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postcard from Mostar


postcard from Mostar
Photo Information
Copyright: Karolina Pokwicka (Matylda76) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 340 W: 75 N: 589] (6690)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-28
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/1250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-16 10:44
Viewed: 564
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 38
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hello TL Members;
today I came back to my trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina;
I want to show you my posterized postcard from beautiful city of Mostar.
Some history facts:

Early history
The names of two towns appear in mediaeval historical sources, along with their later mediaeval territories and properties – the towns of Nebojša and Cimski grad. In the early 15th century the late mediaeval župa (county) of Večenike covered the site of present-day Mostar along the right bank of the Neretva: Zahum, Cim, Ilići, Hraštani and Vojno. It was at the centre of this area, which belonged to the Radivojević's in 1408, that Cim fort was built prior to 1443; it is referred to in a charter of King Alphonse V dating from 1454 as Pons (Bridge), for a bridge had already been built there. Prior to 1444, the Nebojša fort was built on the left bank of the Neretva, which belonged to the late mediaeval župa still known as Večenike or Večerić (Anđelić, 1974, 276-278). The earliest documentary reference to Mostar as a settlement dates from 3 April 1452, when natives of Dubrovnik wrote to their fellow countrymen in the service of Đorđe Branković to say that Vladislav Hercegović had turned against his father and occupied Blagaj and other places, including “Duo Castelli al ponte de Neretua.” (Mujezinović, 1998, p. 144). In 1468 Mostar came under Ottoman rule (Mujezinović, 1998, p. 144). The urbanization of the settlement began, following the unwritten oriental rule, with a čaršija – the crafts and commercial centre of the settlement – and mahalas or residential quarters. In 1468 Mostar acquired the name Köprühisar, meaning fortress at the bridge, at the centre of which was a cluster of 15 houses (Institute for Regional Planning, Mostar, 1982, p. 21). In the late 16th century, Mostar was the chief administrative city for the Ottoman Empire in the Herzegovina region. The Austro-Hungarian Empire absorbed Mostar in 1878 and then it became part of Yugoslavia in the aftermath of World War I. Since 1881 Mostar has been the seat of the Bishopric of Mostar-Duvno. The city's symbol, the "Old Bridge" (Stari Most) is one of the most important structures of the Ottoman era and was built by Mimar Hayrettin, a student of the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. In 1939, Mostar became part of the Banovina of Croatia, and during the Second World War was an important city in the Independent State of Croatia.
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Beautiful photograph.
Love the designs of the houses.
Wonderful vivid colors and what a great capture.
GRACE STOUT

Hello Karolina!

If I am not mistaking , you took this one from the bridge ? The PP created a blend of artistic print and photography.

Lovely composition and leading lines. Well seen and presented,
Robert

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  • zms Gold Star Critiquer [C: 268 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-09-16 11:15]

Dear Karolina,
Outstandinf capture my friend.
Simply Beautiful
Have a wonderful evening
TFS
Rosa

Hej Karola
no ciekawie, naprawdę fajny efekt, chyba posteryzacja, fajowe światło i punkt widzenia, niezła pocztówa
pa
Magda

Hi Carolina,
Excellent photo of this lovely small town with beautifully vibrant colours, sharpness and clarity. The postcard design looks really great, it makes the picture an elegant photo.
Thanks for the useful note, too.
Greetings,
Kristof

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  • ChuFer Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 139 W: 15 N: 0] (2375)
  • [2008-09-16 12:14]

retoque muy personal a este pueblo tan bonito..

Hi Karolina,

This is gorgeous. The deep greens of the plants to the bright colors of the buildings make for an outstanding photo. It certainly has very many interesting textures and colors. It looks like a place I would like to visit very much!

thanks for sharing, Lisa

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  • Tomek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1312 W: 47 N: 2919] (16786)
  • [2008-09-16 14:25]

Karolciu.......... jakie to cudne jest!!!! brak mi slow pochwal:)
To sie nadaje do albumu i rowniez na powiekszenie, "wpakowanie" w ramy i na sciane zacnego salonu.
Klaniam sie w pas za ten pelny wypas:):):):)
Poszlo na ulubione.
Caluski - Tomek

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2641 W: 1 N: 1264] (15443)
  • [2008-09-16 15:27]

Hola amiga,
estupenda postal,
detalles y bello encuadre,
excelente trabajo,
saludos

Hi Karolina,
What a superb ctiyscape vith excellent colours, light and perspective.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

1987 before war
Here sit in a beautiful bar there was a young man drinking beer with friends
People were happy and life was really wonderful
this is a great remind for me
ciao
Lucio

Beautiful portrait of the town.

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 814 W: 51 N: 1717] (11169)
  • [2008-09-17 3:19]

ciao karolina...bellissima descrizione..ma ancora piu bella la foto...bel paesaggio medievale..grande composizione..bellissimi i colori...complimenti
lele

Czesc Karolina! Ladny widok i bardzo ladne zdjecie. Kolorowo i wesolo. Klaniam sie!

Hi K,

I missed so many wondrous images here..
and am happy to see them all...
beautiful postcard from Mostar..

Fine, sharp, lovely.
hope u r fine..

jp

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21697)
  • [2008-09-17 10:48]

Hi Karolina...
Very nice architectural scene and nice capture of Mostar!
Great natural lighting and beautiful colors.
Well done,
George

Beautiful picture and great composition. Good work. Regards Clanyi

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1701 W: 124 N: 1454] (20512)
  • [2008-09-18 6:33]

Hi Karolina,
beautiful shot of Mostar,Nice presentation.Well done.TFS.Necla.

Hi, Karolina!


Nice composition with beautiful colours. Superb!

jazmin

Helo Karolina
Wonderful postcard from MOstar and this is lovely city
TFS
Cheers,Braca

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  • Iwon Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 205 W: 0 N: 77] (7068)
  • [2008-10-05 10:14]

Cześć Karolina!
Bardzo ciekawe ujęcie...widokówka z Mostaru w dobrym wykonaniu...pozdrawiam cieplutko
Iwona

Ola Karina,
Beautiful capture,good light and composition.
Best rgards,
Ralf

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