Photographer’s Note
On 10th of May there was the feast of SS. Crocifisso a Mazzarino (CL), which recalls a miraculous: many years ago, two thieves entered in the Church dedicated to Our Madonna of Grace with the intention of stealing a precious crucifix kept in it, but a great elm, miraculously grew in front of the door of the Church, prevented them from escaping.
The festivities include the procession of the SS. Crucified, the place for the event within a cell supported by two boards of wood, decorated with yellow daisies and transported to the streets from a hundred comparing barefoot followed by the faithful (in the WS the passage of the simulacre).
The local band fills the event with its festive music.
Nikon D300 / NIKKOR VR 18-200mm
Focal lenght 200mm
f/10 - 1/100sec - ISO 200
Compressed RAW (12 bit)
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ManuMay
(10822) 2009-05-25 5:23
Caro Giorgio!!
It is alive!!! Funny, playful, colourful and full of life too!!
Great colours and point of view, an umage very well composed, talking about music and joy!!!
Congratulations...
Have a nice day...
Manuel
Jeppo
(11922) 2009-05-25 5:27
foto e nota molto interessante...mi piace la dinamicità della foto...anche se - per motivi personali - nutro una certa antipatia verso i corpi bandistici.
ciao
jeppo
bebbetto
(3009) 2009-05-25 5:35
Ciao Giorgio.
Foto allegra foto e di grande attrattiva.
Il formato molto allungato conferisce grande originalità
papera
(5324) 2009-05-25 5:36
che belle facce allegre e (alcune) rubiconde!
queste istantanee "musicali" ti riescono sempre molto bene. qui, nonostante la luce antipatica (perlomeno a me qs. tipo di luce sta antipatica...) sei riuscito a bloccare un momento in cui i suonatori ci offrono tutti dei gesti e delle espressioni simpatiche.
molto bello poi il colpo d'occhio delle camicie azzurre...
buona giornata,
cris
JanD
(14893) 2009-05-25 5:39
Howdy Giorgio!
Wonderful scene. Excellent point of view. Superb capture. Original picture.
Regards.
edouard_lauer
(1063) 2009-05-25 5:41
Hi Giorgio,
i must say that I was appealed by the way you've taken the local band giving a strong sense of motion and of life. Contrast and depth of field are perfect.
Have a nice and sunny day,
Edi
francio64
(11056) 2009-05-25 5:53
Ciao Giorgio,
personalmente a me le bande musicali non sono mai piaciute.
L'insieme dei suonatori qui però è ben immortalato e il contrasto tra le camicie azzurre e le trombe dorate è molto piacevole.
Peccato per il suonatore in primo piano che da come si tocca il naso, sembra sentire cattivo odore :))
L'assessore
rlrad
(1187) 2009-05-25 6:08
Hello Giorgio,
There is a lot to see in this photograph - a great one for the visual explorer. You did a fine job of picking a group to populate it with. Excellent POV, sharpness and control of the direct light.
Have a great day!
Reed
Fransx
(1453) 2009-05-25 6:13
Hello Giorgio,
A great capture of this band in action!
Playing instruments, talking, laughing and attentive - all sorts of situations can be depicted in your sparkling perspective!
Nice vivid colors and glorious lighting!
A clean presentation of this photographic masterpiece.
Regards,
Francis Xavier
peppe59
(1961) 2009-05-25 7:27
Ciao Giorgio, un frastuono di colori che rende questa foto unica nel complesso di nel " complesso ".
saluti
Giuseppe
sunamoon
(5057) 2009-05-25 7:52
Ciao Giorgio!
Genial luz!!! me encanta los colores y el puro juego de sombras y luces!!, buena definición y buen momento!
Buen trabajo!
Un saludo,
Elena
vasilpro
(8722) 2009-05-25 8:03
Ciao Giorgio,
You choose a POV to create a great photo. I like your composition with this band in very nice blue suits and the reflections of the music instruments under the sunny sky.
Best regards, Vasilis.
patdeph
(17854) 2009-05-25 8:51
hello Giorgio
the high POV has created a superb effect,where the repetition of black hats with their golden details give a strong impact!And this is so well enhanced by the blue shirts and the light on them!Great idea,superbly realised!
Regards
Pascale
ninaL
(19516) 2009-05-25 8:53
Very good high POV, interesting composition, intersting scene. Very dynamic. Some flaws : overexposed parts...and I think it could be better in black and white.
