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Granite and Sweet Chestnuts


Granite and Sweet Chestnuts
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Copyright: Frank Kaiser (Buin) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3458 W: 0 N: 6897] (24097)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-29
Categories: Daily Life
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/80 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-21 1:50
Viewed: 624
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today I show you a picture taken in my holidays last year in Ticino in southern Switzerland. It shows some old agricultural buildings in Verzasca Valley near Locarno. They are built in the typical construction method out of granite stones. You can see it better here.
The trees around predominant are sweet chestnuts which produce the edible chestnuts - in former times an important aliment there ...

Well, this is my last picture for two or three weeks because I go on holiday to Ticino. See you later!

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  • jasmis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2906 W: 618 N: 3165] (38157)
  • [2007-06-21 2:35]

Hi Frank. I love such old buildings made of stone. Really amazing. Superb greenery around. Impressive place, intersting photo.
Regards from hot Katowice.

Hallo Frank,
na dann mal schönen Urlaub und gute Erholung. Die Häusergruppe liegt dort schön verteilt und gibt mit den Steinen vorn ein schönes Grau im Grün der Bäume.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Salut Frank,
Tu es bien matinal. C'est avant d'aller au bureau ?
J'aime ces vieilles maisons aux toits de pierre. Elles ont du caractère ;o)
Tu peux voir mon post d'aujourd'hui sur laquelle tu verras des toits recouverts de lauzes (règles imposées par l'Urbanisme).
La composition est excellente, seule la netteté manque.
Excellente journée. Ici c'est la grisaille, la moiteur.
Pierre

Halo Frank
Die Italianer haben gutes genus fur berg architecture und sher schon ist umwelt da auch
Schones Schweiz foto
Grus,Bratislav

Hi Frank,
Beautiful place. I like the romantic and interesting spectacle. Impressive POV, excellent composition and clarity. Splendid shot. Have a nice day, Thank you
George

Bonjour Frank
Une très belle palette de vert pour cette composition bien équilibrée.La texture des toits des bâtiments est bien mise en valeur.La tonalité générale de l'image est plaisante.
Beau travail.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
Gildas

Hallo Frank, ich liebe solche Regionen, die hauser sehen sehr sehr interessant.
Die chestnuts baueme sind impressive.
Ein wunderschoener gruener Gegend.
Gruesse aus sehr warmen Griechenkand um die 40 grade und noch dazu Feuchtigkeit, ist moerderisch.

Bonjour Frank.
Excellente composition et endroit très paisible aux jolies couleurs, très impressionnant les maisons toutes construitent en Pierre mème le toit..Have a nice vacancy..
Michel

Hi Frank,
Style of the buildings separates this from most other regions. Those rustic stone buildings look great. Contrast could be increased a little I think, and JPG compression doesn't do justice to all the foliage.

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  • atus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2274 W: 207 N: 4370] (14655)
  • [2007-06-21 8:44]

Hello Frank,
very well captured shot of a great perspective and calm and relaxing atmosphere. It is well composed with the path which gives a very good sense of depth. I like that you avoided to include the probably not really favorable sky. Very well done!
Tfs and best wishes from warm and humid Italy.
Attila

Have a good trip Frank.

randy

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  • jlynx Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 659 W: 75 N: 773] (9398)
  • [2007-06-21 10:42]

Hello Frank,
First of all reigns the here total calm. Lately I feel the great lack of such places round myself. I am simply tired and with pleasure somewhere I would hide myself in similar to this to the place. The very nice scenery, magnificently replete young still with the green, the beautiful picture.
Best regards from stormy Poznan,
Jurek

Hallo lieber Frank,
Auch wieder eine "Klasse" Arbeit. Vielleicht waere es besser wenn ein bischen dunkler.
Ich wuensche Dir einen guten und tollen Urlaub in Tessin und viel photographisches Material fuer danach !
Mfg
MESUT ILGIM

Have a great holiday Frank, and I'll see you on Monday @ 11.30am. Don't be late!
Perhaps we could visit this place too - it looks really interesting - I love the granite stones.
Kia ora
Janice

Greetings to you too - it is dark and thundery here in NZ too:)

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  • elmec Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1724 W: 63 N: 774] (12184)
  • [2007-06-22 6:33]

Hello Frank!
Very interesting place!
I like old bulding in interesting architecture in sea of green!
Nest regards!

