| camera | DMC-FZ8 |
| exposure mode | shutter priority |
| shutterspeed | 1/250s |
| aperture | f/5.6 |
| sensitivity | ISO100 |
| focal length | 14.0mm |
| resolution | 3072x1988 pixels |
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Piazza della Repubblica is dominated by the Fountain of the Naiads: four smiling naiads who are interwined with just as many marine animals in a play of sinuous and allusive shapes that are tipically liberty. A marine-horse for the oceans, a water snake for the rivers,a swan for the lakes and a lizard for the subterranean rivers. The audacity of the figures sculptedby Mario Rutelli caused great controversary. |
| Fearful of a scandal, the government postponed the inauguration of the fountain for some time until it was finally held in 1901. In the center of the fountain one can see the marble figure of the mythical fisherman Glauco, struggling with a fish , which Rutelli himself added to the composition in 1912. |
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Middle of the road
comments (24)
Crisp, interesting image, Tracy. I couldn't want more from it.
Tracy: Thanks a million Ray,praise indeed
I wonder why there's just three people there? It looks massive again.
Tracy: It's actually a roundabout, with one crossing to it, so it was dangerous to cross over to it. As you can imagine I did go over for a closer look
Thanks
What a work of art. Very nice capture.
Tracy: Thank you so much Sherri. There is just so much to see
Oh my, Tracy. I don't remember this one either!! Not that I didn't see it, I just don't remember it. So thanks for it.
I especially like the people in it who give scale and that "candid" perspective...and color: The red hat and scarf on one side, with the yellow whatever, and the red purse on the other side, with the yellow shirt. I like that.
Tracy: Thanks Ginnie, for your kind words as usual.. The old lady made me laugh as the temp was about 26 degrees she must have been feeling the cold and thought it was still winter!!!
Middle of the road. That appeals to me, Tracy.
Tracy: Thought it might some how Chad
Tracy I remember this fountain and Piazza my hotel was about 150mt for there,great capture
Tracy: So pleased to bring back you memories Vintage.
Thanks
I have some pics of this one, but didn't know all that wonderful information. Terrific shot.
Tracy: Thanks so much Aussie,pleased your back with us
It is the people in this that give interest and scale, as Ginnie says. Impressive fountain.
Ingrid
Tracy: Thanks Ingrid glad you like it.I liked the shadows of the buiding behind too
This is a really, really great photo Trace! Love it!
Tracy: Thank you so much Martie for your kind words
I love the holiday snap being taken by the couple on the left...get out of the way sir, we want to see the fountain
Tracy: LOL thanks alot Bill
A nice composition of what sounds like a very interesting collection of statues!
Tracy: Cheers Ruth appreciate your comment
What do you say Tracy - did the woman at the left take a good picture of her son? Someone put a red beret on the statue to the right on the fountain wall
Great shot, you have managed the alignment of this picture very well, as is the framing.
Tracy: LOL Louis they did not make a very good job of dressing the statue, as the weather improved and was very hot the day we came home. She was dressed for the winter!!!
Thanks for your kind comment
It is safe to say the designer of this fountain didn't take the middle of the road
Tracy: Thanks a million Martin
wow now that would look even better at the bottom of the garden, will have to give the lads a call lol, great shot Tracy i really like the light/shadows one of the best for me of your visit
Tracy: The sun was shinig at last, I also liked the lighting in this shot.
Another day in the garden for me today(it's a hard life working at night) Thanks for your kind comment Tim
Interesting, Nice architectural photo.
Tracy: Thanks very much Arash
Awesome old architecture!
Tracy: Thank you Clarence
Superb capture Tracy. I love it!
Tracy: So pleased you do Rchard thank you.
Stunning, great, beautiful, full of detail, love the information with it.
Musketeer, you can be very proud and please with yourself with this great picture, love that little lady who is waiting for her lover, let's say, over 30 years now...where the heck did he go to buy his cigarttes....just kidding, love it. I will try to visit everyday, it is great at the beach.....
Tracy: Astrid what made me laugh the most was,the tempreture was about 26 degrees and the people were wrapped up for winter!!!
I have been doing lots of walking over the weekend 21miles in total.. The weather is fantastic and I wish I was with you at the beach I am glad you are having a great time Musketeer. Thanks for your kind words the mean alot mijn vriend.. Soak up all that good weather....
Really like this one Tracy.
Tracy: Thanks for the comment Bridge much appreciated
Oh, excellent framing on this one, Hon. Love it. I want to go play in the water with the Naiads. ;-)
Tracy: LOL Alexandra!!
I wanted a hoseing down this weekend, it was so hot, but i'm not complaining as I love it, hotter the better
Thanks for the narrative, interesting story. It is a gorgeous fountain. Like the way you composed this shot with the background architecture. Beautiful image.
Tracy: Thank you John, this is one of my favorites
I like the people framing the fountain, Tracy. Beautiful place.
Tracy: Thanks very much Jewlya
Well captured Tracey. I'd like to have seen those audacious figures - I don't suppose they're controversial today.
Tracy: Cheers Ron, I have posted one tomorrow and the day after
Wow! What a superb fountain this is. Amazing.
Tracy: Thanks Ellie gald you like it
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