Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Turrets and Dome

Turrets of the Fortezza Nuova with the dome of the church of Santa Caterina in background, LivornoTurrets of the “Fortezza Nuova” with the octagonal dome of the church of “Santa Caterina” in background.

See also: Fortezza Nuova - Santa Caterina - Inside Santa Caterina

20 comments:

  1. I like the brick tones and the 3 different levels...great capture!

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  2. what wonderful history. makes one wonder about the adventures inside. please have a good wednesday.

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  3. Wonderful, VP. Many surfaces, many textures, many shapes, great light and color.

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  4. Nicely composed image VP, those little windows aren't going to let much light into the turrets, but I guess that's not what they were designed for oui!

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  5. Such a lovely scene...seems so ancient!

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  6. How many stories can be told about this grouping with the many types of brick and masonry. You captured the light beautifully!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  7. Beautiful... love the shadows!

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  8. No more snow? It snowed again a little bit here last night and I won't be able to go and take photos... Wonderful angle to show all this 'roundness'.

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  9. Octagons give such an impression of strength.

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  10. Beautiful composed image , VP.
    Where is all the snow from the last days? Melted?

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  11. Love this kind of architecture.The bricks are wonderful!
    Léia

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  12. Karl - Some snow is still there, but this picture was taken well before the snowfall.

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  13. Ottimo taglio, e bella l'ombra della palma a riflesso sul muro..
    complimenti..
    un Sorriso..
    dandelìon

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  14. Wonderful perspective, I really like the juxtaposition.

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  15. Your brick buildings always make me sigh a little...so pretty!

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