Poplars growing, a photo from Milan, Lombardia

Photographer's Note

Already in the nineteenth century the rows of poplar, in particular of Poplar nigra (Black Poplar), connoted the rural landscape of the Po Valley; wood, light and clear, was used to make clogs, furniture, boxes and planks.
In the thirties of the twentieth century, modern poplar cultivation was born, based on the use of rapidly growing clones, selected for the production of paper; But poplar wood soon became a strategic material to replace other raw materials lacking at national level, also for military purposes (the construction of the aircraft used by Italy in the Second World War); the development of the Italian plywood industry thus began.In recent years there has been a noticeable decline in crops of this type, due to low earnings and long waiting times.

PIOPPICOLTURA

Già dall'Ottocento i filari di pioppo, in particolare di Pioppo nero (Populus nigra), connotavano il paesaggio rurale della Pianura Padana; il legno, leggero e chiaro, veniva utilizzato per realizzare zoccoli, mobili, cassette e tavolame.
Negli anni Trenta del Novecento nasceva la pioppicoltura moderna, basata sull’uso di cloni a rapido accrescimento, selezionati per la produzione di carta; il legno di pioppo divenne però presto un materiale strategico per sostituire altre materie prime carenti a livello nazionale, anche per fini militari (la costruzione degli aerei utilizzati dall’Italia nella seconda guerra mondiale); ebbe così inizio lo sviluppo dell’industria italiana dei compensati.Negli ultimi anni si è notata una sensibile diminuzione delle coltivazioni di questo tipo, a causa degli scarsi guadagni e dei lunghi tempi di attesa.

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emka (153414) 2018-03-28 15:16

Ciao Luciano, Intersting compostiion with these poplars growing so densely. Here where I am now, I see wonderful fern trees.

Best regards from New Zealand

Malgo

abmdsudi (90113) 2018-03-28 20:13

Hi Luciano
Something to bark about here and has more reasons to explore it. I like the light and dark contrasts and the patterns created with nice abstract effect. Well done shot.
Best regards

rychem (72179) 2018-03-28 21:03

Pure graphism, it is a material for a work of art, very well seen abd realised, the result is great
regards Ryszard

papagolf21 (152605) 2018-03-28 22:37

Bonjour, cher ami Luciano,
Cette peupleraie dense est très bien capturée photographiquement.
La note d'accompagnement est riche en enseignement.
Une composition originale et bien présentée.
Amitiés.
Philippe

macjake (96597) 2018-03-28 23:40

Hi Luciano
hahaha...i hope you don't mind, but I think I'll have to copy this photo technique! What a great idea, it has worked out so well. the final product is A+++

its like a spiders web of trees, no insect could ever get through haha. smart composition, it inspires me so much, well done my friend. cheers
Craig

pajaran (104947) 2018-03-28 23:41

Dobar dan.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazano drvece, dobar kontrast i ostrina.
Lepo drvece. Drvece su pluca prirode.
Drvo je dobar materijal za izgradnju i pravljenje namestaja.
Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Interesting and beautiful view, good text ...
Well-shown trees, good contrast and sharpness.
Nice trees. Trees are lungs of nature.
Wood is a good material for building and making furniture.
I wish you a beautiful and successful day, all the best.

danos (110407) 2018-03-29 0:22

Ciao Luciano,
the tight frame enhance the thickness of the poplars making the scene more attractive.There are too in Northern Greece a lot of forests of these trees creating an extra income for the owners.

Regards,Danos

Fis2 (158253) 2018-03-29 0:33

Witaj Luciano!
A very interesting work.
Excellent frame and composition.
Trees make impression.
Well done.
Nice day.
Krzysztof

ikeharel (107117) 2018-03-29 1:10

I never knew the name to those trees, butbremember seeing many groves around the Lombardia valleies when traveled in the north of Italia, Luciano.
Now I learnt a new name for those. TE mission par-excellence.
Well managed the light through, distinct clarity as well.
Saluti, e grazie per le critique.
Ike

ChrisJ (162696) 2018-03-29 1:20

Ciao Luciano

Effective tight framing with amazing repetition of the poplars and the vertical patterns of their trunks. You can never have too many trees. They give off oxygen which people need to breathe. Tfs!

