Photographer’s Note
I took that image from the South-Eastern Cap of the Olbia Gulf, Sardegna.
On the left side there are the white buildings of Olbia; close to the right side on the foreground there are the ruins of a II° world war bunker.
On the background the Mounts Plebi (highest point 742 meters).
Also that day there was a strong wind from East, as in the most part of the year.
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The city of Olbia is the most important town in the Gallura region facing the Mediterranean Sea, and is the arrival point for the majority of visitors arriving from the continent.
Situated at the rear of a well-protected inlet, Olbia (whose name means "rich, happy") was founded between the 6th and 4th centuries b.C. by the Carthaginians followed sooner by the Roman rule.
Belong to this period the aqueduct of which we can visit the remains in the region of Cabu Abbas and the Bath in the homonymous street
We have even traces of ancient Roman Villas in the Gulf of Cugnana. With the fall of the Roman empire it suffered the attacks of the Vandals. We see it rising again in the early of the 11th century, period of erection of the austere church of Romanesque style devoted to the patron Saint of the town, St. Simplicio.
Of the Punic necropolis, in the highest part of the town, several hundreds of tombs in the shape of a well have been explored among the various object excavated it is a very beautiful necklace of vitreous paste now preserved in the Cagliari Museum. 3 kilometers far from it on the panoramic road for the Aranci Gulf rises the magnific nuraghe sanctuary with megalithic enclosure said Sacred Well because of its destination to sacrifices
The old city center has beautiful churches: San Paolo and San Simplicio, built in the 9th century. Outside the city limits one can visit the Cabu abbas Nuraghe Sanctuary.
Of the present Olbia we can say that is a pleasant and prosperous town, faced the sides of a wide natural inlet, that opens between the two magnificent calcareous horsts of Capo Figari and the Isle of Tavolara.
From Sardegna.net.
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ChrisJ
(69522) 2006-02-08 4:15
Ciao Paolo
I like the marvellous color, lighting, & sharpness. The yellow -vs- blue color contrast, is superb. Bella Photo!
MLINES
(10842) 2006-02-08 4:38
Very good message with this photo. Blue skies and sea are restful to see. TFS. It may be good to crop some of the foreground but fine as it is.
lestans
(15406) 2006-02-08 4:40
Bellismo panorama, si percepisce davvero il vento! E mi fa venire in mente di quella volta che ho partecipato a un corso al Centro Velico Caprera sulle derive: quante scuffiate con quel vento! C'era anche Gian Maria Volontè che faceva l'istruttore
Livia
efigesta
(12181) 2006-02-08 4:42
Ciao Paolo
bella composition, great colors the contrast of blue sky and blue water is so well
regards
manuel
jinju
(14265) 2006-02-08 6:27
Hey there Paolo,
the quality of your digital pics is really good. Better than the scans although we still get your signature style. Always the sea and its blue beauty seta against a fantastic sky. I actually like how the foreground offsets the water and sky. I wouldnt crop.
fabio_ts
(13672) 2006-02-08 9:15
Una bellissima immagine Paolo, eccellente l'inquadratura con le rovine del bunker sulla destra a spezzare la linea d'orizzonte del mare.. bel lavoro, complimenti!!
buona serata,
Fabio.
cherryripe
(18794) 2006-02-08 9:33
Hi Paolo
A hot sunny photo to contrast with the cold overcast day here. The scenery is splendid and I like the colour of the choppy sea and wildness of the shoreline.
I wouldn't crop the foreground but maybe some of the sky above the top cloud.
Regards Nikki
rbcy1974
(20742) 2006-02-08 9:45
Hi Paolo
Very nice view, I like the colours and the perspective,
I think that the sky dominates too much the scene though and you should crop a little bit off,
Regards
Daniel
jrj
(34779) 2006-02-08 10:33
Seems like a very nice island Sardegna as presented here in the crisp setting and the fresh colours. Good landscape shot p. with fine details
john_c
(24635) 2006-02-08 10:42
Hi Paolo,
A well composed, colourful shot that works well in the larger format. The clarity and texture of the foreground sand and grasses makes an ideal lead-in to the beautiful ocean and its multi hues. The thin slice of land beyond, followed by the rising mountains, then lead one to the huge and glorious sky. A very effective presentation, Paolo. Rather cheering for those of us living beneath grey winter skies... Its a keeper.
John
Henryk_Bilor
(20365) 2006-02-08 11:18
Ciao Paolo
Beautiful place. Nice colours at the image. Great look the vawes. But I would cut a little of the sky.
Greetings
xavshot
(61889) 2006-02-08 13:22
Superbes couluers et endroit magnifique
très beau contraste
j'aime beaucoup
amicalement
Xavier
turkamerikali
(4772) 2006-02-08 15:22
Ciao Paolo,
Great composition with great view,colors,note,
colors,dof,sharpness and focus.
Blue Color of the sky looks awesome.TFS
Tolga
syd1946
(17807) 2006-02-08 17:17
Hello Paolo,
Excellent shot to cupture this beautiful
place.Everything works very well.Perspective,
colors,details.Very well seen.
Regards,
Thomas
rosaline
(0) 2006-02-09 10:10
Hi Paolo
You have captured the colours here in a vibrant way. The blue sky stands out prominently and the landscape is nicely defined. Good rippling effect of the see too. Well captured.
Aubrey
Photo Information
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Copyright: Paolo Motta (Paolo)
(40641) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2005-08-15
- Categories: Nature
- Camera: Canon PowerShot S410
- Exposure: f/7.1, 1/500 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2006-02-08 4:09