Best regards. Grazyna.
npecanhuk
(13921) 2009-05-25 8:59
Ciao Giorgio!
That's a lovely, pleasant, colorful, attractive, lively and truly beautiful picture! A real great catch of daily life and special moment! Sharpness, exposure and pov are excellent! The image was also cleverly composed! Faces are all already different, but here each one has a completely different look and they all really appear wonderful in this band!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Arrivederci,
Neyvan
Philippe
(11773) 2009-05-25 9:06
Hi, Giorgio. A good vertical format showing quite a few members of the band and many different expressions. I like the contrast between the different faces, some being concentrated on their scores while others are laughing. Good unity of tones and the uniforms give a graphic aspect to the picture.
Have a nice evening,
Philippe
bobocortis
(14140) 2009-05-25 9:56
Ciao Giorgio.
Questa foto è davvero una magia di colori di visi e .. di ritratti.
Ciao.
Bobo.
rodgerg
(24091) 2009-05-25 10:11
Ciao Caro Giorgio,
Complimenti per questa molto, molto buona inquadratura. Una molto bella armonia nei colori. Un'immagine ricca in detagli ben captati anche. Uno molto originale e molto buono fotolavoro.
Amicize,
Roger
Felip
(3905) 2009-05-25 10:17
Ciao Giorgio,
What an image!
The repetition of fihures, almost up to the infinite creates an atmosphere labyrintical, dizzying and hypnotic.
Seems one of the books in which you have to find the figure of Wally, the boy with the white and red shirt.
Very curious.
Kind regards
Felip
Bluejeans
(32293) 2009-05-25 10:56
Ola amigo ,
Só falta ouvir a musica :) , belo enquadramento da foto ,lindos detalhes em tons de azul e dourado , gostei da felicidade na cara das pessoas, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
gracious
(20017) 2009-05-25 11:11
Ciao Giorgio,
Thank you for sharing such festive and happy moment with us! loved those smiling faces under the beautiful sunlight also the wonderful colour contrast in the shot!
my warmest regards and take care
ciao
Tony
ymrk
(8735) 2009-05-25 11:30
What did you in this photo,Giorgio?!Dozens of childrens wonderful viewing in here!What a lovely move!
Take care, my dear brother!
YAĞMUR
jafadabret
(39627) 2009-05-25 11:44
Bonjour Giorgio.
Cette photo est magnifique. J'aime cette impression de foule faite par ces musiciens en uniformes. Le regard parcourt la composition et s'attarde sur tous les visages de ces musiciens.
Du très beau travail !
Jacques
cobra112
(11542) 2009-05-25 12:06
Ciao Giorgione. Tutto sommato c'è una certa ordinata confuzione. Paradosso? No buona idea a mio parere. Complimenti per la luce.
Roberto
chris04stop
(2355) 2009-05-25 12:16
Ma guarda un po' come se la stanno ridendo di gusto alcuni di questi suonatori! E' una foto che mette allegria, anche perchè é così varia e vivace! E poi mi piace molto lo strambo riflesso bianco sulle loro camice azzurre. Come se ciascuno di loro avesse addosso un pezzetto di cielo screziato di nuvole. Bel colpo, Giorgio!
Anna Paola
rikko77
(6142) 2009-05-25 12:38
mi viene in mente Sgt. Pepper's
che bella questa foto corale, ognuno sembra andare per conto suo...la banda, quanta allegria che mette...e qui in tanti ridono, c'è chi suona e chi aspetta il suo turno...è una foto che mette gioia, Giorgio.
grazie,
Rikk
clio
(22707) 2009-05-25 13:19
Ciao Giorgio,
Appendo veramente un grande piacere a guardare tutte queste espressioni, i risi, i sorrisi, la concentrazione. Non so dove eri salito per prendere la tua foto, ma questa vista in altezza è veramente fantastica!
Bravissimo!
Diane
bracasha75
(22117) 2009-05-25 13:27
Helo Giorgio
The 10. may must bee great day in the city of Mazzarino.Lovely parade shot and excellent sharpnes
thanks for sharing
Ciao,Braca
paololg
(13761) 2009-05-25 13:40
Ciao caro Giorgio,
Il taglio dell'immagine denota una buona tecnica compositiva per rendere tutto più piacevole ed interessante. Stupendo gioco di luci e ombre sulle divise che enfatizza i contrasti luminosi. Curioso notare che nonostante tutti suonino la stessa musica, non c'è una espressione del viso uguale all'altra. Una foto da gustare pixel per pixel, bravissimo!