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3681 W: 340 N: 7391] (31431)
  • [2007-06-22 12:38]

Hallo Frank!
Zuerst mal wünsche Ich Dir einen erholsamen Urlaub in Deiner 2.Heimat.Ich glaube Du kennst Dich dort aus.
Wenn ich Dein Bild betrachte könnte ich mitfahren.
Die typische Architektur is toll eingerahmt von diesen schönen Grüntönen und die Kompo perfekt mit dem Pfad in der unteren Ecke beginnend.
Bis bald,komm gesund/gesünder wieder,
Gruß,Andreas

Hello Frank,
A lovely place, and interesting old farm!
I like those ancient stone buildings, and we also have some of them in regions of Norway...
Well composed image with fine shades of green!
Have a great vacation, my friend...
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • jmcl Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2594 W: 146 N: 3421] (11904)
  • [2007-06-23 16:34]

Hi Frank,

Have a wonderful holiday!!!

Really beautiful ancient feeling buildings .. just wonderful how the blend into this wonderful landscape. Well composed with the granite in the foreground linking to the thoughtful buildings.

take care,

John

Hallo Frank,
eine wunderschoene gruene Landschaft, in die dieses alte Haus eingebettet ist.
Gruesse aus Singapur auf den Weg nach Australien
Achim

Schönen Urlaub Frank, hoffentlich mit Sonne!
Nice shot of these typical old houses.

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  • daddo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1673 W: 29 N: 1722] (7840)
  • [2007-06-24 20:36]

Hi Frank. It is the softness of the greens and the greys that attracted my attention. And of course the stone structures and their age.Nicely composed. Pity about the blurred bits here and there as it is a worthy shot in many ways.Regards and best wishes for a stimulating holiday. Klaudio.

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  • edal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1016 W: 98 N: 1574] (5448)
  • [2007-06-26 23:45]

Hallo Frank!
So now you are in those places again. It's very good idea to prepare us for the new Alpine adventures with your last year photo. It's really a romantic place and I hope they'll find way to preserve these houses...
No matter wheather you use internet these days or not, congratulations! And I'm waiting for the latest photonews from Ticino:-)
Greetings and have a nice time with a lot of fun!
Anton

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  • toto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2472 W: 107 N: 2692] (14223)
  • [2007-06-27 15:34]

Belle photo de ces vielle demeures et de ce qui reste de cet ensemble qui devait etre encore plus jolis d' antan,Belles tuiles en gris et murs aussi, bon ensemble. Amitiés Thomas

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3356 W: 83 N: 4833] (18388)
  • [2007-06-28 10:27]

Hello Frank,
really a typical construction of these stone made,old agricultural buildings.The narrow alley that lead you in the houses adds depth of field in your photo.It's a wonderful graphical place with very creative perspective.Your point of view gives such fine lines to your composition with wonderful view of the houses.Well done.
Regards,Danos

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 654 W: 73 N: 869] (3015)
  • [2007-06-30 14:04]

A fascinating capture! I love the look of these houses! Great composition with excellent lead-in lines
TFS
silke

Hello Frank,really brings back memories. Valle Verzasca is where my family was from. Great shot . I remember my relatives roasting chestnuts in the oven at Christmas time. Have a great trip to Ticino. My son will be there in 2 weeks. He is at this time time taking a tour of Southern Italy with Students from his college At UC Davis in California. Thanks for sharing...Jim

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  • huahoa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 423 W: 2 N: 789] (3623)
  • [2007-07-06 14:59]

Hi Frank,
These stone houses are amazing, interesting place to visit.
Your note is useful too.
Have a good weekend !
Hoa

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