Photographer’s Note
This is the small square of Vernazza, seen from the harbour which I have already taken in my first post of this series.
I should have wished a wider view here but I had no tripod with me. After a survey around luckily I noticed a small wooden pole with a flat top just on the quay in front of the village. I set my camera on to it, keeping it with both hands, clicked the shutter and hoped for the best…
What do you think of the result?
The title: Vulnetia was the ancient Latin name of Vernazza
ITALIANO
Questa è la piazzetta di Vernazza, vista dal porto, che ho già fotografato nella mia prima foto di questa serie. Avrei voluto riprendere una vista più ampia qui, ma non avevo con me il cavalletto. Così dopo essermi guardato un po’ intorno ho notato un paletto di legno che spuntava dalla banchina proprio di fronte al paese. Ci ho poggiato sopra la mia macchina fotografica, tenendola con entrambe le mani (la base era piuttosto piccola) e ho scattato sperando per il meglio…
Che ne pensate del risultato?
Il titolo: Vulnetia era l'antico nome latino di Vernazza
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roges
(1204) 2009-05-08 0:13
Ciao Ingenua !
Una bellissima foto. Congratulazioni.
Mi piace molto il contrasto di colori.
Ho appena tornati da Italia e I (Lago di Garda).
Buona giornata,
Adrian
Muse
(30585) 2009-05-08 0:26
Ciao Donato,
Beautiful sight. The night gives another dimension and the lights a small festive air. Attractive night-atmosphere.
I wish you an excellent weekend
Denise
mikolaj_kawa
(29366) 2009-05-08 0:29
Ciao Ingenua! Nice night shot. Wonderful boats and excellent houses. Good lightness, very good contrast. Original picture. Well done!
Floydian
(30970) 2009-05-08 0:53
Hi Donanto,
A romantic and warm mood you created here and how good to put some blue inside for contrast and bringout detail on the top part of the image. A place i would like to visit, when i ever go that far south i give you a call ;-)
Okay, no tripod, i'll forgive you and it explains the 2.8. With a tripod you could go much higher and getting some real star effect on those lanterns, but i doubt if that is possible with a G9.
Whatever, the mood is set, the warm light is spreading all over the buildings...a lovely shot and good composition.
Have a nice day,
Henk
fanni
(8711) 2009-05-08 1:05
Ciao Donato,
this night shot - the golden colours - makes me envious of those who saw this beauty with their own eyes :) But most of all I like the composition - the chosen POV is excellent!
I can't say too much about it except that I like this mood very much!
About having a tripod... I seldom carry one with me, so I always do as you did: find something to place my camera on ;)
Good result!
Sometimes it's not the sharpness that matters but the effect and the mood :)
Warmest greetings from Moscow,
Elena
edouard_lauer
(1063) 2009-05-08 1:08
Ciao Donato,
what a wonderful and typical square of this region. I've the need to go there and eat sth. at the "piazzata" that seems to have a romantic charm at night.
Cheers,
Edi
vasilpro
(7989) 2009-05-08 2:06
Hello Donato,
Very nice night photo with very good light management.
Regards, Vasilis.
bobocortis
(14114) 2009-05-08 2:19
Ciao Donato.
Il diaframma a tutta apertura (scelto probabilmente per ottenere un tempo idoneo a fermare le increspature del mare) ha forse un po' esasperato gli aloni dei lampioni. Il cielo blu intenso si accoppia bene con la dominante gialla. Buona la profondità, la definizione, i riflessi.
Ciao.
Bobo.
Clementi
(42865) 2009-05-08 2:28
Ciao Donato,
concordo con Bobo, avrei chiuso leggermente il diaframma per definire meglio le luci, comunque una composizione ben equilibrata, con una bella tonalita'
Giorgio
ellelloo
(4654) 2009-05-08 2:50
Ciao Donato,
A very attractive and atmospheric photo! The composition is excellent showing a good perspective, many details and a lovely blue sky on top of the photo. The warm colours are beautiful creating an inviting atmosphere. I think you managed quite well with your exposure using that "natural" camera support. A photo to dream in. Complimenenti!
Saluti e buon fine settimana,
Lasse
Buin
(36852) 2009-05-08 3:45
Hallo Ingenua!
This one simply is beautiful, very beautiful! You have caught a wonderful evening atmosphere in this photo. A really remarkable and worth-showing place. A photo to marvel at ... and I'm sure that a tripod wouldn't have made it better. A great photo!
