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| City: | Pedra Lume |
| Country: | Cape Verde  |
| Latitude: | 16° 46' 0'' N |
| Longitude: | 22° 54' 0'' W |
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Pedra Lume, Cape Verde
This saline is situated in a crater with a cross-section of about 1 km.
In the 18th century a Cape Verdean names Manuel Antonio Martins began to develop the salt business which had already existed for many years on Boa Vista. The most challenging technical issue confronting the establishment of the salt business at Pedra de Lume was to design a way of transporting the salt from the salinas high above the village to the embarkation point at the port. Initially pack animals were used to do the work. Later a tunnel was cut through the wall of the extinct volcano thereby easing access to the salina.
By 1985 the salinas of Pedra Lume ceased all exportation. Today the company's minute production does not even satisfy local demand.
In the 18th century a Cape Verdean names Manuel Antonio Martins began to develop the salt business which had already existed for many years on Boa Vista. The most challenging technical issue confronting the establishment of the salt business at Pedra de Lume was to design a way of transporting the salt from the salinas high above the village to the embarkation point at the port. Initially pack animals were used to do the work. Later a tunnel was cut through the wall of the extinct volcano thereby easing access to the salina.
By 1985 the salinas of Pedra Lume ceased all exportation. Today the company's minute production does not even satisfy local demand.
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# posted by Sema Kalkavan on January 23rd, 2010 11:37 pm
amazing!!
....5....
# posted by Mr. President on November 24th, 2009 10:34 am
perfect =)
# posted by johan slee on November 24th, 2009 10:31 am
Beautiful colour!!sehr freundlich fotografiert!! (a big) 5
# posted by Marek km2bp on November 4th, 2009 12:28 pm
5++
amazing-5-
What a place to be. You have travelled so all corners of the earth it seems Leo. A fabulous and interesting landscape!
wonderful colors and composition!
# posted by Harmonyblues on August 5th, 2009 1:49 pm
Excellent compo ans colours. 5
I am a bit late... sorry.. congratulations on being member of the month. So much to enjoy in your portfolio! Like this one. 5+
very intersting information thank you
beautiful compo and colors 5
beautiful compo and colors 5
Excellent perspective and composition
fabulous place indeed..-5++
# posted by Unknownz (Alpha Male) on July 12th, 2009 10:27 pm
Really awesome, what a great colors and amazing compo it is!!!
# posted by Jonathan GB on July 12th, 2009 10:27 pm
your picture are some of the best Iv seen., really enjoyed looking through your collection. Thank you for sharing 5++++
# posted by Marta Bucher on July 11th, 2009 11:07 am
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# posted by Joke Hulst on July 4th, 2009 8:52 am
Very beautiful and interesting place/view!!
wow... great shot again...
# posted by LUCIJA Mujanovic on June 30th, 2009 10:03 pm
beautiful 5
# posted by Jotasantos on June 30th, 2009 1:03 pm
Just beautiful! 5
# posted by perfidus 2 on June 29th, 2009 5:25 pm
excellent 5+++
awesome light and colours
# posted by Sead Bahtic on June 28th, 2009 6:41 pm
excellent photo! like a painting! 5
# posted by Dubocage Denis on June 28th, 2009 6:24 pm
in my favorites
Very nice colour and comp 5
I like this shot very much, the composition is perfect .. ..marvellous image Leo
marvellous colors 5
# posted by Dieuwertje on June 27th, 2009 6:00 pm
a very interesting pict and info ( I like it when there is a story by the pict)
# posted by Martin de Rijk on June 27th, 2009 9:26 am
A very fine picture and thanks for the information
# posted by Chesné-Yves on June 27th, 2009 1:31 am
5
# posted by Fernando Abreu on June 26th, 2009 11:46 pm
Excellent picture. Beautiful place, colors and light - 5
Excellent image - great composition and colors.
nefis görunüm...güzel çekim..tebrikler..
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# posted by Jacob van den Belt on June 26th, 2009 11:11 pm
Excellent
# posted by Olga Mallol on June 26th, 2009 11:00 pm
Excellent
# posted by Gunnar Forland on June 26th, 2009 10:46 pm
5+
5
# posted by José Maria L.Simões on June 26th, 2009 10:02 pm
Well done.+5
Fantastic
# posted by geert geenen on June 26th, 2009 8:45 pm
special (and very nice) photo ánd subject; good explanation
Very beautiful compo!!!
# posted by Walter... on June 26th, 2009 8:28 pm
Great view
# posted by Teresa Soares on June 26th, 2009 7:51 pm
Excellent work.
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