Just a Brick in the Wall????? Photo

Photographer’s Note

Here is a rather familiar sight even if you have never been to Italy! I know the tower is so well known and has probably been uploaded so many times, but I couldn't not upload it since I have been there!

One thing that impressed me was how much it actually leans. I don't think all pictures really show how much it does lean (maybe including this one!). I also think the buildings around the tower are really impressive as well. The architecture is simply amazing.

BeBeHooker, Floydian, ls7902, mark_mk, Tue, Sistercosmo has marked this note useful

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BeBeHooker (5204) 2008-11-10 14:40

Hi Blair!
Amazing POV, composition and capture. Wonderful light, bright and sharp. Excellent architecture and gorgeous picture.
Cheers!

buscape (3519) 2008-11-10 14:42

Hello Blair,
great shot of this very famous place.
I like how one can see the leaning of the tower compared to the other building. Great sharpness, details and texture on the building. Lovely colors like the green in the foreground and the blue sky in the background complete this beautiful composition.
Best wishes,
Helmut

Floydian (30970) 2008-11-10 15:58

Hi Blair,
The classic pov, what's new, but have to admit standing there myself i was also impressed by the architecture and the leaning tower. Nice to see the flag waving on top and that blue sky works pretty good here...
Regards, Henk

papon (857) 2008-11-10 19:15

Hi Blair!!
Well captured the architectural beauty...
Good framing and lovely background...

Have a nice day!!
Sunandan.

ls7902 (6122) 2008-11-10 23:58

Hello Blair,
A familiar sight maybe but most of the time I see the leaning tower by itself. The whole church complex and tower is most impressive. Nice contrast and saturation. Lovely blue background sky. Regards. Latiff.

chawax (5849) 2008-11-11 0:19

Hi Blair,
Nice architecture shot. The framing is well done, with a good exposure and a good sharpness.
Regards,
Olivier

mark_mk (246) 2008-11-11 8:18

Hi Blair,
of course just a brick in the wall, all in all you`re just a brick in the wall ;-))))
I wonder to which band you were listening and that moment ;-)))))
It is a beautiful shot, I gotta visit it one day, I think my first reaction when I opened it on the computer would have been correct the distortions ;-) Man, I think this is the first building everybody thinks of when being asked about Italian architecture, have you been dining near the tower there? I imagine it is expensive... Beautiful shot, I really like it, makes me want to visit the place myself!

Take care
Mark

Tue (25608) 2008-11-13 9:43

Hi Blair,
Excellent capture of this famous place with those large and beautiful buildings and of course the famous tower! Very good sharpness; the details are all very well visible. Also the sunlight was pleasant. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

Sistercosmo (2565) 2008-11-18 14:46

Hi Blair,
wow, great pov you've chosen here. And yes, that Leaning Tower really does seem to lean a lot!! Excellent image, sharp and very well composed. Great job. I have to get there one of these days (it's not really far from here...)
Thanks and take care!
Linda