Greetings from Germany!
Frank
cobra112
(11202) 2009-05-08 4:55
Ciao Donato. Questa volta l'arte di arrangiarsi ha dato un frutto prelibato. Eccellente i contarsto di toni in una veduta di particolare raffinatezza.
Roberto
diomed
(3401) 2009-05-08 6:01
Ciao Donato,
bella la prospettiva del marciapiede che orienta l'occhio verso la piazzetta.
Le luci calde creano un contrasto con l'azzurro intenso dell'ora blu e danno fascino e atmosfera fatata alla foto. Bel colpo!
Buona serata
Antonio
anto95
(1774) 2009-05-08 6:21
Ciao donato,
fantastico scatto notturno!Composizione eccellente!Molto bravo!
Antonello
rodgerg
(23069) 2009-05-08 10:31
Ciao Caro Donato,
Complimneti per questa molto bella "blue hour". La bella luce dorata sorgo molto ben nel'immagine. Bei riflessi nel acqua e punto di vista ben scelto. Mi piace anche la bella profondità del'immagine.
Buona sera,
Roger
Miha2ou7
(4887) 2009-05-08 12:57
Hey Donato,
Nicely exposed. And a nice motive it is too, love these kind of little Med towns, looks like a perfect place to relax, and I bet that walk around the promenade is romantic.
GG
Best regards.
paololg
(13172) 2009-05-08 13:52
Ciao Donato,
bella e suggestiva l'ora blu di Vernazza, catturata in modo eccellente e piacevole. Pur avendo sempre un tripod di scorta in macchina, anch'io mi faccio prendere dalla pigrizia di portarlo con me, ma mi consolo, perchè vedo che è possibile, con un pò di genialità, eseguire scatti perfetti usando ciò che ci sta attorno. Bella foto, mi piace, anche perchè questa piazzetta l'ho vista solo di giorno. Bravo!
Ciao, passa un buon fine settimana!
Paolo
emka
(21143) 2009-05-08 14:43
Ciao Donato, another beautiful photo of Vernazza. The square and the beach are so small here. fantastic warm light. I think that ... result is splendid.
have a nice week end
Malgorzata
darek1978
(11097) 2009-05-08 17:17
Hello Donato,
What a pleasing night shot! I really like it. The details, light and POV are excellent. You have captured this beautiful and very well illuminated scene at the right time of the day and with very high quality. I like that fabulous blue sky and the beautiful architecture of the buildings.
Well done!
best regards,
Darek
gracious
(20017) 2009-05-08 20:24
Ciao Donato,
This is truly a beautiful blue hour shot!
not bad at all without a tripod! good sharpness with excellent exposure and focus!
many thanks for the sharing
ciao
Tony
pablominto
(39918) 2009-05-09 0:54
Hello Donato,
A romantic atmosphere with the harbour as a central element!
The night time characteristics with warm artificial light and the feeling of laziness, and we get a hint of human presence in the background...
A fine point of view that is drawing the audience into the scene!
Greetings,
Pablo -
fulvio52
(8314) 2009-05-09 12:25
Ciao, Donato.
Complimenti per la qualita`, assolutamente spettacolare anche senza il treppiede. La mia memoria e` quella di un elefantino e in questa foto rivedo una scena che risale al 1956. Avevo 4 anni, eravamo venuti qui una domenica in gita da Torino... Questi sono comunque posti che fortunatamente non cambiano molto nel tempo.
Atmosfera fantastica, catturata veramente alla grande. Bravissimo! Buona serata e buon weekend. Un abbraccio,
Fulvio.
gunbud
(27533) 2009-05-09 20:06
Hi Donato,
Wonderful tranquil mood created by the lovely golden light reflection softly on the harbor at the blue hour.
The sky blends perfectly with the lights and along with the hills makes the ideal backdrop for this fine image with the lovely architecture another plus.
Regards, Tom
danos
(31652) 2009-05-10 2:44
Ciao Donato,
nice nocturne shot with the specific yellowish tint of the lights,that reflect perfect in the sea water.The blue of the sky contrast perfect with the artificial lights.I like the perspective that created from the right sidewalk.Well done.
Have a nice Sunday,Danos
vincz
(19039) 2009-05-10 4:22
Beautiful night shot with such great catch ogf the lights and their reflection. very well done.
