Acquaviva Picena a corner, a photo from Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche

Photographer's Note

Acquaviva Picena
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Acquaviva is an Italian town of 3,860 inhabitants in the province of Ascoli Piceno in the Marche.
Acquaviva is located on a hill that dominates the landscape of the Tronto valley, a few kilometers away from the Adriatic Sea and San Benedetto del Tronto. The elevation mid-hills of the town (359 m above sea level) you can see, in the days of good weather, as well as the highest peak of the Sibillini (Mount Carrier), even the most distant mountains of Abruzzo (Gran Sasso, Majella).
The site Acquaviva was inhabited since prehistoric times, which has yielded numerous artifacts especially vintage Piceno, but also in Roman times. When the Piceni, that there were certainly settled in the sixth century BC, remained subdued in Rome, the territory acquavivano retained vitality thanks to the proximity of the city of Castrum Truentinum.
But it was the barbarian invasions that the hill saw the birth of a real urban settlement: the arrival of the Lombards and Saracens led in fact to repair the coastal populations of the surrounding hills. The village was originally a possession of Farfa (947), then it became a fief of the Acquaviva family (hence the name) in the thirteenth century, built a fortress.
In 1341, Acquaviva transited under the control of the city of Fermo, which constituted an important garrison in enemy territory, preserving the coastal possessions (San Benedetto in Albula) from the mire of Ascoli. In the fifteenth century the castle underwent a significant population increase led to a doubling of the town, with the construction of the eastern sector, called Terra Nova Terra Vecchia as opposed to that sort near the fortress, was the original center of the country. This also made it necessary to build a second stronghold facing east.
Included in the papal legation Fermo, Acquaviva was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy by plebiscite in 1860. In 1799, during the Napoleonic campaign of Italy, the anti-French forces led by the brigand Sciabolone had put on fire destroying the local archives and with it the source of direct observation of the local history, whose reconstruction is based primarily of external evidence.

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Guenther (10893) 2012-08-25 9:19

Ciao Silvio,

una bellissima composizione! Una perfetta combinazione di natura e architettura, perfetta gestione della luce... un'iimagine di grande eleganza.

Buon fine settimana
Günther

Didi (48880) 2012-08-25 9:29

Ciao Silvio
Un jeu intéressant avec la lumière avec ses réflexions qui éclaire les parties ombrées.
Une composition dificille mais bien réalisée.
Sincères amitiés

bayno (16141) 2012-08-25 9:32

Ciao Silvio,
finite le vacanze? riposato o più stressato di prima? conosco bene il posto...ci sono passato un infinità di volte...nella tua nota hai dimenticato di scrivere che ci sono anche le terme...ottima la gestione della luce e lo sharp..
buona serata...
Valter

abmdsudi (26215) 2012-08-25 10:33

Hi Silvio
Nice capture with good pov and layout with the big arch leads in, The textures, colours and light shadow combination savour the eyes. That little background adds to the compo nicely. Well done, TFS
Brest regards

krzychu30 (8797) 2012-08-25 10:33

Hello Silvio,
perfectly composed image presenting us a part of beautiful,medieval architecture.I like also this captivating play of light&shade and the fascinating view of the background with green meadows and fields.excellently considered and executed photo.
Have a nice evening
Krzysztof

rychem (9175) 2012-08-25 11:04

Original POV, I like the landscape seen through the gate, beautiful play of light and shadows
regards
Ryszard

kathryn_weir (1742) 2012-08-25 12:11

Ciao Silvio,
Nice use of arches to frame the landscape and lead the eye. The rich green of the countryside is contrasted nicely against the natural colours of the brickwork and paving. Thanks for sharing & enjoy your weekend
Kathryn

Sonata11 (28235) 2012-08-25 13:37

Hello Silvio,
perfect snapshot of this wonderful place. Very lovely composition and great framework as well. You done it very well with amazing POV. Perfect work. Stunningly beautiful. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
All the best and have a great sunday,
Barbara

carlo62 (12492) 2012-08-25 14:23

Ciao Silvio
grande qualità e bel POV, la luce è stata controllata molto bene, la pavimentazione ed il panorama sono ben leggibili.
Ti sei messo d'accordo con Valter per il tema fotografico di oggi?
Buona domenica
Carlo

ayferaldanmaz (932) 2012-08-25 15:03

ciao silvio,
an excellent observational image and creative way to play with light and shadows. superb sharpness of the details. and the landscape in the bg is fantastic. tfs and my compliments!
warm regards,
ayfer

