Defending the Bay by danapommet

Photography • Scenic • posted on Jun 05, 2011

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We visited Panama in 2002 and took a tour out to Portobelo, a port city in ColÃ�Â³n Province, Panama. Portobelo has a deep natural harbor and had a large fort, built to protect the beautiful bay, city and itÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½s silver mining operation. The only reference that I could find, for when it was built, was that it existed in 1668 when Captain Henry Morgan captured the city, with a fleet of privateers and 450 men. Next to the fort, is a large white church, Iglesia de San Felipe, which was still in use. it dates from 1814. ItÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½s famous as the home of the life-sized effigy of the Nazareno of Portobelo, depicting a black Christ carrying the cross. Today, Portobelo is a sleepy city with a population of fewer than 3,000. Taken with my old Pentax and later scanned. Thanks for stopping by my gallery, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (27)

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Faemike55

2:20PM | Sun, 05 June 2011

Wonderful capture! great view!

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jayfar

2:30PM | Sun, 05 June 2011

A lovely shot Dana but one small criticism - the horizon is not quite level! Hope you don't mind me being picky.

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wotan

2:53PM | Sun, 05 June 2011

It seems like an old painting!

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Bossie_Boots

3:25PM | Sun, 05 June 2011

A wonderful view and as always a great read thanks for sharing Dana superb work !!

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bobrgallegos

3:47PM | Sun, 05 June 2011

What a great POV Dana!! Can You imagine looking down the barrel at some invading ship? This photo has great lighting and As I said at first, great POV. Very well done My Friend !!

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flavia49

3:49PM | Sun, 05 June 2011

fantastic shot!

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kbrog

4:15PM | Sun, 05 June 2011

Fire one across thier port side! ;D Great POV and capture!

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blinkings

4:19PM | Sun, 05 June 2011

Cool old shot and shooter!

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mgtcs

5:12PM | Sun, 05 June 2011

Another spectacular shot Dana, marvelous POV!

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sandra46

5:16PM | Sun, 05 June 2011

GREAT SHOT

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goodoleboy

7:09PM | Sun, 05 June 2011

Yes, a great shot of the legendary, and now placid, bay, Dana.

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jocko500

9:58PM | Sun, 05 June 2011

fire in the hole.... this is a very good pov of the cannon haveing control of the bay

whaleman

1:48AM | Mon, 06 June 2011

Nice one Dana! It reminds me of visiting Signal Hill overlooking the entrance into St. John's, Newfoundland. I was on my way to Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America.

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