Enjoy the silence Photo

Photographer’s Note

Passeieral is a narrow valley north from Merano, in South Tyrol. At the very end of the valley you can find the town of Sankt Leonhard.
the picturesque hamlet is the main locality of rich green Val Passiria. The place is conveniently located at the bottom of even two mountain passes: Passo Rombo leading to Austria and Passo Giovo leading to Vipiteno. With its hamlets Gleiten, Gomion, Mora/Prantago, Schweinsteg and S. Orsola it covers actually a fairly large area.

Situated right in front of the Gruppo di Tessa Nature Park, San Leonardo is the ideal place for beautiful hikes and tours across untouched natural sceneries.

Here is a view of the Pfistradtal, a small valley starting from Sankt Leonhard towards the border with Austria. A place full of magic..

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xavshot (62257) 2007-03-02 14:56

Bonsoir Samuele
bravo pour ce cadrage et ce choix du format vertical. Ta photo me plait beaucoup. La vache au premier plan et le paysage derrière, c'est bien composé. Belles couleurs également. Beau travail
Xavier

leo61 (43219) 2007-03-02 14:58

Hi Samuele!
Great shot,I enjoy the silence and the atmosphere of this wonderful landscape .A well composed image with the relaxed cow at the right place and a nice view at the distance.Well done with this format ,to have these nice clouds.
Regards,Leo

JCG (25147) 2007-03-02 14:59

Hi Samuele,

Here is a cow which is lucky to have such a landscape for it all alone !!! I like very much the framing used here which emphasizes the landscape well. The saturated colors are very beautiful and pleasant and this sky gives much relief to the image. Beautiful work, cheer.

With my all friendships and a good WE,

Jean-Charles

vincent24 (9038) 2007-03-02 15:06

Ciao Samuele,
Your title remind me an old Depeche Mode album ;-)
Good frame including the nice sky and the clouds shadows onthe background,for sure the cow enjoy the silence...when its bell doesn't make sound...
bye,
vincent

Kirych (2696) 2007-03-02 15:18

Wonderful peaceful picture! Amazing landscape!
Tanya.

alainh (35357) 2007-03-02 15:52

hello Samuele
splendid composiion. this clouds seems to a tree !
a very nice picture
regards
alain

Philippe (11763) 2007-03-02 16:10

Hi, Sam. A good idea to include the cow in the foreground. This gives depth to your picture and adds to the rural aspect of the photo. The colours are well saturated. The place looks very peaceful.

isabib (1951) 2007-03-02 16:26

Hi Sam,

Lovely composition and lovely view. I like how you placed the cow on the bottom left with more area on the view.

TFS!

sleon (9350) 2007-03-02 16:31

Hi Samuele
This is an appropriate choice of title for this stunning portrait. What else would one do with a view like this?! And the compo is just excellent, with all elements perfectly framed in relation to each other- the cow, mountain and cloud make a pleasing visual triangle. Compliments on the fine work!
Regards, Susanna

TravelerNL (2951) 2007-03-02 16:43

Hi Samuele,
It would have been a nice shot without the cow, but here the cow understands its job ... be nice and show the horns.
Good compo this way and lovely colors. The clouds are important here I think as a completely blue sky wouldn't be that interesting I think.
Well done.
Harko

vincz (19039) 2007-03-02 17:07

very beautiful compsotion with the cow for sure, but also this mountain so vetical on the left and the great clouds that fit so well in this vertical composition.

pedrocarmo (1275) 2007-03-02 17:21

This is a perfect postcard.
I like the colours and the DOF

flory (4804) 2007-03-03 0:48

ciao Samuele,
a place full of the tranquility,can smell the fresh air...like,also,the vertical composit and did well including this lonely cow in the fg...
nice day,
flory

manada (6237) 2007-03-03 1:08

Ciao Samuele
altra grande composizione verticale con la modella in primo piano ed un paesaggio molto ben definito .
Grande galleria!!!
Freddy

DarkoG (2284) 2007-03-03 1:57

Color this cow in violet and you'll have a perfect add for Milka chocolate.
Fine, sharp and clear landscape with beautiful sky and fresh green and blues of hills. Good composition enhanced with cow in front.

