Valleys of water, a photo from Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna

Photographer's Note

Comacchio is a town of Emilia Romagna, Italy, in the province of Ferrara, 48 km by road from the town of Ferrara, on the level of the sea, in the centre of the lagoon of Valli di Comacchio, just N. of the present mouth of the Reno. Pop. (1996) 21179. It is built on no less than thirteen different islets, joined by bridges, and its industries are the fishery, which belongs to the commune, and the salt-works. The seaport of Magnavacca lies 7 km. to the east.

After its early occupation by the Etruscans and the Gauls, Comacchio was annexed by Rome. Under Emperor Augustus, who ruled Rome from 27 bc to ad 14, a canal was dug to deepen its lagoon. Comacchio enjoyed prosperity under the Goths and the Lombards, and became the seat of a duchy. When the Franks descended into northern Italy in 756, their king, Pepin the Short, included Comacchio in his famous donation of land to Pope Stephen II, a grant later confirmed by Pepin's son and successor, Charlemagne. In 854 Comacchio was sacked by the Venetians, who destroyed it in 946. The Holy See later acquired the city and presented it to the archbishopric of Ravenna. But Rudolf I, ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1273 to 1291 conferred it on Obizzo IV of the Este family of Ferrara. In 1508 it became Venetian, but in 1597 was claimed by Clement VIII as a vacant fief. In 1598 the Holy See again acquired Comacchio and retained it until 1866 when it became a part of the kingdom of Italy.

Model: Canon PowerShot S400
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS2 Windows
Exposure Time: 1/318
F-Stop: f/7.1
Focal Length: 237/32 mm
Date Taken: 2004-08-23 17:46
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto mode
File Size: 179 kb

feather, KevRyan, rbcy1974, Gerrit, pitai, Quentin, jrj, aznegrao, john_c, elihesamian, jhm, Bien, barrufeto_77, huynt, peck, PDP, aloyho, yogi32 oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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jinju (14265) 2006-04-01 5:38

Beautoful work as always Paolo, great quality of shot. No wonder, not scanned;) Sharp, crisp colors, a serene view. Its art, as my wife just said.

feather (51130) 2006-04-01 5:43

A stunning minimal image. The blues are wonderful. I love the gradation on the sky and the surprise of the flock of birds. The water is captured with great clarity and the simple post and its reflection add the extra interest.
Kath

Dimis (209) 2006-04-01 6:06

Excellent shot Paolo. I love the tranquillity of the place and the blue colours.

Well done and TFS

KevRyan (22956) 2006-04-01 6:25

I've never met her but I agree here with Jinju's wife - this is a beautiful artistic work - a simple visual poem - capturing the birds top right of the frame is just perfect - as we are seduced into the endlessness of the blue their movement wakes us up to the moment again - whether dreaming or awake - what is before us and around us is 'filled with beauty' in the native American sense.

fantastic

best wishes Kev

talikf (1290) 2006-04-01 6:30

Hi Paolo, you really achieved good colors in this one. I'm impressed by the quality you got with that camera. It really inspires some kind of peaceful feeling. Good job. Tali

rbcy1974 (20758) 2006-04-01 6:49

Hello Paolo
Great saturation of blues trhout with just a smalit of green to bring them out,
very well done
regards
Daniel

AiresSantos (56155) 2006-04-01 7:34

Hi my friend,
You have a fantastic portfolio. This is more one beautiful work. I like details, colors, contrast...
Very well viwed and done,
Aires

Gerrit (62042) 2006-04-01 9:10

HiPaolo, good wetland picture with stunning blue colours. Nice capture of the birds,
thanks and regards., Gerrit

bantonbuju (51815) 2006-04-01 11:38

ciao paolo,
this is one of the trdemarks of you - this blue, all over the image blue;
man, you can pick up a place, that is certain!
best wishes, jerz

erdna (5713) 2006-04-01 12:25

A beautiful photograph Paolo! This scene is like "Blue Magic",an unreal scenery opping out of the earth. I really wish I was there to expeience this magic.

Andre'

pitai (3985) 2006-04-01 12:35

Hi Paolo, what a view. I like a lot those blue tones. The birds in the sky also gives a very unique touch. An image that gives me so much peace. Very clear and sharp. TFS. Gabriel

arindam_thokder (3987) 2006-04-01 12:43

Hello Paolo,

I especially love this blue, in the sky and in the water. Also the birds flying in the right corner of the frame, Very peaceful mood.

