Malpensa Airport Photo

Photographer’s Note

The Milan Airport was surprisingly un-crowded and calm, in spite of comments on the Internet that Malpensa is the 'worst' airport. Perhaps my observations are related to a comparison with US airports rather than European airports I began to get anxious that I wouldn’t even get an Italian passport stamp. In an area called passport control rather than customs or immigration, I did get a stamp. It looked like Customs was optional with only 1:50 passers sdetouring to the window. Larry commented that this area seemed wait overbuilt for just a small passenger walkway between buildings, but when he saw the photo of the outside, he commented, “It’s really a major support beam between the two buildings.”
We stayed in a small suburb near the airport that had the feel of a small village with the corner pub serving great cappuccino, a wide variety of complementary snack including pickled cippolino onions, mini-sandwiches, pasta, pizza, salami & cheese. The owner, wearing a North Sails T-shirt to announce his addiction to windsurfing on Lake Cuomo, had decorated the pub with a nautical theme. The Tre Leoni Hotel served the best Veal Scaloppini I’ve ever eaten; the very light sauce letting the flavor of the meat and fungi serve as the primary flavor of the dish. When I arrived at the desk at 5:30 to find out the time, the night clerk made me a cup of cappuccino.

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ribeiroantonio (22214) 2007-05-06 23:16

Now I can understand why I have not seen you for quite a time. In Italy, hein? I wish a very good time. It is quite curious to a “tunnel” in an airport. The light through the glass was nice and the colours come out very good. I like the man, looking very serious. Well done.
Antonio

siolaw (26392) 2007-05-06 23:56

Hi Patricia,
Good POV and framing to show this airport scene.... fine contrast and colors and good sharpness... nice colorful BG with little garden... Having good time in Italy?
Regards
Laurent

robertosalguero (110) 2007-05-07 0:06

Welcome back Pat! I am sure you had a great time touring Italy. Interesting architecture in this walkway. Colours and contrast of the scene are very good as is the perspective. The traveler in the frame look right in pace to add some dynamics to the composition. Nice work and good to see you back :-)

Roberto

anandselvi (1186) 2007-05-07 0:22

Hi patricia

Very nice photo i like his expression waiting for next wave
anand

Gerrit (36967) 2007-05-07 2:22

Hi Patricia,
fine view through this massive arched pass-through. Good colours.
Regards, Gerrit

ALIRIZA (16201) 2007-05-07 4:10

Welcome back Patricia,
Great work and very nice perspective. Beautiful composition with graphical effect and nice colours. Well done my friend...
Have a nice week...
Ali Rıza

feather (51026) 2007-05-07 5:04

Welcome back Pat. I've missed you.
I like the graphic feel on this one. The details are so sharp and clear; very good quality. I look forward to the rest of your Italy & Greece shots.
Kath

John_F_Kennedy (32772) 2007-05-07 7:07

Nice perspective! I like the angle of lighting here, really brings out that beautiful building.
Best wishes,
Achim

gunbud (28813) 2007-05-07 8:28

Hi Pat,
Welcome back, what up in Milan? Doing some modeling work? Very modern tunnel with wonderful light and sharp details. I love the spring garden view out in the plaza.
Regards, Tom

xuaxo (6083) 2007-05-07 8:35

Olá Patrícia,
Welcome back to TE.
I see, while away, you're enjoying your time already in Italy!
I wish you'll have a very good time all around Europe.

You captured a very calm moment in a major airport. The man is slightly blurred, but the effect is interesing, with all those colors and the tunnel structure.
F

pablominto (42522) 2007-05-07 12:51

Hello Patricia,
Interesting capture, great details!
I notice the fine strong colours, the good lines and the motion blur in the moving passenger...
A combination indoor-outdoor exposure can be difficult but very well done here!
Nice note...
Greetings,
Pablo -

skiblair (103) 2007-05-07 19:32

This is a great photo! I love the circular metal and glass. Very modern. Good Capture

singuanti (15240) 2007-05-07 22:36

Hi Pat. Well look who decided to show up! ;) This is a nice motion shot you've got there for some added dynamics. You pressed the shutter at an ideal time to keep the person in an ideal spot. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your vacation pics. Nice shot Pat.

edytungkal (4521) 2007-05-07 22:46

Hi Pat,
Nice to see your picture again...
I always like the modern architecture, well composed picture with the busy man walkway. sharpness and light are well. TFS

regards
daniel

Scharan (13957) 2007-05-07 23:48

Olá Pat

Uma ótima foto, composição e cores muito boas e detalhes e formas muito interessantes. Parabéns pelo trabalho.

Grande abraço,
Vera.

devimeuxbe (56598) 2007-05-07 23:49

Hi Patricia
you get in this picture a nice garden with flowers and the modern life.
It's an interesting contrast.
Well done
Bertrand

delkoo (35642) 2007-05-08 4:27

hi patricia,
Green light makes me think of an atmosphere of science fiction, i like the busy man passing by and completely disconnected, walking in an other world.

regards
didier
-:))))))

Angshu (34841) 2007-05-10 6:02

Hi Pat
There you are!!!...looked at your gallery couple of days back & saw you were travelling. Interesting composition with the man in a motion blur, well positioned in the frame...contrasting with the pinpoint sharpness of the structure of the tunnel in the BG
Regards
Angshu

emilbo (10162) 2007-05-14 16:54

Allô Patricia!
Excellente composition de cette superbe structure. Les couleurs sont magnifiques avec les plantes et les fleurs que l'on voit à l'extétieur. Le personnage ajoute de la vie à la photo.
Félicitations!... et bonne semaine,
Emilius

toto (18919) 2007-06-01 11:57

Belle photo de cet aéroport qui est bien vitrés et éclairé. Amitiés Thomas