The red windows, a photo from Milan, Lombardia

Photographer's Note

Only the windows of this cottage on the banks of the Naviglio Grande give a touch of color to the snowed scenery, an image that is not very usual to capture in my land.
The "Naviglio Grande" is an artificial canal which branches off from the Ticino river till Milan. It was built to defend in 1179 but later on it became very important as a line of communication.
With this second aim it transported the marbles which were necessary to build the Milan Main Cathedral, The Duomo
From the beginning of the last century till 1960s it carried millions of cubic metres of sand which were used for the most to build the city of Milan.

LE FINESTRE ROSSE

Solo le finestre di questa casetta in riva al Naviglio Grande danno un tocco di colore deciso alla scena innevata,una immagine non molto usuale da cogliere dalle mie parti.
Il Naviglio Gande è un canale artificiale che si dirama dal Ticino e si spinge fino a Milano.
Nato come opera di difesa (1179) in seguito ha assunto notevole importanza quale via di comunicazione.
Come tale è servito al trasporto dei marmi necessari per la costruzione del Duomo di Milano.
Dai primi del novecento fino agli anni sessanta ha permesso il trasporto di milioni di metri cubi di sabbia che hanno contribuito in larga misura alla costruzione della città di Milano.

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rychem (9227) 2013-02-15 11:51

Beautiful winter scenery, nice frost covered trees and the intriguing red spot of the window, well seen and done
regards
Ryszard

yquem46 (32271) 2013-02-15 12:07

bonsoir Luciano
une belle image d'hiver, enneigée, lumineuse et douces couleurs
Un peu gêné par 2 petits détails, le petit bout de branche en haut et le minuscule morceau de rivière en bas au centre. Juste 1mm à enlever !
Bon WE, bien amicalement
Patrick

JFS (32153) 2013-02-15 12:21

Che meraviglia Luciano! Splendida nitidezza, foto molto riuscita, mi piace molto.

Buona notte!
Juan

Gigidusud (8078) 2013-02-15 12:53

Ciao Luciano,
Une autre jolie composition hivernale,avec la petite maison et ses volets rouges qui contrastent avec le blanc de la neige.J'aime beaucoup!
Bonne soirée,
Gigi.

carlo62 (12610) 2013-02-15 14:05

Ciao Luciano
in quel punto rosso c'è racchiusa tutta la foto.
Colpisce l'attenzione e rende l'immagine originale.
Saluti
Carlo

chris04stop (6787) 2013-02-15 14:21

Un'immagine deliziosa! Direi proprio una chicca...
Anna Paola

vladic (4153) 2013-02-15 15:16

Bonjour Luciano,

C'est un très beau paysage d'hiver, donne le goût d'en peindre. J’aime beaucoup la composition, très poétique, avec ses volets rouges. C’est un travail très élégant et très beau.

Amitiés,
Wlady

ACL1978 (5783) 2013-02-15 15:17

Hi Luciano - Beautiful winter shot, and with everything covered in a fine coating of white, the red window is a much larger presence in the shot than its size would dictate. Well saturated and exposed. Thanks!

Andrew

PaulVDV (15017) 2013-02-15 21:04

Hello Luciano,
You certainly got more snow in Italy than we in Belgium.
The sunny day makes the winter landscape look very attractive and the light on the house with the red windows presents it as a beautiful warm treasure hidden in a cold forest.
Best regards, Paul

jjcordier (62344) 2013-02-15 23:04

Luciano
Cette fenêtre rouge attire irrésistiblement le regard au milieu de ce beau paysage hivernal. J'ai les mêmes sensations que Patrick pour les petits éléments "en trop" mais cela ne nuit pas à la beauté de l'image.
Amicalement
JJ

tedesse (22122) 2013-02-15 23:51

Hello Luciano!
Miraculous winter scenery. Excellent POV and kompozycaja of the house with red windows hidden amongst beautifully painted by frost trees.
Have a nice weekend
Tadeusz

timecapturer (30334) 2013-02-16 2:56

Hi Luciano
lovely winter scene this, full of such appealing textures and light. The splash of red so effective in this setting too! Beautifully executed and presented.

