Church with a view Photo

Photographer’s Note

I'm not really sure if it's a church, I took this 15 years ago, and it's this week's vintage offering. Lake Maggiore is the water behind the building. Strangely the Ticino and especially the Locarno gallery on this site is scant, while something gets uploaded from western Switzerland every 2 minutes. 50mm fixed lens, Kodak Gold 100 film.

UPDATE: I found out what the "church" is, description below:

Santuaro Madonna del Sasso sopra Locarno.

The pilgrimage church of the Madonna del Sasso, with a Capuchin friary on a wooded crag above Locarno (355 m/1,165ft) can be reached by funicular from Via Ramogna, between the station and the Piazza Grande, 825 m/2,707ft in six minutes; on foot, by a path with Stations of the Cross, in 30-45minutes; or by road from Sant'Antonio via Monti or from Muralto via Orselina, 3.5km/2mi. The church, founded in 1480, was rebuilt in 1616 and overloaded with decoration in the 19th C. (restored in 20th C.). To the right of the entrance is a major work by Bramantino, the "Flight into Egypt" (1536), and in the second side chapel an "Entombment" by A. Ciseri (c. 1865). The notable collection of ecclesiastical art in the monastery museum includes valuable manuscripts.

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peter1892 (1681) 2006-04-03 17:56

Hi Tan - I don't know if it's a church either, but it is one beautiful location! Great viewpoint - I like the framing created by the trees at the top of the photo.

jammer79 (2666) 2006-04-03 17:59

Perfect colours and composition. Clever use of the branches at the top of the frame.. ;)
Regards, Radim.

DownUnder (1177) 2006-04-03 18:11

Tan, another great capture, for a 15 year old shot, it is just beautiful.. well done

Alaettin

poulinp (4464) 2006-04-03 19:10

Wow, wonderful view once again Tan. The background is very beautiful too. TFS!

Nikofan (1088) 2006-04-03 19:24

Hello,

Very nice composition.
I have the impression I could enter the picture!
The yellow building is not a church.
Thanks to share!

Bernard

Cormac (26461) 2006-04-03 21:42

Wow! What a setting! That church high on the rock, overlooking the lake and the valley is really spectacular, and your photo captures it so well! Excellent point of view.

kclai (2267) 2006-04-03 22:26

Hi Tan
As always, I'm impressed by the every angle you executed for each of your picture. You will always get to the best point to have the best coverage that give you a great deal of composition. This is the result.
And to make more surprises, your image was taken 15 years ago. Whoa, that was a very very long gone years.
And you still have the image in good quality. The colors and the sharpness maintained. A very "digital" image, Tan.
Awesome.
Well done and good day.
Eric Lai

jjcordier (25468) 2006-04-04 1:28

Beautiful composition, Tan! It's a very good picture with a very nice POV. Good light and amazing colours
Well done
JJ

alainh (35391) 2006-04-04 2:29

Hello Tan
very well composed and beautifl colours as usual.
like how you framed with the branche.
have a good day
alain

rabani (9439) 2006-04-04 3:32

It is really a wonderful view. Just perfect. I'd say an example of a well planned landscape shot, complete with framing, condusive background that expressed fully, the main subject. The colors and detail is just so vivid here.

pastadog (12821) 2006-04-04 3:33

Hi Tan, beautiful compo with great architecture and nature, in superb colors and sharpness, and nicely framed. TFS, Daniel

Gerrit (36553) 2006-04-04 3:43

Hi Tan,
Great picture. Wonderful view ful of details. A feast for the eye and so perfectly framed by the branches.
I do think that's a church. The facade is saying so, with the two statues aside and the rozet in the middle (Neo-romanesc).
Thanks and regards, Gerrit

Angshu (34243) 2006-04-04 3:58

Hi Tan,
This is a wonderful picturesque place. The location is also brilliant. One thing I noted about the building is that there seems to be an older structure below the yellow structure..wonder whether they are part of the same structure.
Superb shot yet again
Regards
Angshu

Ramy (771) 2006-04-04 4:17

Hi Tan,
This is a great shot of this marvelous view, I am very interested to know more about this place. You have great POV and color contrast! Well done!
Regards, Ramy.

