Façade of the cathedral, a photo from Florence, Tuscany

Photographer's Note

The original façade of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, designed by Arnolfo di Cambio and usually attributed to Giotto, was actually begun twenty years after Giotto's death.

This original façade was only completed in its lower portion and then left unfinished. It was dismantled in 1587-1588 by the Medici court architect Bernardo Buontalenti, as it appeared totally outmoded in Renaissance times. Some of the original sculptures are on display in the Museum Opera del Duomo, behind the cathedral. Others are now in the Berlin Museum and in the Louvre.

The competition for a new façade turned into a huge corruption scandal. The wooden model for the façade of Buontalenti is on display in the Museum Opera del Duomo. A few new designs had been proposed in later years but the models (of Giovanni Antonio Dosio, Giovanni de' Medici with Alessandro Pieroni and Giambologna) were not accepted. The façade was then left bare until the 19th century.

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Guenther (10915) 2011-03-03 1:38

Hi Malgorzata,

a very original and creative POV and cut of the wonderful architecutre you chose here! Very well done showing beautiful details on two levels. I am not so sure about your re-posting, I prefere the original version without the white framing and with more details of the beautiful façade. But htat is of course only a subjective opinion...

Have a nice day
Günther

snunney (130967) 2011-03-03 2:11

Hello Malgorzata.
A well framed close-up on this lovely façade. The image is perfectly cropped and allows us to see the exquisite detail in all its all glory.

csabagaba (7018) 2011-03-03 3:13

Malgorzata Hello!
Hítres nice detail about this place. Clearly visible in the different-colored marbles, what this building is so famous. A nice car, I present you this in detail. Point of view and good quality.
Sincerely,
csaba

Sergiom (117241) 2011-03-03 5:17

Bonjour Malgorzata,

Très beau détails sous un angle inhabituel. Le cadrage très serré va chercher les nuances de couleurs sous un ciel absolument parfait.

Amicalement

Serge

carlosmarin (11954) 2011-03-03 5:21

Hello Malgorzata,
beautiful frame in close shot of the facade of the cathedral.
I like the composition, with part of the dome, the colors and sharpness.
Good job.
Regards, Carlos

SWEETFREEDOM (24623) 2011-03-03 6:50

Hi Malgorzata,
very nice details and architecture, original p.o.v. and good light.
regards
Alessandro

Budapestman (82620) 2011-03-03 13:13

Hi Malgorzata,
a beautiful detail with superb composition, great lights and POV, superb realization, Tfs! Have a nice evening! Kellemes estét kívánok!
György

ciakgiak (30) 2011-03-03 13:17

Ciao Malgorzata,
un taglio strettissimo che esalta la bellezza e la raffinatezza di quest'architettura e che al tempo stesso traduce in grafica un'elemento architettonico.
I contrasti di colore, la luce e la qualità sono eccellenti.
Un carissimo abbraccio
Giorgio

Mari63 (4173) 2011-03-03 15:14

Ciao Malgorzata, bello questo dettaglio ripreso da un ottimo punto di vista. Eccellente la nitidezza. Ottima luce. ciao Mari

Charo (51290) 2011-03-03 15:32

Witaj Malgorzata,
W ciągu nieco ponad dwa tygodnie, wróć do korzystania z cudów Florencji.
Skład jest unikalny i bardzo różne od tego, co jesteśmy przyzwyczajeni.
Doskonałe odwzorowanie szczegółów. Bardzo dobrze widać!
Pozdrawiam,
Charo

Sonata11 (34119) 2011-03-03 17:20

Witaj Malgosiu,
bardzo ladna kompozycja tej bazyliki. Imponujaca architektura oraz detale ktore mozemy zobaczyc. Super ostrosc, kolory, bardzo dobre POV, siwatlo. Bardzo ladne zdjecie.
Serdecznie pozdrawiam,
Barbara

jjcordier (79299) 2011-03-03 22:40

Malgorzata
Intéressant cadrage de ce détail architectural très particulier et une note intéressante.
Amicalement
JJ

besnard (59196) 2011-03-03 23:01

Bonjour Malgorzata
Une image intéressante et bien composée, d'une grande netteté. Un détail architectural bien cadré.
Je te souhaite une bonne journée.
Nicole

dkmurphys (79209) 2011-03-04 1:24

Hi Malgorzata,
A superb detail of those impressive artworks. Italy is an huge outdoor museum, always surprising. Very good shot, have a nice weekend.

amaryllis (37047) 2011-03-04 1:50

Bonjour
un très beau cadrage architectural de cette façade de cette basilique qui mérite le détour comme beaucoup de choses en Italie
une belle lumière grâce à ce beau ciel bleu que l'on aperçoit à droite
excellente composition soignée
Juliette

Nicou (193806) 2011-03-04 3:18

Hello

quelle compo et iamge, superbe cadrage et effet, avec la coupe qui fait une belle forme cet ocre et la stuaute comme collée, grandisoe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

ines8 (6128) 2011-03-04 4:20

Hi, Malgorzata,
Beautiful picture, very nice and fine architectural details. A very interesting note too.
Best regards,
ines

TopGeo (38220) 2011-03-04 7:50

Hi Malgorzata!Striking a big picture composition of architectural facade of the basilica, as a detail worth
beautiful light with this beautiful blue sky that we see right with excellent composition and under neat!Regards
Georgios

vasilpro (41801) 2011-03-04 11:40

Hello Malgorzata,
Wonderful composition, interesting architectural details, very good contrast, lovely light and colors, excellent POV, I like the crop and the close up view.
Have a nice weekend, Vasilis.

delpeoples (60342) 2011-03-04 17:40

Ciao cara Malgorzata

I knew this was Florence even before reading it. You have captured the essence of Florence so expertly in this close-up. I love the details, the contrasts and of course the vibrant colours. The square framing is very attractive and allows us to concentrate on this remarkable architecture. Thanks for your Note and for sharing.

