That branch of the lake of Como... Photo

Photographer’s Note

That branch of the lake of Como, which extends towards the south, is enclosed by two unbroken chains of mountains, which, as they advance and recede, diversify its shores with numerous bays and inlets. Suddenly the lake contracts itself, and takes the course and form of a river, between a promontory on the right, and a wide open shore on the opposite side.

The bridge which there joins the two banks seems to render this transformation more sensible to the eye, and marks the point where the lake ends, and the Adda again begins - soon to resume the name of the lake, where the banks receding afresh, allow the water to extend and spread itself in new gulfs and bays.

The open country, bordering the lake, formed of the alluvial deposits of three great torrents, reclines upon the roots of two contiguous mountains, one named San Martino, the other, in the Lombard dialect, Il Resegone, because of its many peaks seen in profile, which in truth resemble the teeth of a saw so much so, that no one at first sight, viewing it in front (as, for example, from the northern bastions of Milan), could fail to distinguish it by this simple description, from the other mountains of more obscure name and ordinary form in that long and vast chain. For a considerable distance the country rises with a gentle and continuous ascent; afterwards it is broken into hill and dale, terraces and elevated plains, formed by the intertwining of the roots of the two mountains, and the action of the waters.

The shore itself, intersected by the torrents, consists for the most part of gravel and large flints; the rest of the plain, of fields and vineyards, interspersed with towns, villages, and hamlets: other parts are clothed with woods, extending far up the mountain....

Alessandro Manzoni: "I Promessi Sposi" Or "The Betrothed"

Clementi, riclopes, Muse, IgorDeleze, eza1701, feather, Ertan, pablominto, carper, chinchini, thor68, salvator, bibiweb, jmcl, Didi, Charo, balatrek has marked this note useful

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craiggc (2507) 2007-04-19 4:09

Lovely colour and composition throughout this image Paolo. Very peaceful
Regards
Craig

Clementi (42833) 2007-04-19 4:10

Ciao Paolo,
atmosfera d'incanto per questo fantastico posto . ottimo il punto di ripresa,i colori sono molto delicati,la striscia di luce sull'acqua e' veramente preziosa.
Buona giornata
Giorgio

riclopes (32845) 2007-04-19 4:16

Olá Paolo, beautiful sunset in 'blue' tones and only a bird to enjooy it from the top of its apartment :) Nice interplay bettween the vertical pole(s) and the vertical reflection of the sunlight. A very enjoyable picture. I wonder about a vertical option here.
Ciao,
ric

barrufeto_77 (25601) 2007-04-19 4:17

Hi Paolo.

It should be a pleasure enjoying views like this...they're great!

Excellent colours and good reflection on the water.

Nice detail of the bird.

Rgs, Oscar

CeccoPhoto (2711) 2007-04-19 4:29

ciao Paolo.
Magico questo tramonto.
Una bellissima composizione, i colori che la compongono sono davvero affascinanti, come il riflesso del sole.

Bella foto.

Francesco.

Muse (30565) 2007-04-19 4:29

Hello Paolo,
Quelle superbe coucher de soleil sur le lac.
De très belles couleurs et une lumière agréable qui plâne sur l'ensemble.Le reflet rosé est de toute beauté.
Un parfait cadrage avec cet oiseau perché à l'avant plan.
Best regards
denise

IgorDeleze (9247) 2007-04-19 4:36

Hello Paolo,
Great view !
Your compo is very well studied. I like the way you have added a touch of life in the cold blue atmospher.
Greetings.
Igor

stefanocer (10323) 2007-04-19 4:42

Bellissimi colori e tonalità dallo specialista dei tramonti , bravo molto bella , anche l'inquadratura è notevole .
Stefano.

eza1701 (3343) 2007-04-19 4:52

Hi Paolo,

A beautiful blend of colours make this a very pleasing composition, it relaxes me just looking at it :o)

The bird on the end of the pole is an added bonus to this lovely shot.

Best regards,
Paul.

feather (49848) 2007-04-19 5:06

Very well considered POV so that the reflection of the sunlight runs parallel to the pole. The predominant blue/orange combination works well. The bird on the poel ise the icing on the cake.
Kath

Budapestman (40914) 2007-04-19 5:38

Hi Paolo,
Beautiful blue impression. This is a fabled and picturesque photo. I like the romantic details and the very fine colours. Impressive POV and superb details. Splendid shot. Thank you, nice days
George

Shana (3203) 2007-04-19 6:02

Bonjour,

Très beau panorma, ces reflet, ce petit oiseux, mangifique.

Bravo et excellente journée.

