Il Gigante in Abstract, a photo from Naples, Campania

Photographer's Note

ENGLISH: Continuing my virtual tour of Campania, here is another of the series of photos I took from the cliffs of Sorrento. I have previously uploaded photos of this area, this one was taken just before dawn. In the photo you can the island of Ischia on the left and on the right is the volcano, Mt Vesuvius. Mt Vesuvius is called by locals as Il Gigante - The Giant.

ITALIANO: Continuando il mio giro virtuale, ecco qua una foto preso dalle scoglie di Sorrento. Ho scaricato prima una foto da questo POV dopo lálba. Qui potete vedere la luce un po piu' prima dellálba. A sinistra potete vedere lÍsola di Ischia. A destra vediamo Vesuvio, il Gigante.

Canon 5D
2 seconds
f/13
ISO 100
26mm
Cokin graduated filter
Tripod, cable release

tyro, Sonata11, mirosu, jjcordier, PaulVDV, baddori, SnapRJW, Didi, ChrisJ, ktanska, timecapturer, ourania, bayno, Kielia, paololg, jusninasirun has marked this note useful

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carlo62 (12550) 2012-05-11 15:32

Ciao Lisa
bello questo "blu dipinto nel blu", un monocromatismo di eccellente fattura.
Molto raffinato e piacevole.
Buon fine settimana
Carlo

ciakgiak (30329) 2012-05-11 15:41

Ciao cara Lisa,
Ha ragione Carlo, l'immagine è molto elegante e raffinata, Ed a questo risultato concorre il bel cielo blu ed il monocolore generale della scena. Ovviamente di grande effetto la vista del gigante con accanto Capri.
Un caro abbraccio
Giorgio

npecanhuk (53889) 2012-05-11 16:51

Ciao Lisa!
Beautiful and very interesting picture!
The cloudy sky was wonderfully photographed by you and was harmoniously placed in the frame!
The presence of the distant Vesuvius is also welcome and added a lot of beauty to the scene!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

tyro (13065) 2012-05-11 18:15

Ciao cara Lisa,

A beautiful photograph whih has really instilled in me a desire to go to the sea again and explore and look for pictures. And, actually, this is a picture which reminds me so very much of John Masefield's poem, "Sea Fever":

"I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a gray mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking.

"I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

"I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way, where the wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over."

But perhaps that poem's not quite in the same vein as the peacefulness and serenity of this fine picture. I wouldn't actually call this picture "abstract" but, rather, "serene", the busy sky adding some drama but the calm, smooth sea lessening it and allowing the pinnacle of "Il Gigante" take pride of place in the picture.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

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batalay (32858) 2012-05-11 20:12

Hello dear Lisa,

Wonderful panoramic shot bringing together Mt. Vesuvius and Capri. So, "Il Gigante", I can imagine had other names some 1933 years ago, I can imagine other names the inhabitants called it.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Bulent

Sonata11 (28289) 2012-05-11 20:35

Hello Lisa,
very interesting composition of this the place. Impressivle beautiful blueish colors in this photo. Great presentation. I really like this view. Great photo job.
All the best and have a nice WE,
Barbara

PaulVDV (15017) 2012-05-11 22:40

Hello Lisa,
Impressive blue world!
I specially like the clouds in the sky.
Good you placed the Vesuvius off center.
Best regards, Paul

jjcordier (62280) 2012-05-11 22:40

Lisa
Un monochrome de belle qualité avec le Géant en arrière plan et un ciel nuageux du plus bel effet.
Amicalement
JJ

emka (58110) 2012-05-11 23:01

Ciao cara Lisa,

What we can see here is all blue. Blue Capri (Do you remember Capri, this night in sweet flag? Polish song. ) and Vesuvius is really Gigante. Fantastic shot.
Have a nice weekend.

Warm regrads

Malgo

baddori (18988) 2012-05-11 23:04

Lisa
Quasi l'alba ....
Io quasi al "definitivo" tramonto.
Mi sento vecchio in TE.
Molti hanno lasciato ed io come altri ..quasi.
Un bel monocolore.... uno scatto voluto come tu sai fare da brava fotografa.
GF

SnapRJW (18712) 2012-05-11 23:14

Rhapsody in Blue. A gorgeous grey-blue too. The feeling of depth you have presented in the clouds is super Lisa, they seem to leave the frame and continue over my head. And what a shot, a subtle wash of blue tones and textures form the sea, the merest hint of land save for Il Gigante and then the sky. A shot to be studied to be appreciated. Lovely stuff! Warm regards Rosemary

Didi (48896) 2012-05-12 1:24

Hi Lisa
Interesting blue dominant colour in the blue hour.
I feel a peaceful ambiance in this area far from noisy towns.
Best regards

ChrisJ (86854) 2012-05-12 1:27

Ciao Lisa

A dark, moody & mysterious atmosphere captured here, pretty much like the temperamental volcano itself. Superb sharpness & the minimalist blue color is superb. I like the contorted cloud patterns in the sky. And the horizon is level! Tfs!

brianmcc (5536) 2012-05-12 1:42

hi lisa,
this is a wonderful view over the sea and vesuvius which dominates the horizon. the atmosphere is created by the amazing range of blue tones. the sky is amazing with the cloud formations appearing almost 3D in nature. like a beautiful impressionist painting.
regards,
brian

ktanska (21509) 2012-05-12 2:40

Hi Lisa,
There's certain charm on this minimalism. It really is like a painting. I think you got the blue tone perfectly right. Framing gives good room for those fluffy clouds. And I'm sure Vesuvius is quite recognizable for those who have been there.
Kari

timecapturer (30300) 2012-05-12 3:23

Hi Lisa
powder blue magnificence this! I love the atmosphere the colours and the textures impart here. The sleeping giant looks so beautiful. A beautiful light and entrancing presentation. Bravo!

