Photographer's Note
Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore
It’s so called because of the “Lily of Florence” , which has been the blazon of the city since the 11th century.
The cathedral was built between 1296 and 1436, and the façade was renewed in the 19th century.
Listed as a World Heritage Site, its striking beauty is partly due to the polychrome marbles, in various shades of pinks and greens bordered by white.
The bell-tower, the main feature of the photo, is called “Giotto’s campanile”, as the painter Giotto di Bondone was the main architect of its design, even if he was only on the job for 4 years. In all, its construction took place from 1298 to 1359.
A few weeks ago, Carlo posted a photo of this “Campanile” taken in the daytime. I remembered then that I had taken practically the same POV but at night.
And I thought it would make a nice greetings card.
Happy Holiday season to all my friends on TE.
3WS showing some of the Cathedral Façade
PS. The right hand corner might have gained to be cloned (on Gert's suggestion). Unfortunately, I don't know how to clone.
Anyway, it's the roof of the Baptistery , so it's precious isn't it :-)...
Oops, my local mentor, Carlo tells me the right hand corner is not the baptistery, but the roof of "La loggia del Bigallo" another 14th century Gothic work of art. Thanks ever so much Carlo.
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ifege
(48019) 2019-12-13 22:22
Hi Marie
A very impressive photo of this icon of Firenze and you've captured it from a different angle to usual. Well done.
cheers
Ian
jemaflor
(147076) 2019-12-13 23:02
Salut Marie-Louise,
Slt voisine du jour avec cette superbe vue nocturne très bien gérée, bon rendu avec cette parfaite exposition, belle mise en valeur de cet édifice et de son campanile, bonne netteté d'image, on admire sans se tordre le cou pour regarder le haut de la tour. merci du partage.
pajaran
(115831) 2019-12-13 23:11
Pozdrav.
Interesantni i lepi pogledi, dobar tekst ...
Lepa fasada i detalji, lepa stara arhitektura.
Lepa Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore.
Lepa Katedrala.
Lepo pokzano.
Zelim vam lep dan, sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja.
Greeting.
Interesting and beautiful views, good text ...
Nice facade and details, nice old architecture.
Beautiful Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore.
Beautiful Cathedral.
Nice show.
Have a nice day, all the best for the weekend.
emka
(158092) 2019-12-13 23:53
Hello Marie-Louise,
Original night picture of the Florence Duomo. Nice also the Workshop photos with the door to the cathedral.
I was also in Florence with Carlo and Ghislaine but it was so crowded that we left Florence very quickly. It was impossible to move around.
Merry Christmas to you (there is still quite a lot of time to it)
Malgo
dta
(98848) 2019-12-14 0:26
Hello Marie Louise ,
Très belle capture nocturne de ce chef d'oeuvre architectural.
MAgnifique et impresionnant.
Regards
jhm
(211736) 2019-12-14 0:30
Hello Marie-Louise,
You show us wonderful the Cathedral with dome and tower.
Splendid contrast image with the black background.
Nice captured and lovely presentation.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice weekend,
John.
ChrisJ
(171822) 2019-12-14 0:41
Salut Marie-Louise,
A superb nocturnal view of the cathedral with a good angled pov showing 2 façades. Excellent sharpness and a fine upward pov as well. Tfs!
ikeharel
(113291) 2019-12-14 0:48
Beautiful night scene of the famous tower, excellent photojob, MarireLouise.
Fine diff. close-up's on the WS's.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike
lousat
(139220) 2019-12-14 0:53
Salut ML,le noir de la nuit en arrier plan donne un effect 3D et une atmospehre absolument uniques!! Quelle capture ma chere,la meilleure page de publicite' pour Firenze. Et aussi les 2 portes dans le 2 WS sont tres bien detaillees,un post the grande classe et haut niveau! Bon WE et merci,Luciano
Fis2
(170693) 2019-12-14 1:00
Witaj MarieLouise!
Wonderful cathedral, the bell-tower is impressive.
Excellent POV and framing.
I like colors and light.
Very impressive picture.
Good morning.
Krzysztof
holmertz
(102650) 2019-12-14 1:46
Hello Marie-Louise,
These buildings are among the most beautiful in architectural history and the surrounding darkness seems to enhance the fine features of the bell-tower. The close view from a low angle underscores its impressive height. I would have been tempted to "cheat" on reality by cloning out the upper right corner, which slightly disturbs the harmony of the composition.
Best regards,
Gert
Silvio1953
(221525) 2019-12-14 1:52
Ciao Maria Luigia, gran bella notturna con gran prospettiva sul magnifico campanile, ottima esposizione e bei dettagli, brava, buon week end, ciao Silvi
papagolf21
(152607) 2019-12-14 2:47
Bonjour, chère Marie-Louise,
Eh oui, cette architecture si particulière est reconnaissable rapidement.
