Rif Fort Curacao
by Debra Martz
Title
Rif Fort Curacao
Artist
Debra Martz
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Rif Fort Curacao ©Debra Martz After walking a short distance from the port of Willemstad, is the Rif Fort (translated - Reef Fort). The fort is now part of Renaissance mall with the interior updated with quaint outlets featuring eateries and shops. Several stairways allow access to the roof with great views of Otrobanda and Punda districts plus St Anna Bay.
As the exterior welcome sign indicates, it was constructed in 1828 with walls a foot thick and outfitted with 56 cannons and 27 arches to provide increased protection against pirates and enemies. In 1942, the Fort became operational again and was equipped with two 37mm-machineguns as part of the security for the Shell Oil Refinery during World War II.
I have used multiple layers of textures, brushes and smudge tools in processing my original photograph.
©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
In My Gallery/Collections:
Architecture Buildings Windows Doors
Digital Art Photography
Coastal
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June 22nd, 2023
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