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Aristocracy


Aristocracy
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Copyright: Giorgio Mercuri (giorgimer) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1709 W: 3 N: 1086] (10941)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-02-10
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Fujifilm S6500fd
Exposure: f/5.6
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Giorgimer's most rated [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-10 23:06
Viewed: 489
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is the most beautiful area of the recently restorated building of Venaria Reale.
This "little Versailles" is one of the dozens buildings of Savoia family, italian royal family until the end of world war II.
Every time I visit those kind of historical buildings, their endless rooms, their luxury, their extraordinary gardens, I can't stop thinking about the incredible differences between lifestyle of poor people and aristocratic ones in the past.

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Hello Gio,

This is a beautiful building. The character and elegance are well felt in this image. Your low point of view is very effective to show us an interesting perspective of the floor and walls. Nice use of dual tones as well to enhance the mood of the building atmosphere. Thanks Gio.

Roberto

Hi Giorgio,
Beautiful architecture enhanced by this light, the woman who looks out the window to the left brings a lot to the composition.
By cons, I do not find very mixed picture, I tried to do a workshop to improve it, and the prospects (but it is a matter of taste).
Regards
Philippe

Wow, this looks like a wonderful place to visit. A like the B&W and the way you placed all the people in thr frame, except for the guy on the right. Also, the sharpness is simply superb. Well done.
Antonio

Stupendo biancoenero Giorgio, con una splendida prospettiva ed una luce straordinaria, tutti i miei complimenti!!!

ciao,
Fabio.

Un colpo d'occhio notevole, bello ed efficace, su questo interno regale. Ottimo senso della profondità e dello spazio, buona resa dei dettagli. ho visto il ws e mi piace di più, non solo per il raddrizzamento delle linee ma anche perchè ha più contrasto e risulta più incisivo. Ottimo lavoro.
Buona giornata,
Donato

Hello Giorgio,

The black and white works well here with this type of light and such nice patterns in the floor!!
I have to agree with the workshop, though the blacks in the persons are a bit too strong there. But the guy on the edge to the right, he really has to go :-).
But an impressive place it is!!

Greetings,
Dennis

Hello Giorgio,

yes, this is a memory of liefstyle of aristocracy in past.
A superb picture with a good use of B&W and a good prospect. Il like especially the games of shade and light
wich gives a "rythm" to the image.
Ti auguro una buona giornata.
Roger

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  • Jeppo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 744 W: 2 N: 716] (5613)
  • [2008-06-11 3:23]

ciao Giorgio,

prospettiva eccellente...e mi piace pure l'idea del bianco e del nero...a porre l'immagine sospesa nel tempo

ciao
Silvio

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  • kiks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 112 N: 530] (4000)
  • [2008-06-11 3:42]

Hello Gio, this is very beautiful!! The low POV give a great perspectieve and the B&W is perfect here. Great job!
Regards
KIKs

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3567 W: 0 N: 7190] (25102)
  • [2008-06-11 4:00]

Hallo Giorgio!
Most impressive, really ... a wonderful photo!
Greetings from Germany!
Frank

Ciao Giorgio, questa tua foto corre veloce tra le mie preferite.
Un bianco/nero degno di ammirazione.
Una perfetta centratura e una notevole profondità di campo.
Complimenti!

Francesco

Proprio un gran BW azzeccato. Ottima profondità e atmosfera quasi surreale quasi pardossale. Si sente il silenzio.

Roberto

Ciao Giorgio.
Veramente ok quest'algida architettura bianca coi personaggi quasi in silhouette che vi si aggirano.
Buon lavoro sulle linee e sulla simmetria.
Ciao, Bobo.

Ciao Giorgio!
ottimo bianco brillantissimo e poche giuste "punteggiature" di nero.
E poi la tua nota è molto, molto condivisibile!
Complimenti, ciao!

Livia

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  • chpp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 579 W: 51 N: 648] (3115)
  • [2008-06-11 8:01]

ciao Gio
amazing shot, perfect sharpness, great depth and loaded of details. The POv was really very effective and has a nice symmetry
excellent job
cheers
C

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1372 W: 63 N: 1793] (6236)
  • [2008-06-11 8:13]

Interesting how everyone looks so dark while the interior is so bright. B&W was a good decision as high contrast in color would not look good. I wasn't sure about the fellow peeking from the right edge at first but I think he is OK. Regards,
Hakan

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  • clio Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1419 W: 148 N: 2287] (10678)
  • [2008-06-11 8:54]

Ciao Gio,
Quale idea meravigliosa di presentare questa galleria meravigliosa in N/B!
Il nero delle siluette, i raggi del sole che giocano con il suolo, è realmente molto un bello e interessante composizione.
Ottimo lavoro!
Diane

Ciao Giorgio,
This is a splendid picture and the choice of W&B is very good as our eyes are not disturbed by the colours.
Your POV shows us this massive room and the people along the way gives us an idea of the DOF.
Well done
Estelle

Hej Gio,
This is absolutely one of your best photos. I like the low point of view and your conversion to b/w.
Hälsningar
/Stefan

Giorgio, j'aime beaucoup la munificence des lieux bien rendue par le grand angle. Le choix du B&W est excellent pour donner toute ces belles valeurs. La lumière est bien maitrisée, un régal.
Jacques

Ciao Giorgio,
un bianco e nero di eccezionale pregio.
bellissime tutte queste figure nere che contrastano con il bianco candido dell'edificio.
bel lavoro
Giorgio

Hi Giorgio!

Fantastic architecture photo, amazing interior! Unusual use of b&w for this kind of photography, but works perfectly well! I just think that the framing and composition could be more "balanced", but that's just personal taste! Congratulations!

Ciao, Hercules

Ciao Giorgio,
This photograph seems to be talking the past history, and I think black and white
express every gradation of feeling from joy to sorrow.
Great
Masayo

Ciao Giorgio,

I like this image a lot. It's a really admirable shot, sharp and with very good POV and light. Excellent work. Congratulations!

Regards,
JR

Nice photo with a nice note brings out your concern so nicely.It clearly shows the hell and heaven difference between the rich and poor that triggered a revolution.

Regards,
Bishnu.

Ciao Giorgio,
nota e foto costituiscono un raffinato insieme che mi fa pensare che tu ti saresti trovato meglio tra gli aristocratici.

Ludo

Hi Giorgio
the POV is excellent The vision is vey beautifull. The architecture is elegant.
Well done
Bertrand

Hi Giorgio,
Being away from TE for a oong time. Now I can check some of your recent photos. I like this one, with a great depth, good choice of B&W and also good light.
very artistic, well done
jorge

Ciao Giorgio,
beh, da buon torinese di nascita non posso che apprezzare questa immagine, ma ciò che più mi colpisce è la profondità immensa che hai dato a questa foto. Stupefacente la gestione della luce con tutte le persone in controluce. Un capolavoro, bravissimo.
Ciao e buona domenica.
Paolo.

Ciao Giorgio, magnifica prospettiva, splendido bianco e nero con luce meravigliosa, bravo, ciao Silvio

Hello Giorgio,
Very good low POV.
I like the contrast between the dark (almost silhouettes) visitors and the white hall, and the game of light and shade.
Regards, Paul

Ciao Gio, BW excellent choice for this shot, excellent light management & clarity, very impressive. Bravo.
Saluti
Santo

Ola Giorgio ,
Magnifica escolha pelo preto e branco os detalhes ficaram com mais contraste especialmente as pessoas a andar neste corredor iluminado , gostei muito do chão com estes quadrados ,parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Wonderful composition. Great perspective and detail.
greetings,

figen

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