Red flag, a photo from Berat, South

Photographer's Note

The view of traditional and new architecture in Berat, from the Ethnographic Museum. What you see in the middle is the Albanian flag.
The flag of Albania (Flamuri Kombëtar) is a red flag with a silhouetted black double-headed eagle in the center. The red stands for bravery, strength and valor, while the double-headed eagle represents the sovereign state of Albania.

The elements of the flag's design such as the double-headed eagle were borrowed from the banner of the Byzantine Empire. The eagle was used for heraldic purposes in the Middle Ages by a number of noble families in Albania and became the symbol of the Albanians. The Kastrioti's coat of arms, depicting a black double-headed eagle on a red field, became famous when he led a revolt against the Ottoman Empire resulting in the independence of Albania from 1443 to 1479. According to records, Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg raised a red flag with the black eagle over Krujë. The flag was first adopted as the national flag of modern Albania in 1912. {Wikipedia}

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danos (110407) 2018-02-11 22:39

Witaj MAlgo,
nice the view of the village with the old gate to dominating the scene.The flag of Albania is the eye catching of it.

Regards,Danos

tyro (30513) 2018-02-11 23:56

Hi dear Malgo,

You have given us a wonderfully interesting account of the origins of the Albanian flag and also presented a lovely photograph showing not only this bold and striking flag but also some modern buildings as well as evidence of some ancient architecture.

The red and black flag immediately draws attention but there is so much else to study and admire in this fine composition. Lovely light and colours and exceptional details and sharpness.

Excellent!

Kindest Regards,

John.

papagolf21 (152605) 2018-02-12 0:37

Bonjour, chère Malgo,
La surprise reste grande en découvrant au détour d'un village, d'un lieu, d'un endroit, une place bénéficiant d'un passé prestigieux.
Je préfère (outre le drapeau national) voir ces ruines aux bunkers installés !
Très bonne image.
Amitiés.
Philippe

snunney (130967) 2018-02-12 2:35

Hello Malgo,
The are lots of different things to see in this well realised composition with the distinctive flag providing an excellent focal point. Excellent colour contrasts and some beautifully rendered textural detail.

holmertz (102042) 2018-02-12 3:22

Hello Malgo,
I think that long ago I believed the red flag was chosen by the Communist leaders, so I was a bit surprised when it was kept after the change of government. Then I learned more about its history. It brightens the view just as efficiently as in the old days and is a superb eye-catcher in this photo, along with some remains of the history of Berat.
Kind regards,
Gert

jhm (211734) 2018-02-12 4:37

Hello Malgo,

This is a very nice picture, but very busy with all the houses close to each other.
Albania an country where we see few pictures.
The arch is a nice addition.
Wonderful architecture picture.
Composition and presentations be superb.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Royaldevon (85638) 2018-02-12 6:16

Hello Malgo,

You have supplied some very interesting notes to accompany your photograph. I always think that red is strong colour, maybe signifying danger to anyone who opposes it! It creates immediate attention in your photograph, seeming to separate the ancient features from the more modern.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

Sergiom (117241) 2018-02-12 7:01

Ciao Malgo,

Il ressort comme un gros bouton sur le nez ce drapeau rouge dans un paysage où tout semble très gris sans lui. Un beau mélange de ruines et de maisons modernes.

Amicalement

Serge

lousat (138655) 2018-02-12 10:57

Hi Malgo,i know very well this flag, my albanian customers are usual to make selfies crossing the open hands like the eagle wings..ehehe..nice capture from Berat with the typical houses and architechtures. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Tue (91612) 2018-02-12 12:27

Hello Malgo,
A great cityscape with a lot to see on and around the houses. The small arch is a very nice and surprising element in the foreground and the bright red flag is placed perfectly in the centre. Great work!
Lars

Fis2 (169791) 2018-02-12 13:29

Czesc Malgosiu!
Ladnie wyeksponowana ta flaga wsrod ciekawych zabudowan.
Podoba mi sie ten stary luk i waza.
Super kolorki.
Dobrej nocy.
Krzysztof

macjake (98262) 2018-02-12 14:45

Hi Malgo
wow, its much better to view this photo on the Beta site, so much more detail and we can see everything so well.
interesting notes about the flag, its very helpful.
To be honest, i'm not a fan of the flag. Flags are usually a grouping of colours, and are pleasing to the eye. This flag however, its very very STRONG. almost has an ANGRY feel to it. Bold reds, bold black design, its something like a Crest we'd see flying high above a Castle wall. I find it quite intimidating, not soothing - as most flags are with simple lines of colours. Gotta say, not a fan of this National Flag - but thats just me.

I guess what i'm saying is, I like the flag, but not as a NATIONAL FLAG. its too strong and bold for that.
anyways, you're not the designer hahahaha

its great seeing the different styles of architecture, that i do enjoy
cheers
craig

PiotrF (54246) 2018-02-12 15:14

Czesc Malgo
Czesto spotykalem flagi na ulicach Albanii, ale tez chyba bylo to zwiazane z jakims okresem przedwyborczym. Faktem jest ze taka czerwona flaga stanowi mocny punkt w fotografii i bardzo jej obecnosc przydaje sie :)
Nie bardzo kojarze ten fragment Beratu... zapuscilas sie w tajemnicze miejsca
Ciekawa prezentacja
pozdrawiam
Piotr

ikeharel (112475) 2018-02-12 21:36

The red flag stand good contrast, Malgo, while looking at the beautiful surrounding I see a neat gardens people care for.
The old houses built in and around even older neighborhood.
Fine clear picture, perfectly saturated colors.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

carlo62 (81265) 2018-02-12 23:27

Ciao Malgo
hai centrato perfettamente la bandiera albanese che spicca tra rovine antiche e palazzi più recenti contornati dal bosco.
Un paesaggio atipico e interessante.
Saluti
Carlo

ricardomattos (17408) 2018-02-13 9:20

Belo recanto Malgo! Adoro estas construções de pedra.

Parabéns

Ricardo

Lidka (527) 2018-02-13 10:29

Dear Małgorzata!
Dobrze daje po oczach ta czerwona flaga Albanii.
Ale tu dużo części składowyych. Ruiny, domy, trawnik, murki, dachy. No i wszystko wokół czerwonej flagi się kręci.
Well done!

mcmtanyel (67709) 2018-02-13 20:26

Hello Malgo,
So it is, and it looks lovely surrounded by white buildings and greenery.
Regards,
MT

pierrefonds (113634) 2018-02-14 5:14

Hi Malgorzata,

The red flag is an eye catcher. The trees are framing well the houses. The point of view is showing the details of the houses. Have a nice day.

Pierre

ChrisJ (171280) 2018-02-17 5:58

Witaj Malgo,

The fg ruins or pseudo ruins add interest to the shot and the red Albanian flag steals the show. Good sharpness and diffused light. I've backed up all of my photos on a portable hard drive before the pc died. Tfs!