Island of Rab
by Norman Gabitzsch
Title
Island of Rab
Artist
Norman Gabitzsch
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Rab is an island in Croatia and a town of the same name located just off the northern Croatian coast in the Adriatic Sea. This is a photograph of the west (or quiet) side of the city with public beaches, crystal clear water, and ancient beauty. While tourist visit the city in droves on the east side harbor, the west side is a less crowded area with a magnificent beach.
The town has a long history that dates back to 360 BC when it was inhabited by the Illyrians. The island was the frontier between the regions of Liburnia and Dalmatia. From the third century BC to the sixth century AD Rab was part of the Roman Empire, and Emperor Augustus proclaimed it a municipium in 10 BC. It was the first town of Roman Dalmatia to be given the honorary title "felix".
There are many churches in the town. The largest is St. Mary the Blessed, which was built in the 13th century. The church of St. Justine is now a museum of sacred arts, while the chapel of St. Christopher (dedicated to the patron saint of the island) is nowadays called the Lapidarium. The four church bell towers became the symbol of the town and island. The oldest dates back to the eleventh century.
Rab island covers 93.6 square km. It is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic and probably one of the most magical. It is covered with pine forests and has beautiful sandy beaches, and is well known for its mild climate which differs from the mainland. The reason for this is that three ridges are present which protect the island from cold winds from the Velebit mountains. The main resort, Rab Town, is full of medieval buildings, built during the Venetian rule, which occurred since the 13th century. The old town walls are still visible in some places.
This 21st Century photograph was made with a Nikon D810 Camera.
Copyright (c) 2017 Norman Gabitzsch. All rights reserved
Artwork Featured in:
Images That Excite You! - December 2017
Nikon Full Frame Cameras - December 2017
Photographic Art All Photography By Film Or Digital Camera - December 2017
The World We See Group - December 2017
Art For Landscape Photography Only - January 2018
Art For Eternity With You - January 2018
Travel Art - February 2018
Premium FAA Artists - February 2018
500 Views - April 2018
Water Forms - June 2018
The Niche - September 2018
The Mind's Eye - January 2020
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December 19th, 2017
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Comments (14)
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #10 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Christopher, thanks for the attention you are bringing to the Croatia Summertime Vacation resort travel picture, "Island Of Rab".
John Bartelt
Magnificent capture! Nominating for a Special Feature in the 1000 Views group. l/f/twt
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
John ... thank you for the support of the Croatia Summertime Vacation resort travel photograph, "Island Of Rab".
Marcia Lee Jones
Congrats on reaching 1000+ views!
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Marcia ... thank you for supporting the Croatia Summertime Vacation resort travel photo, "Island Of Rab".
Stuart Litoff
Gorgeous capture! Nominated for special feature in the 1000 Views Group
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thank you, Stuart, for the support of the Croatian Summertime Vacation destination travel image, "Island Of Rab".
Joan Carroll
nominated for a feature in the 1000 views group
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Joan ... thank you for the attention you are bringing to he Croatia Summertime Vacation Resort travel photo, "Island Of Rab".
Robert Bales
Excellent composition and so beautiful Norman!! v/f/t
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thank you, Robert, for the visit and support of the Summer time Vacation Croatian travel photog, "Island Of Rab".
Joan Carroll
lovely capture!
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Joan ... thank you for commenting on the Summertime Vacation Croatia travel photo, "Island Of Rab"
Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations! Your beautiful artwork has been featured on the homepage of "Travel Art" group at Fine Art America :) Please archive it in the specific travel category under discussions: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-travel-art.html?showmessage=true&messageid=3652847 and don't forget to promote it in our Pinterest group board and/or our Facebook group;)
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thank you, Tatiana, for featuring the Summer time Vacation Croatia travel photo, "Island Of Rab", in the Pixels Fine Art America group, "Travel Art".
Marian Bell
Wonderful shot/capture, Norman! l/f
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Marian ... thank you for the support of the Summer time Croatia travel photo, "Island Of Rab".
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in The World We See Group :-)
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thank you, Robyn, for featuring the Croatia travel photo, "Island Of Rab", in the Pixels Fine Art Ameria Group, "The World We See Group".
Alex Lyubar
Great composition
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Alex ... thanks you for your comment on the Croatian summer travel photo, "Island Of Rab".
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
John, thanks for the feature of the Croatia travel leisure photo, "Island of Rab", in the Pixels Fine Art America group, "Images That Excite You!"
Stephanie Moore
Such a beautiful place - fv
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Stephanie ... it certainly is... but this is the quiet side of the city. Thanks for supporting the Croatia travel leisure photograph, "Island of Rab".
John Hughes
An impressive landscape, great photography.
Norman Gabitzsch replied:
Thank you, John, for your comment on the Summertime Croatia travel photograph, "Island Of Rab".
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