La basilica di San Francesco in Assisi, a photo from Perugia, Umbria

Photographer's Note

The Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, a masterpiece of Gothic Umbria, is one of the most photographed monuments in my region, I tried to offer it to original shots. The lower church from 1230 stores and houses the mortal remains of the saint seraphic. Ordered by Pope Gregory IX which specialis ecclesia, was honored by the Pope himself the title of Caput et Mater Order of Minors and simultaneously assigned in perpetuity to the friars.
In the complex history that has marked the evolution of the Order, the church (and the adjacent Sacred Convent) was always guarded by the so-called "brothers of the community," the group that went up as a result of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual.
Since 1796 has the dignity of the Papal Basilica. In 2000, together with other Franciscan sites in the district, the basilica has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Oceania (2141) 2013-02-21 6:04

Hi Silvio,

Assisi is the most famous town in Umbria. I chose Orvieto over Assisi because Orvieto is easier reach from Rome.

besnard (48781) 2013-02-21 6:51

Bonjour Silvio
Une bonne idée de nous faire voir cette basilique depuis le porche. Un endroit que j'avais particulièrement apprécié.
Merci pour le rappel de souvenirs lointains et bonne journée.
Nicole

Nicou (97637) 2013-02-21 8:47

Hello Silvio

Merveilleuse vue de ces deux personnage en noir quel découpage et captage sous le bel arche sublime captage.

Bravo et amitié
Nicou

rychem (9181) 2013-02-21 9:26

Beautiful view through the arch, natural framing for this beautiful church, excellent light management,
regards
Ryszard

eldancer1 (17008) 2013-02-21 9:30

Great use of the archway to frame this famous basilica. I also like the silhouette of the people, good for scale. Good lighting and dof with nice details. Well done, tfs.

elenimavrandoni (5789) 2013-02-21 12:17

Ciao Silvio, tu e la tua fotocamera sono in tutto il mondo alla ricerca di un quadro il più straordinario di prendere. Si sta utilizzando sempre il migliore angolo e tutte le immagini hanno la firma di eccellenza!!!
saluti grandi,
Eleni

jlbrthnn (79773) 2013-02-21 13:48

Ciao Silvio,
L'arca e le sagome scure sono un primo piano intelligente evidenziando l'architettura. Questa è una foto sapientemente composti. Il risultato è eccellente. Bravo.
Buona serata
saluti
Joël

carlo62 (12550) 2013-02-21 14:35

Ciao Silvio
ecco uno dei tuoi magnifici archi che fanno da cornice ai paesi di tutta l'Umbria e oltre, questa incornicia una delle Basiliche più conosciute al mondo e lo fa con la compagnia delle due figure enigmatiche.
Saluti
Carlo

resat1972 (5960) 2013-02-21 23:46

Ciao Silvio

çok güzel bir ön plan ve harika bir sunum
tebrikler
Reşat

jhm (122410) 2013-02-22 4:51

Ciao Silvio,

You use the arch as frame -this is always pleasant for look at.
These Basilica is my certainly known, I was never in these city but as child got we these small images in school.
A lovely picture made with high quality and sharpness.
Excellent captured, good presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

Cricri (86391) 2013-02-22 10:24

Ciao Silvio
Une composition bien réaliser, bon cadrage de l'arche avec la silhouettes des personnes contre la basilique dans la lumière, belle image
Belle soirée
cricri

abmdsudi (26215) 2013-02-23 3:50

Hi Silvio
This is absolutely catchy with those two mystery silhoutted figs adding the strength, impact and lead thru the archway. A delightful shot, tremendous detail, colours and depth, above all I love exposure that you have achieved. A beautiful piece of photography beatifully taken
Kind regards

dkmurphys (36759) 2013-02-23 9:09

Ciao Silvio,
Very beautiful POV, an artistic view through the arcade. Good catch!

Daniel

Didi (48896) 2013-02-23 9:42

Ciao mio amico
Interesting approach to this marvelous basilica
Good balance between shades and lights with interesting presence of the two wemen
Best regards