between sky and sea Photo

Photographer’s Note

Piran , an old Mediterranean town situated at the tip of the Piran peninsula along the Gulf of Piran. The town resembles a large open-air museum, with medieval architecture and a rich cultural heritage. Narrow streets and compact houses give the town its special charm. Piran is the administrative centre of the local area and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions.

Piran is the birthplace of composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartini (born April 8, 1692), who played an important role in shaping its cultural heritage. The town's main square, Tartini Square (Slovenian: Tartinijev trg, Italian: Piazza Tartini), is named after him.

To mark the 200th anniversary of Tartini's birth, the people of Piran decided to erect a monument in his honour. Venetian artist Antonio dal Zotto was commissioned to create the larger-than-life bronze statue of the "maestro", which was eventually mounted on its pedestal in 1896. The statue dominates the square, overlooked by the Cathedral of St. George..

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gigiotta (453) 2007-09-07 5:10

Perfect photo and very professional note. Thank you for your job that remember us how beautiful is our world! Ciao, Donatella

imtiyaz (997) 2007-09-07 5:57

Hi marjan,

Very nice one,
I like the blue water and blue.
Perfect composition.
TFS.
Regards,
Imtiyaz.m.s

sreeharig (199) 2007-09-07 10:37

Excellent framing, loved your use of the rule of thirds. fantastic composition.

ahaberal (6455) 2007-09-07 10:44

hi marjan
Nice color and composition
Regards
asim

mbasil (2117) 2007-09-07 19:51

I love the subject, Marjan. The panorama format works very well. The large post looks great, too. But is there any way to get a bit more detail in the smaller post (maybe an Unsharp Mask)?
Mike

GREGG (2210) 2007-09-08 10:45

Hi
My favorite słowenia!!!
I know Piran, the very nice holiday photograph
Good job.
Regards
Grzegorz

philsim (1910) 2007-09-10 8:18

Vey interesting composition Marjan. One of those Mediterranean days when the sea and sky almost merge
Greetings from Greece
Phil

fatman41 (128) 2007-09-13 4:01

Nice shot...

How did you put the frame around your photo?

Regards,

Melih

PJE (19501) 2007-09-13 7:23

Marjan I think this panorama has a very strong graphic effect in isolating the town between the sea and sky. I like this photo. Good work in its pure simplicity and strength of presentation. Regards Paul

abanibi (747) 2007-09-15 7:37

Hello Marjan! I love the colours and the composition of this photo. You've had a very good eye to compose it! It's funny that the houses are straight but the coastline gives the impression of being tilted.
Very good job with colours, details and composition.
TFS. Cheers

adores (15755) 2007-09-20 15:31

Hi Marjan!
Very good panorama! I like the way the city almost seems to be separating the sea from the sky. The pov is excellent and the colours also.

claudeD (11477) 2007-09-23 9:02

Hello Marjan, really an excellent shot this nice city in the middle of the water.Ilike your composition here very much.Well seen and well done.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

kurzan (358) 2007-10-15 11:24

Hello Marjan,
very nice picture with good and interesting composition. Great that colours of the sea is as same as colour of the sky. I also like extensive view.
Best regards, Petr

dominikaa (98) 2007-12-22 4:28

Hi, super photo of super Piran. Dominika

gmg (1945) 2008-01-27 2:47

Very nice shot. Make me feel like swimming right now! Good composition.
TFS
gmg

PaulVDV (5363) 2008-03-22 3:18

Hello Marjan,
Very beautiful panorama picture.
A beautiful city surrounded by a blue world.
Well done, Paul

skerdreux (2746) 2008-04-28 6:08

blue water and blue sky...
It's really different from Ireland (where the sky is often dark !)
anyway a very beautiful picture with a wonderfull composition and strong colors.
TFS
have a nice day
Sylvain