Ciao, buona serata!
Paolo
Clementi
(44091) 2009-05-25 13:44
Ciao Giorgio,
con ogni personaggio avresti potuto farci una foto diversa, mi ricorda le vignette credo di mordillo con tanta gente e espressioni diverse.
ancora una volta un ottimo lavoro
Giorgio
lestans
(15456) 2009-05-25 14:52
Come sono simpatici, come sono tutti concentrati nel loro ruolo! E' praticamente una sommatoria di ritratti. Il POV è perfetto, lo hai azzeccato.
E poi sono belli i colori uniformi.
Cia sai proprio fare, è innegabile....!
Livia
Glint
(3042) 2009-05-25 14:57
A frame full of fun! I like that this is packed full of band members. Each smiley face makes me smile too. It is infectious!
Bev
emka
(21466) 2009-05-25 15:27
Ciao Giorgio, Wonderful POV! Where were you standing that you caught so many musicians. I love such orchester. it is a pity we can't hear anything. Fantastic colours and so many interesting faces.
Warm regards
Malgorzata
Vasa
(5500) 2009-05-25 15:42
After "All in a trumpet" now we have "Everybody with trumpet". Another chearful and colorful picture for artistic soul. Your position Giorgio is optimal for this very nice report from the street in Mazzarino. I like it so much. Friendly your
Branko
lousat
(15376) 2009-05-25 16:38
Ciao Giorgio,sono rientrato oggi e sono un po' spiazzata dalla nuova veste del sito...vedremo di imparare...questa foto e' davvero geniale,chi si e' soffermato e guardare uno ad uno i volti dei suonatori e le loro espressioni avra' sicuramente apprezzato il tuo notevole lavoro...perfetta luce,dettagli e colori.Complimenti e buona giornata,Luciano
azaf1
(15541) 2009-05-26 2:16
Ciao Giorgio
I love that. All kinds of spontaneous expressions by the musicians and great POV in a tight frame. Very nice indeed.
Argiris
delpeoples
(6068) 2009-05-26 3:00
Ciao Caro Giorgio, la taglia verticale e perfetto per questa copmposizione. Il profusione di blu e nero e meravigliosa anche "strutture umane". Hai un buon occhio. Complimenti, Lisa
Cretense
(56136) 2009-05-26 6:01
Ciao Giorgio!
Excellent multi-portrait job, of one of my favourite "subjects", musicians! Excellent framing and composition, great perspective compression, flawless light managment! Congratulations!
Hercules
cfreire
(11647) 2009-05-26 6:37
Oi, Giorgio
Excelente esta captura mostrando os músicos concentrados em sua atividade que nos passa a sensação de estarmos ouvindo a música. O ponto de vista e o enquadramento escolhidos foram perfeitos, pois os contrastes decorrentes da luminosidade formam um mosaico muito interessante. Bela mostra. Bravo! Consuelo
danos
(32468) 2009-05-26 7:26
Ciao Giorgio,
what a nice and tighten frame is this? I like the way that a common shot made a great one with this way of presentation.Great the management of the lighting conditions.Well done.
Have a nice afternoon,Danos
pauloog
(6505) 2009-05-26 8:32
Hello Giorgio,
I do not know if it was a feast for the ear, but this photo certainly is a feast for the eye. A most pleasant and human view brought in a fantastic graphical composition.
Regards,
Paul
sacimar
(7381) 2009-05-26 9:01
Hi Giorgio!
good picture! I like it, full of life and colourful, the angle you chose is very good, nice details and good sharpness, great job my friend!
Best regards
Sergio
Silvio1953
(41761) 2009-05-26 10:33
Ciao Giorgio, sei come Zorro, ogni volta lasci il segno, postio poco ma quel che metti in rete è sempre di elevata qualità e mai banale, grande POV per una composizione tutta piena, magnifica luce e fantastici colori, equilibrata, azzeccatissima e molto piacevole, bravo, ciao Silvio
PS da buon interista non te la potevci far scappare, berretti neri e camice azzurre...
fefe (145) 2009-05-26 13:42
Ciao Giorgio,
un bel taglio ed un POV capolavoro ti hanno permesso di realizzare un'immagine stupenda, allegra, festosa e colorata.
Grandi le varie espressioni dei volti.
Un caro saluto.
