A nice place to be Photo

Photographer’s Note

One of the most beautiful places that I visited in Italy was the town of Taormina, one of the places where our cruiser stopped and we have the opportunity to visit it for several hours.
The photo was taken from the remains of the "Greek theatre", that really isn't actually Greek, as the theatre was rebuilt by the Romans in the 2nd century BC on the site of the original theatre and from there you have an amazing view.
Taormina is a small town on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy, in the Province of Messina, and it has been a very popular tourist destination since the 19th century. The town is built on an extremely hilly coast, and is approximately a forty-five minute drive away from Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna. (some inf. from Wikipedia)

You can see a wider view of the theater in my WS.

Hope you like it.

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Gerrit (35593) 2008-10-30 23:12

Hi Emile,
I was there too but I haven't found this majestic POV. The view is fantastic and the sailing ship coming in is a fine bonus.
REgards, Gerrit

lestans (15446) 2008-10-31 0:07

Hi Emile!
I am happy because you enjoyd my country so much!
Taormina is really a beautiful place, I went there only one time some yers ago.
You had a good POV inside Greek Theater, a nice foreground for a lovely landscape
Ciao!!

Livia

bema (8619) 2008-10-31 0:45

Hi Emile,

beautiful landscape in a very good composed and fine colored picture..nice depth and sharpness.

kind regards Bernd

Floydian (30970) 2008-10-31 2:11

Hola my friend from the Dominican Republic ;-)
You have visit a great place, a place that is on my list for a very long time but i never made it to there....but one day i will, because Sicily has a lot to offer.
Although you had not the best light here (looks hazy, bit dull), but your pov is great with the old ruins in front and the city around the bay. That sailship...any idea? Looks like the Khruzensthern or maybe the Americo Vespuci?
Whatever, the view is great...
Regards, Henk

Docarmo (8814) 2008-10-31 7:32

Hola Emile,
Fantastic point of view, with ruins as foreground giving passage to our eyes to see this marvelous landscape, including those beautiful ships. The relief of the land at right gives a false impression of inclination in your shot, but we know that it is not true by other elements not tilted.
Thanks for sharing,
MCV

carper (64484) 2008-10-31 8:29

what a view Emile,
yes this is nice, the shot give me a holyday feeling, thanks for that, well composed and nice to look at, good note and the shot in the WS is also good, have a good weekend.
regard Jaap

feather (49858) 2008-10-31 9:39

Although it is good to see the view in the WS for the extra information it gives us, this image is definitely the better of the two. The POV was perfect not only to see the ruins but the wonderful view beyond. Excellent shot.
Kath

gracious (20017) 2008-10-31 10:39

Hola Dr.Emile,
Como esta usted!
A great landscape well captured and composed with well balanced elements in it, a good fg perspective of the ruins and a far distance view of the magnificent coast down below!
the focal point is good with sharpness, wonderful colour and details in the shot!
also the right title for the right image!
many thanks for the sharing
take good care and my warmest regards from the Kiwiland!
muchas gracias
saludos su familia
Tony

josepmarin (33769) 2008-10-31 12:51

Hola amigo Emile,
recuerdo que comentaste que uno de los lugares que más os habían gustado de Italia era éste. Y no es extraño por lo que nos ofreces en esta bella foto.
El paisaje es inmenso y muy profundo, y tu punto de vista alto le da aún más espectacularidad.
La línea de la costa tiene unas bonitas formas, y las ruinas romanas en el primer plano son una excelente introducción para nuestra mirada.
Gran composición.
Un fuerte abrazo para los dos,
Pili y Josep

Gustaw (21670) 2008-11-01 5:10

Hi, my friend!
It is very interesting composition. I like your beautiful view. Good colours. I like your very old architecture. Well done.
Marek

Cricri (43030) 2008-11-01 5:35

Hola Emile
Je suis heureuse de voir les hauteurs de cet endroit mystérieux de Taormina, que je n'ai pas été voir pendant mon séjour en Sicile, j'aime aussi le WS qui montre plus de détails, et içi les ruines pour présenter la ville et la mer, trés belles images
Have a nice weekend for you
cricri

Cretense (55620) 2008-11-01 7:41

Hola Emile!

