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Medieval Parade II


Medieval Parade II
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Copyright: Murray Lines (MLINES) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1314 W: 96 N: 1026] (8508)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-24
Categories: Daily Life, Portrait
Camera: Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-200 Zoom F3.5-6.3 DC
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-08-02 1:18
Viewed: 141
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
One of the hundreds dressed up in traditional medieval costumes taking part in a march through the streets of Florence. They were preceeding some footballers who played a traditional game, with very few rules, once a year. The red team are shown as a WS.

As far as a precise date is concerned, the origin of this sports event dates back to February 17, 1530 when Florence was besieged by the imperial troops of Charles V and in Piazza Santa Croce a match was disputed between the "bianchi" and the "verdi" in sign of contempt and to provoke the enemy.

It is known for certain that a sport with similar characteristics and called "Arpasto", was practised by the Roman legionnaires of ancient Florentia and its playing recalls the battle order of the Roman army.

In the 1500's it was played mainly in the large piazzas of Florence (Piazza Santo Spirito, Piazza Santa Maria Novella and Piazza Santa Croce) where the playing ground of sand was prepared to host the encounters of the four teams, "verdi, rossi, bianchi and azzurri," which represented the Florentine districts of the period: San Giovanni, Santa Maria Novella, Santo Spirito and Santa Croce.

Matches were held for Carnival or for special recurrences and the particularly rough sport was practised by the young nobles who sought with their ability to conquer the hearts of noble Florentine ladies.

The tradition of Calcio Storico continued almost uninterrupted until the XVIII century and fell into disuse until 1930. Since then, three games are played regularly every year between the end of June on the occasion of St. John's Day, patron saint of Florence, and the beginning of July.

Notes from www.catpress.com/fan/cultura/calcsto/xedcalci.htm

An alternative, without hat, in the WS.
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Hi Murray,
A fine portrait Murray, although he's looking a bit sad. But you captured him well nicely sharp and the medieval clothing suits him well. Excellent observed and captured.
Hans

Hello Murray,

This is a good portrait revealing sharp facial details and interesting details of the costume.
He looks to be concentrating hard on how his team is going to win the match!

Have a good Sunday,
Bev :-)

hello Muraay
hope you are doing good
fine colours and light
the outfits is wonderful
why he looks sad? have you tried any horizontal frame too?

regards
Manuj Mehta

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4259 W: 414 N: 6797] (42610)
  • [2009-08-02 2:16]

Hi Murray

A good head & shoulders portrait of the Italian guard in Florence. Superb use of a shallow dof, with excellent colour & sharpness. Tfs!

hi Murray,
you had a nice neutral light, it brings out the face of this young man really well.
I actually like his frowned looks - it gives the portrait a certain authenticity. God knows how many hours he had to stad dressed like that =)
cris

Hi Murray,
A nice portrait of this young actor in medieval costume.
Beautiful subdued lighting with all the features details clearly seen!
Nice natural colors especially excellent skin tones.
Nice tight crop enclosed in a neat black margin.
Good job.

Francis Xavier

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  • tafa Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 180 W: 12 N: 169] (1690)
  • [2009-08-02 8:57]

hi
Very beautiful portret with perfect colours.
Well done.TFS
SASO
...MACEDONIA....

Really good portrait here. He has a great look, reminds me of Ben Affleck. Perfect metering, good DOF, crop is good too - maybe just a little tighter to eliminate that pale fabric triangle on the left of the frame.
Great work!
Rew

Hello Murray,
You have captured a very strong portrait of this march of the centuries. The lighting is perfect and his stern look shows the determination of the day.
Excellent shot...
Steve

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 0 N: 1698] (13701)
  • [2009-08-05 7:54]

Beautiful and natural portrait Murray,the kind of pictures you can find in travel guide-books,typical Italian fface I see here.


jan

Hi Murray,

You have captured well the serious expression of the man. The subject is well frame. The portrait is showing the details and colors of the man and of his hat. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

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