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Photography Landscape posted on May 28, 2008
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He querido subir una imagen especial para mi, en un dia especial,, ya que ayer alcance las 10.000 visitas a mi galeria. Uf, que fuerte!. Y que responsabilidad, a partir de ahora, al saber de tantos ojos observando mis imágenes!. Gracias a todas y a todos una vez mas por el honor que me haceis. El faro de El Fin del Mundo Pese a la paz y serenidad que desprende la imagen, no hay que equivocarse, el Cabo Vilan (tambien llamado Vilano o Villano, este ultimo nombre da razon de su esencia) es cualquier cosa menos eso. De el se ha dicho que podria ser el lugar en que el principe Hamlet edificara su castillo. Azotado incansablemente por los vientos, sus piedras han sido erosionadas hasta ser autenticas navajas para las quillas de las embarcaciones. Estamos en el corazón de la Costa de la Muerte (El Corazon de las Tinieblas). Cientos de barcos han naufragado en estas aguas, unas de las mas peligrosas del mundo para la navegación costera. Todos los años hay algun desastre maritimo. El de mayor repercusión fue el del Prestige, cuyo fuel (chapapote) derramado desde Gibraltar hasta Francia, provoco, la Marea blanca, miles de voluntarios de todo el mundo se movilizaron para limpiar con sus manos lo que los modernos piratas y mercenarios mancharon y estuvieron a punto de destruir para siempre. Uno de los ultimos paraísos. El Caso mas novelesco fue el del Serpent, a finales del siglo XIX. The Serpent era un buque ingles que hacia la ruta de India con la paga de las tropas coloniales. Pasando Vilan , entre los cabos de Veo y Tosto, casi 300 personas perdieron sus vidas una noche en la que se desataron las fuerzas del Infierno. Los habitantes de las poblaciones de alrededor acudieron en carro o a pie en su auxilio, pero poco habia que hacer, salvo cavar una fosa comun donde dar sepultura a irreconocibes restos humanos de escasas dimensiones. El Gobierno Ingles, en agradecimiento a los voluntarios, regalo un a escopeta al alcalde de Camarignas, un reloj al cura y el barómetro del Serpent al pueblo (aun se conserva en una urna expuesta en la calle). Hoy, en la Ensenada de Trece, bajo la mirada vigilante del Faro de Vilan, como un poderoso Angel Guardian, descansan sus retos aun en un diminuto tumulo. El lugar, azotado incansablemente por el viento del noroeste, desprende una profunda soledad y una lejana tristeza que contrasta con la belleza salvaje del entorno. En las fiestas, durante la Procesion del Mar, el llegar a esta zona se lanzan coronas funerarias al mar en memoria de estos naufragos y de todos los muertos por la mar . Tambien la Armada Inglesa ha seguido lanzando salvas de honor al pasar por el lugar. En su memoria y como muestra de agradecimiento a todos los voluntarios del mundo en causas ecologicas y humanitarias, ve dedicada esta imagen. Juan Angel