Silvio1953
(40771) 2009-05-10 8:30
Ciao Donato, bellissima notturna, fantastici i riflessi sull'acqua, grande esposizione, bella prospettiva, bravo, ciao Silvio
Kielia
(8183) 2009-05-10 11:12
Hi Donato,
the result was worth your efforts! A beautiful night shot that shows the atmosphere of this fantastic place. Very nice colors and light. The laundry adds a very nice touch of daily life to this sophisticated impression. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet
jemaflor
(38827) 2009-05-10 11:56
Hi D,
Well made your nightshot, very interesting reflections on waten lovely golden light.
lousat
(14984) 2009-05-10 15:56
Ciao Donato,penso che il paletto non fosse perfettamente verticale.....la foto pende decisamente a sinistra,sarebbe bastata una raddrizzatina in PP,perche' il tempo di esposizione e' davvero perfetto,cosi' come i colori,le luce e i dettagli...davvero niente male,buona settimana,LUCIANO
vinicio
(22260) 2009-05-10 22:55
Un bel risultato considerando le difficoltà incontrate, la cosa migliore la trovo nella bella atmosfera di piccolo porto marinaro nella notte emanata dalla foto, complimenti Donato.
Buona settimana
Ciao
Vinicio
asajernigan
(13889) 2009-05-11 2:34
Ingenua,
This is a nice night shot of this beautiful port. Your have done a great job of blending natural and artificial lighting to create an appealing shot. The blue sky adds a nice touch to the shot. We leave for Italy in just over a month and will be spending a couple of days in Cinque Terre, your photos increase my excitement.
TFS,
Asa
nwoehnl
(118) 2009-05-11 2:49
Ciao Donato. A lovely impression from the blue hour, taken from a good angle to show a lot of details from this beautiful old harbour. The exposure is perfectly balanced to convey the atmosphere, and the light reflections on the water strengthen the moody impression. Good work.
Cricri
(42797) 2009-05-12 10:30
Ciao Donato
C'est une réussite, j'aime l'ambiance qui en resort, calme, trnquille,avec l'air de la mer pour tout plaisir, meme sans le ciel bleu nuit elle aurait été parfaite
Friendship
cricri
argycon
(2749) 2009-05-13 23:40
Hi Donato,
Superb capture to present this beautiful night.
Very good night Shot from a great POV that gives a fine prespective!
tfs
KOstas
delpeoples
(5380) 2009-05-14 18:51
Ciao Donato, questa "Blue Hour" e un bello colpo. L'espozato e bellissima, specialmente senza un tripiedi. Complimenti e TFS, Lisa.
zeca
(20026) 2009-05-20 22:17
Very good work on exposition, capturing equalized lights and beautiful golden tones. The view is beautiful! Well done!
Regards,
Zeca
gentedilivello
(1711) 2009-05-27 8:10
Ciao Donato,
gran foto notturna, ottimamente composta e con un'eccellente gestione della luce. Molto bello questo borgo in riva al mare.
Gabriele.
amaryllis
(17045) 2009-07-10 11:42
Bonjour
une superbe photo nocturne avec une lumière bien gérée dans cette ville italienne où le tourisme doit affluer en cette période estivale tellement le paysage est magnfique
excellente réalisation
juliette
giorgimer
(20674) 2009-08-15 23:12
Ciao Donato,
bella notturna, adoro le città storiche della liguria, buon POV
Complimenti!
Gio
magalik
(1146) 2009-08-16 6:35
Ciao Donato,
Il n'y a pas beaucoup de photos des Cinque Terre prises de nuit et je me demandais justement si ces villages étaient aussi beaux de nuit.
C'est superbe !! Tu as su parfaitement capter la lumière. Cette photo dégage vraiment une atmosphère particulière.
Excellente réalisation !
Magali K.
skippy007
(6799) 2009-09-03 17:12
Ciao Donato, Tutto bene? Beautiful blue hour scene, no need for tripod while there are flat top poles nearby ;-), I think you have done really well with all details sharp, nice colour & reflections, A smaller shutter speed may have given the lights an attractive star pattern but without a tripod I know that would have impossible, but an excellent result is achieved. Bravo
Saluti
Santo
Photo Information
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Copyright: Donato Ingenua Mente (Longroute)
(8885) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2009-04-09
- Categories: Architecture
- Camera: Canon PowerShot G9
- Exposure: f/2.8
- More Photo Info: view
- Map: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Cinque Terre [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-05-08 0:07
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