CanmoreKevin (2111) 2012-08-25 15:28

Silvio,
I love the beautiful simplicity of this with just a glimpse of the surrounding countryside. Nice contrasting lines in the arches and the stairway.
Kevin

Budapestman (82620) 2012-08-25 16:31

Hi Silvio,
a beautiful atmosphere with very nice composition and warm lights, the view is splendid. Great shot, Tfs! Have a nice weekend! Kellemes hétvégét kívánok!
György

gildasjan (38166) 2012-08-26 0:37

Bonjour Silvio
Une belle lucarne sous ces voutes pour nous faire apprécier ce paysage italien.
Bon dimanche
Amicalement
gildas

Nicou (97543) 2012-08-26 1:09

Hlelo Silvio

sueprbe jeu d'ombre et lmière quelle compo quel arche avec ce rendu sur le pierres, cet éclarage extra.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

amaryllis (30149) 2012-08-26 1:33

Bonjour Silvio
une lumière très bien gérée avec cette ouverture sur les vignes, la couleur et texture de la pierre qui ressortent bien; une netteté remarquable pour une excellente composition
Juliette

siamesa (27449) 2012-08-26 2:22

Bom dia Silvio

Amazing view that we can see through the arc. The shadows and lights are perfects.
Abraços
maria

janraiski (340) 2012-08-26 2:27

Helo Silvio,

perfect composition of arches, light, shadow and background. Nice texture of bricks and stones. Very nice picture.

Jan

pierrefonds (48301) 2012-08-26 4:46

Hi Silvio,

Using the window to frame the scene is a good idea. The distance between the window and the horizon is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the field. Have a nice day.

Pierre

mirosu (5507) 2012-08-26 6:13

Ciao Silvio,
Excellent view through the "portal' to the vineyards in BG. A great use of colors and light. The depth of field is perfect. A well presented crop allows eyes to remain fixed on the opening with vreat view. Excellently comosed in vertical format. Very nice!

baddori (18984) 2012-08-26 7:41

Silvio
Sempre soggetti che siano degni di nota.
Uno scorcio significativo ed un cielo azzurro (in buona salute) senza cyan.
Saturazione ed ottima gestione luci .
GF

Cricri (86327) 2012-08-26 8:36

Ciao ami Silvio
Un bon croisement des arches, le jeu de lumière sur le sol avec la descende des escaliers, un bel aperçu du paysage, superbe cadrage et texture des pierres
Beau dimanche
cricri

dkmurphys (36727) 2012-08-27 0:40

Ciao Silvio,
Very fine capture in a true artistic way. I like the shadows and the textures, well taken.

Daniel

Bluejeans (64221) 2012-08-28 5:31

Ola Silvio ,
Boa composição debaixo deste arco deste castelo a levar o nosso olhar para as plantações de vinha nas colinas de fundo , boa luz , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

ourania (12287) 2012-08-28 14:49

Ciao Silvio,
bellissima foto, con prospettiva e profondita' accattivanti. L' idea dell' intrigante composizione e' esaltata benissimo dalla superba nitidezza e chiarezza. Il carattere dell' antica architettura e del ambiente benedetto e' catturato con fedelta' notevole. L' illuminazione e' stupenda, ci presenti eccellentemente il paesaggio ed hai intrappolato la luce nel arco riempido lo spazio meravigliosamente. Gradevolissimo l' effetto visuale. Complimenti e grazie!
Tanti saluti e buona notte,
Ourania

didemay (2943) 2012-08-29 6:14

Hellooo my friend,
It has been so long since I haven't visited TE. Missed your vivid, "love and adore Italy" photos.
Loved the perfect, exquisite angels in this photo. Soooo professional, so you:)
Best Regards,
Didem

jemaflor (68837) 2012-08-29 10:53

Hi Silvio,
Well seen,an interesting composition with this window on the countryside landscape, well managed between shadows and sun brightness.