Enjoy your weekend - regards Brian.

gildasjan (38220) 2013-02-16 4:06

Bonjour Luciano
De belles teintes douces pour ce paysage hivernal.Ici j'aimme beaucoup ce volet rouge qui attire l'œil et que crée un contraste de couleurs.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

ikeharel (37356) 2013-02-16 4:19

The red window doe's bring a colored spot to the white 7 grey pic. tones, Luciano.
Look very cold winter, white blanket all over. Fine snowy scenery along the canal, sharpness and DOF superbly.
Buona sabato,
Ike

jacquest (14152) 2013-02-16 5:04

Hello Luciano,

This is a very nice winter composition with the trees full of snow, a good light and this small cottage with red windows. I like the snowed bench which must bring pleasant moments of calm and relax in summer.

Best regards

Jacques

Silvio1953 (98183) 2013-02-16 5:14

Ciao Luciano, favolosa invernale con la finestrella rossa che spicca in un paesaggio tutto bianco, bravo, buon week end, ciao Silvio

annjackman (13219) 2013-02-16 5:30

Hello Luciano,
The red windows add a lovely dash of bright colour amongst the snowy trees. A minor point but perhaps the small twig coming into the top of the picture could be removed.
A really beautiful and well taken image. I like the red and grey border.
Kind Regards, Ann

cornejo (18088) 2013-02-16 5:36

Ciao Luciano, mi piace questa foto del posto incantevole cartolina inverno bella, un quadro interessante ben composto e incorniciato, con una buona nitidezza, profondità, buona luce e colore. Ottimo lavoro affascinante e perfettamente realizzati con alta qualità, complimenti amico mio. Grazie per la condivisione di questo bel lavoro.

Buon pomeriggio e felice Domenica.
Saluti dal sud della Spagna.
Angel.

Sergiom (39259) 2013-02-16 6:13

Ciao Luciano,

J'aime beaucoup cette composition. Tu as su trouver la fenêtre rouge dans tout ce paysage blanc. J'aime aussi beaucoup cette petite ligne rouge qui sert de cadre, c'est très approprié.

Amicalement

Serge

Noel_Byrne (7374) 2013-02-16 8:25

Hi Luciano,
The red windows really do stand out amid the snow covered scene, and the splash of red in all this white gives it a kind of Christmas feel. As you say, I would not expect to see snow often in Milan, so a special shot indeed to capture this wonderful winter wonderland so well. Nicely done!
Cheers
Noel

jemaflor (68943) 2013-02-16 9:17

Salut Luciano,
Un joli paysage enneigé avec une belle luminosité et une atmosphère blanche qui contraste avec ce détail et cette fenêtre rouge, bonne composition.

COSTANTINO (42746) 2013-02-16 9:20

Hello
magic shot offering magic moments
scenery taken from a book with
fairy tales,great work indeed
first shot quality that changed
our mood,you did your best
with the red windows
greetings
Costantino

eldancer1 (17064) 2013-02-16 9:51

Nice contrast between the red window and the white snow! Nicely captured with good lighting and dof with nice details even the snow. Well done, tfs.

kasianowak (2255) 2013-02-16 11:24

Wow! This is true winter wonderland. Great idea to include the little house, it creates a special point of focus.
Best wishes
Kasia

krzychu30 (8879) 2013-02-16 14:06

Hello Luciano,
these red windows look very enigmatic comparing to the completely white surrounding.The effect you achieved is really strong,but also intriguing.It only makes the perception of the scene more intense.Well observed and executed my friend!Although I can´t wait summer,I must say your winter photo delighted me.

Kind regards
Krzysztof

bayno (16209) 2013-02-16 15:11

Ciao Luciano, vero la finestrina rossa cattura subito lo sguardo, fantastico scenario...sembra davvero di essere in un paese nordico...finalmente ho scoperto di più sul Naviglio, ottima qualità e bella atmosfera pulita...
un salutone,
Valter

jlbrthnn (79773) 2013-02-16 15:22

Ciao Luciano,
Il colore rosso ha un effetto potente in questo inverno congelati dal freddo. La composizione è intelligente, molto divertente da guardare. La luce e la nitidezza sono eccellenti. Bravo.
buonanotte
saluti
Joël

GiovanniG (1619) 2013-02-16 18:53

Ciao Luciano,
What a special capture with the red door adding such interest in this otherwise B&W scene. Very well chosen and captured. Bravo!
GiovanniG

Graal (88908) 2013-02-16 23:19

Ciao Luciano,
very nice winter image here. Fine contrast of red windows with white snow. Astounding, that in the " warm country” can be such winters.
Have a nice Sunday.
Aleksander

emka (58152) 2013-02-16 23:45

Ciao luciano, Well spotted red window in this white scenery. Something like red jacket on Gunnar photos. I like here this nice white bench. beautiful pale blue sky.