Have a splendid weekend - Brian.

siudzi (23857) 2012-05-12 4:43

Hi Lisa,

Superb minimalist composition however the visual effect created by the blue tones is absolutely outstanding! Bravo! Excellent work.

Have a lovely day!
Malgorzata

Sergiom (39184) 2012-05-12 6:18

Ciao Lisa,

This photo have a " je ne sais quoi". Could be a rhapsodie in blue. I like it a lot.

Have a nice week end

Serge

ourania (12343) 2012-05-12 7:16

Hello Lisa,
a wonderful picture with fantastic blue tones and an exquisite, mesmerizing atmosphere. It's like a dream. To think that this view is real makes it even more fascinating. Congratulations for capturing this beautiful moment and many thanks for sharing it!
All the best, have a great Sunday,
Ourania

bayno (16175) 2012-05-12 8:14

Ciao Lisuzza,
mi fà molto piacere il tuo giro virtuale del bellissimo golfo di Napoli e delle isole, ottima l'inquadratura e la luce tenue di questa tua foto, molto bello anche il monocolore e tutte le sue gradazioni, il cielo oltre il Vesuvio e quì anche il grande protagonista, devo però correggere la tua nota...quella che vedi sulla sinistra probabilmente è l'isola di Ischia e non Capri...se non addirittura il continuo del Golfo....cioè Pozzuoli...
Un abbraccio...e buon WE
Valter

Bluejeans (64227) 2012-05-12 8:28

Ola Lisa ,
Linda esta tua foto em tons de BLUE , lindo este céu coberto de nuvens , gostei muito da silhueta do Vesuvius de fundo , bons detalhes , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Kielia (20411) 2012-05-12 8:47

Dear Lisa,
a very fascinating composition; you have excellently realized the artistic potential of these beautiful colors! This image is a challenge for the eyes. And the mood is fairytale like. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

dkmurphys (36759) 2012-05-12 10:33

Ciao Lisa,
Simple and wonderful. I like the minimalistic composition and the atmosphere. Well done!

Daniel

ikeharel (37280) 2012-05-13 2:18

you never sleep? Lisa, wondering about in early hours...
Il Giante shown well in the scenery, taken at dawn majestically overlooking the Napoli bay.
simple yet appreciated withthe effort with the odd time consumed.
Have a nice week ahead,
Ike

paololg (31442) 2012-05-13 14:04

Ciao cara Diavolina,
ho visto che hai pubblicato, dopo di questa, una bella immagine di Napoli, ma non posso fare a meno di commentare positivamente questo capolavoro in blu, dove il mare, la terra ed il cielo si uniscono in questa meravigliosa tonalità di colore. Una foto difficile da gestire, per la luce e per il rumore che può abbassare la qualità fotografica, ma qui tu hai dimostrato di essere veramente una brava fotografa. Complimenti!
Ciao, buona settimana dal tuo Generale Monello! :-)

jusninasirun (17138) 2012-05-13 23:59

Hello Lisa,
I like the atmosphere registered in this shot. Fantastic moody sky in blue tone and the mountain is sitting well in the frame. An artwork looking like a painting and thanks for sharing.
Kind regards.
Jusni

sevy (13273) 2012-05-14 0:02

Hello Lisa,

Totally in the blue mood, only missing soundtrack from Miles Davies now.
The sky is very good and provides a real bonus to this view.
Perhaps it is missing a bit of contrast, but I guess it should be difficult to reach the right setting without doing local masking to have a good balance.

Yves.

abmdsudi (26215) 2012-05-14 2:03

Hi Lisa
A good blue hour shot with excellent motion effect, I thought it had a kind of dream like feel to it. Such an atmospheric, soft and almost surreal image you have created. The positioning of the distant island on the horizon holds the eye so well. A beautiful painterly feel, the tones are delicate and very pretty which works so well. Well done
Warm regards

francio64 (38188) 2012-05-14 14:29

Ciao ancora Lisù,
bella questa immagine tutta blu con il Vesuvio protagonista della scena.

Buon punto di osservazione che mostra anche la bella isola di Capri.

Riguardo la parola: "gigante", ehm... sarà pure un bel vulcano, ma in confronto all'Etna è un bambino.
Basta pensare che il Vesuvio è alto 1200 metri, mentre l'Etna è alto 3470 metri dopo le ultime e recenti stime.

TFS!
Cicc

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4435) 2012-05-14 21:22

Ciao Dear Lisa!

Wow! Simply breathtaking! I'm sure those clouds pretty much did a lot of wonderful things to pull off this image! Love the serene, peaceful and calm scene, very immaculate! Well captured! TFS!

best regards
Matt

P.S. If I were to give an award, I shall bestow you with a "natural" photographer award as I sense that your images are given less PP, as if you post this image as soon as you capture it, fresh! -that's the way I feel it- I really admire your work! geez, seems I missed a lot of action from a week and a half break from TE. Anyway, seize the day! Keep safe!

Silvio1953 (98093) 2012-05-18 10:16

Ciao Lisa, favoloso cielo ed il Gigante è semple splendido da vedere, bella l'isola d'Ischia che si intravede sullo sfondo, brava, buon week end, ciao Silvio

macjake (39227) 2012-05-19 7:19

Hi Lisa
wonderful shot! I have to make sure i don't accidentally type in an 'i' when writing 'shot'....surprised i havn't done that yet! lol

when enlarged to this size, its fantastic. love how the clouds seem to be pushing down on the earth below.
A+ for this beauty!
enjoy your day
Craig