Photographer's Note
Ragusa-Ibla is one of the most picturesque cities in Sicily. The view from the upper town on Ragusa Ibla on its own separate hill is quite impressive. It is one of the UNESCO baroque cities of southeastern Sicily.
Ragusa is located in Monti Iblei, a large area of elevated land, divided by dry stone walls and incised with ravines. The city was originally built on a small hill with steep slopes with deep valleys on three sides that separate it from the high plateau.
After the earthquake of 1693, which destroyed many of the buildings in southeastern Sicily, it was decided to rebuild Ragusa on a higher and flatter terrain nearby. This new planned city was built, with straight streets and a rational design, but the local aristocrats did not want to move, and in their place new palaces were built on the ruins of the old city.
So today, Ragusa has two parts: Ibla (or Ragusa Ibla), the oldest nucleus on its summit, and Ragusa Superiore, the most modern high city that stretches from the streets after the earthquake to more recent developments.
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Ragusa-Ibla es una de las ciudades más pintorescas de Sicilia. La vista desde la ciudad alta sobre Ragusa Ibla en su propia colina separada es bastante impresionante. Es una de las ciudades barrocas de la UNESCO del sudeste de Sicilia.
Ragusa se encuentra en Monti Iblei, una gran área de terreno elevado, dividida por muros de piedra seca e incisa con barrancos. La ciudad se construyó originalmente en una pequeña colina con pendientes pronunciadas con profundos valles en tres lados que la separan de la meseta alta.
Después del terremoto de 1693, que destruyó muchos de los edificios del sureste de Sicilia, se decidió reconstruir Ragusa en un terreno más alto y más plano cerca. Esta nueva ciudad planificada fue construida, con calles rectas y un diseño racional, pero los aristócratas locales no querían moverse, y en su lugar se construyeron nuevos palacios sobre las ruinas de la ciudad vieja.
Así que hoy en día, Ragusa tiene dos partes: Ibla (o Ragusa Ibla), el núcleo más antiguo en su cima, y Ragusa Superiore, la ciudad alta más moderna que se extiende desde las calles posteriores al terremoto hacia desarrollos más recientes.
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dta
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(95102) 2019-02-09 5:21
Hola Luis ,
j'aime le charme nostalgique de ces bâtisses à l'abandon.
Très bon cadrage et éclairage agréable.
Amicalement
Tue
(70312) 2019-02-09 5:42
Hello Luis,
A good close-up capture from the streets of the old town. The composition is good and well-balanced and we get a good look at the old walls, the weather-beaten door frame and the balcony at left. The textures are clearly seen.
Lars
holmertz
(82158) 2019-02-09 5:44
Hello Luis,
Most tourists would probably not take a photo like this, but you have a photographic sense that is not shared by everyone. You see the strange beauty that can be found in decay, where the textures of the materials of a building become more obvious and a collapsed wall and broken window recall the beauty of ancient ruins. The big white rock on the window sill is like an abstract sculpture. You used the surrounding elements to crop this photo nicely and captured it all with a perfect exposure.
Kind regards,
Gert
alvaraalto
(37860) 2019-02-09 6:10
Hello Luis,
This UNESCO baroque city can use a makeover.
Although the house on the left looks better.
Yet such a dilapidated façade often has a special beauty. The rain pipe on the right is a special detail.
Excellent work
Have a good weekend, groet Rob
papagolf21
(143890) 2019-02-09 6:15
Bonjour, cher Luis,
Alors là, c'est le genre de photo que j'aime. Le cadrage serré sur cette architecture (qui atteste de sa vieillesse) est superbe.
Très bon choix de cadrage.
Amitiés.
Philippe
Silvio1953
(189235) 2019-02-09 6:32
Ciao Luis, great view of fascinating old window, wonderful colors, fine details and splendid clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
jean113
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(15533) 2019-02-09 6:40
Hello Luis, a well observed corner showing this derelict building. I find all the textures and subtle colours very attractive. The green shrub adds extra colour and texture.
