Camino de Ronda (Catalonia), a photo from Girona, Catalonia

Photographer's Note

Camino de Ronda (Catalonia)

If you happen to spend your holidays on the Costa Brava why not leave the beach for a change and walk along the coastal path (Camino de Ronda) for a few hours. It's really worthwhile. You'll discover places like this one between Platja d'Aro and Sant Antoni de Calonge. These paths are shaded and very pleasant and the next village is never very far, where you will be able to have some refreshment or have a nice lunch.
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Camino de Ronda was a path built along the Costa Brava coast for the Guardia Civil to control the coast to stop smuggling.

The origins are located in 19th Century when it was formed by small footpaths through the cliffs and along the coast of Catalonia to control the local population. In the 20th Century, especially in the postwar period, the path acquired a great importance serving a control of the boarder especially in the terrible conditions in Spain after the Spanish civil war. However corruption ensured the route was not closed to smuggling. The economic conditions of the 40s and 50s allowed the few smugglers to amass fortunes while even basic foods, tools and other products were in short supply in Spain.

The economic development of Spain and eventual entry into the European Union ensured the path lost its importance. The route is now a series of public paths often connecting tourist beaches and resorts.

from Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia
Wikipedia - camino de ronda
and
Gi - Costa Brava - Pirineu di Girona - camino de ronda

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rossy85 (2879) 2007-05-24 17:24

Hi Henry,
After your note and picture, I'll surely visit this lovely place next time I go to Barcelona :)) Lovely paysage of the sea and the nature, very nice colors.
Thank you,

Rossy

deblink (2548) 2007-05-24 18:00

Hi Henry,
I would certainly like to visit this area. Nice image, the colour of the water is superb. I like that you included the steps and those nice pink flower in your image, they add interest. Nice one.
cheers,
Debbie

Tayon (1995) 2007-05-24 18:41

Hi Henry
very good capture and composition ..
fantastic colours and balance of the colours tones.
Good DOF, POV and sharpness.
Taba

Royaldevon (86526) 2007-05-24 18:49

Hello Henry,
Lovely capture of this beautiful area. nice detail, composition and colours. I wonder what the view would have been like with the steps central!
Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Jimbal (1229) 2007-05-25 2:41

Salut Henry.
Joli coin sauvage bien différent de ce qu'on voit hélas trop souvent sur les côtes espagnoles bétonnées ŕ outrance.
Photo trčs lumineuse et jolies couleurs naturelles.
JM

pat0500 (21561) 2007-05-25 4:32

Bonsoir Henry,
Trčs bon cliché et trčs bon point de vue..!
Bonne lumičre et superbes couleurs également, la netteté de l'image est parfaite..!
Une trčs bonne note jointe, merci ŕ toi...!
Amicalement
Patrick

Cricri (176) 2007-05-25 6:14

bonjour Henry,
Un joli endroit en effet, un peu sauvage avec de superbe couleurs, un POV bien choisi pour nous faire découvrir ce ce joli coin de plage
bonne journée
amitié
cricri

oriolm (1142) 2007-05-25 10:12

Great document!

Rev (1872) 2007-05-25 12:19

Hi Henry
A stunning view.
Every aspect of this photo is perfect, from colour management through to composition.
Well captured
Regards
Peter

klauner (1020) 2007-05-27 16:44

Bonjour,

Mon dieu, quel beau bleu ! C'est vrai que cela me ferait peut-ętre du bien d'aller me promener de ce côté ...
Belle prise de vue

Françoise

robob (3648) 2007-05-28 4:16

Hello Henry,
Quelle belle image !
Cest vrai que lendroit est magnifique avec cet escalier en pierre menant ŕ la plage.
Excellent POV, cadrage, couleurs et netteté !
Amicalement et ŕ bientôt,
Robert

toto (0) 2007-05-28 12:12

Belle photo, d' une plage extra et d' un coin superbe avec de jolis arbres. Amitiés Thomas

batalay (41261) 2007-05-30 13:47

Bonsoire Henry,

What a gorgeous scene photographed to perfection. The lone cyress tree reminds me of the famous scene Lone Cyress on the 17-mile drive in Monterey, California. You may have seen it on your visit to the Pacific areas of the United States. But here the stairs descending to the beach, the waves crashing onto the rocks in Catalonia really makes this a compelling photo. Superb choice of vantage point and exquisite exposure.

Amicalement!
Bulent

milesyg (26) 2011-07-10 13:22

Hi Henry

This is a great photo,fantastic colours and the tree crosses a powerpoint Great sharpness as well!!!