jmdias (105143) 2018-03-29 1:34

luciano

very special this compo mixing a botanical subject and the abstract mood created by its naked branches and trunks. simple but so beautiful.

take care

jorge

holmertz (94728) 2018-03-29 1:57

Hello Luciano,
A very original but beautiful composition, accompanied by an interesting note. The trees grow so tightly that the effect is almost like an abstract painting. It's a different kind of TE photo but I like it very much.
Kind regards,
Gert

Nicou (193806) 2018-03-29 1:58

Hello l'ami Luciano

quelle vue très bien vu ce graphsime de troncs d'arbre déplumée encore quel effet e tiamge quelles lignées sueprbe compo bravo.
Belle journée
Nicou

snunney (130967) 2018-03-29 3:03

Hello Luciano,
Fascinating and original composition featuring this massive stand of poplar trees. Superb graphism thanks to the perfect sharpness.

alvaraalto (42410) 2018-03-29 3:34

Hello Luciano
Great composition with the strong verticals of the trunks of the poplar and the criss-cross lines of the branches. I know that this is an image that inspired a lot of painters for some fascinating painters.
Excellent presentation. Have a nice day, groet Rob

Silvio1953 (208625) 2018-03-29 6:07

Ciao Luciano, bella di grand'effetto e con magnifica grafica, bravissimo, ciao Silvio

Sergiom (117241) 2018-03-29 6:51

Ciao Luciano

Le plan très serré ainsi que la compression de l'image donne l'impression que l'on ne pourrait pas passer la main entre les arbres tellement ils sont collés les uns sur les autres.

Amicalement

Serge

Tue (84044) 2018-03-29 8:57

Hello Luciano,
Wow, fantastic photo of this dense forest of poplars. Their many thin branches create a wonderful and fascinating pattern. You captured it all so well and clearly with good sharpness. Great work!
Lars

dale54 (17478) 2018-03-29 11:13

luciano good evening and hello..beautiful lite-soft light to this superb shot of yours!the idea for this close crop is great my friend! happy easter! dale

Periko (8439) 2018-03-29 11:16

Hi Luciano
What a photo. Nature is the best model.
I like the pattern and the color.

Regards

cornejo (61504) 2018-03-29 11:30

Ciao Luciano, ottima fotografia di questa bellissima e interessante composizione, molto ben ripresa in questa bellissima immagine, con buona nitidezza, luce, colori e qualità. Lavoro molto buono e interessante fatto perfettamente, le mie congratulazioni amico mio. Grazie per aver condiviso questo bellissimo lavoro.

Buona notte e buon fine settimana.
I migliori auguri dal sud della Spagna.
Angel.

jemaflor (137482) 2018-03-29 12:48

Salut Luciano,
Très bel effet avec la répétition de ces troncs clairs, bonne idée de cadrage, c'est original et photogénique, bien fait.

jimmj63 (0) 2018-03-29 13:06

ciao Luciano,
ci diamo alle composizioni astratte! in effetti i pioppi sono una fonte inesauribile di idee, quasi metafisici, sempre eleganti. un gran bel risultato.
ciao, Giacomo

PiotrF (52342) 2018-03-29 16:51

Hello Luciano,
Wonderful composition here!
Interesting idea and very good realization.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

mcmtanyel (59404) 2018-03-29 22:27

Hello Luciano,
This is lovely graphism, beautifully done!
Regards,
MT

COSTANTINO (106083) 2018-03-30 1:39

Ciao Luciano,
Bel quadro artistico,
complimenti e tanti cari auguri di
Buona Pasqua
cari saluti
Costantino

adramad (68178) 2018-03-30 9:05

Hi Luciano.
Splendid and original composition, tremendous the thickness of these young poplars, the image has a spectacular graphic design.
Colorful, sharpness and brightness are captured excellently.
Very good composition, magnificent presentation.
Have a good weekend.
Warm greetings.
Luis.