REgards DArko

isabela_sor (42022) 2007-03-03 3:38

This lonely cow sitting on green grass gives me a sense of solitude,such a peaceful feeling ...A good shot overall, the cow is nicely positioned and the colors are fantastic!
A nice weekend
Isabela

jjcordier (24470) 2007-03-03 4:27

Paisible et très belle image. Superbe profondeur de champ, belle composition et jolie lumière.
Amicalement
JJ

KostasKon (0) 2007-03-03 7:52

Beautiful composition, with nice colors and sharpness, and very good POV.

pastadog (12821) 2007-03-03 15:04

Hi Samuele, excellent focus in this shot, the cow has been captured superbly, and the composition is clever, in vertical format, getting those impressive skies and glorious green colors of the hills, well done, Daniel

bibiweb (8) 2007-03-04 2:04

Ciao Samuele,
A very pleasant mountain landscape indeed. The colours are perhaps just a little too saturated (at least on my screen), but it's still OK. The cow is well placed in the compo and the vertical framing gives a lot of overall depth, especially with those huge white clouds in the sky.
Have a nice Sunday.
Brigitte

Dragonheart (8393) 2007-03-04 3:02

Beautiful shot Samuele, The composition is fantasticv and the colours are vivid. Excellent exposure.
Thanks for sharing
Best wishes
Vivek

brevbrev14 (372) 2007-03-04 8:41

ciao Sam, bella!!
assolutamente una cena di montagna catturata perfettamente!
il cielo sembra dipinto!
bravo!
ciao!
Valeria

Muse (30873) 2007-03-04 12:06

Hello Sam,
Quel endroit paisible pour une petite sieste! :-)
Un tout bon cadrage et un très joli environnement sous un beau ciel.
Les couleurs sont gaies et le format est bien choisi.
Best regards
Denise

john_c (24635) 2007-03-04 12:09

Hi Samuele,
So pristine, crisp and clear! Perhaps this high up in the mountains you achieve similar pure air clarity in summertime as in autumn and winter...The cow perfectly frames the foreground, with the portal to the valley leading to wonderful patches of light, shadow and varying green fields and woods. The depth here is wonderful, all topped off by a bucolic sky with character clouds...Very fine work, Samuele. Love this shot.
John

papagolf21 (56159) 2007-03-05 4:21

Bonjour, cher Samuele,
Voilà une vache bien tranquille se faisant dorer au soleil, l'air pur des montagnes, tout concourt à ce grand mammifère de bénéficier d'un environnement d'une grande beauté. Je ne sais pas si la bête en a vraiment conscience ? ;o))
Très bien fait.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jlbrthnn (37601) 2007-03-05 4:29

Hello Samuele,
Wonderful landscape and mountain. Good top model.
I like clouds shapes.
Cordially
Joël

Cricri (43030) 2007-03-05 5:17

Salut Sam,
"Regarde la nature et écoute le silence"
Beau cadrage avec une trés jolie vue sur la vallée, des couleurs toujours au top, beau travail
bonne journée a toi
amitié
cricri

pione (2031) 2007-03-05 5:28

Composizione perfettamente riuscita! Immagine molto caratteristica costruita con grande gusto!

evanrizo (456) 2007-03-05 7:38

Wooooh it looks...unbelievable! A perfect work with this lighntess,colors and frame.
A wonderful depth and contrast too.
Evan

ChrisJ (70019) 2007-03-05 7:52

Bonsoir Samuele

I like the fg cow which adds character & interest to an already outstanding landscape. Good sharpness & colour. Ciao!

Silvio1953 (41438) 2007-03-05 8:56

Ciao Samuele bella e pacifica come il bue in primo piano, composizione completamente rilassante scadita dalle splendide tonalità di verde e dal magnifico cielo con le grandi nuvole, bravo, ciao Silvio

anducina (8085) 2007-03-05 11:27

Excellent compo (I like cows, I like mountains !), superb colors, framing and POV.

TFS,

Andreea

maltese (21535) 2007-03-05 11:32

Hello Samuele
Tu as trouver le "modèle" parfait pour mettre en valeur ce paysage.
Très belle réalisation technique avec un ciel et des couleurs superbes!
Très beau travail
Amicalement
Hervé

chrisnet (20364) 2007-03-05 11:41

Hello Samuele,
Good composition with the cow in the foreground, I like the vertical framing and this peaceful atmosphere. Well done.
Regards
Christian

chinchini (27507) 2007-03-05 12:50

Bonsoir Samuele,
Joil partage entre ciel et trre auquel tu as ajouté un gros point fort "boeuf" ;o)).
Le choix du format est bon, l'image colorée de façon agréable.
Bien joué
Pierre

Graal (57647) 2007-03-05 13:12

Hi Samuele,
fine scene, unusual portrait and beautiful background. Good vertical composition. Great nature. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

tabora (13638) 2007-03-05 17:57

Bonsoir Samuele,
La vache donne de la vie au paysage, le mode portrait est bien choisi,joli patchwork de couleurs verte.
Amitiés Joseph

AiresSantos (41866) 2007-03-06 4:00

Hi Samuele,
Very gorgeous landscape with this cow and lovely sky. Excellent colours, depth and light.
TFS and greetings
Aires

Cretense (55690) 2007-03-06 15:33

Hi Samuele!

