Crumbling Labyrinth, a photo from Naples, Campania

Photographer's Note

ENGLISH: This is the marina in the historical centre of the Isle of Procida. Procida is one of the three islands off the coast of Naples (Ischia and Capri being the other two). It was created by the eruption of four volcanoes, now submerged and dormant in the Bay of Naples.

Like Naples, Procida has had a truly chequered and multicultural history. It was first settled by the Mycenians in the 15th century BC. The Greeks came next, then more Greeks called the Cumans, then the Romans (who turned it into a tourist resort for the rich), then the Byzantines and for a while pillaged and devastated by the Goths, Vandals and Saracens. In the middle ages it fell to to the Normans and became a fiefdom later Angevin Spanish and Bourbon (French) dynasties. In 1860 it became part of the Kingdom of Italy. Is it any wonder that the dialect, the food and the culture are such a magnificent historical melting pot?

As to the island itself, it might seem familiar to the film-buff. The famous Italian movie "Il Postino" and "The Talented Mr Ripley" were both filmed here.

ITALIANO: Questo č il porto turistico nel centro storico dell'isola di Procida. Procida č una delle tre isole della Baia di Napoli (Ischia e Capri sono gli altri due). E 'stata creata dall'eruzione di quattro vulcani, ormai sommerse e latenti nel golfo di Napoli.

Come Napoli, Procida ha avuto una storia veramente a scacchi e multiculturale. Esso č stato colonizzato dai Myceniae nel II secolo aC 15. I Greci č venuto dopo, i greci poi piů chiamato i Cumani, poi i romani (che lo trasformanň in una localitŕ turistica per i ricchi), poi i Bizantini e per un po 'saccheggiata e devastata dai Goti, Vandali e Saraceni. Nel medioevo č sceso a ai Normanni e successivamente divenne un feudo angioino spagnolo e borboni (francese). Nel 1860 entra a far parte del Regno d'Italia. C'č da meravigliarsi che il dialetto, il cibo e la cultura sono un misto storico?

Per quanto riguarda l'isola stessa, puň sembrare familiare al cinefilo-. Il famoso film italiano "Il Postino" e "Il talento di Mr Ripley" sono stati entrambi girati qui

Canon 5D
ISO 500
f/11
Exp: 1/500
Hand Held
Pattern metering
67mm using 24-105mm lens

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francio64 (39888) 2010-11-16 2:31

Ciao Lisa,
ottimo POV su Procida con le barche in FG a dare profonditŕ, arricchendo anche con gusto la composizione.

Perfette le linee verticali. Non vedo alcuna distorsione.

TFS!
Ciccio

besnard (59196) 2010-11-16 2:37

Bonjour Lisa
Un bon choix de format pour mettre en valeur cette célčbre de Naples lumineuse sous le soleil avec en 1er plan les bâteaux colorés.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

snunney (130967) 2010-11-16 2:45

Hello Lisa,
I have to say that I enjoyed both "Il Postino" and "The Talented Mr Ripley" but never realised they were both filmed here. I like this composition with the boats making an interesting and contrasting frame for the pastel colours of the background buildings as well as bringing depth to the scene. Also, the soft light and natural colours. Hope you are enjoying your week.

lousat (138695) 2010-11-16 2:58

Ciao Lisa,che bel sole hai trovato a Procida,sei stata fortunata! E la foto e' molto bella con questi colori pastello ed una sacco di elementi tutti al posto giusto per comporre un grande spettacolo italiano.Complimenti e buona giornata,Luciano

Royaldevon (85678) 2010-11-16 2:59

Ciao Lisa,

There was a wonderful programme on BBC last night tracing the history of Ischia with relation to the Greek Myths.
On seeing this shot, I wish we had visited here as well as Capri, when we stayed in Sorrento.
A delightful pov, with the pastel shaded houses mounting the hilside, like giant steps, fuklk of detail and character.
The f/g boats create immediate interest and infer the close connections with the sea.
A very good use of the vertical format.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

Bournazel (0) 2010-11-16 3:10

hello lisa
that's nice, you're always here ;-)
I love this view of typical Italia, full of colors
A little bit dark for me , just to say...
Thanks
Vincent

asajernigan (21427) 2010-11-16 3:49

Lisa,
This is an excellent shot of this seaside town. The vertical format is great adding depth for the scene. The inclusion of the boats in the foreground add points of interest for the shot. The lighting and colors are great and the photo has fine sharpness.
TSF,
Asa

iainsp (3298) 2010-11-16 4:09

Hi Lisa,

I though it looked vaguely familiar when I looked at the thumbnail - Il Postino is one of my all-time favourite movies: the look on Mario's face when he realises he has constructed his first 'metaforo' is one of the great pieces of cinema. Maybe one day if I can lay my hands on a decent scanner, I will post some of my shots of Pablo Neruda's house in Valparaiso, Chile.