Federico
marietom
(31944) 2009-05-26 13:54
hello Giorgio,
Joli rendu, de tous ces musiciens réunis. Leurs vêtements assortis rendent l'image bien graphique. Bien vu.
Bonne soirée
Marie
gildasjan
(23779) 2009-05-27 3:23
Bonjour Giorgio
Composition musicale verticale réussie,j'aime cette image et son contraste.La joie de la musique.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas
Kielia
(8501) 2009-05-27 8:43
Hi Giorgio,
congratulation to this unique shot! It is such a pleasure to look at the band that is so vividly captured that one can even hear the music! Great POV, excellent management of the light and wonderful colors! It goes directly into my gallery of favorites.
Warm regards
Harriet
Gerrit
(35707) 2009-05-28 0:29
Hi Giorgio,
One of my favourite subjects, (although I only posted 2 here)
You did a great job here. The joy is obvious and the expressions very diverse.
Good tight framing and perrfect all that gold and blue.
Regards, gerrit
AiresSantos
(42120) 2009-05-28 3:42
Ciao Giorgio
Fine high POV, we can see many details and people smiling.
Excellent sharpness and control of the direct light.
Have a nice day
Aires
asajernigan
(14132) 2009-05-28 3:51
Giorgio,
This is a great shot of this festive occasion. Your composition is great showing these band members with their varying expressions and activities. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and DOF.
TFS,
Asa
amazon
(10647) 2009-05-28 8:37
hey giorgio,
original cadrage,good idea,i like all colours and control of the direct light,
iffet
stego
(22352) 2009-05-28 11:26
Ciao Giorgio,
A great capture! It can be "read" in two ways and in any of them it is achieved: the ensemble makes a catchy pattern, with all those faces, hats and shirts, but we can also appreciate each of the elements individually. I like specially the mix of order and relaxed, well humoured attitude of the group.
Saluti,
José
COSTANTINO
(22701) 2009-05-28 12:39
Ciuao Giorgio,
Mi piace molto la tua bellissima foto,belle facce,ottimi colori e alegria,bel POV,
Buona serata,
saluti,
Costantino
Cricri
(43092) 2009-05-29 4:48
Ciao Giorgio
Quel belle ambiance, il ne manque plus que le son, bravo pour le format, le POV, très belle présentation et note
Good day for you
Thank you
cricri
polpo56
(7952) 2009-05-29 14:14
Ciao Giorgio,
bella prospettiva sopraelevata: uno la banda del paese se l'immagina proprio così, allegra e spensierata, piena di di colori e di vitalità.
Ludo
ahmetgedikli
(21911) 2009-05-30 11:35
An impressive shot! The colors, POV and composition very good. Nice work!
Have a nice evening.
Ahmet
xavshot
(62419) 2009-05-30 11:35
Bonsoir Giorgio
j'aime beaucoup le POV pris au-dessus de la fanfare. Le graphisme amené par le cadrage serré est bien vu. Belle image;
Xavier
devimeuxbe
(55865) 2009-05-30 11:37
Hi Giorgio
graphisme and cilors are really beautifull. i also like the small cropping; Very nice
Bertrand
yedirenk
(7361) 2009-05-30 15:37
Hi dear Giorgio,
a very lovely and funny moment.light,sharpness and blue color tones are eye-catcher.very good framing and cutting.nice idea..well done.TFS
greetings
Cevdet
luighi
(4108) 2009-05-30 15:39
Donde esta Wally? jejejej , genial . Hola Giorgio .Perfecto y original disparo .Muy buena composicion amigo.
Un abrazo.
Luis
cunejo200
(7157) 2009-05-31 3:43
Ciao Giorgio,
This puts a smile on my face. A superb isolation of the band, such merriment portrayed with the smiles on the musicians. Well exposed and composed. Best regards...
Danilo
jhm
(82545) 2009-05-31 3:45
Ciao Giorgio,
Very nice group musicians alone the first musician must depth think to his melody.
Sharpness and clarity are superb.
Good perspective and presentation.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice sunday,
John
TopGeo
(21797) 2009-05-31 11:55
Ciao Giorgio!
Wonderful scene. Excellent point of view and excellent management of the light and wonderful colors! Superb capture. Excellent POV, sharpness and control of the frame and crop A superb idea in original picture and WS.
Regards
Georgios
PaulVDV
(5190) 2009-05-31 12:15
Ciao Giorgio,
Well composed picture with very good light management and nice colours. I like the alternation of the white and blue tones of the shirts, illuminated by the sun or in the shadow.