Warm regrads, have a nice Sunday on Naviglio

Malgo

TopGeo (37994) 2013-02-17 0:12

Hello Luciano..excellent idea perfec atmosphere and picture(A positive attitude can really make dreams come true - it did for me. - David Bailey) Best regards
Georgios

danos (74020) 2013-02-17 1:19

Ciao Luciano,
nice the Wintry scenery with everything to are covered with snow.I like the whole presentation that looks like as a postcard.

Have a good Sunday,Danos

papagolf21 (76569) 2013-02-17 1:28

Bonjour, cher ami Luciano,
Tombe la neige et réjouis ton regard !
L'image est belle, sans conteste. Une très belle peinture hivernale.
Les petites taches de couleur ressortent à merveille.
Compliments très mérités.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jhm (122458) 2013-02-17 2:37

Ciao Luciano,

What a lovely post card of these surrounding.
This small window is the real nice eye catcher between the nice snowy trees.
Original colors and very pleasant for look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Fis2 (73114) 2013-02-17 3:51

Witaj Luciano!
Excellent composition.
Beautiful winter climate.
Red window add savor of photo.
Have a nice afternoon
Krzysztof

mesutilgim (67982) 2013-02-17 4:51

Hello Luciano,
Wonderfull wintery scenery, wonderfull capture.
The red windows of the small house at back adds a perfect taste to the scenery.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

Nicou (97727) 2013-02-17 4:57

Hello

On voit le petit volet rouage ressortir de la maison et du dlcor blanc, la belle neige quelle compo et image superbe compo et vue.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

s_lush (15590) 2013-02-17 5:50

Hello Luciano,
This is a highly aesthetic and attractive composition, with such a strong contrast between the red windows and white snow around them. It is nice to see that in Lombardia winters views are as beautiful as here in Ukraine. Excellently composed, masterfully captured and informatively commented!
Best regards,
Sergiy

Royaldevon (17791) 2013-02-17 6:01

Ciao Luciao,

This is so Christmassy, with its snow-laden trees and cool scenery. The light in the window is compelling; it draws the eyes irresistibly from the f/g.
You have captured a lovely mood here.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

nikkitta (5886) 2013-02-17 8:30

Ciao Luciano

Very beautiful winter snow landscape with beautiful white -soft blue color, like a lot frozen trees
Great frame to call the attention at the small red windows
Greetings, congrats and TFS

Maria

Eric_vd (283) 2013-02-17 9:32

Lovely winterscene and great eye for detail, well done!!

mjw364 (3706) 2013-02-17 9:39

Hello Luciano

Nice winter scene. Makes good use of that red door to create the visual point of interest. Thankfully there is no snow in the UK at the moment!

TFS

Mike

Janusz1974 (2275) 2013-02-17 10:01

Hi Luciano,
Gorgeous composition of the winter scenery.
Very good colors, light and sharpness.
Well done.
Best regards
Janusz

Cricri (86463) 2013-02-17 11:02

Ciao Luciano
Et bien je dirait que ce paysage ressemble a la suisse :-) joli contraste des volets rouges qui attire le regard dans ce paysage bien blanc
Belle soirée
cricri

josepmarin (55051) 2013-02-17 12:28

Ciao Luciano,
las ventanas rojas en la casa atraen nuestra mirada, y dan un bonito toque de color a este paisaje nevado, con un buen contraste cromático.
La imagen tiene potencia visual y nos ofrece una atmósfera invernal con una agradable sensación de frío.
Bella foto.
Un abbraccio,
Josep

elenimavrandoni (5789) 2013-02-17 12:40

Hello Luciano, a greatly framed picture with beautiful winter scenery!The red window it sure made the difference!
all the best,
Eleni

shevchenko (18243) 2013-02-17 20:20

Hi Luciano,
The red window is good contrast to the surrounding environment in white, good frame to show the fascinating winter view, distinct photo, good shoot.
Ally

dkmurphys (36819) 2013-02-18 1:28

Ciao Luciano,
Well observed detail, a spectacular contrast well presented.
Have a fine week.