Me han dicho tantas cosas sobre Taormina, es uno de los lugares que quiero visitar al menos una vez en mi vida! Gran encuadre y composicion, impresionante primer plano y muy bonito fondo, gran manejo de la luz! Felicidades!

Un saludo,
Hercules

sunamoon (5057) 2008-11-01 7:54

Hola Emile,

Has tenido más suerte que yo cuando fui a Taormina, porque no tuviste nubes, y se puede apreciar muy bien definida la costa, y buena calidad de imagen, realmente he de reconocer que has conseguido un resultado optimo, muchisimo mejor que mi captura que publique, Felicidades!

Un saludo,
Elena

Didi (35928) 2008-11-01 11:01

Hello dear friend
Of course it was not simple for taking a picture of the theater without the crowd
The main picture is very interesting; nice view in spite the hard lights.
If you return back there I suggest you to make a zoom with the 200 mm to give a tight frame on the rights columns.
Friendly regards.

papagolf21 (56141) 2008-11-01 15:15

Bonsoir, mon bon ami Emile,
N'est-ce pas un paysage de rêve ? Tout dans cette composition attire mon attention et mon plaisir : l'architecture, l'histoire, l'attrait du paysage d'une grande beauté. Et ce qui vient parachever l'ensemble c'est ce magnifique voilier (cinq mâts, pas moins)qui vient souligner l'ensemble de la composition.
Une splendeur.
Amitiés.
Philippe

mehmetemin (7217) 2008-11-01 15:32

Hi Emile De
Good composition! Very nice colors and lights!
Best regards
Mehmet Emin

Jean-Luc (5488) 2008-11-02 2:54

Bonjour Emile,
C'est tout à fait un endroit de rêve et me rappelle mon ancien séjour en Sicile.
Que de splendides paysages vous avez certainement visités et découverts. Tous les vestiges de la Grèce antiques méritent à eux seuls le voyage!
Excellente composition pour un merveilleux souvenir!
Amicalement
Jean-Luc

quillo (7112) 2008-11-02 14:37

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Hola amigo Emile..... vaya foto completa en la que convergen: Historia y Naturaleza en una imagen llena de belleza con esa línea costera que se pierde en el horizonte, felicidades por el hermoso trabajo.

Un abrazo.

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ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-11-02 19:43

Hola mi amigo Emile:

Un gran panorama, sin duda. Una apreciable combinación de naturaleza, historia y elementos costeros, todo dentro un gran encuadre.

La luz ha sido bien manejado, la cual reflejas bellas tonalidades en el primer plano.

Excelente !

John

danos (32170) 2008-11-03 2:31

Hola Emile,
nice the panoramic view of Taormina,with the ruins of the Greek theater,in the foreground.The place has a great history and was apparently already a considerable town at the time of the expedition of Timoleon in 345 BC.I like the light in the foreground as the proud sailing boat that is entered in Taormina's hourbour.Well done.

Have a nice week,Danos

stego (22350) 2008-11-03 9:14

Hola Emile,
Me acuerdo de una foto be batalay en este local, pero un poco más para la derecha. Las ruinas parecen muy interesantes, con el bono de la vista magnifica sobre el mar, la cuesta y la presencia del gran velero.
Saludos, José.

emilbo (9285) 2008-11-04 6:51

Allô Emile,
Très jolie cette photo de ruines à l'avant-plan avec une vue sur la mer et la ville derrière. Excellente perspective et superbe harmonie de couleurs. J'aime bien aussi les bateaux dans la baie et le voilier qui semble magnifique.
Cordiales salutations,
Emilius

plimrn (19596) 2008-11-04 14:59

Hola Emile,
Outstanding framing using the pilars to frame the broad sweeping hillside and harbor below. While the light is better in the WS and the details of the theatre are also interesting, the ZWS just can't match the framing here.
SAA, pat

leo61 (43205) 2008-11-04 21:32

Hi Emile!
A good compositionwith these ruins as foreground for the nice landscape.The image has a good depth and the big sailingship is a fine detail.
Regads,leo

riclopes (32951) 2008-11-05 2:23

Hola Emile, splendid mediterranean view with a very well composed FG that makes a two in one picture. The ruins are a strong and wonderful element without being too much intrusive because of the windows (arches) and hole in the middle that let us enjoy the whole scenery. The ship with 4 masts is a nice detail. Thanks for the WS - I believe there's too many tourists for my taste... ;-)
Un abrazo,
ric

