Massa Martana, a photo from Perugia, Umbria

Photographer's Note

Massa Martana
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 ..... 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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lousat (57610) 2013-01-01 11:29

Ciao Silvio,dopo aver visto quella di ieri,questa sembra un po' spenta,ma non ha nulla di sbagliato,e' solo l'effetto che si prova mangiando la pastina dopo una settimana di aragoste e champagne..ribuona serata,Luciano

carlo62 (12550) 2013-01-01 14:16

Ciao Silvio
Luciano, con le sue parole molto dirette, non dice male, ci hai abituato troppo bene.
Se questa foto l'avessi fatta io, sarebbe stata straordinaria, per te è la norma (beato te)
Buon proseguimento
Carlo

jjcordier (62280) 2013-01-01 22:38

Silvio
Tu t'es fait une spécialité de ces coins de rue où tu sais bien jouer avec ombres et lumière. Une très bonne photo, une fois de plus.
Amicalement
JJ

emka (58110) 2013-01-01 23:43

Ciao Silvio,

You made wonderful walk in the last day of 2012. So it is where you celebrated the end of year? Beautiful view from under the arch. Superb light management.
All the best in 2013

Malgo

Fis2 (73084) 2013-01-02 1:27

Witaj Silvio!
A very curious alley.
Excellent colours and light.
Photo has climate.
Best regards
Krzysztof

snunney (67292) 2013-01-02 3:00

Hello Sylvio,
A very attractive composition with lovely light and shadow contrasts. The composition is so inviting; it would be good to step in and find out what lies at the bottom of that street. Very good exposure management and superb clarity. A very Happy New Year 2013 to you and your family.

tedesse (22116) 2013-01-02 4:57

Hi Sylvia!
I like that the recognition of your beautiful Italian streets.
Nice frame and colors, good sharpness. Very nicely done photo.
Best regards
Tadeusz

dkmurphys (36759) 2013-01-02 5:39

Ciao Silvio,
Very fine atmosphere on that small old street. Well taken, all the best for this new year!

Daniel

Sergiom (39184) 2013-01-02 6:00

Ciao Silvio

Un très beau cadrage vertical qui saisit très bien l'atmosphère du petit matin qui se dégage de cette photo. J'aime beaucoup les arches et celle-ci est très belle.

Amicalement

Serge

Nicou (97637) 2013-01-02 6:13

Hello

superbe image de nuit quel arche et lumière quel effet ce pavage en deux partie l'éclairage en fond une merveille.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

mirosu (5509) 2013-01-03 0:51

Ciao Silvio,
It is amazing what a difference good lighting can make to photograph. The building facade is in nice warm light. Excellent composition with view through the arch, very good light contrast and excellently lit building facade makes this photo of best quality. The tight crop eliminates distractions and create more attractive image. Well done.

eldancer1 (17008) 2013-01-03 9:43

Awesome capture of the reflection of sunlight on this building. Great composition with good dof with nice details. Very well done, tfs.

amaryllis (30149) 2013-01-04 5:54

Bonjour Silvio
tu as le don de trouver des bons endroits à nous présenter, comme ce passage à l'ombre et la lumière qui donne sur le mur
Excellente composition
Juliette

Cricri (86391) 2013-01-04 8:09

Ciao ami Silvio
Bon cadrage et vue depuis l'arche de pierres, un jeu ombre et de lumière sur ce batiment a l'architecture et composition intéressante
Belle soirée
cricri

rychem (9181) 2013-01-04 8:44

Suberbly taken! A beautiful corner with fantastic light and nicely framed by a gate,
regards
Ryszard

elenimavrandoni (5789) 2013-01-14 2:17

Ciao tu Silvio non cessano mai di stupirmi con le tue foto molto particolari e unici! Una magnifica immagine per ammirare per i suoi colori, il suo dettaglio, la sua luce, per la sua creatività!
I miei più sentiti complimenti!!!
Eleni