Dobrota, a photo from Kotor, South

Photographer's Note

Dobrota, Kotor, Montenegro.

To be honest, Dobrota is little more than a seaside suburb of Kotor, but of course it has its own charm. It sits on the shores of Boka Kotorska (the Bay of Kotor), which is strictly speaking a ria, or drowned river valley: Dobrota is thus some twenty miles from the open sea. It is mostly a quiet place, though it has some famed restaurants, though no beaches for those interested in such things. Instead the waterfront is a series of tiny harbours and landing stages, as seen in the photograph. The mountain beyond is called the Orjen massif, notorious for the Bora winds that can blow up abruptly in Winter. But this was early Autumn, and Montenegro's other wind, the "Jugo" was having its effect. Jugo is a warm humid wind and is important as it brings heavy rain. It duly did!

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Royaldevon (85678) 2014-09-16 1:16

Hello Will,

This is a really well composed photograph and so full of atmosphere. There seems such a contrast between the restful tranquillity of the f/g and the low, sweeping clouds of the b/g. It sort of brings back memories of 'The Trollenberg Terror'.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

daddo (28748) 2014-09-16 1:17

Beautiful shot will. Dobrota means goodness. The light is superb as it picks up details near and far and plays with the reflections. Enchanting background. Boka Kotarska is one of my favourite places as is Makarska. Regards. Klaudio.

Gerrit (62042) 2014-09-16 1:31

Hi Will,
beautiful view on the bay of Kotor in good colors and exiting light. There are even palms here.
This is one of the European destinies that is high on my bucket list.
regards, Gerrit

miumiu (6117) 2014-09-16 1:34

Hi Will,
This is an amazing place!
My partner visited Kotor bay some years ago. He took some photos, but l was impressed... Montenegro is a hidden treasure of Europe.
l love those mountains and clouds in the background.
Really charming!
Best wishes
Agnes

tyro (30513) 2014-09-16 1:42

Hello Will,

A fascinating and informative note and a splendid photograph with which to illustrate it!

Your composition is both classic and most pleasing, the little boat and its yellow buoy holding the foreground perfectly while still allowing a wonderful view to the distant mountains. The boat is also perfectly balanced by the foreground trees and the little stone jetties on the right.

But what really "makes" this image for me is the glorious play of light and shade on the mountainsides afforded by the passage of the fluffy clouds overhead.

The light and colours are glorious, your exposure spot-on with full details visible in both the deepest shadows and the lightest parts, and the details and sharpness are exquisite, especially when viewed at "proper" size on "beta" TE.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

npecanhuk (79329) 2014-09-16 3:16

Hi Will!
Very beautiful details!
Very attractive and pleasant-looking picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, horizontal format, chosen pov and composition are all excellent!
The mountains with low clouds in the bg really catch my eyes!
It wouldn't be a sacrifice, for sure, to spend some time in that place!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

asajernigan (21427) 2014-09-16 3:28

Hello Will,
This is a fine shot of this beautiful scene. The play of sun and shadow creates contrast throughout. The stone wall creates a nice diagonal through the shot. The lighting is great and the photo has fine sharpness and color.
TFS,
Asa

holmertz (102096) 2014-09-16 4:20

Hello Will,
I have just passed through Dobrota, having stayed a couple of times in Kotor, but I recognize the view of the lovely bay very well. It's a very scenic area and you have really made it look nice in this picture. I like the play of light and shades on the mountains and the nice small clouds flying quite low. The yellow buoy is another very small but fine detail.
REgards,
Gert

timecapturer (49288) 2014-09-16 5:34

Hello Will
an irresistible vista and captured sublimely. It has that light that seems to only arrive in autumn and it adds an atmosphere of calm and serenity, which sums this image up succinctly. I love it!

Brian.

dta (98848) 2014-09-16 5:55

hello Will ,
What a wonderful composition ! The cloudy mountains in the Bg , the fine reflections , the mix of tropical trees with other ones in autumn colors , the little boat parfectly placed .
Splendid !

Sergiom (117241) 2014-09-16 6:59

Bonjour Will,

Il y a une trčs belle atmosphčre qui ressort de cette composition trčs artistique et technique ŕ la fois. Tout est bien placé dans l'image avec un superbe trait de lumičre au centre.

