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Photographer’s Note

The Uffizi Gallery (Italian: Galleria degli Uffizi) is a palace or palazzo in Florence, holding one of the most famous museums in the world.
Building of the palace was commenced in 1560 by Giorgio Vasari for Cosimo I de' Medici as the offices for the Florentine magistrates - hence the name uffizi, meaning offices. Construction work ended in 1581. Over the years, parts of the palace evolved into a storage place of many works of art collected by the Medici family. After the decline of the Medici, the art treasures remained in Florence, forming one of the first modern museums.
In the middle of the image there is the Palazzo Vecchio or Palazzo della Signoria, that was from the XII Century to the end of the XIX Century home the Lords of Firenze before and also home of the Italian Governement during the years where Firenze was capital of Italian Kigdom (1865-1871).
It was to return to its original function as the seat of the City Council in 1872.

Link to Palazzo Vecchio
Link to Musei degli Uffizi

Brendon, adind, ChrisJ, Zanni, MarekP, gaby, supereira, PixelTerror, huynt, jrj, marieaude, aloyho, AmiBe, Sterne, capthaddock, sarju, fayeulle, designsoul, Marlis, carper has marked this note useful

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Luan (15935) 2005-06-20 4:04

Bella Firenza...une belle image d'une ville que j'aime beaucoup. Pour une photo prise la nuit je la trouve tres reussi pour la lumire, j'aime bien la erspective avec ces gallereis qui font le cadre.
Bien vu
Luan

adind (738) 2005-06-20 4:07

Brilliant night shoot of this unforgettable place..
I can remember river arno which is situated just
after this place and a bridge over it..
actually i visited this place in 2002.

best,
atis

greg64g (11193) 2005-06-20 4:08

Hello Paolo,

This is the famous Florence ! i d like so much visit it, the light is good for this night shoot.
well done
greg

ChrisJ (70335) 2005-06-20 4:10

Bonjourno Paolo

I like the linear perspective, & the tower, located right at the vanishing point. Good color, lighting, & sharpness. Bellisimo!

Zanni (5885) 2005-06-20 4:12

Bel pov notturno (peccato per il segnalo di divieto che un pò spara: io di solito li cancello con il timbro clone se sono così piccoli. Eri senza cavalletto? Sembra uno scatto con esposizione breve nonostante l'ora perchè le figure sotto il porticato sono nitide e non mosse. Ricche note

jinju (14265) 2005-06-20 4:26

Its so unusual. The building dont appear real. Almost flat. Perhaps that a illusion from the linear composition. I really like the shot, its very unique.

summersun (4964) 2005-06-20 4:53

beau point de vue avec cette belle perspective nous emmenant direct à la galerie des offices bien éclairé. tant de madonna con el bambino dans ce musée ;)
Vanessa

MarekP (4744) 2005-06-20 5:03

Hi Paolo,
This picture has fantastic light and colours. A bit blurred people in freground are not a disadvantage, but a plus -- they give the picture a magic look. I like it very much.

Thanks,
Marek

gaby (19793) 2005-06-20 5:08

Hi Paolo,
une photo nocturne vraiment très réussie -
la perspective et les couleurs sont splendides -
Bravo
Gaby

davido (1982) 2005-06-20 5:24

Nice night shot although a bit blurry.
I like the perpectiveness.
Last night, I dreamt I was in Firenze... that's funny !!
David

supereira (9576) 2005-06-20 5:58

Good night shot.I like the prespective and DOF.Great contrast between the building and the sky.I like the textures,light,sharpness and colors.I like the detail of the persons.Well done!

The_Rock (230) 2005-06-20 6:15

Wonderful image you have captured here Paolo. I like the vanishing perspective and of course the way you framed the center object with the structures before it. Although the image is a quite blurry but still it has a strong impact.

jemaflor (39487) 2005-06-20 6:19

Superb perspective, great dof and wonderful light. Congratulation.

PixelTerror (86282) 2005-06-20 6:29

Ciao Paolo,
Good night perspective you got here, the arcades lead well the eye towards the main building, I like too the change of color that outlines the difference.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

jrj (34779) 2005-06-20 7:17

Very good this shot of the Gallery P. The buildings makes a top lead and builds an excellent depth and perspective to this compo. Very interesting, good notes too.

huynt (5077) 2005-06-20 7:35

Hi Paolo
Two paralel lines into one wonderful light of Palace in Florence. I visited this city on Jan. 2001. Very nice, very DOF. Well done. Thanks for sharing. HUy

marieaude (1196) 2005-06-20 8:29

beautiful view of the uffizi with nice perspective. You did a good shot, I like the palacio Vecchio too with this different light. Thanks for it.

paolino (1024) 2005-06-20 9:14

L'angolo di visuale di questa foto e' bellissimo, e rende originale anche uno dei monumenti piu' fotografati del mondo. Bella anche la luce piu' calda su Palazzo Vecchio
Ottimo lavoro Paolo

aloyho (6109) 2005-06-20 9:44

Hi Paolo,
A very beautiful shot where perspective is dominant. The contrast of the sky and the darker Palazzo Vecchio helps to bring out the brilliance of the buildings in front. I love your control of the lights as seen along the corridors of the building on the right. Excellent shot!!! Regards.

