very beautiful and interesting shot. Excellent player. Congratulations.
Have a pleasant day,
Adrian

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4216 W: 414 N: 6609] (41919)
  • [2009-11-06 4:35]

Hi Achim

Interesting perspective & the 2 women at left animate the scene. Good sharpness & colour. Have a nice weekend!

Hello Achim,
I would not mind having a small picnic of my own atop the building roof. Impressive skyline, the triangular shape of the featured roof dominates the scene in an attractive way. Well done and best regards
Danilo

Achim
Wonderful daily life scene!
Grea details and colors.
Horia

Auch ein schöner Platz zum Pause machen ...
Hi Achim, das ist ein tolles Bild.
Die Farben, die Formen, die Kirchtürme gegen den blauen Himmel, und die zwei Brotzeit-Girls, einmalig.
Danke und Gruß
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • ChuFer Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 139 W: 15 N: 0] (2312)
  • [2009-11-06 12:19]

Perfecta composición gráfica muy atractiva...saludos

Interesting skyscape Nicely composed I like how you have the bird in midflight TFS
warm regards
David

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1474 W: 10 N: 738] (10741)
  • [2009-11-06 15:07]

Hi Achim,
Nice contrast of old and new. The two ladies add special interest to the photo. Well done.
Sunil

Ciao Achim


Good perspective and colours.
Fine picture pleasant for look at.
Good captured and composed.
Very well done,

Have a nice weekend,

Sergio

Achim,

Interesting photo and note. Using the modern architecture against the old city was a good idea. The human elements adds to he scene.
Wellington

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1004 W: 81 N: 66] (12086)
  • [2009-11-17 20:49]

dear Achim,
very artistic image in wonder Vigo,
fore simple pale green triangle roof and back old towers of church make poetic contrast.
of course, red object and sitting people add surrealistic taste to it.
thank you for your excellent shot,
Akihisa

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