Only white and blue, a photo from Tunis, North

Photographer's Note

After I posted the photo of the shadow of a window from Sidi Bou Said, someone asked me to see something more concrete from this village, famous for being totally white and blue. So I decided to show the classic postcard with a sea view, a photo that everyone makes when they visit this village, while in the WS you can see a hidden courtyard that surely appears on TE for the first time.The city takes its name from a Muslim religious figure who lived in this city, Abou Said ibn Khalef ibn Yahia Ettamini el Beji (before the latter's arrival it was called Jabal el-Menar).
The city is an interesting tourist attraction, known for the intense use of blue and white colors throughout the city. Between the 12th and 13th centuries A.D. Abou Said ibn Khalef ibn Yahia Ettamini el Beji arrived in the village of Jabal el-Menar and built a sanctuary there. After his death in 1231, he was buried there. In the XVIII century the Turkish governors of Tunis and wealthy citizens built numerous residences there.
During the twenties of the twentieth century, Rodolphe d´Erlanger applied the white-blue theme throughout the city. Sidi Bou Said still has the reputation of a city of artists.

SOLO BIANCO E BLU

Dopo che avevo postato la foto dell'ombra di una finestra da Sidi Bou Said, qualcuno mi ha chiesto di vedere qualcosa di più concreto da questo villaggio, famoso per essere totalmente bianco e blu. Così ho deciso di mostrare la classica cartolina con vista mare, una foto che tutti fanno quando visitano questo villaggio, mentre nel WS potete vedere un cortile nascosto che sicuramente appare per la prima volta su TE. La città prende il nome da una figura religiosa musulmana che visse in questa città, Abou Said ibn Khalef ibn Yahia Ettamini el Beji (prima dell'arrivo di quest'ultimo era chiamata Jabal el-Menar).
La città è un'interessante attrazione turistica, conosciuta per l'intenso utilizzo dei colori blu e bianco ovunque in città.Tra il XII e il XIII sec. d.C. Abou Said ibn Khalef ibn Yahia Ettamini el Beji giunse nel villaggio di Jabal el-Menar e vi costruì un santuario. Dopo la sua morte nel 1231, fu sepolto lì. Nel XVIII sec. i governatori turchi di Tunisi e i cittadini benestanti vi costruirono numerosi residence.
Durante gli anni venti del Novecento, Rodolphe d’Erlanger applicò il tema bianco-blu dappertutto in città.Sidi Bou Said ha ancora la reputazione di città di artisti.

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ChrisJ (152610) 2019-11-07 18:21

Ciao Luciano

This looks like a pleasant place to live overlooking the blue Mediterranean Sea. Good sharpness and the style of architecture looks almost Greek in blue and white. Tfs!

mcmtanyel (54743) 2019-11-07 21:44

Hello Luciano,
It is a little reminiscent of Greece - lovely view! 👍🏻👍🏻
Regards,
MT

pajaran (92323) 2019-11-07 23:11

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepa arhitektura, lep deo grada.
Lepo mesto sa lepim pogledom na more.
Lepo pokazano, dobro uhvacen trenutak.
Zelim vam lep i uspesam dan, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Beautiful architecture, nice part of town.
Nice place with nice sea views.
Beautifully shown, well captured moment.
I wish you a nice and successful day, all the best.

papagolf21 (145254) 2019-11-07 23:18

Bonjour, cher ami Luciano,
Ce voyage doit être très instructif à tous les niveaux. Découvrir des lieux insolites, des architectures spécifiques, du soleil, la mer, etc.
En prendre plein les yeux pour s'en souvenir longtemps après.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jemaflor (125881) 2019-11-07 23:28

Salut Luciano,
Un des POV parmi les plus célèbres dans cette pittoresque Sidi Bou Saïd. Un établissement idéalement placé avec cette vue panoramique sur la mer. Une photo bien réalisée, luminosité, couleurs et lumière sont bien gérées. Un lieu qui donne envie de s'y poser à contempler le paysage tout en prenant un verre.