AmiBe (6042) 2005-06-20 13:38

Ciao Paolo,
very good night shot, the exposure is very good.
I like the perspective with the arches.
Maybe this summer I'll be there.
Very well done

Mesofius (102) 2005-06-20 14:53

Very interesting photo and great composition. Though quality is somewhat blurry here which takes away the dramatic affect.

Thanks.

Fis2 (45993) 2005-06-20 16:18

Hi Paolo!
Good perspective! I like the light and colours.Very impressive picture!
Regards
Krzy¶

rbcy1974 (20744) 2005-06-20 22:35

WOw,
Nice perspecive qnd excellent lighting. YOur angle really cocnentrates on all the power of this beautiful architecture.
Cheers
Daniel

naxius (16679) 2005-06-21 4:38

Hello Paolo,
Superb photo of Fierenze..
I like the exposure time you have and it renders greatly the lights.
Excellent perspective wit that streat leading our eyes through the compo.
Bravo!
Alex

Gregtom (7119) 2005-06-21 6:11

Hello, Paolo! I just love this place! I have been there years ago, but I must return there. Firenze is really beautiful and full of history surrounding the visitor.
regards,
Greg

rajhema (1867) 2005-06-21 19:00

Quite brilliant shot. Your story adds value to it. A little sharp could have added. Good one

Sterne (2923) 2005-06-22 8:59

Bonjour Paolo,
J'aime bien le contraste entre les bâtiments. Contraste de style et de couleur. Tout a l'air de tendre vers le ciel. Ils ont raison de ne pas mégoter sur l'éclairage.
Stéphane.

capthaddock (28640) 2005-06-23 9:29

Hi Paolo - almost like a painting, fantastic light, beautiful architecture and interesting geometry.

femkevdh (2633) 2005-06-26 16:12

wow!!! it's such a beautiful city! Love this evening capture! Looks like a painting almost. Well done. Good informative story as well.
ciao, Femke

tjanze (5674) 2005-06-29 13:41

Great lines of building and tower.Interesan gold colour tower.Good architecture photo.

sarju (5308) 2005-07-06 9:44

eventhough photo lacks sharpness but you make it up with an awesome composition ....
cheers ... sarju
PS: thanks for the informative note

donluicu (23927) 2005-07-08 11:07

Paolo
i wanted to show you my pic of this wonderful place.
http://fr.trekearth.com/gallery/photo161589.htm
Firenze is amazing...
ciao
loic

designsoul (21394) 2005-07-11 14:07

Paolo, this picture, the Uffizi with the Palazzo Vecchio... I am filled with absolute longing for Firenze! You live in the most beautiful country of the world, and you do justice to this claim! Wonderful! Ciao to all of you!
Sarolta

lunicrax (72) 2005-07-13 10:47

I love the perspective... awesome POV! :)

xevi (511) 2005-07-28 4:19

Wonderful perspective. The unique thing I can say is that is a pity the color of sky, with a little bit blue...

rhizomes (15325) 2005-09-13 14:42

Hi Paolo,
I was looking to your gallery (a lor of very nice pictures !!) and my attention was stopped in this one !
A great composition, with this street leading to Galleria degli Uffizi (in French we call it "Les Offices") taken by night !
Congratulations,
Christophe

stefanocer (10408) 2005-10-26 11:46

tra le belle foto della tua collezione questa notturna di Firenze mi piace moltissimo , complimenti
Stefano

Marlis (2274) 2005-12-05 12:15

hello Paolo,
an unusual and daring composition. The perspective is grand and the POV works well.
The people give a sense of proportion to the magnificent buildings.
Well done.
Marialuisa

kai (412) 2006-01-31 5:24

great angle

Brendon (285) 2006-04-05 23:28 [Comment]

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carper (65106) 2007-01-07 13:21

well Paolo,
your last photo give me the chance too have a big look into your big archive, Well man, I am realy impressed, you have seen such a lot countries and you made such a lot good photo's. I choose this one out, becouse the fantastic light the good lines and the good photo art here, marvelous job.
gr. jaap

sebinho342 (18740) 2008-02-13 6:17

Hi Paolo, i really love that view, as a lover of perspective, if my plane can leave the airport (french manifestations, as usual :- ) tomorrow i'll reach that place for the week end. A lovely POV there i'll perhaps make a wink to you if i success to make too this shot.
Fabulous architecture, really incredible