View from Castillo de San Cristobal by junge1

Photography • Landscape • posted on Feb 23, 2009

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It was rapidly getting dark and light conditions deteriorated fast. This is a view from Fort San Cristobal overlooking Old San Juan and a view of Cantano across Bahia de San Juan. The lights of the 'small' ship, the 59,058 GRT 'MSC Lirica', can also be seen. Castillo de San Cristobal is the largest fortification built by the Spaniards in the New World. When it was completed in 1783 it covered a land area of 27 acres. It was built to protect the city from land attacks. Entry to the city was sealed by San Cristobal's double gates. About a third of the fortification was demolished in 1897 to help ease the flow of traffic in and out of the walled city. San Cristobal is part of the San Juan National Historic Site. This picture was taken on 26 January 2009. Thank you for viewing and commenting on my uploads and a special 'Thank you' to those that may have added some of them to their favs, Sig...

Comments (32)

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fredster66

4:46PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

Very nice photo Sig. Extremely nice view!

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tennesseecowgirl

4:51PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

It looks like a fascinating place to explore..

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flaviok

5:22PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

Fascinante fotografia, excelente, aplausos (5)

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jocko500

5:53PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

love this twilight shot. as the city lights come on and all. super done

MrsLubner

6:04PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

There is a certain magic in this shot. So compelling and full of expectancy. Excellent work.

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glix70

6:23PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

Beautiful view and cityscape close to the see!!! Great!!! :)

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delaorden_ojeda

6:34PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

super view and great composition, excelent atmosphere and mood. ( sorry for not commenting more often, very busy )

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3dvice

6:45PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

Beautiful light, color tones and mood! Superb shot!

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lyron

7:14PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

Excellent picture!!

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Minda

7:51PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

This is wonderful place sig and beautiful view i really like it,wish someday i can see this place...u did excellent capture..

duncanoooo

8:21PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

I like the "old world" and the "new world" of the city scape, well done.

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annie5

8:22PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

This is a magnific view Sig! Fantastic place & photo :)

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Dianthus

10:10PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

Lovely composition Sig and beautiful image:)

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artaddict2

11:29PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

Great shot, although the darkness is closing in the night lights give it that mystical atmosphere! nice capture Sig.

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renecyberdoc

11:53PM | Mon, 23 February 2009

fantastische aufnahmen ,alle (oder fast-lol)die du machst!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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bmac62

1:11AM | Tue, 24 February 2009

Nice soon-to-be-dark shot...the place looks a bit in need of a power washing. Good series my friend:)

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PIERRE25

1:51AM | Tue, 24 February 2009

Joli paysage, belle photo!

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flora-crassella

2:18AM | Tue, 24 February 2009

wonderful view!

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Bebe160

2:40AM | Tue, 24 February 2009

Jolie photo!

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densa

6:18AM | Tue, 24 February 2009

wonderful early evening shot

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durleybeachbum

6:20AM | Tue, 24 February 2009

I was explaining to a friend that I don't need to go away on long haul hols, as people like you do it for me: Thankyou again, Sig!

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debbielove

6:41AM | Tue, 24 February 2009

A cool evening shot! Well done. They are tricky to do well. 59,000 tonnes! Most of my cruising has been on ships smaller than that! A VERY fine looking shot of an interesting looking city! Great one, my friend. Rob.

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