Nicou (188702) 2019-11-08 0:08

Hello

bleu blanc vert quel ensemble ce blanc qui ressort et ce contraste avec les autres tons cette végétation ce feuillage en boule sur fond bleu la petite coupole quelle architecture et cadrage avec toute l'immensité
bravo et belle journée
Nicou

Tue (72088) 2019-11-08 0:48

Hello Luciano,
A great view of those houses in front of the wide, calm sea. The predominant white and blue colours are wonderful and nicely brought out by the sunlight. I like the diagonal line that cuts across the centre. Well captured.
Lars

Fis2 (142905) 2019-11-08 0:51

Witaj Luciano!
Beautiful place, curious architecture.
Excellent framing, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

Silvio1953 (191477) 2019-11-08 1:20

Ciao Luciano, graziosa inquadratura con un fantastico mare a far da sfondo, bei colori mediterranei, ottima nitidezza, splendida luce e magnifici dettagli, bravo, buon week end, ciao Silvio

Royaldevon (64478) 2019-11-08 1:57

Ciao Caro Luciano,

I was immediately attracted by the fine composition of your Tunis scene.
Everything is neatly in the right place, with colours and details that can't fail to attract.
The blue and white f/g is a natural link with the blue and white of the b/g.
Lovely!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

holmertz (83464) 2019-11-08 2:10

Hello Luciano,
This is a very nice photo from Gree... ooops, you are still in Tunisia! ;-)
Indeed it looks like at least the right building is used by artists. They have a fantastic view of the sea and can also enjoy some green surroundings. The photo is well composed and technically superb. The courtyard in the WS is also very nice, and I suppose you have checked carefully that it was never before on TE.
Best regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (93729) 2019-11-08 5:01

Bonjour Luciano,

Les portes, les persiennes et le toit bleu attirent le regard. la prise de vue permet de voir les détails des maisons. Il y a un bon contraste entre les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

tyro (29026) 2019-11-08 5:13

Ciao caro Luciano,

As soon as I saw your thumbnail and before I read your note or even the location of this photograph, I immediately thought of Oia or any other part of Santorini because of the perfect juxtaposition of pure white and deep blues.

Your workshop photograph shows a courtyard which, as you say, is probably not seen on TE: it appears a pleasant enough courtyard but, on the other hand, your main photograph is an absolute jewel, perfectly and pleasingly composed and taken in the most lovely light and with gloriously rich colours.

I love how the light plays so gently on that central dome and how the tree beside it just kisses the distant horizon while the little group of people in the foreground shade add life. Perfect exposure and exquisite details and sharpness.

A fine note too.

Beautiful!

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend,

John.

Sergiom (115830) 2019-11-08 6:11

Ciao Luciano,

J'ai eu le grand plaisir de visiter cette belle ville toute de blanc et de bleu vêtue.Mais comme c'était l'hiver, il ne faisait pas aussi beau et la mer en arrière plan n'était pas aussi belle.

Amicalement

Serge

jmdias (92143) 2019-11-08 6:12

luciano

a fantastic view of the sea and the white typical houses. the palm tree and the personages added a special flavor to the compo. a very beautiful place.

take care

jorge

rychem (68111) 2019-11-08 7:54

Thats right, only white and blue, the colors of Mediterranean countries, great view, fantastic composition of the photo
regards Ryszard

jhm (191563) 2019-11-08 9:41

Hello Luciano,

Technical perfect taken, with the white and blue colours
Excellent captured.
Pleasant colours, nice sharp and clear.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Miguel82 (36132) 2019-11-08 12:18

Luciano, Sidi Bou Said was a great memory during my Tunisian trip. These white and blue houses overlook the Mediterranean sea, they are typical of this city. The bougainvillea flowers add vivid colors to the picture. Fine colors, good image quality, instructive photo note, regards.

