Skopje, a photo from Skopje, West

Photographer's Note

A strange sight in a landlocked country (Macedonia FYR) and in a stream that is only a few inches deep. There has been an incredible amount of new building going on in this town and the bridges are covered in ornate statues, much like the Charles Bridge in Prague. Lots of Baroque decorations in the buildings too although here it's more neoclassical Greco-Roman.

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macjake (98402) 2015-09-19 19:18

Hi Chris
what the heck is this! Something just doesn't seem right here.

So is this some sort of floating restaurant? you're right, it is quite strange to see it here. Thank goodness the ship has a dark color in comparison to the buildings, it contrasts very well. There must be a story to this

cheers
craig

jemaflor (147018) 2015-09-19 23:31

Hi Chris,
Well composed with monuments and old ship, great lightand colors, well captured, tfs.

carlo62 (81265) 2015-09-20 0:05

Ciao Chris
in effetti � molto strana la presenza del galeone, ma fotograficamente crea un contrasto molto accentuato con
le architetture intorno.
Saluti
Carlo

Silvio1953 (221463) 2015-09-20 0:44

Ciao Chris, lovely composition with fascinating ship and beautiful architectures, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio

snunney (130967) 2015-09-20 1:26

Hello Chris,
A rather weird sight but no doubt a great draw for the tourists. The background buildings also have plenty to offer the keen photographer despite their evident newness. Excellent composition complemented by superb colours and clarity.

holmertz (102604) 2015-09-20 1:26

Hello Chris,
This is an interesting but slightly absurd view. I was in Skopje only 6 years ago but the city seems to have changed very much since then. One might think they could have spent their money on social services, education, infrastructure etc instead of using it as a propaganda tool for rewriting their history and culture. On the other hand they have made more photo opportunities like this possible. It's a stunning view with great contrasts of styles and colours.
Best regards,
Gert

ikeharel (113241) 2015-09-20 2:12

Good morning Chris,
First came to mind, how this old wooden ship came to a town that is far from sea and have no majior river that crosses there...
But, as a photography element to look at, it really contrast the newly built monumental edifice - and that's bringing some memories from an earthquake it had gone some 50 years back, destroyed almost the whole town.
Fine sunshine day for bringing out the best of colors.
Have a nice sunday,
Ike

pierrefonds (114347) 2015-09-20 4:32

Bonjour Chris

La longueur du cours d'eau donne de la profondeur � la composition. La prise de vue permet de voir les d彋ails du vieux navire et des immeubles. La qualit� de la lumi鋨e embellit les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journ嶪.

Pierre

quovadis (5711) 2015-09-20 5:58

Hi Chris,

an interesting contrast in both, architecture and colour wise elements. Good depth and sharpness, the entire POV style of the image is quite unique. Yes, sometimes there are no clear answers in regard to intrigue questions, maybe this is the future Ark of salvation...?

Thanks for sharing, have a nice Sunday !!!

Sergiom (117241) 2015-09-20 8:13

Bonjour Chris,

Il y a quelque chose de tr鋊 surprenant dans cette composition. Le bateau qui ne prend pas l'eau est bien plac� dans l'image avec ces beaux immeubles comme arri鋨e plan.

Bon dimanche

Serge

tchefi (1841) 2015-09-20 9:33

Bonsoir Chris
J'aime beaucoup le contraste entre le vieux gr幦ent et l'architecture moderne des batiments, celui entre le blanc et le rouge et le brun. Le rendu est tr鋊 beau
Amicalement
Jo螔le

Matyas (0) 2015-09-20 13:27

Hello Chris! Fine take. Amazing colours. Wonderful exposure and capture. Perfect sharpness. Well done!

dkmurphys (79209) 2015-09-21 0:13

Hi Chris,
It looks like a nice city. Fine capture in perfect colros and contrasts. Well taken.
Enjoy a good new week.

Daniel

berek (50518) 2015-09-22 20:12

Dear Chris,
There is something very surprising in this composition. The boat that takes no water is placed in the image with those beautiful buildings as background.

Best wishes
Burak

adores (46979) 2015-10-04 14:08

Hi Chris!
It's strange to see such a beautiful ship kept there but the composition is really good with all those beautiful buildings, Very good colours!