GyurMaster (22212) 2018-03-30 11:50

Hello Luciano,

Excellent abstract nature shot.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

grigand (20290) 2018-03-30 14:05

ciao luciano
L'immagine è di sicuro effetto, ma mi è nota abbiano tante aree anche dalle nostre parti, mi ha colpito anche il nome del comune dove hai colto l'immagine, le fusioni portano a nuovi nomi.
ciao
andrea

carlo62 (81265) 2018-03-30 14:56

Ciao Luciano
effetto grafico da urlo, il risultato è stato all'altezza dell'idea.
Tra l'altro ti sei fatto una cultura sulla coltivazione dei pioppi, può sempre essere utile.
Buona Pasqua
Carlo

Cricri (176) 2018-03-30 22:01

Ciao Luciano
Original et très réussie, la luminosité et la netteté sont excellente, bravo
Bon weekend de Pâques
cricri

kasianowak (16158) 2018-03-31 5:05

Ciao Luciano
Well-seen! Even though we can see the photo shows trees, it still is an abstract work of art. Lovely pattern.
Happy Easter to you too!
Kasia

bukitgolfb301 (53910) 2018-04-01 17:03

Hi Ciao dear Luciano

Simple and that is why so appealing image at all.
There is so much implication and also very artstic touch shot. Nice and bold cropping makes so wonderful output as such.

All the best and have a god day! Takero

gervaso (28177) 2018-04-02 9:02

Hello, Luciano!

Very nice patterns created by these plants that fill the whole image, making it beautiful and original! Also an interesting note about it! I really like this minimalistic view! Wonderful job!

lucasgalodoido (27208) 2018-04-02 9:08

Olá Luciano,
um grafismo bem interessante esse criado pelas árvores secas, e uma imagem difícil de se trabalhar. Gostei do resultado final.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

mesutilgim (0) 2018-04-03 11:43

Hello Luciano,
You can easily create a topclass "artwork" from a simple scenery.
How many people has allready "seen" this poplars but didn't notice this beauty !
Perfect framed.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

josepmarin (59385) 2018-04-04 9:20

Ciao Luciano,
es una composición que llama la atención ya en su miniatura, y hace que queramos ver de qué se trata.
Has tenido una magnífica idea cerrando el plano sobre estos altos y elegantes álamos, captando solamente una parte de ellos, pero creando así una imagen muy bella y con una enorme potencia gráfica, gracias a la repetición de los elementos.
Nos haces sentir cómo van creciendo estos bonitos árboles.
Gran foto, caro amico.
Un abbraccio,
Josep

worldcitizen (14562) 2018-04-06 10:51

Ciao Luciano,
The simplicity of this scene is what makes it so beautiful. Bare tree branches have an artistic quality to them, and having so many bare trees packed so tightly together creates something unique and eye-catching.

LuisGustavoLima (5184) 2018-04-13 16:58

Olá, caro Luciano!

Isso sim é uma floresta densa! Os vários troncos e galhos finos das árvores criaram um efeito visual muito legal! O enquadramento ficou muito bom, com esse cenário interessante preenchendo todo o quadro.
Bom fim de semana!

halikarnas (8828) 2018-04-14 7:52

Merhaba Arkadaşım,
Mükemmel bir kompozisyon,resim etkisinde bir bakış açısı.
Bunu görebilmek herkezin işi değil.
Ustalık demek böyle oluyor.
Tebrikler.
Ataman

RobertLx (532) 2018-04-17 15:40

Hi Luciano,

I just love this photo. Never seen anything like that - trees that look like an abstract geometrical painting. It's really amazing. I wonder what this will look like in two months after the leaves appear.

Regards
Robert

Hansaphotos (11381) 2018-04-23 11:49

Hello Luciano

I`ve missed this one in your gallert. Excellent photo of these fast growing trees. The high density, the long trunks and the high number of branches all comes together and create a very artistic and graphical photo. Excellent work:) TFS.

Greetings, Erling

maloutim (13617) 2018-06-03 1:17

Ciao Luciano,
Una nota molto interessante sulla coltivazione del pioppo nella Pianura Padana e una cattura artistica degli alberi aspettando l'arrivo della primavera.
Sarei curioso di vedere la stessa foto con le foglie sui rami !
Buona domenica
Maria-Luisa.