Lomé Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Arriving in Lomé, the capital of Togo, we have a good view from the cruise ship to the harbour of the city. Beside modern parts you could see the fishing harbour with the traditional boats. Togo means in the local language "land on the water", but the coastline is only 56km long.

PiotrSk, carper, jhm, Gerrit, Cretense, snunney, Budapestman, dip, belido, danos, paura, PixelTerror, Graal, JCG, jaywalker, pierrefonds has marked this note useful

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PiotrSk (826) 2009-03-24 0:13

Hi Achim , interesting place. good presentation - like me - greetings Piotrek

ktanska (16432) 2009-03-24 0:19

Hi Achim,
Interesting view from not very often visited country. Traditional fishing and harbour related industries side by side. Good to see that one boat in action.
Kari

carper (64194) 2009-03-24 0:23

it's another side of the cruise you made,
the modern part of the harbor, nice to see you again Achim.

good photo job. have a nice day.
regard Jaap

vincz (19039) 2009-03-24 0:24

Long time I did not see your pictures. I've been away myself during quite a while. Interesting mix of old traditional small boats and yhis big modern harbour.

jhm (81817) 2009-03-24 0:33

Hello Achim,

A very nice point view about these place, almost a Western place through the a lot industrial buildings.
Very well caputered, good composed, good presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Gerrit (35499) 2009-03-24 0:54

Ha, My next winters cycling destination (Togo and Benin)
Great contrast btween the huge factory and the small shacks and boats on the beach.
Good Photo, Achim.
Regards, Gerrit

didemay (2417) 2009-03-24 1:10

Hello Achim,
There's quite a contrast between the factory complex and the boats in front. A very interesting view Achim.
Best Regards,
D:)

Cretense (54954) 2009-03-24 1:15

Hi Achim!

Beautiful and very interesting photography from a "remote" part of the planet, great combination of the industrial constructions and those traditional boats. Great composition and framing, excellent light managment! Congratulations!

Hercules

snunney (34186) 2009-03-24 1:53

Hello Achim,
A picture of contrasts with the traditional boats set against an industrial background. Good detail with much to take in.

Budapestman (41086) 2009-03-24 2:31

Hi Achim,
Very spectacular and impressive shot of this place. The modern harbour is very effective sight, I like the many traditional small boats...the forefront and the contrast between the background give interesting mood. Splendid shot. Have a nice day!
George

dip (12412) 2009-03-24 3:40

Hallo Achim
ich musste erst auf die Karte gucken um zu wissen wo genau Togo liegt :)
der Fischerhafen und dahinter die Fabrik,sehr Kontrastvoll,eine interessante Aufnahme!
Viele Grüße,
Dimitris.

Giorgio (8630) 2009-03-24 4:17

- Interesting picture Achim, rare are a natural view of this city, spectacular evolution here, anyway, bravo and TFS.
Greetings.
giorgio

belido (16109) 2009-03-24 4:18

Hi Achim,

very interesting scene with these traditional boats. I like how you divided the image and the general clarity. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

danos (31796) 2009-03-24 7:12

Hello Achim,
welcome from Togo.It's the first time here in TE that see uploaded photo from this African country.Nice panoramic shot with the hundreds of boats to be anchored in the port.I'm wait for new ones.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

bracasha75 (21707) 2009-03-24 8:26

Halo Achim
Schon dich wieder zu sehen nach ne weile und jetzt ein aus Togo und ein guter blick an die industrie gebiet.
Schonen tag noch ,Bratislav

Fis2 (45286) 2009-03-24 10:13

Witaj Achim!~
Very interesting view.
Curious place.
Good composition and POV.
I like the coloring.
Regards
Krzysztof

paura (37896) 2009-03-24 12:49

Achim,
Very interesting compo here. The contrasts are really beautiful againste the new industry plant and the ancient boats.

Well done

PAulo

PixelTerror (86036) 2009-03-24 22:59

Hi Achim
not a country we see everyday here, the view is hazy but shows a contrast between the traditional lifestyle of these fishermen and this big industry behind.
Have a nice day JY

Graal (57312) 2009-03-24 23:17

Hi Achim,
unusual place, good shot and presentation. Amazing african harbour. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

JCG (24899) 2009-03-25 4:24

Hi Achim,

Indeed a view and an interesting contrast between these traditional ship and the industrial site in the background. This is also part of Africa... Thank you Achim.

With all my friendships and a very good day,

Jean-Charles

mikeo (12113) 2009-03-25 7:19

Hello Achim,

Seems your trip continues and thanks to this we can see another parts of the world;)
Interesting shot from this exotic place.

TFS,
All the best
Mikeo

gilou530 (34755) 2009-03-25 14:01

salut achim
beau contraste entre le monde moderne avec cette usine et ces barques anciennes qui se trouvent en premier plan, bien vu
amitiés
gilbert

jaywalker (12186) 2009-03-25 16:49

Hi Achim, A photo with super contrast with the beauty of the waterway & the ugly industrial scene behind, you have captured the area brilliantly showing a magnificent daily life picture, kind regards Wilson.

marietom (31782) 2009-03-28 6:12

hello Achim,

I was impressed, in Mali, when I saw all this animation near the Niger.
Nice composition here, with a lot of peopple working !
Bon we
Marie

pierrefonds (25953) 2009-03-30 14:42

Hi Achim,

The presence of the people in the boat has an effect of scale. The point of view is allowing us to see the details and colors of the buildings and of the boats. The picture is clear and precise. The good luminosity is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre