Evening in Vernazza Photo

Photographer’s Note

In this photo you can see the small harbour of Vernazza with two of its characteristic landmarks: the parish church of St. Margaret of Antiochia, whose minaret/bell tower I have already posted short time ago, and the Doria Castle with its solitary cylindrical tower. The photo has been shot at sunset and because of the surrounding high hills the lower part of the town was already in the shade.
You may find further info about Vernazza and Le Cinque Terre in the notes of the first photos posted within the same theme (see link).

ITALIANO

In questa foto si può vedere il piccolo porto di Vernazza con due dei suoi monumenti più cospicui: la chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Margherita di Antiochia, di cui ho già pubblicato da poco la parte terminale del minareto/campanile, e il castello Doria con la sua solitaria torre cilindrica. La foto è stata scattata al tramonto e a causa delle alte colline circostanti la parte inferiore della città era già in ombra.
Troverete altre notizie su Vernazza e le Cinque terre nelle note alle prime foto pubblicate su questo stesso tema (vedi link)

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vasilpro (9453) 2009-09-23 2:41

Hello Donato,
Beautiful city view, interesting and colorful architecture, very nice light management, excellent composition from a very nice POV.
Have a nice day, Vasilis.

COSTANTINO (23239) 2009-09-23 5:27

Ciao Donato,
un bel posto con interessante architettura,
ottimo POV ed inquadratura.Bravo.
Saluti,
Costantino

Greg1949 (8519) 2009-09-23 6:02

Donato, nice shot, the lighting, or should I say shadowing is awesome. As always you have chosen a great place to view this lovely scene.

Greg

WelshTraveller (354) 2009-09-23 8:38

Greetings Donato

Very nice perspective and viewpoint here. Wonderful coloured buildings and subdued lighting. Very well controlled.

magalik (1424) 2009-09-23 9:23

Ciao Donato,
Elle est sincèrement superbe ta photo Donato ! La composition est extra. J'aime beaucoup le fait que tu aies choisi une composition partagée entre les monuments et les habitations colorées. Cela permet d'admirer d'une part, les principaux attraits de Vernazza mais également de comparer l'architecture un peu chaotique des monuments à l'architecture homogène des habitations. C'est intéressant. De plus, tu as parfaitement exploité la lumière : elle est très douce, très reposante et parfaitement bien équilibrée. Elle procure une belle clarté et permet vraiment d'apprécier chacune des zones de la photo.
Le seul petit point négatif que je vois est la légère inclinaison vers la droite.
Ta photo me fait vraiment regretter de ne pas m'être attardée plus longtemps dans ces petits villages.

Merci pour le partage Donato.
Bonne soirée.

Magali

Kielia (8735) 2009-09-23 10:47

Hi Donato,
very original and fascinating POV on one of my favorite places here. Very pleasant atmosphere before the blue hour begins, nice light and very moody colors. What I like most is the fact that there are no tourists visible! My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

jafadabret (40325) 2009-09-23 11:30

Bonjour Donato.
Tu as fait un beau travail pour déboucher les parties sombres de ce paysage. Cette photo est très agréable avec l'architecture ancienne qui répond aux maisons colorées du port. J'aime cette ambiance de paix qu'apporte la lumière du soir.
Amicalement
Jacques

pajaran (3909) 2009-09-23 12:05

Pozdrav sa balkana iz Cuprije.
Dobra arhitektura pokazana umerenim bojama i dobrom ostrinom snimka.
Pogled na fotografiju deluje smirujuce.
Puno pozdrava i uspeh u daljem radu, Paja.

fanni (8879) 2009-09-23 12:34

Ciao Donato,
I must say that the colours look rather "specific", and to my eye this looks more like a drawing :) Interestingt effect! maybe it is because of the lighting... no strong contrast and no very bright light.
Yes, I recognize the church! it is very interesting to see it (as awell as the whole area near it) from this point of view :)
Very curious composition!
Warm greetings from Moscow,
Elena

jurek1951 (26156) 2009-09-23 12:52

Hi Donato,
Nice presentation of another angle of this beautiful architecture of this building , good perpective and details, beautiful colors and very well taken and done.
Georg

emka (22357) 2009-09-23 14:38

Hi Donato, The houses in Vernazza are a bit similar to those in Camogli, it is not far away. Nice evening in Cinque Terre. Interesting colour.

regards

Malgorzata

gunbud (28163) 2009-09-23 16:56

Hi Donato,
The beautiful foreground church is seen in wonderful details and textures as it leads the eye towards the lovely Italian village.
Love the subtle reflections in the gently riffling harbor.
Regards, Tom

rodgerg (25027) 2009-09-24 3:53

Ciao Caro Donato,

La molto orginale luce dà un ambainte particolare e piacevole a questa vbella immagine. Il punto di vista è molto ben scelto e dà una buona profundità. Mi paice anche la prospettiva sulle belle colrate case sulla destra. Buono e bello fotolavoro.
Amicize,
Roger

carper (65696) 2009-09-24 5:01

very nice one Donato,
a well taken shot here, fine balance good colors fine point of view, good one my friend, have a nice day.
regard jaap

bobocortis (14144) 2009-09-24 5:23

Ciao Donato.
La luce è un po' diversa da quella dell'altra foto di Vernazza che hai postato come introduzione alle Cinque Terre. Evidentemente l'ora piu' tarda ha introdotto una luce piu' magenta tutto sommato gradevole. Le costruzioni sulla sinistra danno profondità e la croce tagliata sulla sinistra si nota meno che in altre foto e non disturba.
Ciao.
Bobo.

paololg (14241) 2009-09-24 7:24

Ciao caro Donato,
Vernazza è quello, tra i paesini delle Cinque Terre, che mi è piaciuto di più, quando l'ho visitato 3 anni fa in moto, e guardando la tua bella foto, confermo la mia opinione. In una sola fotografia hai catturato le tre cose più belle di Vernazza, il mare, l'antica chiesa e le caratteristiche case con tante finestre e tanti colori che si specchiano sull'acqua. La luce è èiacevolmente soffusa. Bravissimo!
Ciao, passa una buona serata!
Paolo

PaulVDV (5371) 2009-09-24 10:36

Ciao Donato,
Even at sunset we can still enjoy the many beautiful colours of the houses.
Good POV and nice to have included the church.
Best regards, Paul

Silvio1953 (42869) 2009-09-24 11:54

Ciao Donato, bella vista di Vernazza e dei suoi famosi monumenti, ma la cosa che mi piace di più nella tua foto è la coloratissima serie di facciate, splendida luce e ottima composizione, bravo, ciao Silvio

Clementi (45245) 2009-09-24 13:17

Ciao Donato,
un bel momento per scattare , ma a me sembra che ci sia troppo magenta in giro, e' la tonalita' che hai preso con la luce o altro?
comunque e' sempre gradevole.
Giorgio

John_F_Kennedy (31994) 2009-09-25 2:10

Hello Donato,
I love this well composed and exciting picture with its strong colours. A really good photo-work.
Best wishes,
Achim

jhm (83352) 2009-09-25 3:55

Hello Donato,

The small harbour of Vernazza with two of its characteristic landmarks, and the wonderful tower in background.
Very sharp details and interesting parts of architecture.
Very well composition, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Cretense (57010) 2009-09-25 6:04

Ciao Donato!

Fantastic town, fantastic view, magnificent, romantic atmosphere! Excellent framing and composition, flawless light managment, amazing colour palette!

Hercules

subhendu_bagchi (3516) 2009-09-25 8:59

Namaste Donato,
veery well capture ofthe nice little harbour with fantastic point of view. The church in the background looks great. Nice light and depth. Great job.
Have a nice day.
Subhendu

danos (33300) 2009-09-26 1:47

Ciao Donato,
a nice sunset shoot with the warm afternoon light to make the scene so romantic.The existence of the church on the left creates depth in the scene and the colourful façades of the houses on the foreground a beautiful appearance of this small harbour of Vernazza.Well done.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

UlfE (9180) 2009-09-26 10:52

Hi Donato,

You make excellent use of the evening lighting. I love the mood of this picture. When you look at the pictures it almost is as if you were there your self. An excellent photojob. TFS and have a nice weekend!

Cheers,

Ulf

pablominto (41372) 2009-09-26 22:53

Hello Donato,

The muted light adds a special mood to the scene!
The fine point of view helps to create this great sense of depth in the frame, and I notice a few lights already are lit...
A bit blurry in the back but after all an amazing DoF at f/2.8...!

Greetings,
Pablo -

gervaso (5700) 2009-09-27 7:50

Hello, Donato!

The houses in the background painted with different colors are great, and with beautiful reflections on the water! The architecture of the buildings in the foreground is wonderful too, of course! Beautiful composition! Good job!

cobra112 (11944) 2009-09-27 11:09

Ciao Donato. Sacrificata la croce (in alto a sx) per dar evidenza alla corda, in prospettiva. Spazio molto ben gestito e amabili pastello sulle facciate. Ora strana, luce strana e questa predominante magenta che può suscitare qualche perplessità. Ma ripeto: ora strana, luce starna e... opinoni personali.