Your photograph is fabulous - with a lovely long lead in to the quite vertical arrangement of the town buildings. I like the way that you have made the most touristy feature (the outdoor tables and restaurant) the least important part of the frame; instead focussing on the aspects of the port and the colours of the town.

Great work, many thanks - you will have me thinking of Mario Ruoppolo all day now (which is clearly a good thing), Iain.

yquem46 (38752) 2010-11-16 5:10

Ciao Lisa
Nicely composed with all the successive layers of interest
You know that I'm not a big fan of over accentuated colors but in the present situation I think they are a bit too faded. Just a bit
have a nice day lisa
Best regards
Patrick

bebbetto (122) 2010-11-16 5:13

ciao Lisa.
Che bella composizione ! Ottima l'inquadratura dal basso con le barche in primo piano.
Bella variazione di colori e sfumature. Peccato sia un pň scura (almeno sul mio monitor).

faletiz (10113) 2010-11-16 5:28

Ciao cara Lisa
che bella vista di Procida! Le barche in primo piano danno carattere all foto molto ben composta. Sempre un gran bel posto!
Un abbraccio
Letizia

ktanska (44492) 2010-11-16 5:48

Hi Lisa,
Beautiful vertical shot. I guess those buildings are deliberately arranged to offer views to the harbour. Foreground boats are picturesque and the view is full of signs of life.
I think this could be a bit brighter though.
Kari

diomed (13926) 2010-11-16 6:20

Ciao Lisa,
bellissima verticale con una deliziosa immagine che esalta l'architettura spontanea dell'isola di Procida. Fantastica luce, bei colori pastello, molto grafica la barca ion primo piano.
Buon martedě
Antonio

timecapturer (49288) 2010-11-16 6:46

Hi Lisa
difficult to get an original shot of Naples, but this is one! Love the POV and composition, plus it has a pastel feel to it which brings out the charm of the place. Well taken.
Regards
Brian D.

Sergiom (117241) 2010-11-16 6:52

Bonjour Lisa

I like le cadrage tres serré of this little bay. The colors are superb.The vertical framing does the job. I would like to be sitting at that terrace having a glass of wine.

Have a nice day

Serge

hardyuno (4652) 2010-11-16 8:01

Yes, I have missed this island ;-((

Ciao Cara
but you're showing us here how lovely it is. I think the POV is great chosen, the light management very well done. And you had perfect weather. Fine action, Thank you
Take care and hugs
Hartmut

Bartleby (13552) 2010-11-16 8:05

Hey Lisa,
fine vertical composition. I like how the various layers pile up. This is well thought-of. The light is a bit strange though, kinda on the dark side...dunno, though, it could be my monitor...

Best,

Philippe

fritzi007 (14698) 2010-11-16 8:14

Hallo Lisa!
Sehr gute Dokumentation!
Wünsch dir eine gute Zeit!
Wolfgang

ade71 (2228) 2010-11-16 8:15

Ciao Lisa bella immagine colorata con le barche in primo piano. Vedo che hai fato un bel giretto a Napoli e dintorni.... ;)

LOOOK13 (19046) 2010-11-16 10:00

Bonsoir Lisa.
Bella immagine, una scelta verticale originale, e colori superbes. La luce č magica.
Bravo.