ChrisJ (70521) 2006-04-04 5:30

Hi Tan

I like the color contrast, between the yellow building & blue sky. Well fraamed, with good color & sharpness. Tfs!

jafadabret (40651) 2006-04-04 5:56

Bonjour, Tan !
C'est une composition classique mais excellente. Tout y est même la branche en premier plan. La lumière est au top et le paysage magnifique.

lukie (0) 2006-04-04 7:07

Hello Tan,

a very colored picture with a great view, all is in : mountain, water, buildings...

regards,

Luc.

Paolo (40763) 2006-04-04 9:34

Hi Tan, i had not posted Swiss image...but i think that i went in the Confederation some hundreds of time in my life!
everytime i forgot the camera!!!
that one is fantastic, with wonderful colours and a great POV down to the lake with that great beautiful church on the rock.
good focus and contrast.
thanks, ciao

donluicu (24001) 2006-04-04 11:22

Hi Tan
a nice view indeed...reminds me a french song "Chambre avec vue..".
very good shot

bye
loic

carper (66132) 2006-04-04 12:42

very nice one Master Tan.
I mean this by your good eyes for taking a photo. It's a chame you are a little bit lazy otherwise the shot was better I think, with a WS, with a frame, well you know what I mean.
gr. jaap

john_c (24635) 2006-04-04 13:42

Hi Tan,
A superb POV for this colourful and dramatic scene. The hues and tones of the church like structure blend well together and contrast nicely with the blue and green natural colours. Clear and crisp resolution. Well done, Tan.
John

partha (13677) 2006-04-04 14:19

Its a terrific composiotion. The foreground is used superbly.The colour tone and colour balance is excellent.
Full marks to u.
Partha

Didi (36674) 2006-04-04 14:47

Phileas Fog, Tintin or Captain Haddock
You travel in the whole world to bring us your best pictures, thank's for your share.
Very good scan and nice POV.
Salam.

alvaraalto (5305) 2006-04-04 16:17

Hi Tan,
Beautiful early work. The quality is excellent and the scene typical Switzerland.
Well frame and crowned with the festoon of leaves.
Groet Rob

rbcy1974 (20746) 2006-04-04 16:19

Hello Tan
The building is really majestic as is the setting and you have framed it beautifully as usual,
really well done
regards
Daniel

gilou530 (35984) 2006-04-04 16:57

salut tan
une autre belle photo, avec comme toujours des couleurs superbe, un beau paysage avec les montagnes en fond
amitiés
gilbert

jluca (10320) 2006-04-04 17:22

Hi Tan,
very nice compo with these leaves and this colored church.
I like the background with the blue lake and the mountains.
Jean-Luc

PixelTerror (87195) 2006-04-04 18:27

HI Tan,
can t help on the issue but the pov is splendid, a nice deep view with a strong and well lit element on a mountains background istjustright, greetings, JY

Tue (25608) 2006-04-04 18:50

Hej Tan,
Great view, that is very well framed. The church looks great there in front of the lake and the mountains. The light and colours are also wonderful. Very well done and thanks for sharing!
Hilsner,
Lars

Tracker (1940) 2006-04-05 1:35

Hi Tan,
Nice landscape, good colours and well composed. I like the frame with tree leaves. Thanks.

bazal (7898) 2006-04-05 4:28

Hi Tan.
Yes, its very probably a church or some kind of abbey...
This POV is amazing and allowed you to build a superb composition. Great natural frame and as always, great technical aspects. Thanks for sharing !

sixTL (8586) 2006-04-05 4:42

Hello Tan, Your photo is wonderful. Castles are great to take a picture of. Very good natural frame. Super POV and DOF.