They don't only play music, they also seem to have a lot of fun.
Best regards, Paul
delkoo
(34296) 2009-06-02 12:51
hi giorgio,
nice concentration of musicians , tight crop works well although the light is a bit harsh.
ciao
didier
Ninello52
(3342) 2009-06-11 14:07
Ciao Giorgio!
Veramente interessante questa proposta! E' bellissimo poter leggere le varie espressioni dei componenti della banda! C'è di tutto! Una foto che non ti stanchi di guardare, ricca di spunti e molto, molto espressiva. Molto bella anche la luce, strategico il punto di vista! Bravo!
Saluti, Nino.
sacavem
(8265) 2009-06-12 16:13
Olá,
Funny and well seen,Giorgio!Good close up.I like a lot. Beautiful light and colours. Very good job
Well done.
Regards,
Filipe
mauro61
(15540) 2009-06-20 5:04
ciao Giorgio,
una cascata di suonatori in un insieme vivace e ben illuminato.
La leggera sovraesposizione in alcuni punti aumenta la luminosità e lega ancora di piu' l'insieme, bravo
un caro saluto
maurizio
Fellini
(4958) 2009-06-26 0:15
Giorno Giorgio...
Questa nuova versione di trekearth mette in grande risalto nelle miniature gli scatti verticali ai quali riserva un più ampio apazio.
Nelle gallerie i verticali balzano subito all'occhio e questo vivace assembramento rivela subito la dinamicità della scena e la precisa scelta di taglio e composizione...il tuo livello è sempre molto alto Giorgio, c'è molta esperienza non solo passione.
Mi piacciono i lavori che hai fatto "sulla musica"...nei dintorni d'estate ci sono parecchi concerti jazz ... mi piacerebbe avere una macchina fotografica e un'ottica adatta.
Buona giornata
Ales
Urs
(2854) 2009-06-30 4:03
Dear Giorgio
Obviously I could have selected many others from your site, but that one was love on first sight. I really like how you have captured the musicians and their uniforms. Amazing shot with great DOF, sharpness and vivid colors. I cannot stop to scroll up to see again and again all these details in your picture. Well done
Best reards
Urs
BWJ
(1773) 2009-07-01 5:50
Hello Giorgio,
I like the way you filled the frame with only the musicians. It's an original composition with an excellent POV. The facial expressions of the musicians are wonderful. I think the band must have been warming up preparing to play.
Kind regards,
Betty
batalay
(20940) 2009-07-07 15:20
Ciao Giorgio,
i love this shot, which I came upon accidentally, of the celebration of SS. Crocifisso a Mazzarino. The crowd of musicians in identical blue gar, their individual expressions, that they are unaware of being photographed... all collaborate to make this a memorable shot. It's too bad that the sounds were not recorded to accompany the image.
Warm regards,
Bulent
dumbo
(4358) 2009-07-08 2:23
Ciao Giorgio,
What an interesting photo with great colors and excellent composition. I like this high POV and all those people pleying their instruments.
Good job!
Warm regards,
Eino
claudeD
(11324) 2009-07-12 9:06
Hello Georgio,
very good picture with fine colors and a good composition.I like your title here very much.TFS.
With regards from Luxembourg
Jean-Claude
aadilj
(17950) 2009-07-12 23:26
This is a nicely composed and crowded shot with the lights thrown in creatively to lit up the proceedings. I like the mood and the ambience
mimagica
(617) 2009-07-15 13:24
Giorgio, complimenti per le foto. Questa mi piace per il tema a me caro delle feste. La compressione della prospettiva, grazie al 200mm, risalta tutti i componenti della banda e rende la foto armoniosa sia nei colori che nell'insieme.
Ciao, Michele
emilbo
(9387) 2009-07-16 6:20
Ciao Giorgio!
Très jolie cette photo avec tous ces musiciens habillés en bleu et cravates rouges. La qualité d'image est là et j'aime bien la composition. Beau travail et superbe harmonie de couleurs.
Tous mes compliments,
Amicalement,
Emilius
Photo Information
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Copyright: Giorgio Giacosa (ciakgiak)
(10698) - Genre: People
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2009-05-10
- Categories: Ceremony
- Camera: Nikon D300
- Exposure: f/10.0, 1/100 seconds
- Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
- Theme(s): People of Sicily [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-05-25 5:21
- Favorites: 3 [view]
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