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Massa Martana
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Massa Martana (near the well attested ancient site of the Vicus ad Martis Tudertium on the Via Flaminia) is an ancient Italian town and comune in the Monti Martani mountain range in the province of Perugia (Umbria). It is 10 km N of Acquasparta, 18 km N of San Gemini and 32 km N of Narni; 14 km S of Bastaro and 27 km S of Bevagna. As of the 2003 census, the town had 3558 inhabitants.
It is one of the classic walled towns of central Italy, and in its main gate can be seen several ancient inscriptions, including a Roman one of some interest. The modern town has spread northwards along the road.
The territory of the commune includes three of Umbria's best Romanesque churches, each built in part of Roman stone: the abbeys of S. Fidenzio, of S. Maria in Pantano and of S. Faustino. The medieval abbey church of S. Maria in Viepri should also be mentioned, as well as the modern shrine at Colvalenza (6 km southwest), which draws busloads of pilgrims.
The buildings of the walled town suffered major damage in an earthquake on May 12 1997, a precursor of the 1997 earthquake which damaged much of Umbria, including the Basilica and city of Assisi. The Commune celebrated the completion of restoration works and the reopening of the old town in August 2006, ten years after the earthquake.
Massa Martana town has an annual ice-cream festival ("sagra del gelato") in early August each year. Similar food festivals are celebrated in summer months in a number of surrounding villages and hamlets within the commune, including Colpetrazzo and Villa San Faustino.

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macjake (28585) 2011-12-12 10:50

Hi Silvio
this idea worked out really well.
love the blue hour light contrasted by the illuminated gold arch :)
this is something we don't see too often.
well done here my friend
I'll have to try this sometime.
cheers
craig

batalay (30782) 2011-12-12 10:58

Ciao Silvio,

You have produced a first class photo, using the arch to frame the marketplace. The composition, light management, resolution... are all perfect. The note is highly informative and much appreciated.

Warm regards,

Bulent

bayno (9333) 2011-12-12 11:17

Ciao silvio, fantastica questa ora blu..il POV da sotto l'arco incornica benissimo la scena, splendita luce artificiale che ben si sposa con quella naturale, ottimo scatto, buona serata, valter

Cricri (74079) 2011-12-12 11:25

Ciao Silvio
De jolies couleurs dans cette image, j'aime la porte en cadrage qui offre une vue agréable sur le marché de Noel avec les lumières du sapins et le ciel a heure bleu, belle réalisation mon ami
Belle soirée
cricri

Budapestman (77077) 2011-12-12 11:46

Hi Silvio,
a beautiful blue hour photo with superb composition and very nice architectural details, the POV is excellent, charming atmosphere, Tfs! Have a nice week! Kellemes hetet kívánok!
György

dta (39960) 2011-12-12 11:58

Ciao Silvio ,
a splendid blue hour picture . Like especially the contrast of the sky with the golden arch , but the view of the square with the people and the Christmas deecration is interesting , too .
Regards

mauro61 (47809) 2011-12-12 12:06

ciao Silvio,
mi piace questa blue hour ben inquadrata dall'arco.
hai bilanciato bene la luce e il risultato è buono,
saluti
maurizio

jemaflor (59029) 2011-12-12 12:13

Hi Silvio,
Well seen this frame and good light, the contrast between the wall colors and this blue sky is beautiful.

Sonata11 (16346) 2011-12-12 12:20

Hello Silvio,
Magnificent composition of the town through the arch. We can see the spirit of Christmas. People around. I love this atmosphere. Great compo and framework with fantastoc colors, sharpness, great clarity. Wonferful work, Silvio. I like it a lot.
Perfectly well done.
I cordially greet,
Barbara

Bluejeans (59394) 2011-12-12 12:34

Ola Silvio ,
belo primeiro plano com este arco a levar o nosso olhar para esta +raça bem movimentada de pessoas , bonitos enfeites de natal nas árvores , boa atmosfera , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

francio64 (36106) 2011-12-12 13:45

Ciao Silvio,
molto particolare questa blue hour vista attraverso l'arco che fa anche da cornice naturale.
Bello il contrasto cromatico tra il blu del cielo e i toni dorati sull'arco.