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Jaml

12:29PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Automatic translation Phe wanted to upload a picture special for me, in a special day, because yesterday reaches 10,000 visits to my gallery. Uf, strong!. And that responsibility, from now, knowing so many eyes watching my pictures!. Thanks to all and all once again for the honour that I do. The lighthouse The End of the World Despite the peace and serenity that shows the image, there is no mistake, Cape Vilan (also called Vilana or Villano, the latter name gives reason for its essence) is anything but that. From he said could be the place where the prince Hamlet built his castle. Flogging relentlessly by the winds, its stones have been eroded to be authentic knives for the keels of the boats. We are at the heart of the Costa de la Muerte (Heart of Darkness). Hundreds of ships have sunk in these waters, some of the most dangerous in the world for coastal shipping. Every year there is a maritime disaster. The greatest impact was on the Prestige, whose fuel (oil spill) poured from Gibraltar to France, caused the Tide white, thousands of volunteers around the world were mobilized to clean their hands with what the modern pirates and mercenaries were defiled and about to destroy forever. One of the last paradises. The most romantic was the Serpent, in the late nineteenth century. The Serpent was an English ship that path towards India with the pay of the colonial troops. Turning Vilan, between the capes of Veo and roasted, almost 300 people lost their lives a night in which he unleashed the forces of Hell. The inhabitants of stocks turned around by car or on foot in their distress, but had little to do except dig a mass grave where burial to give irreconocibes few dimensions of human remains. The English government, thanks to volunteers, a gift to the mayor of Camarignas shotgun, a watch and to cure the Serpent barometer of the people (even kept in an urn exposed on the streets). Today, in Cove Thirteen, under the watchful eyes of Lighthouse Vilan, as a powerful Guardian Angel, resting its challenges even in a tiny mound. The place, relentlessly plagued by the wind northwest, shows a profound loneliness and a distant sadness that contrasts with the wild beauty of the surroundings. At the holidays, during the procession of the Sea, reaching this area funeral wreaths are cast into the sea in memory of those shipwrecked and all those killed by the sea. Also the British Navy has continued to launch salvos of honor when passing by. In its report, and as a token of appreciation to all volunteers world's ecological and humanitarian causes, is dedicated this image.

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magnus073

12:50PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Foto realmente increíble Juan, una imagen magnífica. Su detalle en la historia para este era grande.

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mark.spooner

1:00PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

A very nice capture.

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atsoram

1:06PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Excelente fotografía Juan realmente se ve muy serena, pero tu relato dice todo lo contrario es una verdadera sorpresa. Como siempre tu relato es imperdible e insisto los documentalistas se pierden un gran guionista. Felicitaciones por tus 10.000 visitas y creo que pronoto le vas a sumar un 0 más a tu conteo. Un abrazo Oscar

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brycek

1:23PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Outstanding capture..very lovely!!

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photogmark

1:24PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

wow, amazing and moving image. congrats on the 10,000 visitors. That is great. Sorry this is not in spanish, not my computer and no translation. cheers, mark

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rocserum

1:26PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

wonderful picture! RS

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e-brink

1:48PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Una fotografía hermosa. Rango encantador del color.

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statik

2:05PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Nice evening mood. Makes me feel a bit sentimental. And again: ¡felicidades!

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kimariehere

2:20PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

beautiful landscape compo and presentation!!!

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jeroni

2:25PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

maravilloso amigo tanto el relato como la foto

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Danter

2:30PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

enhorabuena, gran foto para la celebración, hubiera sido mejor acompañada de unos percebes, pero esta claro que todo no puede ser.

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suignard

2:46PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

splendid !!!!

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Arquitekto

3:01PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Mu buena Juanan.

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durleybeachbum

3:19PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Wonderful shot to celebrate this milestone!

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danob

3:48PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Lovely in every regard

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cole4965

4:49PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Really Beautifully done!!!!

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tennesseecowgirl

5:21PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

so pretty!

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Iceshark39

5:29PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Stunning capture and facinating history! Congrats on 10,000!

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Jay-el-Jay

6:07PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Great piece of work made even more interesting by the information behind the place.

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Optiramma

6:58PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

lilac beauty!

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CavalierLady

7:10PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

Beautiful capture and presentation, the colors are sublime!

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MikeB

9:17PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

stunning capture!!

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Richardphotos

10:16PM | Wed, 28 May 2008

un lugar muy hermosas y buen captura. congrats on 10,000 visits

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micturn

12:07AM | Thu, 29 May 2008

What a terrible history for such a beautiful place...congrats on 10,000 views.

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CFDEZ

11:40AM | Thu, 29 May 2008

Autentica imagen del faro del fin del mundo. Preciosa foto y relato. Sigo admirado por el impresionante libro de viajes que estas dejando en esta galeria. Enhorabuena por las 10.000!

Platin

4:54AM | Wed, 04 June 2008

Wonderful view and peaceful scene - Superb!!!

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nikolais

9:30AM | Wed, 04 June 2008

well done, Juan!

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Daramski

1:03PM | Mon, 09 June 2008

Awesome view and perspective, excellent shot

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timtripp

3:54PM | Tue, 10 June 2008

marvelous image!

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