PiotrF (42910) 2019-11-08 15:41

Hello Luciano,
A amazing picture from Tunis.
Nice contrast of white and blue colors here.
I like good composition and wonderful quality.
Fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

macjake (92643) 2019-11-08 18:50

Hi Luciano
I know this viewpoint very well, I have the exact same photo posted. Like you say, everyone who visits this town gets this postcard view. I even ate at that restaurant on the right :), did you? Good to see that nothing has changed over the years haha. sweet postcard. cheers
Craig

ifege (21103) 2019-11-08 20:19

Hi Luciano
With that classic blue and white you could be mistaken for being on a Greek island. Good composition and POV. Great colour and sharpness (per usual).
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (93617) 2019-11-08 22:34

Hello my friend
At first I thought that this was a postcard fromthe Greek Aegean islands
but then after reading your useful notes I understood that it was
something else with Tunisian origin a city with interesting
tourist attraction known for the intense use of
blue and white colors thoughtout the city
welldone
regards
Costantino

mkamionka (53918) 2019-11-08 23:58

Ciao Luciano,
what a beautiful composition here. The white and blue theme is quite apparent.
From an elevated perspective you have managed to looked down into a courtyard.
Great setting near the coast and the palm tree of course adds a fantastic decorative touch as well.
Beautiful work,
M

alvaraalto (38790) 2019-11-09 3:29

Hello Luciano
At first I would think that this is a Greek village with the white houses and the characteristic blue parts. But after your enlightening text, I started looking at the details better and discovered the differences.
Excellent presentation
Have a good weekend, groet Rob

bukitgolfb301 (53382) 2019-11-09 4:07

Hi Ciao dear Luciano

Another wonderful Tunisian bule anw white image. This is the best postcard image among your recent postings, I am sure. Pine tree in the center is very good accnet in the best cropping format.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

ikeharel (98934) 2019-11-09 6:24

Ciao Luciano,
White and blue used on both sides of the Mediterranean, though it is not Greece on this one.
Found a good spot to include the seascape and the small alley.
Wonderful colors under bright light.
Buona serata,
Ike

jean113 (16165) 2019-11-09 8:17

Hello Luciano, an idyllic scene. The white and blue are so beautiful.
The sun is shining, there is hardly a cloud in the sky, a lovely place to go for a walk and enjoy the scenery.
Interesting notes.
Kind regards, Jean.

dta (95628) 2019-11-09 10:19

Ciao Luciano,
Je peux comprendre pourquoi ce quartier est si prisé des touristes (sans doute très nombreux) .
La composition est parfaite.
Superbe !

emka (139480) 2019-11-09 18:34

Ciao Luciano
Beutiful viw from Sidi Bou Said. Charming composition abd lovely blue color.
I am now in Bahla. I like Oman very much.
Ciao
Malgo

GyurMaster (16706) 2019-11-10 1:22

Hello Luciano,

This one is not a simple postcard with a beautiful landscape, but due to the human presence it can be evaluated as a kind of nothing special.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

aliabazari (17248) 2019-11-12 2:10

Hi dear friend Luciano
Nice view of this beautiful city. The resolution and exposure are well done. Very lovely and charming.

adramad (62794) 2019-11-16 8:38

Hi Luciano.
Wonderful composition with that diagonal that form the buildings and the blue of the sea and sky, both houses are such a white delight and the blue in windows and doors, palm tree, trees and bouganvilla create a set of great beauty.
A fantastic photo, with beautiful natural colors, very good lighting and excellent sharpness.
Well done .. I love it.
Enjoy the weekend.
Very best regards.
Luis.

lucasgalodoido (26140) 2019-11-20 10:04

Olá Luciano,
parece ser um local maravilhoso mesmo, e sua composição digna de cartão postal. Cores e elementos em perfeito equilíbrio. Belo trabalho, amigo.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

carlo62 (81033) 2019-11-25 2:19

Ciao Luciano
in effetti questi due colori che dominano rendono tutto molto fiabesco, ancora oggi, a distanza di molti anni, ricordo con molto piacere la sensazione visiva quando sono arrivato qui.
Saluti
Carlo