Val d Orcia Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

This was taken from the beautiful walled town of Pienza in Tuscany,
the shot was taken just before sunset.

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batalay (20642) 2007-09-09 9:12

Hello David,

I remember seeing your 2005h posting, and had found it immensely compelling. In this, you give new meaning to rolling hills and valleys, with variegated colors and hues of Tuscany. Having written one book on Leonardo, and engaged in another (for the National Geographic), I am always interested in seeing interesting images of Tuscany. Leonardo, in the very first drawing we have from him, depticts his beloved Tuscan Valley, in a similar vein as this.

Three other TE friends have lent images that I am submitting to my publisher. If you would like me to submit this one of the Tuscan Valley to the National Geographic (of course with full credit to you) they might just be able to use it, but with much higher file size. My university email is batalay@umw.edu

Warm regards from Virginia, USA.

Bulent

rakeshgupta (2670) 2007-09-09 9:34

Hi David,
This is beautiful and amazing. Different slopes are making beautiful patterns. It is looking more like a painting. Excellent POV.
Thanks for showing this beautiful image.
Rakesh

kiks (5961) 2007-09-09 9:44

Hi David, lucky you to have the chance to see this 'live'. Amazing landschape and colours the greens, yellows and okers. The smooth lines are beautiful.
TFS
KIks

goodwill (4029) 2007-09-09 10:07

Is it a painting or is it a shot?
To me this shot is irresistable........
Hats off to you for such a splendid capture.
Amazing.
Rajeev

jasmis (49547) 2007-09-09 11:23

Interesting summer colours. Fine vertical format.
Regards.

Nordavind (628) 2007-09-09 13:09

gran bella foto, non c'è che dire!
bellissima questa varietà di colori e di profili.
Complimenti!

lilimih33 (9870) 2007-09-09 16:25

Hello David!
Lovely landscape from Tuscany and really great armosphere!
Nice colours and perspective!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

hatti52 (12654) 2007-09-10 0:33

Hi David,
Excellent photo
It is look like a painting
Wonderful colours,light ans depth
nice vertical format
Thanks
Best wishes

molla (6869) 2007-09-10 7:36

Hej David
Smooth would bw the word for the day.
It's a soft warm landscape that would fit on any wellmade tuscan wine label.
It makes me anyway longing for a weekend in Sienna.
Anders mohlin in Gnesta

wilkinsonsg (8644) 2007-09-10 10:17

The patterns created by the fields and trees make the shot IMHO - nice one :)

Leonie (8627) 2007-09-11 0:38

Hello,
This is really nice...looks like a painting and reflects the beauty of the italian landscape well!

Cheers, Léonie

belido (15955) 2007-09-11 4:18

Hi David,

beautiful landscape and impressive composition. Nice to follow those layers from bottom to top. Interesting elements (the trees, the house in the middle and the fields). Very pleasant image. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

Pierrot-III (347) 2007-09-13 11:03

Hello,
A very beautifull scenery.
This is the Tuscany like i love it.
The composiution, the colors are perfect.
Thanks to share this nice shot.
Best regards
Pierre