Castellammare by Night by Rosy Kueng
Castellammare_Sicily, mediterranean island
the island where I was born
Castellammare del Golfo (Sicilian: Casteddammari) is a town and comune in the Trapani Province of Sicily.
The name is roughly translated “Sea- Fortress (castle (on the) sea) of the Gulf”, deriving from the medieval fortress in the harbor.
The body of water it sits upon also takes its name from the fortress, Golfo di Castellammare.
In ancient times, Castellammare had been the harbor of Segesta, one of the main towns of the Elymian people.
The castle close to the sea
Fishing has been important in Castellammare del Golfo dating back to ancient times. Today the town’s economy continues to be based on fishing with the addition of tourism.
The town is noted, however, for having been the birthplace of many American Mafia figures, including Salvatore Maranzano, Stefano Magaddino, Joseph Ristuccia, Michael Monte and Joseph Bonanno.
From this name comes also the Castellamarese war, fought by Joe Masseria clan against Salvatore Maranzano clan for the leadership of the Italian Mafia in New York City.
Frank Stallone, the father of Sylvester Stallone, was also born here.
Nikon D90 105mm
F/5
1/10 sec
ISO 450
tripod
straight from camera, no editing
Comments
gorgeous nightshot Rosy and beautifully composed
Thank you so much Chris :))) glad you liked it…
– Rosy Kueng
wow Rosy!! bellissima questa!! I enjoyed reading all of the information too…..molto, molto interessante! We come from opposite ends of this beautiful island…….but always the same problems……..un forte abbraccio cara xx
Grazie Luisa! but its such a beautiful Island :))) although there are problems (who hasn’t…???) the nature and sea are awesome! thank you for coming Luisa :)))))))))
– Rosy Kueng
Oohhhh…thank you Meeli! So much appreciated :))) it makes me so happy!
– Rosy Kueng
What a gorgeous night image.
Thank you Marjorie :)) glad you liked this work!
– Rosy Kueng
Hi Rosy, Wonderful night photography. Cheers Ted
Thanks a lot Ted :)) your opinion means a lot to me! Cheers
– Rosy Kueng
Excellent night shot Rosy! Well done. Cheers, S.
Thank you Sandra :))) for your nice compliment!
– Rosy Kueng
great shot
Thank you dear :))) hugzzzz
– Rosy Kueng
Very nice shot!
Hi Lionel, thank you for coming :))))
– Rosy Kueng
Wonderful scene- great colours- a stunning capture Rosy!!
Thank you Pauline :)) I’m so glad you left me a comment
– Rosy Kueng
Thank you so much for your lovely comment :)))
– Rosy Kueng