Photographer's Note
Hello friends and colleagues, today I offer you a beautiful composition with the Ria Mayor and the Castle, in the town of San Vicente de la Barquera. I hope you like it, then some letters about the villa.
San Vicente de la Barquera is a municipality in the western coastal region of Cantabria (Spain). It borders the Cantabrian Sea and the municipalities of Valdáliga, Herrerías and Val de San Vicente. Its capital, the town of San Vicente de la Barquera, is closely linked to the sea as evidenced by all its traditions, customs and its most popular festivals. Tourism is its main activity due to the great natural and heritage beauty that the area has. 80% of the municipality belongs to the Oyambre Natural Park and enjoys a special protection regulated by the autonomous community of Cantabria as a result of its extraordinary landscape and ecological value.
There is evidence of human settlement since Prehistory. Specifically, there have been traces of the Bronze Age, such as the megalithic site of El Barcenal. It is believed that the orgenomescan Cantabrians lived here. Saint Vincent has been identified with the Portus Vereasueca of the Romans.
In the High Middle Ages, this territory was repopulated by Alfonso I in the mid-eighth century. The castle was then raised, and around it the town grew. The period of economic boom of San Vicente develops from 1210. On April 3 of that same year Alfonso VIII of Castile granted San Vicente de la Barquera privilege of villazgo, granting him the same jurisdiction as San Sebastián. last of the "Four Villas of the Coast" - Castro Urdiales (1163), Santander (1187), Laredo (1200) and San Vicente de la Barquera itself - to which Alfonso VIII granted jurisdiction, being configured as realengo. Boom was made possible by maritime trade and fishing rights. From 1330 the first norms of the brotherhood of sailors date. However, in the middle of the fifteenth century it falls into decline, due to a series of fires and pests. In the 16th century, the future King Carlos I of Spain and V of Germany visited the town when he was on his way to the plateau, to be named monarch. On the occasion of his visit a bullfight was prepared. There he got sick and had to spend the night in the convent of San Luis.
San Vicente de la Barquera was part of the Corregimiento of the Four Villas of the Costa de la Mar and capital of the brotherhood of the Four Villas of the Sea. He participated in the Boards of Puente San Miguel, intervening in the formation of the Ordinances of the Cantabria province (1779).
It was established as a constitutional town hall in 1822. At first, it was part of the judicial party of Comillas. From 1835 he had his own judicial party, but that did not cover the area of Liebana, something that does happen today.
Source: Wikipedia
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holmertz
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(92898) 2019-11-18 4:41
Hello Angel,
While the focus of the photo is on the castle, town and boats, the light clouds are so nicely shaped that the sky deserves to have more than half of the photo. It's a very attractive view with beautiful colours and nice reflections in the very calm water.
Regards,
Gert
Silvio1953
(205826) 2019-11-18 4:47
Ciao Angel, bella composizione con tante barche e deliziosi riflessi, ottima nitidezza, splendida luce e magnifici colori, bravo, ciao Silvio
Royaldevon
(75510) 2019-11-18 5:42
Hola,
Angel,
This is a lovely setting with features that we would love to include, like moored boats, reflections and an imposing castle!
The moored boats set a calm atmosphere, especially as they are combined with the shimmering, warm reflections of the buildings.
The castle is strongly placed off-centre and appears to be watching over the area, like a sentry.
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
Sergiom
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(117241) 2019-11-18 5:52
Bonjour Angel,
J'ai eu le grand plaisir de visiter l'Espagne à deux occasions , mais malheureusement pas cette très belle région. La composition est magnifique. Quel bel endroit.
Amicalement
Serge
ChrisJ
(160104) 2019-11-18 6:04
Ciao Angel,
Good sharpness colour and saturation with nice repetition of the moored boats. The bg castle on the horizon at top right provides an excellent focal point. Tfs!
jhm
(203085) 2019-11-18 6:34
Hello Angel,
The picture taken on a nice location.
Perspective and depth are very well.
With a fantastic result.
Nice panorama view about this part of the city.
Very well done, TFS.
Best regards,
John
Tue
(82306) 2019-11-18 6:52
Hello Angel,
An excellent shot of this charming town with lovely houses and an impressive castle on a hill. The foreground is nicely dotted with those small boats with the reflections of the houses as a nice backdrop. Wonderful light as well.
Lars
Fis2
(155699) 2019-11-18 7:38
Witaj Angel!
A very nice view, beautiful place.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
I like castle and houses.
The boats add flavor to this picture.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof
lousat
(130033) 2019-11-18 12:09
Ciao Angel,a beautiful postcard,i like a lot the view with the old castle on the right to have a good watch on the facades close to the water,impressive quality as usual in the best light. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
Gerrit
(59968) 2019-11-18 14:56
Hello Angel,
magnificent view over this extremely attractive town. Great defenition and colotrs and I love the little boats up front.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit
PiotrF
(52330) 2019-11-18 15:49
Hello Angel
A very nice the anoramic view of San Vicente with boats in foreground.
