Dear Steemians,
we are travelling in Romania. We are on the way to the Black Sea and are finally reaching Constanța - a magnificent city of old splendour in the far east of Romania. It used to be a great spot of commerce and was founded around 600 BC. Alessandro and I are filming here at the moment - but rain and storms interferes with our shooting. So we are writing a little report for you!
You might wonder why Alessandro is wearing this absolutely ridiculous dress. Well, we were too stupid to bring a proper rain cover for our camera. That's why we had to become creative and build ourselves one out of a rain poncho. There was no way to choose the colour but in my opinion, the pink suites Alessandro excellently anyways. I'm just soaked with warm rain but I'm not the one operating the camera. So Ale must wear the pretty dress.
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What we like so much about this day in Constanta is that the sky and the water are exactly the same shade of blue!
We feel how another storm is approaching but can't lift ourselves from the magnificent view. The city seems painted in watercolors - sharp and washed out at the same time. My sandals slowly dissolve underneath my feet and wearing a cotton shirt was clearly not a wise decision this morning. But we just can't leave!
Luckily Alessandro is kind enough to share his poncho with me. We cut a little hole into it in order to film through the front and have the camera fully covered from the rain. Now I'm clearly abusing it's original use but there is just no chance to take any more shots in this excessive thunderstorm.
THE CASINO
The heart piece of Constanta is The Casino. The glorious building is located at 2 Elisabeta Boulevard, facing the - today very angry - Black Sea 🌊. The architectural style is Art Nouveau and was designed by the visionary Daniel Renard. The Casino opened it's doors with an elegant and huge festivity in 1910.
Unfortunately it didn't stay this place of luxery and splendour. Today the Casino is closed. There have been no restorations done to it since 1988. It's such a pity because standing in front of it, I can still smell the perfume of the lady's opulent dresses and the gentlemen's cigars.
In the second that the sun disappeared, suddenly the blue turns orange, red, pink and purple. This magical moment only lasts for few minutes. The angry sky abruptly feels warm, candid and conciliated. Like all the anger was taken out to the black sea and a kind sky stays with us.
The soft colours shine so strong that they even reach us on the ground. Ok, they receive a little help by the warm lanterns that start shining at this hour.
I hope you enjoyed our little tour and story in Constanta, a day it was wiped hardly by a storm. We couldn't film and photograph as much as we hoped but I like capturing this experience for you guys, on steemit.
All the best,
Elena & Ale
I was there last summer. It is a beautiful place. I have might have been a little more lucky with the weather when I was there. I spent many hours walking up and down the long boardwalk along the beaches. Great Post!
Hi @steemengines , yes, the boardwalk is really a fantastic space. Walking up and down and looking at the people. You can meet all sorts of people. An Orthodox priest or a giggling Romanian couple.
I love this place!
So nice you also had a great experience there!
xx
@elenahornfilm
Yes! and all of the Corn stands! haha. Enjoy your time.
Thank you! 🍍
@originalworks
I love the photos - the storm adds a dramatic effect to them. And that poncho is so chic :)
Haha @natubat - not quite a fashion icon yet - but we are working on it. Maybe some extra colorful feathers would help 🌈
Xx
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Very good post, Elena. You're beautiful !!!!
Thank you, you're so kind @gatobaby
Yes, absolutely. I love traveling to places in different seasons. You find another universe !
Xx
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