Photographer's Note
Melnik is a town in Blagoevgrad Province, southwestern Bulgaria, in the southwestern Pirin Mountains, about 440 m above sea level. The town is an architectural reserve and 96 of its buildings are cultural monuments. With a population of 385, it is the smallest town in Bulgaria, retaining its city status today for historical reasons.
The unique architecture of Melnik make it a popular tourist destination. In addition, the town has been famous for producing strong wine since at least 1346. The local wine from the varietal Broad Leave Melnik Vine was reportedly a favourite of Winston Churchill's. Lately, the area of Melnik is enjoying a revival of vine growing and wine making. Several new, modern wineries have been built and operate
Interesting architectural landmarks include the Byzantine House, the Kordopulov House, the Pashov House which houses the Historical Museum of Melnik and the Pasha's House, built by Ibrahim Bey.
The area around Melnik is strikingly eroded, particularly the enormous area of cliff that serves as a backdrop to the town. This area, covering some 17 km² near Melnik, Kurlanovo and Rozhen, has been called the Melnik Badlands. The hills in this area can rise up to 100 metres (330 ft) high.The unique formations, which can resemble giant mushrooms, ancient towers, and obelisks, were formed when heavy rain eroded the sand and clay the hills are composed of.(from Wikipedia).
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pierrefonds
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(113656) 2018-10-12 16:07
Hi Piotr,
The presence of the people is animating the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the building. The light is giving nice tints to the colors. Have a nice dya.
Pierre
ikeharel
(112497) 2018-10-12 23:02
Hello Piotr,
Managed to include most of the surrounding details: the old wall on lower left (probably a river there?), the wooden facades of the shops, and the nice balconies above. Also, added part of the slope covered with green bushes behind the building.
Used well all the pic. space.
Have a nice weekend,
Ike
papagolf21
(152605) 2018-10-12 23:05
Bonjour, cher Piotr,
Merci pour ces explications intéressantes. Mon regard se porte sur l'ensemble et spécialement sur cette architecture particulière. Tout respire une ambiance sympathique très agréable.
Amitiés.
Philippe
jemaflor
(146360) 2018-10-12 23:36
Hi Ryszard,
Interesting architecture for these houses, well framed, good sharpness too, tfs.
Fis2
(169821) 2018-10-13 0:35
Czesc Piotr!
Dzisuaj bulgarski klimat.
Ciekawy budynek, ladna uliczka.
Fajna scena z dnia codziennego.
Dobry kadr i kolory.
Milego weekendu.
Pozdrawiam.
Krzysztof
jhm
(211734) 2018-10-13 1:23
Hello Piotr,
The unique architecture of Melnik make it a popular tourist destination.
This is real wonderful photographed.
You chose an excellent angle and lovely exposure.
Create an excellent depth and perspective.
Also a wonderful panorama about the area.
Nice presentation.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice weekend,
John
Silvio1953
(220697) 2018-10-13 2:18
Ciao Piotr, great view of nice place, lovely composition with walking couple, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
holmertz
(102050) 2018-10-13 2:46
Hello Piotr,
An interesting view from a town I was not aware of. The buildings tell us of the time this was a part of the Ottoman empire. Now they look like nice places for a meal or a drink. The few persons also make the view pleasant.
Kind regards,
Gert
rychem
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(72187) 2018-10-13 7:10
Troche odmienne od Twoich zdjec pokazywanych zazwyczaj, ale dobrze skomponowane, bardzo sympatyczna letnia atmosfera, perfekcyjna jakosc
pozdrawiam Ryszard
lousat
(138669) 2018-10-13 12:01
Hi Piotr,nice view from this village not often seen on TE,there is perfum of peaceful holidays there,a good perspective and the usual top sharpness. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
Tue
(91648) 2018-10-13 13:18
Hello Piotr,
A very nice photo with a lovely, relaxed mood. The small street with these white facades looks lovely and the two people in the foreground are well included. The sunlight is great too and you managed the exposure perfectly.
Lars
Cricri
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(176) 2018-10-13 20:39
Hi Piotr
Une image bien composer et présenter, beaucoup de détails a voir, netteté et couleurs naturel
Amitiés
cricri
Nicou
(193806) 2018-10-14 2:00
Hello
quelle compo et vue quelle vue pavée et compo sueprbe iamge avec ces deux personnages avec les petites masionnettes et la végétaiton ce rendu sur les facade sueprbe captage et vue
Bravo et amitié
Nciou
ChrisJ
(171302) 2018-10-14 4:03
Hi Piotr,
The Turkish / Ottoman influence on the architecture is noticeable here with the overhangs on the 2nd floor. Good sharpness and well framed and composed. Tfs!
mkamionka
(73470) 2018-10-25 13:12
Czesc Piotr,
bardzo przyjemne miejsce na popoludniowy spacer.
Pieknie skomponowana promenada, dwoje turystow przyjemnie dekoruje scenke.
Jest w tym zdjeciu cos relaksujacego.
Pozdrawiam serdecznie,
M
mcmtanyel
(67731) 2018-10-28 13:17
Hello Piotr,
What a pretty street-shot from Melnik! The building further back reminds me of old Ottoman houses. 👍
Regards,
MT
cornejo
(61504) 2018-11-04 4:10
Witaj Piotr, very good photo of this interesting scene of everyday life in the interesting place, very well captured in this interesting image, with good sharpness, light, color and quality. A great job perfectly done, my congratulations, my friend. Thanks for sharing this interesting work.
Good afternoon and happy start of the week.
All the best from the south of Spain.
Angel.
jmdias
(114340) 2018-11-29 23:34
piotr
a nice view of these façades with an style that remind me ottoman architecture. nice inclusion of the two personages leaving the scene.
take care
jorge
Photo Information
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Copyright: Piotr FG (PiotrF)
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(54246) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2018-06-00
- Categories: Vida Diária, Arquitectura
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2018-10-12 15:18