Silvio1953 (220759) 2010-11-16 10:05

Ciao Lisa, gran bel POV su Procida, io l'ho vista solo dal traghetto, ottima composizione, ci hai piazzato anche un riflesso tra le barche, bel taglio verticale, magnifici colori e splendida luce, bravissima, ciao Silvio

Longroute (19600) 2010-11-16 10:30

Come ti ho giŕ detto in IIF, mi piace molto questa scena di porto mediterraneo molto caratteristica e con bei colori pastello. Un'ottima composizione piena di vita, Complimenti,
Donato

ruisc_pt (11584) 2010-11-16 10:46

Fantastic composition and pov Lisa.
Your note is very bright !
TFS
Rui

dta (98848) 2010-11-16 10:51

Hello Lisa ,
Un parfait exemple d'une petite cité méditerranéenne colorée , ensoleillée ... Quel plaisir de flaner sur ces quais ! La composition est excellente , avec de nombreux détails interessants ŕ observer .
Amicalement

baddori (20341) 2010-11-16 10:56

Lisa
Spopoli in Italia.....
Bella la nota .....
E la marina ricca di barche ..
Procida e Ponza ...pesca e dialetti ...per il tirreno .
Gianfranco

Mari63 (4173) 2010-11-16 11:24

Ciao Lisa, bello tutto in questa inquadratura ben realizzata con le barcher in primo piano e il paese con le sue case dalle forme caratteristiche e i colori sia pastello che dai toni decisi.
Ottimo lavoro
Ciao mari

grigand (20290) 2010-11-16 12:46

Ciao Lisa,
Stupendo scatto di questa graziosa isola,ottima la resa .
ciao
andrea

npecanhuk (79329) 2010-11-16 13:11

Ciao Lisa!
Very attractive picture!
Special regards to the chosen pov, vertical format and composition! Sharpness, exposure, colors, dof, pp, contrasts and white borders are all excellent too!
TFS - congrats,
Best regards,
Neyvan

paololg (31448) 2010-11-16 14:44

Ciao sweet Lisa, :-)
č incredibile la quantitŕ di dettagli che sei riuscita a catturare in modo cosě perfetto e piacevole, componendo una immagine fantastica. Tu ci mostri le bellezze italiane meglio di un italiano, il Sindaco di Procida dovrebbe farti Assessore! :-)
Ciao, buon mercoledě!
Il Capitano

ifege (47103) 2010-11-16 16:50

Just re-watched Mr Ripley murdering his way around Italy last week Lisa. Great composition from the boats to the cafe to all the battered buildings.
cheers
Ian

emka (157280) 2010-11-16 23:13

Ciao Lisa,

I like the polaces like here, when the colourful houses are built on the slope one above the other. Beautiful composition with the boat in fg. Nice colours, pastel and natural.

Warm regards

Malgorzata

dkmurphys (79209) 2010-11-17 0:54

Ciao Lisa,
What a picturesque scene, a beautiful chaos. A good capture of daily life, great seen.
Have a beautiful day.

danos (110407) 2010-11-17 1:15

Ciao Lisa,
nice the view of the the historical centre with the boats to be pulled out of the sea and to be placed on the waterfront like in Greece.The people sitting at the coffee shops enjoying the brilliant light of the day and the well painted houses make the scene very attractive.Well done.

Regards,Danos

kordinator (8738) 2010-11-17 1:22

Hello dear Lisa
Impressive architecture shot.
Good POV with lots of details.
The light makes whole ambience vary elegant.
Nice boats in the foreground,beautiful architecture in the background.
Nice perspective,great depth of the image.
Excellent composition and presentation.
Great job.
Regards
Saa

ManuMay (36447) 2010-11-17 2:28

Hi Lisa!

A wonderful labyrinth, a puzzle of colours and volumes, forms and light...under a good point of view in order to compose this perfect match!!

Great work!

Have a nice day...

Manu

jusninasirun (17529) 2010-11-17 3:02

Hi Lisa.

I like the details and tone captured in this superb tall frame shot. Nice day with fine details and excellent exposure management in this shot. Beautiful island with the activities around the marina are well depicted in this superb composition.
Regards,
Jusni

sabermonajati (11537) 2010-11-17 8:33

hi lisa
excellent composition you shot.
yellow church is splendid in frame .
have a nice day
saber

peppe59 (14555) 2010-11-17 11:42

Ciao Lisuzza,
arrivo tardi in questa splendida foto ma ho avuto un tre giorni di intenso lavoro, un composizione di altissimo livello sotto ogni aspetto, i colori delle case sono splendide.
Ottimo scatto e bacioni
peppe

ciakgiak (30) 2010-11-17 13:01

Ciao Lisa,
molto bello il contrasto di colori ed i colori stessi delle facciate delle case di Procida.
Eccellente l'inserimento delle barche in primo piano e, a chiudere, un cielo meraviglioso. Complimenti mia cara amica.
Un caro abbraccio
Giorgio

zoomer (6) 2010-11-17 16:33

A fine composition full of local interest and color.DOF and sharpness are excellent.Best regards Wolf.

