Rome in a puddle with cig.butts Photo

Photographer’s Note

Trastevere, a popular part of Rome with lots of restaurants and night life in the narrow streets.

Here a capture of a building close to the church: Santa Maria in Trastevere.

A little puddle of water, including some butts of filter cigarettes - a little unusual view from this very interesting city.

Trastevere is the XIII rione of Rome, it is on the west bank of the Tiber, south of the Vatican City. Its name comes from the latin trans Tiberim, meaning "beyond the Tiber". Its logo is a golden head of a lion on a red background. Its meaning is not sure, but maybe it was about the proud personality of the people from Trastevere.

At the early beginning of the Rome history (754-509 BC), the Trastevere area was an hostile part belonging to the Etruscans. Rome conquered it in order to have the control of the river from both the sides. In any case, this had only a strategic aim, Rome was not interested in building anything on that side; in fact the only connection between Trastevere and the rest of the city was just a small wooden bridge called "Sublicius".

Tue, efigesta, Galmeida, nwoehnl, RGatward, ChrisJ, jmdaoudal has marked this note useful

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efigesta (12181) 2005-11-05 7:04

Hi Jack, great composition, i love this pic, with the water , very nice this pic, regards manuel

Galmeida (12559) 2005-11-05 12:11

Hi Jack,
Sincereally I don't understand so a few of critiques to this vision and nice water mirroring composition. I thin the TE members are making holidays, weekend or no have more smileys ;-))) possible the cigarettes! This is excelent and also my brother LUKKUL have some in his Portfolio. I like your imagination, perspective and also a interesting well done composition. Not a classic or a so much public picture inviting, but it's really a great work, very well seen and composed.

From my side my critique and have a nice weekend.
Best to you.
Fernando

avigur_11 (21307) 2005-11-05 13:02

A very smart POV and a very nice compo, Jack. I like the blurry view, somehow it creates more impact than a smooth and sharp one. The white pavement stones looks like snow, it makes this compo very interesting.

nwoehnl (120) 2005-11-05 13:10

Nice take, Jack, sure a different way to look at the classic town. The detail reflected in the puddle, surrounded by cobblestone, is well rendered with a subtle "wavy" appearance, and the cigarette butts are actually a quite well-included element of the overall impression.

RGatward (19751) 2005-11-05 17:26

Interesting shot, quite confusing, though leaving the paving slightly OoF leads us to the right adjustment quickly. Nice epxeriment

Tue (25608) 2005-11-05 18:54

Hej Jack,
A wonderfully capture reflection. Nicely framed too and I like the great colours! Very well done.
Hilsner,
Lars

ChrisJ (70485) 2005-11-06 3:32

Hello Jack

I like the surrealistric mood, which in the same vein as Salvadore Dali. Excellent reflections, & well managed dof. Good work!

jmdaoudal (82) 2005-11-07 2:42

Its vey beautiful, and succesful for the reflection.
Colours and an inside framing by the "pavés"
I like it
jean Michel

Isabelle (9020) 2005-11-07 7:13

excellent composition, Jack. The reflection in the puddle awakes my curiosity to see the city.
flying cigarette butts, a super sky and great colors.
somehow romantic...

Gdouble (5245) 2005-11-12 5:30

Hi Jack,
Fantastic POV with a huge reflection.
Maybe a day we live in a world without cigarettes.
Nice shot
Guy

AmiBe (6042) 2005-11-16 10:03

Hi Jack,
I like this picture, it's like a painting.
Colors are excellent and good natural framing with the "pavés".
Well done