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Porto Badisco


Porto Badisco
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Copyright: Stella Marinazzo (meltemi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1086 W: 205 N: 2295] (8379)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-19
Categories: Nature, Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon EOS400D
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/200 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): * Sky *, * Sea *, * Your Favorites * [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-05 8:04
Viewed: 731
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 84
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Porto Badisco is a small town inhabited by fishermen, very popular during summer by an international tourism.

It stands between “Punta Scuru” at north and “Capo Palascia" at the south, on the outskirts of Otranto. Porto Badisco is a beautiful natural cove on the Salento coast, a small “convalle” that degrades slowly towards the sea and forms a natural harbour.

According to legend narrated by Virgil, Porto Badisco is the first Adriatic shore touched by Aeneas in his trip to Italy, fleeing from Troy.
Badisco today represents one of the rare examples of high and low coast yet untouched of Peninsular Italy. There are evident karstic and erosional phenomena: creeks and ravines full of geological details and of a spectacular beauty, such as the “Marmitta dei Giganti”.

The sea of Porto Badisco is of a dark blue, interrupted only by the white coast sparkling with white foam. The hinterland is slightly undulating with valleys and hills, dotted with stone walls and isolated white rocks. Scents and colors are due to “garrigue”.

In the wind you can smell the essences of myrtle, thyme, sage, fennel, etc.. The sun lights up the shades of green olives, figs, oleanders, palms and thorny oak. A small cove of sandy beach completes a pristine environment, seemingly inaccessible and perhaps just for this reason it is not yet affected by modern forms of tourism.

That neck of earth you see in the distance on the right was and is called "Finis Terrae" which means that in that point there was no more land only sea.

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4704 W: 146 N: 9096] (40013)
  • [2008-05-05 8:11]

Ciao Stella, bella foto. ben "lavorata" sui colori e sul contrasto molto forte tra cielo e terra. colori meravigliosi nella aprte superiore e ottima definizione.
ciao

Hello Stella,
A great mood to this interesting study in contrasts and textures. Superb colours and sharpness. I rather like it.

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  • zmey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1309 W: 101 N: 1340] (5190)
  • [2008-05-05 8:22]

ciao, stella

beautiful presentation of the ambiance at porto badisco. great sky-works captured, fantastic light on the foreground, dramatic rocks and gorgeous meditarranean sea color... what else can one want!? and... NO PEOPLE around!... :)) excellent capture!

with warm regards,
kristaps

ps. the sky (the dark clouds) mayb a tad overdone for my taste, but that's ME :)

Ciao Stella,
Stupenda questa ! Mi piace molto la luce e il cielo, ha una profondità bellissima, ottimi i dettagli.
Ciao
andrea

Hi Stella.Süperb.Bravo....Very well done.Hadi

Hi Stella

What a great composition. Very well done!!

Hi Stella,
Those striking clouds and stunning rocks really works together here. I think those rocks are also a promising foreground. Nicely done i just found it a bit over sharpened or it's just me.
Thanks for sharing.
Albert

Ciao Stella, you dealt it ideal with this very impressive sky, the lightness comes very good, the horizon is very clear.
Have a nice evening.
Vangelis

Ciao Stella,
un estratto della bellezza di Apulia. Molto bello il blu e il colore della sabbia.
Ciao, complimenti, Christian

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  • manada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 739 W: 63 N: 1153] (5665)
  • [2008-05-05 11:48]

Ciao Stella
bella foto da ampio respiro con dof eccellente.
Bellissimi anche i vari toni del mare e del cielo, nuvole super!
Stammi bene
Freddy

Ciao Stella,
Such depth in this beautiful image with a awesome sky and I really loved the lighting effecting the whole composition, just brilliant!
a great place to be for a holiday and many thanks for the useful notes!
many thanks for this beautiful sharing
ciao
Tony

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  • batalay Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3556 W: 200 N: 4995] (15114)
  • [2008-05-05 13:48]
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Hello Stella,

What an extraordinarily beautiful photograph of the seashore. I like very much the color management, and the resolution you've achieved. The texture of the sand and rocks is virtually palpable. Meanwhile, there is drama in the sky with the contrasting light and dark areas. The upper right portion comprised of dark clouds creates a counterpoint to the shaft-like clouds rising in a radial pattern. Excellent shot, complemented by an informative note.

Warm regards, Stella.

Bulent

Hi dear Stella,
Amazing scene, very well captured. Nice pov and wonderfull compo. Very impressive sky and nice effect of the stones on beach. Very good notes as well.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2071 W: 79 N: 2792] (12808)
  • [2008-05-05 14:32]

Ciao Stella!
Admirable picture! captured "noticeable" contrast and tone of clouds and colors are magnificent excellent light that gives brightness to the gorgeous image. Excellent sharp rocks this is a really nice photo with very good quality's
Bravo
Filika
Georgios

Ciao Stella,

mi stai facendo venire voglia di tornare nel Salento. Che splendida natura! Cielo bellissimo come sempre nelle tue immagini. Mi piacciono molto anche le rocce e il mare.

Brava!

Gio

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1760 W: 42 N: 789] (11205)
  • [2008-05-06 0:24]

I really love the lighting and this gorgeous sky!!! Very nice detail on the rocks. Fantastic colors. TFS

Hello Stella!
Simple wonderful and very attractive!
Agnes

Ciao Stella.
Bella lettura "drammatica" di questo paesaggio del sud. C'è un forte contrasto che apprezzo soprattutto nel cielo. Sarei tentato di metterci del mio con un WS ma questa immagine è così visibilmente personalizzata che credo debba essere lasciata nel suo "auctor's cut".
Buona serata.
Bobo.