AiresSantos (41820) 2008-11-05 5:41

Hi Emile
Yes, it's a very nice place to be. Great POV with the ruins in foreground. Excellent colours, sharpness and DOF.
Thanks for sharing and greetings
Aires

Charo (31665) 2008-11-05 8:39

Hola Emile,
Estoy viendo por tus fotos, que hiciste un gran viaje por el Catábrico y Mediterráneo.
La perspectiva de la bahía desde las ruinas, es magnífica. Un espléndido panorama con muy buena luz y detalles.
Un abrazo amigo mío.
Charo

francio64 (10770) 2008-11-05 15:54

Ciao Emile,
bella immagine del Teatro Antico di Taormina con la vista di Giardini Naxos.
Ottima definizione e profondità di campo.

Well done!
Francesco

P.S.
Taormina it's not far of my house!

You can see my photo on Taormina in this link.
http://www.trekearth.com/viewphotos.php?l=3&p=973105

paura (38222) 2008-11-06 6:51

Emile,
Pitorescos detalhes aqui. Outro ponto de destaque é a excelente profundidade de campo, que ajudou no eficiente resultado. Lindo trabalho.

Abraço

Paulo

Giedra70 (554) 2008-11-06 12:26

Hello Emile,
Beautiful place and of cause nice composition.
BR Giedrius

magiqa (1262) 2008-11-09 9:37

Hi Emile, your beautiful and well composed photo refreshes my memory of my second vacation with my husband to be. (he is my husband since 1972, but it was in 1971 we visited Taormina and the whole island of Sicily)
Since then I have visited Sicily once, with my oldest son, and we went up to Etna, which I had not dared in 1971, because I got fear of hights as soon as I met my husband. Probably natures way to prepare the mother-to-be to feel safe with her infants. Now, when my children are grown up since long, my fear of hights is gone!
TFS this for me so full of memory photo!

pablominto (40390) 2008-11-11 1:23

Hello Emile,

The ancient ruins make a great foreground interest, making the background appear like just that - background!
A fine composition, well balanced and with a fine sense of depth...
I also notice the five masted ship in the harbour, an impressive vessel!

Greetings,
Pablo -

PaulVDV (5136) 2008-11-13 10:42

Hello Emile,
Also to me this looks a nice place to be. You made a very beautiful combination of a panorama of the coastline and a view on the ruins of the Roman 'Greek' theatre and this on the right moment when the big ship was entering the bay.
Best regards, Paul

jrj (34779) 2008-11-15 7:59

A fine view in this fhoto Emile with a good inclusion of the forward ruins. The fourmaster sailer in the harbour fits well in this work.

Angshu (33533) 2008-11-15 22:12

Hello Emile
I had no idea about this place, so thanks for your picture & the note. The brick colour of the ruins contrast with the blue of the sea. Like the position of the regal Royal Clipper in the BG. The WS certainly provides additional interest. Good work!
With Regards
Angshu

batalay (20806) 2009-04-24 12:47

Hello Emile,

I agree whole heartedly, the Greek Theater in Taormina is one of the most beautiful setting i the entire Mediterranean. The first time I visited the place in 1993, I mde the mistake of walking the entire distance from the pier where the tender's from cruise ships leave the passengers (diametrically opposite). On a hot day, that is not a wise thing to do. You framed the image beautifully, with Mt. Etna's slopes rising majestically in the background. Twenty-five centuries ago the Greek philosopher Empedocles jumped into the volcano, with the misbegotten notion that he would become immortal in the process. Now only Empedocles knows whether it worked.

Have a good weekend,

Bulent