Saturday, January 1, 2011

Theme Day: Best of 2010

Giuseppe Garibaldi by Augusto Rivalta, LivornoFrom a past Theme Day, one of my favorite images of the last year: the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi by the sculptor Augusto Rivalta.Wanderer above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David FriedrichI may like this photo because it somewhat reminds me of one of my favorite paintings, the “Wanderer above the Sea of Fog” by Caspar David Friedrich.

See also: Garibaldi


Happy New Year to Everyone!

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28 comments:

  1. GunnJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Towards new frontiers - what an uplifting, hope providing image.

    Please have you all a wonderful New Year.

    daily athens

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  3. EG CameraGirlJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Beautiful choices! Happy New Year and all the best in 2011!

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  4. MichelleJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Happy New Year to you VP! I have enjoyed your blog this year and look forward to much more in 2011!

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  5. LynetteJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    What a wonderful photos and post. Thanks. Please take a moment to check out the special New Year's Eve post at Portland Oregon Daily Photo.

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  6. RandyJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Very nice choice indeed. I love the painting too.

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  7. JillyJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    How incredible. Yes the photo and the painting are so similar. I love the grandeur of the photo, that sky frames Garibaldi so wonderfully. A superb shot. Great choice.

    Happy New Year to you and your loved ones xxx

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  8. KateJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Yes, I see the similarities, and I think that each man cuts quite a handsome figure. Bravo!

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  9. Rob SiemannJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Buon anno 2011!

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  10. brattcatJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Beautiful shot for the theme(s).

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  11. Traveling HawkJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Where is that Garibaldi's sculpture?

    Happy New Year! Happy Photo-shooting!

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  12. KaoriJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I love the regal way he's standing there! Happy New Year, VP! Hope your new year is filled with love and more lovely walks ;-D

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  13. BirdmanJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Thanks for sharing these and your thoughts on them.

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  14. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    a great capture on clouds that make him seem so lofty. i like the painting comparison as well. Happy New Year's Day to you! Have a great day with family and friends.

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  15. FranciscaJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Bravo, that IS a fabulous capture of the statue, VP! HaPpY hApPy NeW yEaR,VP and Trillian!

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  16. Babzy.BJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Its so difficult to choose one photo ... Happy 2011 :)

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  17. JackJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    VP, that is a simply superb image. I love it.

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  18. VPJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    @ Traveling Hawk - The statue is in “Piazza Garibaldi”, I have just added a link to an earlier post.

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  19. T. BecqueJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Love it with the clouds behind him.

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  20. Small City ScenesJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Excellent post for the Theme Day.
    Are those clouds for real.
    Thanks for the link too.

    Happiness to you and yours in the coming year and forever. MB

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  21. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I remember Garibaldi's photo, it's awesome and I like the association to the fantastic painting. Great post.

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  22. MarcelJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    The best for 2011 too!

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  23. jooJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    It's superb! Happy New Year!

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  24. FioJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Queste foto piacciono anche a me :-)
    Buon Anno!!!!

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  25. Stefan JanssonJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    With that background that photo is outstanding (pun intended).

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  26. Luis GomezJanuary 2, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Excellent choice VP!

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  27. Eleonora BaldwinJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I see the analogy... wonderful. Ottima scelta.
    Auguri!

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  28. cieldequimperJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Excellent. Friedrich was a genius...

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