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Copyright: Vinicio Tullio (vinicio) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2555 W: 222 N: 3445] (18912)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-04
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H1
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-10 13:01
Viewed: 457
Points: 24
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The beautiful Gardens of Ninfa (Giardini di Ninfa) are located in the Lazio region of Italy, about 40 miles south-east of Rome. Known mostly to garden enthusiasts, Ninfa and its unique setting are still a fairly well-kept secret. Getting to Ninfa is a challenge, but the garden is worth the effort.

Ninfa was a substantial town going back to the times of the Romans. However, during the Middle Ages the town was squabbled over, sacked, beset by malaria and eventually Ninfa was abandoned to the elements. A neglected part of the estate of the aristocratic Caetani family, Ninfa was left to slumber until the twentieth century when descendents transformed the town's ruins into a botanical garden. The last owner, Lelia Caetani, left the garden to a foundation who now run the site in conjunction with the WWF.

Now plants wind over ruined towers and walls, rejoicing in the lush damp conditions. The setting is indescribably atmospheric, with roses scrambling for footholds in ruined archways, and the frescoed church wall still standing open to the weather. Roses, banana trees, maples and resident ducks thrive in the microclimate of Ninfa. The dampness of the location, under the hills facing the coastal plain, leads to an unusual mixture of species.
Ninfa

Ninfa has extremely limited opening times, unless you are booking ahead for a large group. Standard opening is the first weekend and third Sunday of each month (April to October). The gardens close for a couple of hours at lunchtime. Individual travellers may be able to buy tickets on the spot, but as limited numbers are admitted, you should really book in advance to guarantee entrance. In Rome, tickets can be bought from the WWF offices at Via Po 25c (close to the Galleria Borghese). The WWF telephone number is +39 06 84497206. Alternatively, tickets should be available at Palazzo Caetani, Via Botteghe Oscure 32 (tel. +39 06 6873056) from 9am to 2pm. Tickets are valid for a specific date; you can arrive whenever you wish on that date. The garden can only be seen on a guided tour, so you may find yourself tagging along with an Italian-only group.

After the end of the guided tour, you can also visit - for an extra €2 - the walled garden at the foot of the old fortress. Grapefruits dangle from trees in a small orchard and you can enter the castle ruins over the moat where ducks and swans glide.

If you are visiting Ninfa by public transport, the best method is to take a train to Latina (half an hour from Rome). The station (which is actually at Latina Scalo, 9km from Latina itself) is the closest to Ninfa. Infrequent local bus services will take you a little nearer your destination, but the simplest method is to take a taxi. The taxi bay outside the thirties-style station is clearly labelled, and white taxis arrive and depart frequently. The taxis use a meter for the fare, which is around 12-14 euros each way. Make arrangements to be picked up afterwards, or take the number of the station taxi rank so that you can call for a taxi back.


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  • atus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2277 W: 199 N: 4311] (14458)
  • [2008-05-10 14:09]
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Ciao Vinicio,
ottimo pdv e la prospettiva verticale che esalta la maestositá di questi bambú, che non avrei mai pensato ci fossero anche da "queste parti". Un paio di mesi fá, mi ci sono inoltrato in una foresta di queste piante, in Africa peró, alla ricerca dei gorilla di montagna che ne vanno ghiotti. Perfetto anche il controllo della luce e l'esposizione. Una foto molto piacevole anche con le mura antiche sullo sfondo. Complimenti e buona serata!
Attila

Ciao Vinicio,
che bella atmosfera in questa foto. Mi fa pensare che sono passati circa 30 anni dall'ultima volta che ho visitato Ninfa, dove scattai tante foto poi stampate in B/N. Spero che bbia ancora i fiori meravigliosi e la magia di allora.
Buona domenica
Ludo

Ciao Vinicio,
non ho mai visitato i giardini di Ninfa, però, dal contesto che si può ammirare nella tua bella immagine, penso sia un luogo veramente interessante. Eccellente POV, per come hai riempito lo spazio tra i due canneti con questo bel palazzo antico. I tuoi lavori non sono mai casuali.
Ciao e buona domenica
Paolo.

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  • chpp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 485 W: 51 N: 514] (2558)
  • [2008-05-10 15:56]

Ciao Vinicio
bella prospettiva qui. Buona luce, profondità e colori.
una composizione ottima
complementi
C

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  • emka Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 373 W: 17 N: 866] (6348)
  • [2008-05-10 23:39]

Hi Vinicio,

it is very interesting, bamboo path leading to medieval building. I imagine it must be fantastic place. I wish I could see these unque gardens.

Warm regards

Malgorzata

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3261 W: 0 N: 6353] (22231)
  • [2008-05-11 9:29]

Hallo Vinicio!
An inventive and bautiful photo!
The contrast between the bamboo spears and this old wall with the play of light and shadow is gorgeous. An uncommon sight - in its best sense ...!
Greetings from warm (26°C) and sunny Germany!
Frank

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  • clio Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1237 W: 140 N: 1878] (8617)
  • [2008-05-11 9:38]
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Ciao Vinicio,
Composizione splendida. Mi piace la relazione tra questi bambù verticali e la colonna di pietra della finestra ed anche tra la grafica della pietra e quello delle foglie. È una fotografia molto pensata.
Bravo!
Diane

Bene, qui sembra di entrare, ma giusto in punta di piedi per non disturbare ciò che di magico deve sicuramente accadere, in una fiaba. Manca solo la principessa (o la ninfa) rapita che si affaccia alla finestra. Ma sta arrivando il Principe Azzurro, quello che senz'altro la salverà...E vissero per sempre felici e contenti.
Che favoloso scatto, Vinicio, e che magia di soffici, intriganti luci! Bravissimo come sempre, A.P.

Non avevo mai sentito parlare di questo luogo, che dalla tua foto, sembra molto attraente. Ottimo il POV sembra come un invito a scoprirne i "tesori" del posto, complimenti!!

buona settimana,
Fabio.

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  • mikeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1031 W: 91 N: 1014] (7231)
  • [2008-05-12 1:51]

Hello Vinicio,

What amazing plants! They look like bamboos, so biiiiiiiiiiig bamboos:) Excellent POV and very good framing. I wish I could see this magic place.

Best greetings,
Mikeo

Ciao Vinicio!

Ecco un'altra foto che definirei Zen. I bambù infatti sono proprio un tema classico nei dipinti Zen.
Molto bello l'effetto del corridoi creato dalle canne con il muro antico in fondo. Bello anche il soffuso colore verde e il gioco dei chiaroscuri. Definizione ammirevole.
Insomma è propprio bella!
Saluti,
Donato

Ciao Vinicio, splendida prospettiva che guida l'occhio verso la magnifica bifora, grande composizione, bravo, ciao Silvio

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