Old Skopje
by Norman Gabitzsch
Title
Old Skopje
Artist
Norman Gabitzsch
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A restored black and white photo of the old historic city of Skopje (circa 1930's). Skopje is the birthplace of Mother Teresa in 1910. The city as shown in this photograph was destroyed in an earthquake in 1963.
The Skopje valley is located near a seismic fault between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates and experiences regular seismic activity. This activity in enhanced by the porous structure of the subsoil. Large earthquakes occurred in Skopje in 518, 1505 and 1963.
The Skopje valley belongs to the Vardar geotectonic region, the subsoil of which is formed of Neogene and Quaternary deposits. The substratum is made of Pliocene deposits including sandstone, marl and various conglomerates. It is covered by a first layer of Quaternary sands and silt, which is between 70 and 90 m deep. The layer is topped by a much smaller layer of clay, sand, silt and gravel, carried by the Vardar river. It is between 1.5 and 5.2 m deep.
In some areas, the subsoil is karstic. It led to the formation of canyons, such as the Matka Canyon, which is surrounded by ten caves. They are between 20 and 176 m deep.
The population in 2015 is 544,086 with a population Density of 950/km2 (2,500/sq mi).
Featured Artwork in:
Spirit of real Europe - December 2014
Black and White Photography - October 2015
Urban Images - November 2015
Premium FAA Artists - March 2016
Fine Arts Professionals - June 2016
First Friday Gallery Group - June 2016
Music CD Cover Design - November 2016
Old World - November 2016
Greeting Cards For All Occasions - January 2017
Exploration Photography - January 2017
500 Views and Beyond Fine Art Group - May 2017
Wall Art for Home and Office - May 2017
Photographers from Around the World - May 2017
Travel Art - November 2018
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October 13th, 2014
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Comments (17)
Norman Gabitzsch
Ralph, thank you for featuring the restored documentary image, "Old Skopje", in the Pixels Fine Art Group, "Photographers From Around the World".
Norman Gabitzsch
Thank you, Solomon, for featuring the historic documentary photograph, "Old Skopje", in the Pixels Fine Art Group, "Wall Art for Home and Office".
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Such a fantastic capture and composition for this image!! wonderful perspective too!! awesome image!! L/F
Norman Gabitzsch
Thanks for featuring, the restored photographic, "Old Skopje", in the Pixels Group, "Exploration Photography".
Norman Gabitzsch
Jean, thank you for featuring the photo, "Old Skopje", in the Fine Art America Group, "Greeting Cards For All Occasions".
Norman Gabitzsch
Thank you Roxane for featuring the black and white photograph, "Old Skopje", in the Fine Art America Group, "Old World".
Norman Gabitzsch
Michael, thank you for featuring, "Old Skopje", in the Group, "Music CD Cover Design".
Norman Gabitzsch
Thank you, Nader, for featuring the photographic artwork, "Old Skopje", in the Fine Art Group, "Fine Arts Professionals".
Norman Gabitzsch
I want to thank you, Robert, for featuring the photographic artwork, "Old Skopje", in the Fine Art Group, "First Friday Gallery Group".
Norman Gabitzsch
Dan, thank you for featuring the Black and White restored photographic artwork, "Old Skopje", in the Fine Art Group, "Premium FAA Artists".
Norman Gabitzsch
Thank you, Steve, for featuring the restored black and white historic artwork, "Old Skopje", in the Fine Art Group, "Urban Images".
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