I like great composition here and nice colours.
Picture with nice details.
Fine presentation
Regards
Piotr
abmdsudi
(88597) 2019-11-18 18:52
Hi Angel
A fresh looking landscape by the riverside taken from an impressive pov with lovely tonal range, some vivid colours and plenty of features to make the eye busy. Bit of glow on water sheen is an added value to the whole capture, Superb shot, Congrats
Best regards
ifege
(32361) 2019-11-18 21:27
Hi Angel
A beautiful photo the town and castle. The old boats and reflections add to the result.
cheers
Ian
Nicou
(193806) 2019-11-18 21:47
Hello
Superbe gel très doux ce blanc voilage et ce bleu et quelle décor ces bateaux au milieu des reflets sur l'eau ce château ces habitations la verdure fantastique ensemble et luminosité sueprbe
bravo et amitié
Nciou
papagolf21
(152599) 2019-11-18 23:14
Bonjour, cher ami Angel,
Toujours une merveilleuse façon de présenter la ville sous la forme d'un tableau.
De plus, l'ensemble bénéficie d'une note détaillée et intéressante.
Amitiés.
Philippe
jemaflor
(135484) 2019-11-18 23:42
Salut Angel,
Une très belle photo avec cette forteresse en point fort et de splendides et très lumineux reflets à la surface de l'eau, bon rendu des couleurs, on admire.
macjake
(96157) 2019-11-19 17:40
Hi Angel
you took this shot in the best light of the day, you can't beat that lighting :) Personally i'd like to see more water along the bottom edge, but that's just my personal choice. The sky is very pretty as well. charming and picturesque photo
cheers
Craig
sacimar
(38173) 2019-11-20 4:10
Hola Ángel,
otra buena imagen de este bonito pueblo, me gusta la composición con las barcas y el castillo a la derecha, la luz del día estaba perfecta, buen trabajo,
Un saludo,
Sergio
Miguel82
(47108) 2019-11-20 13:33
Angel, esta pequena ciudad de provincia tiene muchas ventajas para atraer turistas. El castillo construido sobre un promontorio rocoso domina el rio. Aqui hay casas antiguas al borde del agua. Muchos barcos para hacer una excursion por el rio estan amarrados en primer plano. Hermosos colores, una imagen nitida. Saludos cordiales
ikeharel
(105953) 2019-11-20 21:50
Hola Angel,
Wonderful light brought out a fine scene across the water with the small boats and the view of castle on the higher point above town.
Blue sky added great color to the whole.
Buenas dias,
Ike
adramad
(67044) 2019-11-21 4:40
Hola amigo Angel.
Maravillosa imagen de este precioso pueblo cántabro, el castillo destaca de maravilla en lo alto de un peñasco, el grupo de casas es encantador, lo mismo que todos los barquitos anclados en la ria.
Maravillosos esos tonos de color, la nitidez excelente y la luz espléndida.
Muy bien hecho. Me gusta mucho.
Que tengas un buen dia.
Un abrazo.
Luis.
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(28177) 2019-11-21 4:45
Hola, Angel!
Excelente punto de vista para mostrar los edificios y barcos con sus reflejos en el agua, todo captado con muy buena iluminación, colores y nitidez! Me gusta también el encuadre con esa cantidad de cielo de un azul muy bonito! Excelente trabajo!
rychem
(72179) 2019-11-21 8:00
High quality postcard from San Vicente de la Barquera, beautiful composition with moored boats in the FG and a castle on the hill, perfect light, very well saturated colors and great sharpness
regards Ryszard
clic
(23804) 2019-11-21 12:18
Hola Angel Merci pour le enseignements historiques de votre note au bas de cette jolie photo que vous avez magistralement captée par soleil semi-voilé pour une douce lumière sur le château du roi construit au Moyen Äge et sur ce district de la ville historique. Évidemment, ces petites barques en avant-plan donnent beaucoup de relief à l'ensemble des détails intéressants de l'image. Hasta luego
mkamionka
(61306) 2019-11-22 6:47
Hola Angel,
it is a beautiful composition indeed!
I like the little bay with boats in the foreground.
The light was magnificent, the water has such vivid reflections.
Quite a stylish place with attractive houses and a fortress across the bay.
Nice sky to top up this magnificent view!
Have a great weekend,
M
fotka
(7527) 2019-12-31 4:44
Hello Angel,
Lovely picture taken from the water on the castle and surrounding houses.
Moored boats on the calm water added nice reflection and romantic touch.
Well done with great quality.
Happy New Year 2020 to you and your family.
Zbigniew
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