Friday, May 28, 2010

Photo-Finish Friday - Sealing the Harbor


Cannon fire at sunset signals the sealing of the harbor near Santiago de Cuba.
Castillo de San Pedro del Morro sits in dramatic splendor on the cliffs at Santiago Bay. Each night soldiers in period costume fire the cannon.

9 comments:

David Cranmer said...

That's a cinematic locale. I wouldn't mind being there for the firing of the cannon.

Leah J. Utas said...

David, it is wonderful to behold. We hoisted a Cube Libre afterward.

the Bag Lady said...

Way cool!!
What a lovely spot. And that sounds like a terrific way to end the day. Cannon fire and Cube Libre - who could ask for anything more?

Conny said...

What a cool shot!! Now I have this visual of 1,000s of cannonballs in a pile at the harbor bottom. Hopefully they change the angle and the amount of shot every once in a while.

Cheers ~

Writing Without Periods! said...

I love these photos. I've had my mini vaca with them today. Thanks you.
Mary

messymimi said...

I do so enjoy watching traditional ceremonies like that.

Leah J. Utas said...

df Bag Lady, it was an amazing experience.

Thanks, Conny. I hope so, too. This has been going on for a few centuries now, I believe.

So glad you're enjoying it, Mary.

Messymimi, it was moving in its own way.

Hilary said...

Great shot, Leah. I guess the locals get quite used to hearing the nightly firing.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Hilary. I suppose if you've grown up with it you may not even pay attention anymore.