Excellent "portrait" and great title for this beautiful photo. Perfect composition and lovely colours. Also, great sharpness and contrast. Congratulations!

Ciao, Hercules

jhm (82201) 2007-03-07 6:40

Hi Samuele,

You chose a vertical frame gives a wonderful panorama view, the V form between the mountains give a very nice depth and perspective, lovely clouds at the sky! Thanks for sharing.

Regards,
John.

tonyking (1599) 2007-03-08 3:41

Hi Sam,
What a beautiful, peaceful scene! The colours are amazing, the light is great, and the depth you've captured, particularly with the bull (I assume it's a bull, although I can't see the other end. Maybe it's a cow... Did you check?) in the foreground and the mountains in the far distance, is excellent. The other thing about capturing the scene with the bull is that it lifts this image to being so much more than just another pic of beautiful scenery.
Outstanding work!!

Hugs,
Tony

miuky (3335) 2007-03-08 5:08

beh, i colori come sempre, ottimmissimi:)))...
la mucchina ci da un tocco speciale, bello...
saluti, M.

sabyasachi1212 (19546) 2007-03-08 13:06

Hi Sam,
Excellent POV, superb colours. A perfect setting, good DOF.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

agbonavita (0) 2007-03-08 15:42

Hi Sam, beautiful composition. The cow looks very calm in this pretty place. The vertical view was a good choice. Pretty colors and depth.

Andre

Angshu (33551) 2007-03-09 22:39

Ciao Samuele
I love the feel of silence and the atmosphere in this wonderful landscape. Well composed image with the cow in the right place with lovely depth in the BG. Well done!
Regards
Angshu

pablominto (40402) 2007-03-11 5:00

Hello Samuele,
Lovely..! That cow is a great model and adds a lot to the scenery!
The dramatic landscape is a wonderful backdrop in this very well composed image!
Greetings,
Pablo -

sebinho342 (18734) 2007-03-14 13:50

Hi Samuele, good picture here, saturated and strong colors. Beautiful view for a green blue composition enhance by the presence of this calm and seren cow ;)
Excellent

branley (3681) 2007-03-15 7:21

Caio Sam,

I love the vertical aspect of your shot. The focal point is the cow but take it out and there is still a wonderful image with the trees on the left, the hills on the right and all sat in front of the wonderful cloudy blue sky. A fine capture, well done.

Riguardi

Stephen

Pascale (10100) 2007-03-19 13:58

Bonsoir Samuele
Très bon choix de cadrage vertical qui donne de la profondeur vers cette vallée.La lumière et les couleurs sont excellentes ainsi que la composition avec cette vache en premier plan.Beaucoup de sérénité dans ce paysage
Amitiés

drago (4826) 2007-03-26 18:13

Samuele hi,a perfect combination of Nature's elements,all the beauty in one photo!And ofcourse the grand success is the resting cow!A really splendid one!
Regards
Panagiotis

thea0211 (1355) 2007-03-27 3:10

ciao Samuele,
looks like a peaceful place indeed!
lovely colors, good perspective and use of lights, not to forget the good details!
well seen and composed image!
tfs,
dora

rossofuoco (6350) 2008-03-03 11:39

Ciao Samuele.
Bella foto ben contrastata e con colori saturi. Ottima composizione.
Ciao Renzo

cigdom (2230) 2008-10-12 10:24

Hi Samuele,
Yes, when i see this image , i really enjoy the silence. Very beautiful captured of a peaceful landspace. Colours are very attractive. Good POV.
TFS
Regards..
Cigdem

avene (10940) 2009-01-06 20:55

hi Samuele,
looking at photos like this I feel I might want to be a cow, at least for a while :) fantastic scenery, and the vertical format works very well to emphasise the narrow and steep slopes of the mountains. lush colours add a fresh feeling, and the animal is just the right accent for this pastoral scene. very nice work, my compliments.

regards,
Kristine

p.s. duh. wanted to change a typo mistake, and the artificial intelligence of TE decided that I was actually writing the 21st critique of the day and removed the smilay.

Silverkey (1433) 2009-03-14 11:11

Hi Samuelle
A very nice and interesting picture
The cow is a good subject, giving a great dimension to the mountain landscape
Mickaël