Arindam

Fis2 (171937) 2006-04-01 12:45

Witaj Paolo!
Beautiful quiet image. I like the colours and composition. Birds make impression. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

pastadog (13111) 2006-04-01 12:47

Ciao Paolo, superb colors and stunning ripples in this delicate compo, the birds are a nice enhancement, congratulations! Daniel

blue-velvet30 (6524) 2006-04-01 13:23

Hello Paulo!
Silence... Great colors, composition and nice POV. Well done!
TFS;-)
regards
Dorota

Quentin (5280) 2006-04-01 13:47

Hi Paolo
Very nice blue colors one this picture! I like its graphism
and the composition is well done. This region looks like very
beautiful. Ciao
Quentin

carper (96) 2006-04-01 13:49

Beautiful Paolo,
realy the timing is perfect, to capture the birds in the shot, the blue, I love blue, the well taken composition, well I just like it, well done.
gr. jaap

gaby (19819) 2006-04-01 14:48

Paolo que c'est beau et merveilleusement composé - splendide symphonie en bleu et merveilleux vol d'oiseaux sur la droite -
Une trčs belle image
Merci et bon dimanche
Gaby

fanch (0) 2006-04-01 14:51

Hi Paolo

Superb , a reference ! amazing !

"Una vista come questa č una lezione di fotografia"
And i will say in a french way :"Chapeau et merci !"
Cordialement ,

PS . Nice note too ...

gilou530 (34) 2006-04-01 15:58

salut paolo
du bleu, du beau bleu, que du bleu,
belle photo avec ce reflet magnifique
amitiés
gilbert

lestans (17258) 2006-04-01 17:45

Che bello, tutto azzurro.....
Livia

jrj (34843) 2006-04-02 5:46

Simple and with few details - still a well made an attractive presentation of the place. Nice work p.

aznegrao (10316) 2006-04-02 11:47

Ho yeah Paolo!!
Excelente angulo de enquadramento, gosto da atmosfera que a imagem transmite com esses elementos. Otima definiçăo de imagem.
Greetings.
Friend.
aznegrao.

john_c (24666) 2006-04-02 13:07

Hi Paolo,
Although there is no central focus, this shot works well because of its artistic features and presentation. The stunning tones of blue, the gentle ripples of the water, and the tiny headland of green and brown grasses make this an artistic delight. The only phrase that does it justice in my heart is joie de vivre. Well done, Paolo.
John

Cricri (176) 2006-04-02 13:12

Bonsoir Paolo,
Une image qui prime sur le bleu, des couleurs douces et si agréable comme "toujours", jolie vue sur la vallée de l'eau, félicitations
Amitiés
cricri

elihesamian (26149) 2006-04-02 13:41

BLUE !!!
and very attractive for the eyes !

Hi Paolo :)

a very beautiful view in vertical format you captured and composed,I like the way you had those birds like many dots in the sky that gives a lively feeling here to the shot,
the note about place is very interesting and useful,Thanks,nicely done and great shot you posted ,Paolo,

Best Wishes
M

jiherka (4552) 2006-04-02 16:22

Hello Paolo,
Nice composition. All this blue with just the line of green making the separation between the sky and hte lake.
Well done
Salutations
Jacques

andante (7092) 2006-04-02 20:21

This image should be the cover for the next Pink Floyd album... actually, with your permission would love to print it and make the cover of my Pink Floyd mp3 CD. Thanks for sharing!

Bien (4745) 2006-04-03 3:28

Caio Paolo, Exquisite colours here within a great and different composition. I like the vertical format a lot and how those different hues of blue overtake the whole canvass, only divided by a small line of green. It's perfect! Sabine

faubry (35447) 2006-04-03 5:15

wow! superb shot with all blue sky and see! great shot, i like a lot, bravo
good inusual composition
thanks
francine
soon

jhm (211738) 2006-04-03 5:25

Hi Paolo,
Thanks for very nice note, I have again something learned on TE.
The blue are wonderful, you make very great and beautiful pictures, splendid gallery.
My compliments for this wonderful work!
Thanks a lot,
John

kaud (1840) 2006-04-03 8:39

What you did with blue here Paolo!!

Nice capture
Great landscape
Beautiful reflection

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2006-04-04 1:07

Hi Paolo.

Wooooooooooooooooooooow. Excellent view!

I like the nice sense of depth and the colours. The reflections are good as well.

A nice work!

Rgs, Oscar

huynt (5081) 2006-04-04 6:51

Ciao Paolo. A wonderful color. It si fanstatic. Well done. Thanks for sharing. Best regards. Huy

designsoul (17843) 2006-04-04 12:08

B
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This is so beautiful. I won't say more. I love it...
sasa

peck (2779) 2006-04-04 20:07

Hello Paolo,
Really blue picture :)) I like this composition and beautiful view of amazing area water...
thanks and regards
Gregory

PDP (439) 2006-04-05 16:38

Hello Paolo, I really like this simple composition. The colours are great too. Nice image.

aloyho (6798) 2006-04-06 3:53

Hi Paolo,
The feeling of quietness and peace are the most striking aspects of this composition disturbed only by the small ripples on the water and the distant cry of the migrating birds. Amazing colours here and the perfect exposure lured our attention to this simple scene. Very effectively presented!! All the best.

marieaude (1196) 2006-04-06 11:26

Hello Paolo, nive blue view with a good composition. It seems that in your last photo you have a one color time, one almost blue, one almost green, one almost orange, etc.... I like it. As usual, you did a good work. Thanks for it, and thanks for your today's note on my picture.

Crosman (121) 2008-07-02 7:42