A interesting note too.
Regards Jean.
ikeharel
(97898) 2019-02-09 7:13
Hola Luis,
Contrast between the modern balcony on left to the delipidated house is immediately noticed.
The wooden shutters already falling apart and stones do not endured time past.
pity, yet altogether a nice taken the daily life scene from that place.
Buen fin de semana,
Ike
*** See my reply to your critique. Thanks.
mesutilgim
(114610) 2019-02-09 8:25
Hello Luis,
Nice capture of this old and abandoned wall. Taken with good pov and ligth management. Good sharpness and nice framing. Many interesting and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
pajaran
(90652) 2019-02-09 8:34
Dobar dan.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast, lepe boje.
Lepa fasada i detalji, lepa stara arhitektura.
Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje za vikend, srecno.
Paja.
Good day.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Beautifully shown, good contrast, beautiful colors.
Nice façade and details, beautiful old architecture.
I wish you a good afternoon, all the best for the weekend, good luck.
jmdias
(90478) 2019-02-09 11:03
luis
esa arruinada ventana me parece muy hermosa y rica en otro tiempo. toda una história he pasado adelante de ella, una lástima que parece que está al punto de se perder.
saludos
jorge
Fis2
(140757) 2019-02-09 11:43
Witaj Luis!
Wow!
My favorite theme :)
Fantastic old window, excellent presentation.
Good framing, colors and light.
Well done.
Nice sunday.
Krzysztof
lousat
(119705) 2019-02-09 12:31
Hi Luis,a magnificent capture of this part of abandoned house from Ragusa,a small earthquake is enough to do the end,very bad conditions,but perfect for an original shot well done as usual. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
Cricri
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(176) 2019-02-10 6:59
Ola ami Luis
Belle mise en image de cette vielle fenêtre, contre le bâtiment récent, bonne couleurs et netteté parfaite
Bon dimanche
cricri
PaulVDV
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(48488) 2019-02-10 9:27
Hello Luis,
Some buildings in the beautiful Ragusa Ibla have indeed been neglected. Plants seem to grow everywhere on this wall and inside the house too.
Too bad because Ragusa Ibla is really a wonderful museum town.
Excellent clear and sharp capture!
Best regards, Paul
abmdsudi
(80732) 2019-02-10 21:32
Hi Luis
Choosing this angle to take this was just what it needed; old as nature is slowly taking over and ravaged no doubt but always appeals to us photographers doesn't it!? But wonder what tales this could tell, inclusion green plant is a great ideas. Excellent shot, Congrats
Best regards
cornejo
(60782) 2019-02-11 11:00
Hola Luís, muy buena fotografía de esta interesante vieja ventana, muy bien captada en esta interesante imagen, con buena nitidez, luz, color y calidad. Muy buen e interesante trabajo perfectamente realizado, mis felicitaciones amigo mio. Gracias por compartir este bello trabajo.
Buena noche y feliz comienzo de semana.
Afectuosos saludos desde el sur de España.
Un cordial abrazo.
Angel.
mkamionka
(52450) 2019-02-12 13:36
Hola Luis,
so very damaged door! It is very photogenic, exactly as the faces of old people.
There is so much going on here, so many interesting elements to follow in the scene.
I like this sort of compositions,
very well seen and perfectly captured,
M
COSTANTINO
(91994) 2019-02-26 12:16
Hello dea uis and have a nice time
and a happy new day
impressive capture and interesting
view from the upper town on Ragusa
Ibla on its own separate hill is
quite impressive
the textures are clearly seen
regards
Costantino
Miguel82
(34128) 2019-05-13 13:24
Luis, esta casa en ruinas atestigua el pasado en la ciudad. Fue abandonada y las ventanas de madera se pudrieron. La roca se rompio. Contrasta mucho con la casa nueva que tiene un balcón al lado. Buena observación de la arquitectura local. Perfecta calidad de imagen.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Luis Garcia (adramad)
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(62022) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2018-09-20
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2019-02-09 5:13