TFS!
L'Assessò

lousat (45626) 2011-12-12 15:07

Ciao Silvietto,se proprio vogliamo cercare il pelo nell'uovo avrei clonato il filo che attraversa il cielo,ma non oso andare oltre,la foto e' davvero bella,con questa cornice naturale che un uomo dei vicoli come te non poteva lasciarsi scappare,ottimi anche i dettagli e non era facile.Buon Martedi',Luciano

divail (5637) 2011-12-12 19:35

Bonsoir Silvio,
Le contraste de couleurs entre les vieilles pierres de l'arc et le beau ciel bleu est superbe. J'aime aussi bien voir la petite place animée par tous ces gens. C'est une belle scène.

Diane

jjcordier (52073) 2011-12-12 22:12

Silvio
Belle ambiance de marché de Noël aux couleurs attractives. Jolie maitrise de l'exposition et bon cadrage.
Amicalement
JJ

iacobi (298) 2011-12-12 22:32

Good shot,an interesting architecture, sharpness exposure and natural colors are excellent!...

dkmurphys (24915) 2011-12-13 0:52

Ciao Silvio,
A fine and calm atmosphere on the streets of that small old town. Lovely catch, enjoy a fine day.

delpeoples (34853) 2011-12-13 2:48

Caro Silvio

Oooh la la, che bella questÓra Blu. Magnifico lésposizione tra lárco. La foto e'molto dinamica, con tutta la gente in giro. Complimenti, e'proprio bella.

Un abbraccio
Lisa

danos (64263) 2011-12-13 4:01

Ciao Silvio,
nice the view of the stone arch as lead-in to the Massa Martana.I like the blue hour shot with the light and the colours to are well captured.The existence of the people add life in the image.Well presentation.

Have a good afternoon,Danos

snunney (59111) 2011-12-13 4:08

Hello Silvio,
A splendid blue hour composition with superb colours and sharpness. A lovely Christmas atmosphere.

ikeharel (25421) 2011-12-13 4:17

The holiday spirit conveyed through the nice image on the piazza, Silvio.
Good light and colors management.
Ciao
Ike

Nicou (83142) 2011-12-13 4:34

Hlelo silvio

Fantastique caraet compo mangigique image quel bel arche illuminé avec vue sur la place le sapin de noël et l'étoile avec ce ciel bleu grandisoe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

peppe59 (14503) 2011-12-13 5:20

Ciao Silvio,
bellissima scena natalizia, hai ricercato il migliore POV, con una cornice naturale della porta d'ingresso nella città.
ottimo scatto
peppe

bebbetto (7631) 2011-12-13 5:32

Magnifica foto caro Silvio.
Ti stai specializzando in queste vedute attraverso archi e vicoli. Bel taglio e piacevole atmosfera.
Buona giornata

Kielia (17649) 2011-12-13 8:28

Ciao Silvio,
very original and fascinating POV. You have captured a fascinating mood of the beginning blue hour, very nice light and wonderfully contrasting colors. My compliments also for the interesting note!
Warm regards
Harriet

Gigidusud (2655) 2011-12-13 14:07

Ciao Silvio,
Mi piace questa foto,è bellissima.
Saluti

zipekci (330) 2011-12-13 15:23

Hello Silvio,
congratulations...very beautiful a picture with light management, composotion, point of view.
thanks for sharing.
happy days.
zekai

siamesa (25859) 2011-12-13 15:44

Boa noite Silvio

This blue sky is splendid. The Christmas tree is a bonus for this fantastic backdrop.TFS
Abraços
maria

ravinmb (1111) 2011-12-17 1:10

Hi Selvio,

A wonderful soft and blue hour captured. Nice natural frame and good soft lights.

Have a nice weekend.
Ravin

adores (24260) 2011-12-17 13:17

Hi Silvio!
The old arch is a wonderful way to frame the scene with the people passing, the christmas decorations and a nice blue sky. Well seen!

desy65 (516) 2011-12-17 14:04

Ciao Silvio
Certo che gli archi donano all' immagine qualcosa di speciale. Molto bello il clima natalizio che ormai è alle porte. Mi piace questa foto, bravo Silvio.
Un saluto ed augurio di buona serata a te e Giuliana
Desy