PhotoFeed Contest - Cityscape Photography Round 52: The Land of the Beloved Sun [ENG/ESP]
“The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.”
Henry Ward Beecher
The Land of the Beloved Sun
Just as Japan has been known for hundreds of years as the Land of the Rising Sun, Maracaibo is known by the nickname of the Land of the Beloved Sun, in reference to the title of the novel that Venezuelan writer and journalist José Rafael Pocaterra dedicated to this city located in the western part of the country.
During part of 2014, I was partially residing for work reasons in Maracaibo, capital of the state of Zulia and the second most populated city in Venezuela after Caracas, capital of the Republic.
The city is characterized by its high temperatures, which together with the prevailing humidity in the environment for being located on the shores of the largest lake in South America, makes the air sometimes becomes unbreathable. However, during my time there, in addition to getting to know its most emblematic buildings and corners, I was able to see the hospitality and warmth of its inhabitants, very similar to its hot climate.
Así como a Japón se le conoce desde hace centenares de años como la Tierra del Sol Naciente, a la Maracaibo se le conoce con el apodo de la Tierra del Sol Amada, en referencia al título de la novela que el escritor y periodista venezolano, José Rafael Pocaterra, le dedicara a esta ciudad ubicada en el occidente del país.
Durante parte del año 2014, estuve parcialmente residenciado por motivos laborales en Maracaibo, capital del estado Zulia y la segunda ciudad más poblada de Venezuela luego de Caracas, capital de la República.
La ciudad se caracteriza por sus altas temperaturas, lo que aunado a la humedad reinante en el ambiente por estar situada a orillas del lago más grande de América del Sur, hace que el aire se torne en ocasiones irrespirable. Sin embargo, en el tiempo que estuve allí, además de conocer sus edificaciones y rincones más emblemáticos, pude comprobar la hospitalidad y la calidez de sus habitantes, muy similar a su caluroso clima.
All the Photos are of my Authorship, as well as the Edition of the same ones.
This is my entry for the PhotoFeed Cityscape Photography Contest. This is an initiative of @photofeed.
| Camera: | BlackBerry 9800 |
| Photo Editor: | Picsart / Snapseed |
| Location: | Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela |
| Date: | 17-08-2014 |
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Amo mi Maracaibo querido. Gracias por regalar estas hermosas vistas.
Un verdadero placer 😊