Daniel

adramad (27556) 2013-02-18 4:34

Hello Luciano.
A really lovely countryside, which so completely covered in snow has a special appeal and is a wonderful postcard winter, ideal that soft blue sky. The red of the windows is a great point of attraction.
Very good, both the brightness and sharpness.
Well done.
Happy start to the week.
Best wishes.
Luis.

kennyblack (4139) 2013-02-18 10:44

Ciao Luciano
Bellissima immagine invernale con un POV perfetto e la casetta che fà capolino nel mezzo. Ottimo il contrasto ed i dettagli nitidi e perfetti resi tali dal perfetto bilanciamento della luce. Grazie Luciano del ottimo lavoro.
Un sincero saluto ed augurio di buona serata ... Marino

chrislo (2173) 2013-02-18 13:14

Ciao Luciano,
Du fond des arbres, cette petite maison nous fait un clin d'oeil avec ses jolis volets rouges. C'est un petit coin charmant que tu as saisi, tranquille et poétique à la fois,
avec ces arbres délicatement couverts de neige qui, avec le ciel bleu, donnent une belle luminosité à l'image. Bien vu.
Amicalement,
Christian

silviab (2495) 2013-02-18 13:27

Ciao Luciano,
meravigliosa luce e morbidi colori per questo suggestivo scorcio invernale. Il rosso delle finestre dà un tocco in più!
Un caro saluto, silvia

Sonata11 (28341) 2013-02-18 20:15

Hello Luciano,
very beautiful snapshot of winter scenery. Wonderfully composed and presented this place. Perfectly well done. Tfs. Love it.My congratulation.
Warm regards,
Barbara

pierrefonds (48353) 2013-02-19 14:39

Bonsoir Luciano,

Les arbres enneigés cadrent bien la maison. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails et les couleurs des arbres et de la maison. La réflexion de la lumière sur la neige valorise les couleurs de l'image. Bonne soirée.

Pierre

fabbs99 (5471) 2013-02-24 13:18

Amazing snowy shot Luciano.
Nice lights and exposure
Very well done.
All the best for a Happy Sunday
Farhat

chrisvek (5483) 2013-03-01 18:36

Hello dear Luciano

Very good composition and so peaceful atmosphere.The red windows make a great contrast.Nice framing and POV too.Very good job.

All the best
Chris

lpi (4424) 2013-03-02 23:08

Ciao Luciano,
très beau paysage hivernal avec cet excellent petit contraste de ce volet rouge!
Bravo pour ton bon coup d'oeil!
Amicalement,
LPi

SWEETFREEDOM (18417) 2013-03-03 0:15

Ciao Luciano,
molto bello il contrasto. come scrivi tu da un insolito tocco di colore a tutta la foto. mi piacciono anche gli alberi carichi di neve.
ciao
Alessandro

Kamilutka (3207) 2013-03-03 8:13

Luciano,
nice idea for an eye catching photo. The red windows are really outstanding from this wintery scenery. Good POV and very classic composition. Well given shapness and contrast.
Thanks for sharing
Kamila

adores (28218) 2013-03-04 9:44

Hi Luciano!
It's a good winter landscape and the red windows stand out perfectly in the white landscape. I also like the little bench, covered with snow.

raszid62 (18204) 2013-03-05 1:42

Hello
Actually it's a red box on a very strong accent in the white winter photography. And this winter on your picture is wonderful. Frost on the trees has created an amazing picture. Wonderful colors and great image sharpness.
Yours
Joseph

jmdias (45804) 2013-03-05 17:00

luciano

indeed the red windows attract the attention of the viewer. nice image showing the beauty of the landscape covered with snow. I liked the light and the mood.

hugs

jorge

Angshu (51174) 2013-03-11 21:32

Ciao Luciano
That speck of red sure attracts the eye like a magnet, in the scene which shows abundance of snow & frost & the beauty created by it. This is almost like a lovely painting! Well seen & taken shot!
Best Regards
Angshu

Kielia (20463) 2013-03-16 9:25

Ciao Luciano,
your POV on this fascinating house with the eye catching red windows works excellently. Very beautiful winter colors and a wonderful light, the composition is also outstanding. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

Didi (48930) 2013-03-16 9:37

Ciao Luciano
Une très belle vue d'hiver avec une intéressante touche de rouge
Ambiance très paisible
Ma région a subi une importante averse de neige sauf Orléans la vie où j'habite
Amicalement

jusninasirun (17138) 2013-04-10 21:38

Hello Luciano.
Beautiful image of this winter scene covered with thick snow. The red window strikes out well against the monochromatic background. Well seen and captured image.
Thanks and kind regards.
Jusni