La beauté ressort magnifiquement à travers ces prises de vue nocturne.
Amitiés.
Philippe
ktanska
(44744) 2019-12-14 2:50
Hi MarieLouise,
All those design detail look very good on this night time architecture picture. It looks quite different from what I could expect. And no wonder, as it was renewed in the 19th century. Good exposure and vertical framing fits well.
Kari
Tue
(92322) 2019-12-14 8:34
Hello Marie Louise,
A wonderful night photo of the clock tower and the cathedral. The architecture looks amazing, it is nicely lit and has got a perfect dark backdrop here. Very well done.
Lars
mesutilgim
(0) 2019-12-14 22:50
Hello Marie Louise,
Very good observed and captured. Perfect layout and ligth management as well as sharpness. Many good and usefull notes.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM
PiotrF
(54602) 2019-12-18 15:39
Hello Marie-Louise,
A very nice night view of the Florence Duomo, amazing architecture.
I like nice composition, beautiful colours and good quality.
Thank you for informative notes.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr
cornejo
(61504) 2019-12-20 5:10
Bonjour MarieLouise, très jolie photo de cette belle et intéressante composition avec la belle tour, très bien captée dans cette belle image, avec une bonne netteté, lumière, couleur et qualité. Très bon et intéressant travail parfaitement réalisé, mes félicitations mon ami. Merci de partager ce beau travail.
Bonjour et bon week-end.
Meilleurs voeux du sud de l'Espagne.
Angel.
rychem
(72187) 2019-12-20 7:32
Great photo taken against the sky, the tower itself is fantastic, beautiful and attractive, and you have shown it very well as a symmetric photo, compliments
Ryszard
Nicou
(193806) 2019-12-21 21:03
Hello
quelle compo nocturne et vue fantastique quelle gestion de la lumière superbe ce rendu ces détail plus on monte on va vers le ciel mystérieux et la coupole ce contraste la forme ronde et rectangulaire splendide vue
bravo et belle journée
Nicou
CMJC
(5097) 2019-12-22 1:30 [Comment]
clic
(76) 2019-12-22 6:32
Bonjour Marie Louise Vue la structure amenuisée verticalement, faut-il croire qu'elle est aspirée par l'énorme trou noir de la Voie Lactée récemment découvert?! Vous montrez une rare photo de nuit de ce joyau de Florence qui est magnifiquement capté. Amitiés
abmdsudi
(95869) 2019-12-22 21:00
Hi MarieLouise
It pays to look up!!
Stunning capture of this magnificent architecture taken from low pov exaggerating its proportions, depth and perspective with its vertical convergence lends such a tremendous visual impact. Brilliant in tones, colours and details which is well set off to dark night sky. Great capture..
Best regards
adramad
(72970) 2019-12-23 11:19
Hi Marie Louise.
Wow ..... Awesome POV that captures almost totally this tall and wonderful campanile, that beauty of decoration and that good taste of the artists who executed it.
Very beautiful color, good management of brightness and sharpness.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and All the best for the New Year 2020.
With all my love.
Luis.
P.S. I don't know if I'm going to continue uploading photos to TE, I don't know if you got to see my penultimate photo of a pair of kittens.
They erased me because they told me, that no pet photos were allowed, I replied that it was not a pet photo, they were street cats, that they had to live in the ruins of the castle, that I had previously uploaded and that the note said .
I am very indignant because I can't stand the injustices, I'm tired of seeing pictures of cats, dogs, birds and many other animals and let them pass.
So I will think about it during these Holidays and I also have the house change at the beginning of January, what encourages me is the contact with all of you .... We will see ...
COSTANTINO
(116421) 2019-12-25 23:25
Hello dear friend
I like the repetition of these designs
concerning Duomo santa Maria
del fiore
thanks for your useful notes
about the bell tower called
giotto s campanile
welldone
regards
Costantino
Ilonka1974
(10289) 2019-12-26 13:43
Hi Marie-Louise
I can almost feel the romantic atmosphere of this beautiful night. What can be better than spending it in an awesome place like this? Amazing architecture,
Best regards
Janusz
SSavvas
(334) 2019-12-27 4:32
Hello Marie Louise,
thanks for sharing this amazing picture !
All those details looks very, very good on this night time architecture picture !
Wish you all the best for 2020
Karsten
aliabazari
(22127) 2019-12-28 20:15
Hi dear friend MarieLouise
Beautiful view of this magnificent architecture at night. Exposure is well done. With respect ...
ricardomattos
(17460) 2019-12-29 13:07
Olá Marie,
Muito bonita e imponente esta foto do Duomo Sta Maria em Florença. Voce escolheu um angulo diferente para nos mostrara beleza dos detalhes e o tamanho desta igreja. Belo trabalho!