Un caro saluto
Lisa

Muse (35030) 2011-03-05 0:56

Hello Malgorzata,
Une très belle capture de ces détails d'une magnifique architecture sous un très joli ciel et une belle lumière
Best regards
denise

mauro61 (53427) 2011-03-05 1:05

ciao Malgorzata,
splendida inquadratura con l'unione delle due architetture.
Angolo di inquadratura perfetto con un'ottima resa della definizione.
Il cielo azzurro fa da ottimo sfondo,
buona giornata
maurizio

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2011-03-05 1:12

Hi my dear Malgorzata

So marvelous, sacred and wonderful shot!
Very well considerd/comfortabble framework and sharp focus presentation are so wonderful as usual. Thanks for sharing with your finest posting, have a good weekend and best regards,

Takero from Tokyo (3℃)

Fis2 (170669) 2011-03-05 4:03

Czesc Gosia!
Bardzo udana kompozycja, ciekawe detale.
Dobre swiat³o i kolory.
Podoba sie.
Pozdrawiam
Krzysztof

serp2000 (47063) 2011-03-05 5:38

Witaj, Malgo,
))) Good idea and excellent realisation! Good presentation of Florence. I like this wonderful architecture with a lot of interesting details.
Pozdrawiam!
Serghei

emka (158058) 2011-03-05 21:07

witaj,

Bardzo ciekawa kompozycja. We Florecji raczej trudno o cos oryginalnego, a proszę, mozna. Znakomicie wybrany POV, świetna realizacja.

Pozdrawiam

M.

JFS (32459) 2011-03-06 3:54

Hi Malgorzata!
Artistic and beautiful close-up of this part of the cathedral. A new perspective of so well known monument. Lots of details and sharpness. Thanks!

Cheers,

Juan

paololg (31448) 2011-03-08 10:06

Ciao dear Malgorzata,
impressive the genial way with which you have composed this image, remembers me the paintings in metaphysical style. To photograph one of the monuments more photographed of Italy with originality is never easy, but you with this image have shown to be a good observer and an excellent photographer. Congratulations!
Ciao, have a nice evening!
Paolo

siolaw (38294) 2011-03-09 2:51

Hi Malgorzata
Good POV and special framing to have a strong visual impact. Light and colours are bright and well controlled. As sharp as it gets too!
Greetings
Laurent

danyy (0) 2011-03-10 0:10

Bonjour Malgorzata,
voici une photo au cadrage pour le moins suprement, il crée pas mal de relief et est dépourvu de toute distorsion. Une photo nette parfaitement exposée en plus.
Regards.
Daniel.

Elaine_Blath (8471) 2011-03-10 1:25

Hi Malgorzata,

well seen and especially well cropped - the composition works very well, nice architectural detail and the light is very soft...

Good work, Ivana

Angshu (56760) 2011-03-10 1:39

Hello Malgorzata
Its not easy to get a unique view & a fresh one from Firenze & you've done just that! I really like how you have juxtaposed the structure in the FG with the prominent statue with the half dome in the BG. Well composed & taken shot indeed!
Regards
Angshu

vladic (4563) 2011-03-13 3:35

Cześć Małgosiu,

W Twoim interesującym ujęciu bazylika ukazuje przepyszne piękno architektonicznego szczegółu, także dzięki odniesieniu do nieskazitelnego błękitu nieba.

Sedeczności z królewskiego miasta,
Władysław

magalik (6103) 2011-03-16 16:08

Hi Malgorzata,

I like much this combination, another way of presenting an architecture. Architectures are often very rich and we only keep of it finally a simplified image. This kind of shots allows to interest us on details.
Well done, the framing is good according to me, I like it.
A nice shot of the nice Duomo of Firenze.

Magali

JCG (35153) 2011-03-19 8:11

Hello Malgorzata,

You profited here from a very beautiful exposure to the light to take the photograph of this architectural detail full with smoothness. I like much the quality of the image and clearness. Your choice of framing with this beautiful blue sky and this part of the dome gives also an appreciable contrast of colors. Pretty and interesting glance, thank you Malgorzata.

With all my friendships and an excellent WE,

Jean-Charles

jmdias (115072) 2011-04-04 2:32

malgorzata

in the next days I willpost an image of a church in bogotá that was build paying homage to this architecture. here I loved these details, the niche with the sculpture is perfectly framed and iluminated. ecellent details and sharpness. nice job. I can imagine how many different images we can take in a church like this

hugs

jorge

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