Tagliammolo 'o Pesce, a photo from Naples, Campania

Photographer's Note

ENGLISH: This is the royal palace of Naples, situated on the Piazza del Plebiscito. Along the facade of the palace are eight statues of the Kings of Naples, which illustrate its mixed history: Giocchino Murat, Charles III of Bourbon, Charles V of Hapsburg, Alfonso of Aragon, Charles of Anjou, Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, and Roger II The Norman. The statue we can see on the right is King Victor Emmanuel II of Savoy, sculpted by Francesco Jerace. He can be seen raising his sword in victory.

Neapolitans being the characters they are have their own humourous descriptions for each of the statues. With Victor Emmanuel raising his sword in victory, they have attributed the words, "Tagliammolo 'o pesce" which means "off with his "fish". Fish being a euphemism for an important male body part.

Some others are Charles V pointing at the ground saying "who pee'd on the ground right here?", Murat with his hand on his breast saying "who moi? I swear it wasn't me", Charles III looking down condescendingly saying "look at those disgusting pigs down there".

ITALIANO: Siamo arrivati al Palazzo Reale di Napoli, situato nella Piazza del Plebiscito. Qui, potete vedere le otto statue delle re di Napoli che illustrano bene la storia miste ed interessante di Napoli: Giocchino Murat, Carlo III di Borbone, Carlo V d'Asburgo, Alfonso d'Aragona, Carlo d'Angiò, Federico II di Hohenstaufen, e Roger II il Norman. La statua si può vedere sulla destra è il re Vittorio Emanuele II di Savoia, scolpita da Francesco Jerace. Lo si può vedere alzando la spada in segno di vittoria.

Napoletani essendo i personaggi che sono, hanno le loro proprie descrizioni umoristici per ciascuna delle statue. Con Vittorio Emanuele alzando la spada nella vittoria, hanno attribuito le parole: "Tagliammolo 'o pesce", un ovvio eufemismo per una parte importante del corpo maschile.

Alcuni altri sono Carlo V che punta a terra dicendo: "Chi ha pisciato cca n'terra?", Murat con la mano sul petto dicendo: "Chi me? Giuro che non sono stato io", Carlo III guardando ju, "Ma guarda che fettienti".

Canon 5D
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agulberk, danos, baddori, jjcordier, joso, timecapturer, photoray, ChrisJ, ourania, williewhistler, carlo62, Sonata11, tyro, francio64, Silvio1953, fritzi007 has marked this note useful

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agulberk (3790) 2012-05-12 18:36

Hello Lisa
Very nice captured of an old historic architectural andn beautiful building from digonal perspective to get sense of depth. Perfect light management to get good sharpness,fine clarity anad saturated colors.
Thanks for sharing
Have a good weekend
Adnan

danos (73974) 2012-05-12 22:41

Cioa Lisa,
great the view of the Royal palace of Naples,with the statues of the kings to decorate it perfect.
I like the well chosen POV as the clarity and the sharpness of the image.The contrast of the colours is superb with the clarity to be fascinating.

Regards,Danos

bayno (16195) 2012-05-12 22:42

Ciao Lisuzza,
troppo forte i napoletani sempre pronti con il loro umor unico a giocare anche sulle tragedie...se non ci fossero bisognerebbe inventarli...
Ottimo il tuo scatto, affascinante prospettiva e una nitidezza che taglia lo shermo...forse un tantino buia...ma so anche come è difficile fotografare questi palazzi con i marmi bianchi e come è difficile bruciarli...ho fatto comunque un WS....spero che ti piaccia...
Buona domenica...
Valter

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baddori (18988) 2012-05-12 22:45

Lisa
Foto splendida... e italiani e napoletani irriverenti con i Savoia in generale .
Un'Italia ...antica e quella di oggi.
Volere di classi che vogliono dominare .
GF

jjcordier (62328) 2012-05-13 0:14

Lisa
Un palais magnifique dont tu as réalisé une très bonne photo avec un bel effet de perspective. Jolies couleurs sous cette bonne lumière.
Amicalement
JJ

Royaldevon (17791) 2012-05-13 0:32

Ha, ha, Lisa, sculpture done in all serious grandeur but brought down by the wit of the ordinary people! I like it!

You have captured the building with excellent clarity and from a pov, where the converging lines lead us very naturally and steadily to the very depths of the shot. A work of art in its own right.

have a lovely Sunday,
Bev :-)

amaryllis (30149) 2012-05-13 1:18

Bonjour
ton cadrage est excellent pour nous faire apprécier ce monument avec une architecture remarquable comme beaucoup en Italie
une belle luminosité sur cette façade
Amicalement
Juliette

timecapturer (30324) 2012-05-13 4:36

Hi Lisa
another image of glorious Italian beauty! The perspective here is compelling and so effective. I love the detailing and the way the light makes the relief stand out so deliciously. I just wish I have more time and money to see these wonders first hand. Magnificent!

I wish you a peaceful Sunday - Brian.