Hi Stella, good landscape and very nice view!
Only the photo quality (jpeg compression) may be much better.

TFS and regards,

Philip

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  • greek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 796 W: 0 N: 493] (4850)
  • [2008-05-06 9:37]

ciao amica mia,

great colours, clarity,sky ,rocks, everything coming from a carte postale,galantis

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  • stelli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 666 W: 105 N: 394] (2372)
  • [2008-05-06 13:23]

Just excellent! I adore the earth and sky colors and the depth in the sky! Amazing indeed sky! Thank you for sharing! RGDS Stella

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1504 W: 121 N: 2002] (9313)
  • [2008-05-07 1:04]

WoW, Stella
This is amazing! Such a sky!
No comments, my friend, only Compliments!!!
Argiris

Ciao Stella,
wonderful image
great light and colours
compliments

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  • ARGI Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 759 W: 4 N: 368] (3378)
  • [2008-05-07 1:26]

Geia sou Meltemaki
Marvelous amica mia!
Excellent composition, frame and POV.
Superb colors (sky,sea,sand,rocks).
Final we live on a very beautiful planet.
Don't you think so?
Stay well
Your greek
Argyris

Bonjour, mon ami Stella,
Merci de nous offrir une aussi belle image. Vous avez su saisir ce moment avec une grande maestria.
Un lieu enchanteur avec un ciel aux merveilleux nuages.
Félicitations, une fois de plus.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Hi Stella .
This place is SO beautiful !
The lighting is almost divine but also dramatic, the colours of the sea and ski are wonderful - from the bright turquise and light blue to the midnight blue and bluish dark grey . All in one picture !!
The texture of rocks and sand is tangible !
Kindest regards
Dorte

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5235 W: 56 N: 7473] (23875)
  • [2008-05-07 7:56]

Hi Stella,
A simple, but very strong composition of this beach and seascape view. The rocks are well placed on the right hand side with a nice view of the sea behind and to the left of them. The clouds look great too in the dark blue sky. The light is enhancing. Well done!
Regards,
Lars

merhaba dear stella
excellent sky and skyline.magnificent clouds and colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Hi Stella
You have an extraordinary job here. Incredible clounds and sky and excellent sharp details on ground. Very good light and colors.
TFS - Regards
Christos

Very impressive presentation Stella, from a wonderful place.
Excellent light makes the rocks to look anaglyph and gives to the all composition, very good depth.
The sky is really amazing and gives the final splendid touch to the photo.
Congratulations!
Kostas

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1881 W: 0 N: 957] (9026)
  • [2008-05-07 13:27]

Ciao Stella,
beautiful image,great lighting and framing,
wonderful sky with amazing colors,
very well captured and composed,
Regards,
Dimitris.

Ciao Stella,
hai saputo sfruttare al meglio la luce ed il paesaggio per creare un effetto ed un'atmosfera straordinari. Ottima l'inquadratura.
Brava
Ludo

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  • jorgi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 781 W: 124 N: 546] (2469)
  • [2008-05-08 3:57]

Ah...Stella this is so wonderful!

I'm so glad I checked your gallery again. I will try to do that more often in the future. :) What to say about this one beside that it is simply stunning? The sky drama, clouds forming rays, clouds formation similar to one of rocks and striking bright sand beach...I'm I in heaven? :) Or this heaven is actually on earth? It is wonderful capture and I'm glad I didn't missed it.

Warm regards,
Jeri

Hello Stella,
The sky is magnificant here, and the coast, too. You present this beauty with extraordinary colors and a nice POV,
Best regards,
Tulay

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  • avene Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1319 W: 75 N: 1669] (6204)
  • [2008-05-09 3:07]

ciao Stella,
what a sky! I like a lot how the ink black contrasts with the white, quite a drama there. but what I like most is how the rocks on the sand seem to be leaning towards the sea, together with the billowing clouds that creates a very strong 3D feeling. excellent work, my compliments.

with best regards,
Kristine

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1690 W: 53 N: 2683] (15252)
  • [2008-05-09 9:44]

Ciao Stella
This is a great shot
Impressive colours and wonderful POV
Very nice capture
Best regards
Nick

Ciao Stella, magnifica spiaggia e splendido cielo, bella ripresa di un angolo da sogno, brava, buon week end, ciao Silvio

Hi Stella,
What a shot!Impressive place with the rocks an sky creating a fantastic
composition.
The sky(another time) creating a big awe...
Thanks for sharing..
George

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  • mumek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2210 W: 27 N: 2357] (15888)
  • [2008-05-13 2:48]

Good morning Stella!
Great composition with beautiful view at the beach and the sea. You captured a very nice, dramatic clouds on the sky.Thanks for very informative note best regards
ziggy

Stella, this is an awesomly detailed shot, it is great!! There is so much definition and the color is fantastic. Great capture.

GFreg

Hello Stella,
Excelent composition, pov, sharpness, detail and colours. Impressive sky with threatening clouds.
Regards,
Henri

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  • kiks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 662 W: 113 N: 540] (4046)
  • [2008-05-24 10:06]

Hello Stella, very dramatic sky making this a lovely composition. Good color saturation
Best regards
KIks

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  • clio Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1435 W: 148 N: 2323] (10879)
  • [2008-05-28 5:56]

Ciao Stella,
Fa un momento che non ero venuto a vedere la ta galleria. Ci sono molte molto belle nuove fotografie. Questa è la mia preferita: la luce è fantastica, come se avessi acceso un proiettore soprattutto con il cerchio che formano le rocce e le piccole pietre (o le conchiglie) attorno alla sabbia bianca, il cielo è splendido con contrasti così forti come quelli del mare.
Una foto bellissima, brava!
Diane

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