Amicalement

Serge

No_One (4) 2014-09-16 8:58

Hi Will
This is a fascinating scene, as Bev says above such a contrast between the foreground and background. We're it not for the modern boat, I would not be at all surprised to see a dinosaur walking around, the mist and the shapes of the trees remind me the old dinosaur movies per Jurassic Park era. Very nicely captured.
Cheers
Noel

annjackman (23019) 2014-09-16 9:26

Hello Will,
Wow - I like this! The light is magnificent with the clouds giving interesting shadow areas and depth to the photo. The composition is perfect and uncluttered with the most lovely reflections. The copper coloured tree also stands out very well against the darker green of the surrounding trees.
Excellent.
Kind Regards, Ann

chawax (20764) 2014-09-16 11:04

Hi Will,
A good POV and a very beautiful morning light. I like the sun and the clouds on the mountains in the background, they create a nice atmosphere. Very good sharpness.
Regards,
Olivier

cornejo (61504) 2014-09-16 11:23

Hi Will, lovely view of this beautiful place with beautiful mountains in the background, very well captured with great pov in this great and beautiful picture. An interesting image of a nice place with good clarity, depth, nice light, color and quality. A great job well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy week.
Warm greetings from southern Spain.
Angel.

rigoletto (34279) 2014-09-16 11:45

that fjord is indeed a unique one on the dalmatian coast, the photo could rather be from Hawaii... pp is delicately & meticulously done, really difficult to tell of any hint.

Selmik (3641) 2014-09-16 13:51

Hi Will.
Beautiful scenery. It has everything to relax and enjoy the mountains, nature, lake water surface, clouds.
Very well done, congratulations!
Regards.
Mike

kasianowak (17672) 2014-09-16 23:56

Hi Will
Nice combination of dappled light and low clouds, rule of thirds used to its best effect. Also, interesting contrast between the autumnal foliage and more exotic vegetation.
Makes me think of my trip to Montenegro which didn't go quite according to plan. Photos like this make me wonder that maybe it's time to go back...
Best wishes
Kasia

unclehotshot (4004) 2014-09-17 7:09

Hi Will
This is a strange contrast between nautue and culture, and it's always interesting where they meet. It looks like the mysterious island of King Kong neighbouring up to Lago di Como. Or is it the River Styx with the world of the living and "the other side"? The little boat makes a big difference.
:) Frank

Graal (103040) 2014-09-18 3:22

Hello Will,
very nice place and composition here. Superb quality of large version. Beautiful nature. Amazing light, clouds and peaceful pier with boat on FG. Photo I like.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

wolf38 (30) 2014-09-20 23:40

Hi Will. A photo with great colors, light and best composition. I like the silence and tranquility of the scene.
Best rgds, Wolfgang.

PaulVDV (62810) 2014-09-23 12:14

Hello Will,
Wow! What a magnificent view!
The Boka Kotorska captured in special weather circumstances and under a very beautiful light.
Long time ago I've been there in summer ... but it was raining.
Excellent composition, colours, clarity and sharpness.
Best regards, Paul

lousat (138695) 2014-09-28 2:45

HI Will,i been there 8 years ago and it's nice to for me to see this magnificent postcard from the Kotor Bay,the moment too,with these clouds,is truly magic,great and rich composition made with the usual top quality! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

mesutilgim (0) 2014-09-28 2:51

Hello Will,
Amazing landscape, perfect captured.
Very good layout and a quite photogenic sky crowning the scenery.
Interesting notes.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

rychem (72187) 2014-09-28 22:57

I found this idyllic photo in your gallery, it looks like a painting, beautiful place and beautiful realisation, I like the different parts of the photo with different light, compliments
Ryszard

ourania (51103) 2014-09-29 11:39

Hello Will,
beautiful place, presented in a very elegant composition that guides our glance around smoothly. I love the light, the colours and the mood, living on a small island I find this autumn mood very familiar and like it very much. You managed the light in a masterful way, every element is highlighted just as it should in order to be attractive without disturbing the overall harmony. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania

batalay (41261) 2014-10-10 21:01

Will, this is a spectacular scene. When we sailed into the Bay of Kotor in 2012, I was astonished by the beauty of the place. But this light is much better than when I first caught a glimpse of the area, with those massive mountains. It has to be the most beautiful city on the Dalmatian Coast.

Regards,

Bulent