Blue Stone is a photograph by Hany J which was uploaded on August 3rd, 2013.
Blue Stone
This image is taken from the streets of Old San Juan, another city that I have visited 4 times and I fell in love with.... more
by Hany J
Title
Blue Stone
Artist
Hany J
Medium
Photograph
Description
This image is taken from the streets of Old San Juan, another city that I have visited 4 times and I fell in love with.
Blue cobblestones line up many old streets of the Old City of San Juan. These original cobblestones were cast from iron slag, which is the waste from iron smelting. They were brought as ballast in the bottoms of European merchant ships back in the 1700s. They were first used as road pavers in 1784. Unfortunately, beginning a couple years ago, the original uneven cobblestones are being replaced by modern paver stones.
Old San Juan is one of the world’s most unique places to visit, whether for business, vacation or Caribbean cruise. It is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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August 3rd, 2013
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Comments (36)
Kay Brewer
Beautifully presented, Hany. And I enjoyed your story behind the stones. I do like it when I don't have to google what I see on FAA to know what I'm seeing! l/f
Hany J replied:
Thank you so much Kay; really appreciate your visit and the Like and and Favorite. Hope you're having a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Hany
Nikolyn McDonald
Those are gorgeous! Love the patina - and the fresh green complements that steely blue perfectly. Great patterns and textures, too.,
Hany J replied:
Thank you so much Nikolyn; this is one of my favorite images from the area (I have it as a cover for one of my calendars a few years ago). Glad you like it. Many thanks. Hany
Michael Mazaika
Wonderful find and description, Hany. Keep looking down. - Mike (V/F)
Hany J replied:
Thanks again Michael; very kind of you. Glad you like this one too. I much appreciate it. Hany
Marcia Colelli
Great abstract image with excellent textures.
Hany J replied:
Thank you so much Marcia for the visit and the wonderful feedback on this image. I sincerely appreciate this. Hany
Pennie McCracken - Endless Skys
I have commented on this image before Hany, but I have to do it again, as when I looked at your gallery today, once again this image jumped out at me. This is such a stunning eye-catching capture. The colour, texture and compilation of the bricks makes it truly outstanding! Love it!
Hany J replied:
Good morning Pennie; you are so kind with you revisiting my portfolio and with this wonderful feedback. This is truly one of my most favorite images of stones (I made it the cover of a calendar one year)! I really appreciate your visit; many, many thanks. Hany
Georgia Mizuleva
Wonderiffic.
Hany J replied:
Thank you Georgia; this is one of my favorite images of stones I have photographed. Glad you like it. Many thanks; Hany
Jurgen Lorenzen
This is awesome work, Hany - color and texture and composition are superb!
Hany J replied:
Very happy you like this one too Jurgen; these colours are real; much appreciate your visits today and your support and feedback. Hany
Donna Collins
Wonderful capture...I really like the composition, pops of green and texture!! Awesome photo, Hany! L/F
Hany J replied:
Good morning Donna; and thank you so much for your wonderful feedback on this image. So glad you like this and I much appreciate it. Have a Great Friday. Hany
Jolanta Anna Karolska
Striking cobblestones..how original! f.v.
Hany J replied:
Thank you so much Jolanta; very kind of you and I'm so glad you like this. Much appreciated. Hany
Kathy Yates
Wonderful image, Hany!
Hany J replied:
Thank you again Kathy for your visits and your compliments. Glad you like this one too. My sincere appreciation to you. Hany
Pennie McCracken
I see you don't allow tweets, so I posted on G+ instead :). Have a great weekend Hany!
Hany J replied:
Haven't been a great fans of tweets personally; may be I should start thinking about it.. lol. Thank you so much again Penny; you're very kind. Hope you have a GREAT weekend too. Hany
Pennie McCracken
Love this Hany! Great colour and texture, you just can't help staring at it. Great eye :) l.f.twt
Hany J replied:
Hi Penny; many, many thanks for this lovely feedback; what a way to start my Saturday. I really appreciate this. Hany
Denise Shea
I was there and never photographed the cobblestones. (Except if they are in a street scene) Love the photo and the way you can see the beauty of the stones. One of my favorite cities as well!
Hany J replied:
Thank you so much Denise for this visit and comment. I have visited San Juan 4 times in 3 years and would still love to visit again; so much beauty and life in that city. Glad you like this image. Many, many thanks. Hany
Nikolyn McDonald
Fascinating information about the composition of the cobblestones - the iron slag must account for the blue color which is just beautiful. I love the patterns, textures, and lines of this image.
Hany J replied:
Thank you so much Nikolyn; an entire neighbourhood of San Juan is paved with these stones; not great for walking as they're not even, but awesome for photography. San Juan is such a wonderful city to visit if you ever get a chance. Appreciate your visit and your comment. Many thanks. Hany
Lindley Johnson
Excellent colors, diagonals, and textures, Hany - love this image!
Hany J replied:
Hello Lindley; I am very glad you like this image; one of my favorites from the city of San Juan. Really appreciate this. Many thanks. Hany
Sarah Quezada
So much interesting stuff in this one. I thought it was reflections at first, then found so much more to look at.
Hany J replied:
Thank you so much Sarah for you wonderful feedback on this image. Trust me, there are no reflections on this one. And for the most part, straight out of the camera with very little editing. San Juan is such a beautiful city and these stones are just one small part of its beauty. Many thanks for the visit and for the feedback. I sincerely appreciate it. Hany
Julie Adair
Gorgeous image, love the color and varying textures! :)
Hany J replied:
Good morning Julie; and thank you for your feedback on this image. I sincerely appreciate it very much. Hany
Karen Regan
Great image. Wonderful texture, color, light as well as interest.
Hany J replied:
Thank you so much Karen; very kind of you to drop by and leave such a wonderful comment. Much appreciated. Hany
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