Roberto

paura (39306) 2009-09-28 5:18

Donato,
O paisagem é uma beleza e está mostrada em excelente enquadramento. Lindo trabalho aqui.

Abraço

Paulo

npecanhuk (14718) 2009-09-28 5:23

Ciao Donato!
The place is truly wonderful and your picture is excellent!
The pov and the composition are quite successful and the visual results are very attractive!
Sharpness, exposure, dof and colors are very good too!
Everysingle detail in this picture really pleases me!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

feather (50154) 2009-09-28 9:26

Although this area is now in shade there is a tint of pink from the light of the setting sun, which gives an appealing mood to the image. I don't know this place but it looks very beautiful with the colourful houses in the background and the wonderful architecture on the left. Unless the old church is actually leaning I think there is some lens distortion as I can see the water level is horizontal. That is minor and can be rectified easily if indeed it is necessary. All-in-all and appealing image with a well thought out composition.
Kath

TopGeo (22231) 2009-09-28 10:37

Hi Donato!The low lighting and the beautiful corner of reception of picture of Vernazza give mysteries atmosphere Interesting perspective!
ciao
Georgios

Nicou (45743) 2009-09-29 0:30

Hello,

Superbe image, quel tons mangigiques très doux et agréables, ces belles facades de maisons colorées avec un cadrage très rechercheé, mangiiguqe.

braov et maitié

Nicou

AiresSantos (42924) 2009-09-30 6:13

Ciao Donato
Fine perspective of the city, beautiful architecture details.
Nice light and colours
Thanks and have a nice day
Aires

darek1978 (11505) 2009-09-30 9:24

Hi Donato,
You have captured this beautiful architecture very nicely. I also like a lot this charming, evening atmosphere here. The last light is always the best time for a beautiful shot, and you certainly prove it. Great to look at your work, very impressive indeed. Well done!
Thanks for sharing,
Darek

jemaflor (39759) 2009-10-01 11:33

Hi D,
Nice capture with a good choice for this angle, well the fg and lovely colors for these houses.

jmdias (19899) 2009-10-02 7:29

donato

beautiful amount of details. I liked the corner of the wall givng us a foreground that send the eyes to the colored façades ahead.beautiful architecture, framing and pov, light is something weak, but this doesnt' spoil the compo

hugs
/

jorge

Fellini (4962) 2009-10-09 22:59

Sconvolgente l'assenza di persone in questa foto!
L'anno prima quando sono andato io era impossibile trovare un cm quadrato libero,ho fatto il sentiero a piedi di 12km e ho dovuto lottare con le unghie per farmi largo...probabilmente è per l'ora tarda, sarn tutti a mangiare.
Bella la sequenza di piani in questo frame comunque Donato, la composizione è elegante, non stonano neppure i due candelieri con la cima in basso (scommetto che ci hai pensato se toglierli o lasciarli..).
Capito il discorso del magenta...però certe volte mi fà sorridere come qualche tua foto faccia "piazza" e si apra il dibattito sul forum..
Buon fine settimana
Ales

emjleclercq (14514) 2009-10-10 22:46

The sunset here provides vry nice pastel colors, yet enogh light to reveal the details. A nice result.

All the best,

Emmanuel

ellelloo (4959) 2009-10-12 0:55

Hello Donato,
This is an attractive shot from Vernazza, where you have included the characteristic houses on the right and the church on the left in your skilful composition, not to forget the glimmering water of the bay. You have also caught the purple moment with its special light. An inviting photo!
Greetings from Espoo, where first snowfall is forecast for the afternoon. :)
Lasse

macjake (2394) 2009-11-01 12:52

Hello Donato

wow, so many pretty scenic subject here.
the sharpness of the stonework in the foreground is excellent, and the pastel colours mix very well.
Beautiful photo!
well executed with the low light
have a wonderful day
craig

Hansaphotos (605) 2009-11-15 11:38

Hello Donato

Very well composed image of this beautiful place captured from a creative POV. The wall and the rocks in the sea leading the eyes towards the bell tower and the nice and colourful facades. Well done! Thanks for sharing. Have a nice evening.

Best regards, Erling

Photo Information

Copyright: Donato Ingenua Mente (Longroute) (9865)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-09
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon PowerShot G9
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Map: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cinque Terre, Ney's favorite pictures of Italy II ! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-09-23 0:05