Parabéns e Feliz 2020
Ricardo
macjake
(98438) 2019-12-31 8:17
Hi MarieLouise
reading your note, yes, it would have made the photo better to clone out the section at the top right...but if you don't know how to do it, that's ok too :) Sometimes these things are just unavoidable. I'm a big fan of these UP shots, so this appeals to me right away, and I was here a few years ago so I know the location well :) Fine up shot with visual impact. Happy New Years! cheers
Craig
Royaldevon
(85896) 2019-12-31 14:36
Bonjour MarieLouise,
I remember how impressed I was when I saw this beautiful bell tower,
Like you, I was eager to record and explore it.
Your photograph really reveals the intricate, decorative exterior and its tall, impressive style. You have added a whole new impression by photographing it at night, an important consideration when photographing something so iconic, so popular.
My warm regards to you and your family for 2020,
Bev 😊
jmdias
(115100) 2020-01-02 9:15
marielouise
me gusta mucho ese punto de vista con la famosa torre y sus formas tan graciosas. el efecto gráfico me parece aún mejor acá en esa foto noturna.
a happy 2020 to you and yours.
jorge
carlo62
(81265) 2020-01-02 10:11
Ciao Marie Louise
grazie per aver citato la mia foto, di giorno o di notte fa sempre bene ammirare questa opera d'arte, fa bene agli occhi e al cuore.
Tanti auguri buon anno a voi
Carlo
PS la parte in alto a destra non è del battistero, ma della Loggia del Bigallo, altra opera d'arte di questa splendida piazza.
mcmtanyel
(68447) 2020-01-02 18:06
Hello MarieLouise,
It is a fascinating cathedral. I like the designs on Italian churches and this is rich with them. I noticed that the tower was leaning right a bit and I took the liberty to straighten it and uploaded to the workshop. 👍🏻👍🏻
I wish you and your family a Happy 2020,
MT
quovadis
(5711) 2020-01-05 7:30
Bonjour Marie-Louise. Wow, such beautiful names.
Here it comes, one of the most visited cities in Europe, probably in the world too, with this landmark symbol of a true sense why we love to travel back in the time. This night shot superbly delivers to viewer's eye the elegant masterwork of the facade, giving the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore a glorious look, a delightful charm. Thank you for sharing, have a nice Sunday!!!
fotka
(8987) 2020-01-07 6:13
Hello MarieLouise,
Thanks for your comment to my pictures.
Beautiful nightly picture of cathedral in Firenze. Perfect quality except unwanted item on the right upper corner. I wanted correct this problem by cloning but I found that Murat (mcmtanyel) already did it.
Good compo looking up with perfect quality.
Best regards,
Zbigniew
alvaraalto
(42804) 2020-01-09 6:33
Bonjour MarieLouise,
An impressive photo of the Campanile Sta Maria del fiore by night.
The refined architecture with predominantly black and white contrasts beautifully with the ink-black night.
Excellent exposure in these difficult circumstances.
Have a nice day, groet Rob
lucasgalodoido
(27698) 2020-01-16 16:49
Olá Marie Louise,
uma arquitetura bem original essa, e o registro noturno ficou interessante pela iluminação e contraste. As imagens complementares ficaram ótimas também. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas
gervaso
(28177) 2020-01-17 4:32
Hola, Marie-Louise!
Linda toma nocturna de esta maravillosa e imponente arquitectura de la torre, los detalles fueron captados con excelente nitidez! Me gusta también la muy buena perspectiva con la que la captaste! Excelente trabajo!
mkamionka
(74351) 2020-01-21 12:07
Hi Marie Louise,
it looks so different at different times of the day or night.
This is a stunning piece of architecture. I really have to plan my visit there someday.
Very well seen and captured,
M
sacimar
(38173) 2020-02-05 7:01
Bonjour Marie-Louise,
una impresionante imagen de este famoso edificio de Florencia, me gusta mucho la perspectiva destacando esa torre llamativamente, es una gran foto nocturna, buen trabajo,
Un saludo,
Sergio
pierrefonds
(114395) 2020-02-10 15:00
Bonsoir Marie-Louise,
L'espace est limité pour photographier cette basilique, J'ai eu ce problème lors de ma visite à Florence le 20 mars 2018. L'architecture de cette basilique est magnifique. La prise de vue permet de voir avec précision cette partie de la basilique Santa Maria del Fiore. Bonne soirée.
Pierre
kordinator
(8738) 2020-02-15 7:31
Hello Marie Louise
Interesting and beautiful old architecture.
Nice facade and details.
Very well done.
Warm regards
Saša
Photo Information
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Copyright: MarieLouise Davies (maloutim)
(13617)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2019-06-02
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Exposição: 30 segundos
- Map: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Tema(s): At My featured photos [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2019-12-13 22:17
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