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~ ~ COOLING OFF ON A HOT DAY ~ ~

© Dominick M. Dimacale
PRO Website: dmd-photo-art.com

~ ~ COOLING OFF ON A HOT DAY ~ ~

Uploaded: August 15, 2009 | Entered: August 31, 2018 10:21:23

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(((~~ PEOPLE ~~)))
Image taken in Hondarriba, Spain, near the border of Hendaye, France. Brothers eating ice cream.

Hondarribia ("sand ford" in Basque, also known by its Spanish name Fuenterrabía or the French one, Fontarrabie) is a town situated on the west shore of Bidasoa river's mouth, in Guipúzcoa, Basque Country, Spain. The border town is sited on a little promontory facing Hendaye (France) over the Txingudi bay. The town holds an ancient old quarter with walls and a castle. In addition, Hondarribia features a beach across the Bidasoa from the touristy housing estate Sokoburu in Hendaye, alongside a mountain called Jaizkibel providing a hilly backdrop to the town. A road leads north-east from the beach area to the Cape Higuer, located in this municipality.
The town harbours the San Sebastian Airport, which serves domestic flights. Population As of 2005: 15,700 inhabitants.


Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/45 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 64, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 33.30 mm, Model: COOLPIX P80

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 15, 2009

Hendaye is the furthest point in the South West of France you can go, a frontier town with Spain and confined on the edge of both the Atlantic Ocean and Pyrenees Mountains. Hendaye is a sprawled town, split into 2 main areas and separated by 2 kms. The old medieval Basque Town is situated on a hill top and commands good views of the Bay of Chingoudy and the river Bidassoa estuary below to the North & West, with the impressive scenery of the foot hills of the Pyrenees Mountains to the West, South & East. Here in the town is where you find most of the shops, the Mairie, Pelote Basque etc.
The beach area is located on a peninsula formed by the Atlantic and the beach to the North and the bay and river to the South & West. This part of Hendaye is relatively modern and it is here that you will find the Marina (on the bay side), Hotels, Casino and the Serge Blanco Thalasso Center (Serge is one the best former French International Rugby team Players).
The large bay provides good sheltered facilities for water sports, wind surfing etc. at the Club Nautique and all types of facilities for boats, while the Atlantic beach has some excellent surf.
Hendaye as stated above is a border town, with easy access to Spain and the cheaper shopping in Irun and Fonterrabia (a ferry boat crosses the river on a regular service from Hendaye Marina to Fonterrabia).
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 15, 2009

A beautiful story telling image, a wonderful portrait that reminds me of childhood. Great work Dominick! #7851541

Ann Coates level-classic August 15, 2009

Really cool capture Dominick and your treatment is fantastic. #7851561

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe August 15, 2009

Very well done, Dominick!
KK #7851583

A P August 15, 2009

Thanks for all the info but I want to live it too not just read about it Boo-Hoo. Love your capture and treatment. You captured the relations these boys have really well. Excellent treatment as well. Bravo! #7851603

Deon August 15, 2009

Wonderful image with great effects and info. Nice work Dominick. #7851607

Jayne Martin August 16, 2009

Ahh!! great portrait!! Love the effects!!!
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Stefania Barbier level-classic August 16, 2009

I want some ice cream too... :-) wonderful capture! #7851686

Paul E. Earl August 16, 2009

Wonderful image, Dominick! I will come back later to read the info. #7851699

Natasa Mikuz level-classic August 16, 2009

Wonderful, Dominick! #7851771

Joao Martinho August 16, 2009

Great portrait, Dominick. #7851813

Betsy Labuschagne August 16, 2009

Wonderful composition and tones, a great image Dominick!! #7852537

Melissa G. Meiselman August 16, 2009

Wonderful group shot taken with fine detail, vivid color and terrific composition, Dominick!!! #7852939

Bill T. Pehrson August 16, 2009

What a wonderful shot, Dominick. This definitely a winner in my book! Bill #7853062

Susan M. Campbell August 16, 2009

I love the expression of the boy in the middle. Cute candid shot! #7853153

Janet Daniel August 16, 2009

I love this image, Dominick! Fantastic! #7853299

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 16, 2009

I like images with the Norman Rockwell feel to them. This is surely one of them! Great Job, Dominick!

-Laura :) #7853629

Ellen Hodges August 16, 2009

Cute kids and great expressions, Dominick! So excellent!! #7853710

Cheryl Plank August 16, 2009

You took me to Spain! Thanks for the trip, it was wonderful! #7854316

Max Aureli August 17, 2009

Wonderful street capture of those kids, Dominick!! #7854849

Michael Khoury August 17, 2009

well done Dominick, and interesting with each kid has a different facial expression
mk #7855458

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 17, 2009

You are the master at these kid shots, you always have just the perfect shot...I look forward to your travels and enjoy them very much Dominique

jo ann c. #7855806

Debra K. Johnson August 17, 2009

What a fabulous capture Dominick. This image brings back such wonderful feelings of being young again. Love it! Pure & simple. :~) #7855913

Jyri Vissak May 10, 2012

Beautiful portrait! Very cute. #10131859

frank w. degenhardt May 10, 2012

You do such a remarkabe job in your work with photographing people. I especially enjoy the work you do with children. You bring out their character. Love the setting beautiful colors and treatment. Enjoyed the lessons about their home also my friend. #10132031

Lynn M. Whitt May 10, 2012

Great capture... #10132047

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 10, 2012

I loved reading your story and the photo of the 3 brothers is wonderful, Dominick!! #10132127

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic May 10, 2012

What a fabulous real life image with a sort of Norman Rockwell treatment to it. Fabulous info to read Dominick. #10132179

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic May 10, 2012

Awwww, so cute!!! Nice capture, Dominick! #10132189

Lorraine A. Cook May 10, 2012

Thank You for the 'history' and for childhood 'memories' of racing to a neighborhood store to purchase an ice cream cone, Dominick!!<:))

If I remember correctly...an ice cream cone cost 10 cents in the 50's.<:))

"Handsome" candid capture, My Friend!!<:))


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Joy Rector May 10, 2012

love this shot #10132240

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 10, 2012

fantastic capture, perfect for the MT! #10132259

Carol Quina level-classic May 10, 2012

Great capture Dominick. Looks like a winner to me! #10132336

Dayna Cain level-classic May 10, 2012

This is perfection! Love it! #10132358

Mike Clime May 10, 2012

Great street scene, Dominick! I am guessing it was hot! #10132449

Jill Odice level-classic May 10, 2012

It sure looks like they are enjoying that ice cream! Great street shootig that tells a story! #10132517

Neal D. Hatcher May 10, 2012

Fantastic capture and story #10132575

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