Regards Artur

cam (8880) 2006-04-05 13:29

Hello Tan
Wonderful place very well rendered.
The natural framing at the top is well placed,just over the mountains,not obtrusive at all.The church,slightly offcenter,open the view to the city below and the lake.
Take care
Charles

jemaflor (39871) 2006-04-05 13:33

Hi Tan,
excelent POV, shot well composed and very colours. Well done.

Scharan (13955) 2006-04-05 20:01 [Comment]

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cherryripe (19237) 2006-04-06 13:29

Hi Tan
In this photo I especially like the colours of the church, trees and lake. Good idea using the tree as a frame. The snow on the mountains in the background add an interesting touch.
Regards Nikki

anavazao (5592) 2006-04-06 19:24

wow
great view with beautiful colours!
Great details, composition and light .....
great work!
Thanks Ana:)

orcha (188) 2006-04-07 4:53

I like the way this is framed with the tree branch above, as always you colors are great.
Aaron.

Mima (204) 2006-04-08 11:50

Hi Tan,
Again other great shot with beautiful light and brillant colours. The silhouetted branches of the tree makes an excellent frame for this picture. It's fantastic.
Regards
Inma

jbweasle (9294) 2006-04-08 13:30

Hello Tan, this is a beautiful scene well framed by the tree. The strong colours of the buildings stand out well against the darker background. Good contrast as always.

rabdelnoor (2973) 2006-04-08 22:38

Hi TAn,
I can see you are back to your scanned photos, and this is a great one. The framing, the POV, the colors and the light are fantastic. The view with the church over the lake and the snowy moutains on the background is really great.
Take care,
Ricardo

MLINES (11064) 2006-04-09 17:57

Very good POV for this scenery. Well framed above and to the LHS. Good to see so much in a single composition. Well done.

adramad (4178) 2006-04-10 19:35

Hello Tan.
Impressive picture. Excellently captured and good definition.It is really a wonderful view.
Regards.
Luis.

zeca (20026) 2006-04-11 12:45

That´s a nice POV, Tan! Also good depth and colours! You´ve traveling a lot, my friend! Wow! I´m green with envy!
All the best!
Zeca

AmiBe (6042) 2006-04-13 17:50

Hi Tan,
I know 90 % of Bagan temples, but I don't know this church of my country... ;-)
Nevertheless I like very much Ticino. I shall have to go there one of these days...
Excellent compo, everything is well placed.
The yellow church contrasts well with the lagooon... heeeuuuu the lake...
Well done

MarekP (4744) 2006-04-17 20:15

Hi Tan,
A beautiful view well framed by branches. A little different style than your other ones, but very pleasant and refreshing. Well done.

Thanks,
Marek

martou (1672) 2006-04-22 20:34

bonjour Tan,
amazing point of view for this shot, superb colors and I like the composition, great shot ,
bravo Martin

Hanssie (9133) 2006-06-29 15:24

The beautiful place Locarno is photographed here at it's best. Tree above is nice, the Italian colours of Switzerland, the lake, the surroundings, couldn't do this better !

voyagenation (1168) 2006-07-11 5:53

awesome. magnificent. enchanting.

love the story.

stmcastelo (39) 2006-07-11 5:55

Fantastic framing with the thin branch in the top.
Great colours, very well exposed. We have all in this picture, a lake, a monument, mountains, snow… well it’s really a good capture.
Good Work!
Samuel

ahmetgedikli (22245) 2007-01-26 17:09

Merhaba,
Yine herşeyiyle "mükemmel" bir görünüm. Eline sağlık, selamlar.
Ahmet

banyanman (7739) 2007-07-07 11:03

Hi Tan, Sometimes I never get past your randoms when I open your gallery - there are so many gems there from the past. This is one such gem - perfectly composed (I love the way in which you have framed this with the tree branches at the top), nice warm light and good saturation. I always marvel at the fact you seem to have such good weather when you go to these places - when for us other mere mortals it rains! Cheers . . . David