macjake (98262) 2010-11-17 20:02

Hi Lisa
if i was here, i think i'd spend about 99% of the day at this location...looks very photogenic.
the bottom boat is a little bit distracting, just a bit. Hope you dont mind me saying that...if you scroll up until the bottom of the frame is at the bottom of the blue and white boat, it looks even better. what do you think? ok, enough of the nitpicking...
you hit the exposure right on, and my favorite part are the clouds..looks like you painted them in with a sweeping brush stroke! love the architecture too, and the tanlged, intertwined way they are placed - a great area to walk around i'm sure. hope to see more views like this from your trip :)
have a great one!
Cheers
craig

sacavem (18620) 2010-11-18 11:08

Olá Lisa,

This village is very picturesquely and attractive with restaurants along the "beach".The old church on top complement the elegance of the village.Beautiful colors.TFS

Cumprimentos,
Filipe

Kielia (24077) 2010-11-19 5:25

Hi Lisa,
this impression is extremely beautiful! You have found a very well working POV on this fascinating place. Most of all I love all the interesting details. Great photo work!
Warm regards
Harriet

Waylim (25436) 2010-11-19 11:22

Hi Lisa,
I'm so jealous of you, okay envious. This is one of the location that I would love to visit in Italy, and it's been such a long time ago when I was last there. This photo is fantastic, great light, beautiful weather. I like the vertical format that allow you to include the foreground of boats which adds lot of depth to this image. I like the natural colors, not too much saturation that many tend to do. REally lovely shot and the restaurant is very inviting for me to sit down and enjoy some local food. Yum.
Way

macondo (20449) 2010-11-25 21:04

Hi Lisa.
Thought it was about time I had a look in a few galleries, and yours was first cab off the rank.
I've never even been to Naples let alone the islands in the bay, but somehow this one just sums up what I imagine. All those buildings jammed on to the hill side with narrow streets leading up to the church, and the restaurant tables and old boats. I like this kind of slightly under-exposed looking shot, it seems to enhance the light and colour. Very atmospheric and well composed.
Regards,
Andrew

magalik (6103) 2010-11-30 13:23

Coucou Lisa,

Hai trovato il tempo per visitare le isole anche ! Ma sei partita un anno intero in Italia ! :)
Dico questo ma in maggio scorso, ho visitato lago di Como, Venezia, la Toscana, Roma e le Cinque Terre ! :)
La regione di Napoli č una regione ch'ho da visitare. L'avevo visita con i miei genitori quando ero giovane (l'anno scorso ;)) ma ho tutto dimenticato. Hai ancora della famiglia in questa regione ?
Č il tipo di luoghi ch'adoro, tanto tipici. Mi fa un po' pensare alle Cinque Terre con queste case colorate ed un po' rovinate e queste barche che sembrano fare parte della cittŕ. Molto piacevole.
Una foto che da la voglia di fare le sue borse subito.
Une foto che non dimentichero. Bellissima e con colori naturali.
Buona settimana.

Magali

jafadabret (56501) 2010-12-08 1:29

Bonjour Lisa,
C'est une trčs belle photo qui met bien en valeur le charme de cette ville ancienne. J'aime la lumičre et les couleurs des façades.
Amicalement
Jacques

mkamionka (73532) 2010-12-09 2:20

Ciao Lisa,
wow, I like it very much. I always like very busy frames, busy with plenty of interesting elements as here. It starts with charming colorful boats in the FG and with a great DOF the literal "business" goes further. I like very much the cute small houses, they are so crowded so colorful surprisingly predominantly yellow and pink. The blue sky makes a nice topping.
Beautiful view, I really enjoy it.
M

ikeharel (112549) 2010-12-25 21:25

A fabulous promanade along the harbour of the small island, of course everyone goes to Capry...
Fine colors of the typical labyrinth as houses looks as built one into the other.
Excelent compo. with mild tones.
Happy Holidays
Ike

bema (26591) 2011-01-08 6:50

Hi Lisa,

the beginning of your Prociada-gallery, another fine picture of that impressive island and village.. ´think it needs 100 points, and now so it is..

have a nice wekend, see you around, Bernd