I'm a little behind with challenges but I think today I'll catch up. This week theme at Picture Perfect was "A Song Title". The 1st song that came in mind was Preciosa", a popular Puerto Rican song about Puerto Rico's beauty and some political struggles. The song is in Spanish, but I'll try to translate it. The video is by Marc Anthony, who is Puerto Rican (actually New York-rican - a person born in NY from Puerto Rican parents). The song was easy to choose but not the picture. I have so many gorgeous photos of PR but I think this is my favorite. It's called "San Juan's Gate" and it's literally the gate of the city. San Juan is the capital city of PR and is surrounded by an antique wall. This spot was a strategical point of entering to the island and so the huge gates were made. I love it because of its beauty and significant, and I thought it was perfect for this song and challenge. The camera I used is a simple digital camera Kodak 310. I don't have (yet!) any fancy camera. Enjoy!
Preciosa (Beautiful) By: Rafael Hernandez
I know what are the enchantments Of my Beautiful Borinken That's why I love her so much And always I'll call her "Preciosa".
I know of her tanned females I know of the fragrance of their roses That's why to my rich land For ever I'll call her "Preciosa"
Island of the Caribe Island of the Caribe.
Borinken!
"Preciosa" call you the waves of the sea that bathe your shores. "Preciosa" by been a charm, by been an Eden. And you have the nobility of the Mother Land Spain And the encouraging song of the brave Taino indian you also have it.
"Preciosa" call you the bards that sing your story Doesn't matter that the tyrant treat you with black ill. "Preciosa" you will be without flags, without laurels and glories. "Preciosa, Preciosa" call you the sons of the Liberty!
Thank you for sharing these - beautiful picture of a place in Puerto Rico and a nice song to accompany it. Perfect! It's like going on a trip to the place itself. O and I don't have any fancy camera either just some pocket digital ones... however, I've been enjoying taking the PP challenges since July last year. *smile* It is a great way of sharing memories and experiences. Again, thanks so much for sharing this.