Sergiom (39223) 2012-05-13 7:48

Ciao Lisa

I like the construction of this picture. A lot of thinking before. THe diaginale in the picture gives at lot of depth.

Have a nice Sunday

Serge

photoray (4926) 2012-05-13 8:03

Dear Neapolitanlisa,

A different and sharp angle to view the classical Neapolitan kings in dark lighting and eye catching.

Your 'revisionist' history is probably very accurate.
Yankee history is full of fiction and I like Neapolitan history better...

Roman history has a wealth of humans being humans, the good, bad and whatever. My favorite author is Seutonius from the early Roman Imperial era; wrote biographies on 12 successive Caesars, starting with Julius.

And in my youth, I knew to protect my "Pesce" when in a fight or imminent dangaer.

Have another fine weekend and new week,
Sincerely, cheers,
Ray

ChrisJ (86862) 2012-05-13 8:29

Ciao Lisa

Ouch! Good repetition of the columns & arches on the ground floor (do they have a ground floor in Italy? In Korea & China there is no ground floor, only 1st floor) The next 2 floors reinforce the repetition effect. Good sharpness & a nice warm cold colour contrast between the blue sky & reddish orange brickwork. Tfs!

ourania (12367) 2012-05-13 8:56

Ciao cara Lisa,
una composizione affascinante e dinamica con fortissima prospettiva. Mostra molto efficcacemente la lunghezza del palazzo dove i motivi dell' architettura elaborata si ripetono meravigliosamente e allo stesso tempo ci porta vicino ad osservare i dettagli. La chiarezza `e ottima e la luce forte del sud tanto gradevole offrendo contrasti magnifici. La interazione dei cittadini con le statue dei re da un fascino particolare. Complimenti e grazie!
Tanti saluti, buona settimana,
Ourania

williewhistler (7283) 2012-05-13 9:39

Hello Lisa,
I quite like the idea of using Victor Emmanuel as the focal point in the FG ,though I`m a little uncertain about the fish removal...
The imposing architecture is really well portrayed with a great felling of perspective created by the receding pillars and balconies.
Love the rich colours.
Best regards Les.

dkmurphys (36801) 2012-05-13 13:26

Ciao Lisa,
Another fine scene from Napoli. A superb line of architecture elements in a strong Mediteranean sunlight.
Have a good week.

Daniel

carlo62 (12582) 2012-05-13 14:42

Ciao Lisa
l'uomorismo napoletano è conosciuto nel mondo e questa ne è uno splendido esempio.
C'è qualcosa di simile a Livorno, uno di questi giorni te lo propongo.
La foto è cmq molto bene fatta, bello il cielo che contrasta.
Saluti
Carlo

Sonata11 (28331) 2012-05-13 22:39

Hello Lisa,
a fabulous shot, awesome!!! beautiful composition of this wonderful architecture with fantastic perspective. Wonderful presentation flawlessly executed with fantastic light, sharpness and colors, amazing POV. Well done. Thanks for sharing. I love it.
All the best,
Barbara

emka (58140) 2012-05-13 23:03

Ciao Lisa,

Seeing all these wonderful photos from Naples area I can feel itching in my feet. How wonderful it would be to have you as the guide there. Maybe one day... Excellent presentation of this beautiful facade. Funny title :).

Warm regrads

MAlgo

gus72 (2508) 2012-05-14 0:21

Hi Bambina !!
I am glad that your are presenting photos from your trip in 2010. I went to Naples more than 40 years ago, and whilst I remember a lot, I am remembering more and better thank to your images.
Nice subtle colours and very sharp.
Cheers
Gus

tyro (13073) 2012-05-14 13:05

Ciao Lisa,

What a wonderfully interesting and amusing note. It's great to know that Neapolitans can be just as irreverent as others the World over!

You have caught this beautiful building in the most stunning light - a light from the side which "models" or "sculpts" its features perfectly. The diagonal composition is excellent with fine use of perspective and the subtle colours of the building contrast well with the azure sky.

Perfect exposure and stunning details and sharpness.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

abmdsudi (26233) 2012-05-15 8:02

Hi Lisa
Looks an elegant and majestic architecture on a fine weather nicley taken with pleasant arrangement in this orientation. Tis is incredibly ornated, beautifully lit with strong vertical for photographic impact rendering great depth and sense of height. Fabulous rich colors and so strikingly contrast against blue sky, pin sharp as well. Fine work, Congrats
Best regards

francio64 (38188) 2012-05-17 5:44

Ciao Lisù,
eheheheheheh, davvero forti i napoletani e tu con la tua divertente nota.
Ottima la prospettiva sul Palazzo Reale, con un ottimo DOF e perfette linee verticali.

TFS!
Cicc

Silvio1953 (98129) 2012-05-18 10:18

Ciao Lisa, prospettiva regale, ottima nitidezza e bei colori, graziosissima la nota in napoletano, ciao Silvio

fritzi007 (7580) 2012-06-05 14:21

Dear Lisa,
a very nice interesting photo, just for my taste. Your photo is great, congratulations!
Thank you for your praise
Wolfgang