Thursday, March 10, 2011

Reflected “Capitana”

Capitana bastion of the Fortezza Vecchia, LivornoThe “Capitana” bastion of the “Fortezza Vecchia”, with reflection.

See also: Capitana - Fortezza Vecchia
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21 comments:

  1. MichelleMarch 10, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Excellent capture with that reflection.

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  2. brattcatMarch 10, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    This is a beauty, VP.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    A cornerstone, stronger than time.

    Please have a good Thursday.


    daily athens

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  4. BirdmanMarch 10, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Love this image today. History?

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  5. RandyMarch 10, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Beautiful reflection!

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  6. JackMarch 10, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    This is a strong image of an old structure. Nice reflection.

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  7. Luis GomezMarch 10, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Lovely shot VP, very nice reflection. And yes you better keep your shoes polished! ;)

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  8. DinaMarch 10, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    This post brings to mind the proverb "Still waters run deep," meaning that a person who says very little often has a very thoughtful, interesting, and complicated personality.

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  9. JillyMarch 10, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Fantastic! Such a stunning bastion.

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  10. cieldequimperMarch 10, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I am trying to imagine a knight somewhere. He would have to enjoy the beautiful day.

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  11. Cezar and LéiaMarch 10, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    MAgnificent picture! :)
    Léia

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  12. jooMarch 10, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Impressive structure and great reflection!

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  13. Traveling HawkMarch 10, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Nice spot and a good picture, VP!

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  14. Day4plusMarch 10, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Very impressive! MB

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  15. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Ciao VP...This is history in a photograph...and the reflection is excellent. How old is this struture? Is all of the masonry original or do I see possible repairs...hits that it took from cannon or mortar? And the huge crack from top to bottom...possibly/probably from settling in the water. I'm sure Livorno was defended magnificently from this fort!

    Saluti!

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  16. Leif HagenMarch 10, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    A grand, reflective photo! I wonder if it's sinking at all....

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  17. VPMarch 10, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    @ Theanne - I have already posted many times about the fortress and to avoid boring repetitions I usually put in the text some links to the older posts.
    In this case click on 'Capitana' and 'Fortezza Vecchia' and you will get a dozen posts with the history of the fortress.
    The several hundred years old bastion succumbed only in the last war to some Allied bombs hitting German ammunitions stored inside.

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  18. Doug HickokMarch 10, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I love the rustic warmth of this old stonework. Wonderful image.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Grazie VP...I apologize, I normally click on links, today for some reason I didn't!

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  20. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Fantastic! Great shot, VP.

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  21. AriannaMarch 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Un bellissimo pezzo di storia! Buon fine settimana, Arianna!

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