Shana

wolf38 (12489) 2007-04-19 6:12

Hello Paolo. One can say it only appreciative, your picture is a charm work from colors. In addition outstanding composes. A very beautiful picture, as one sees it only rare. Acknowledgment. Best regards, Wolfgang.

Ertan (2979) 2007-04-19 6:21

Hi Paolo
Lovely colors and composition this image.Very peaceful.Well done
Regards
Ertan

jemaflor (38801) 2007-04-19 6:25

Hi Paolo,
Nice sunset with lovely reflections, well taken the detail with bird to give originality at your shot.

John_F_Kennedy (30581) 2007-04-19 7:48

Nice sunset. Excellent colours, exposure and very well composed. Well done
Best wishes,
Achim

paulalex32 (4) 2007-04-19 10:43

Very relaxing image. TFS. Paul.

pastadog (12821) 2007-04-19 10:58

Ciao Paolo - beautiful compo with that long vertical reflection of the sun that goes so well with the dark pole and the bird on top of it... the hill rising from the water is pretty... a poetic mood you achieved here, congratulations! Daniel

pablominto (39884) 2007-04-19 12:10

Hello Paolo,
Unusual blue colours creates this fine atmosphere!
The blue contrast well the reflection from the sun, image is nicely balanced and I notice the bird on the pole...
A moody evening by the Lake of Como!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Fis2 (45166) 2007-04-19 12:53

Witaj Paolo!
Your photo is nicely. Beautiful landscape. I like the composition and colors. Very impressive picture. Good work.
Regards
Krzysztof

carper (63998) 2007-04-19 13:04

beautiful, Paolo,
a good quality shot of your hand again Paolo,great pov, good composition, marvelous job I like it.
gr. jaap

chinchini (27273) 2007-04-19 13:59

Salut Paolo,
Très belle image, travaillée artistiquement. Une composition minimaliste mais ô combien réussie.
J'adore ;-)
Pierre

thor68 (5529) 2007-04-19 15:51

what a fantastic composition in blue (and a little red), paolo! :-)
wonderful soft colors embracing the lake and
it´s shores, perfectly composed with the poles
with the bird on top placed to the left and the
red sunbeam reflecting on the rippled water almost in the center.
beautiful job & all the best from cologne, thorsten.

salvator (18743) 2007-04-20 3:41

Ciao Paolo,
Wonderful composition and superb how the orange reflection of the sun comes out between all the blues. Best regards. Ciao. Salvator.

delkoo (33904) 2007-04-20 4:05

hi paolo,
nice tones and hues on this sunset, lovely orange reflection, This beautiful spectacle is admired by the bird on the picket......and you.

didier
-:))tomorrow

evanrizo (456) 2007-04-20 11:09

Ciao Paolo with this very nice, with this superb composition.
Cheers
Evan

bibiweb (8) 2007-04-20 13:10

Ciao Paolo,
Such a peaceful scene! In fact this is what the gull seems to be thinking. I love this blue dominant color, interrupted only by the orange line of the reflecting sun. Lake Como is really a beautiful place.
Have a nice weekend.
Brigitte

berseph (1758) 2007-04-20 17:20

Nice and peaceful shot Paolo. I like the repetition of the vertical lines in the image of the sun's reflection and the wooden object. Very pleasing.

jmcl (13721) 2007-04-21 22:56

hi Paolo,

I love the tone .. the blues of the sky and mountain .. the bird on the post .. the way that echoes the sun .. the control of the light ... wonderfully composed and executed .. beautiful ..

take care,

John

chrisnet (20354) 2007-04-23 14:12

Hello Pablo,
I like this peaceful and romantic atmosphere, fantastic reflexion on the water and I like much the bird on the poel.
Well seen and done
Christian

Didi (35680) 2007-04-24 12:04

Ciao Paolo
Very original simple composition with a very nice play with lights..
Bellissima !
Cheers.

Charo (31651) 2007-04-27 7:08

Hola Paolo,
Fantástico color en este ocaso, estupenda composición con gran profundidad.
Bellísima foto.
Felicitaciones
Saludos cordiales
Charo

Peppe (66) 2007-05-03 13:20

Guarda che sole, guarda che mare, ...
It's bathed in fine blue tones, the pole and the bird on it complements the picture nicely.

Belissimo.

Ciao,

Peppe

Albrecht (10912) 2007-05-10 8:41

Hi Paolo
Well captured moment; very special colours and a very good compo.
greetings Albrecht

balatrek (7419) 2007-05-15 3:07

Hola Paolo,

Fantástico momento, la atmósfera de esta imagen es increíble, llena de paz y unos bellos colores, me gusta como sale el Sol entre las montañas y su reflejo en el agua, sin duda amigo mío tuviste que disfrutar de este gran espectáculo, felicidades.

Saludos
José