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Reflections of Ponte Vecchio


Reflections of Ponte Vecchio
Photo Information
Copyright: Derek Fisher (Derona) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 115 N: 495] (2837)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-10-20
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor AF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED DX
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday theme 2008/03/07 "Reflection", My Italy [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-07 0:50
Viewed: 426
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Ponte Vecchio bridge is a medieval bridge over the river Arno in Florence, there has been a bridge here sinc 996, the present bridge was built in 1345.
It has always hosted shops and merchants who displayed their goods on tables before their premises, today there are still
many shops on the bridge selling jewellery, art and souvenirs. It is said that the economic concept of bankruptcy originated here,
when a merchant could not pay his debts, the table on which he sold his wares (the "banco") was physically broken ("rotto") by soldiers,
and this practice was called "bancorotto" (broken table; possibly it can come from "banca rotta" which means "broken bank").
Not having a table anymore, the merchant was not able to sell anything.
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Howdy Derek!
Very nice point of view, nice mirror. Original capture. Good composition.
Fine effect.
TFS!

Hello Derek,
Nice composition and framing.
Excellent is sepia.
Greetings
Raimundo

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 659 W: 55 N: 1216] (4625)
  • [2008-03-07 1:33]
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Hi Derek
Great shot from Firenze, good PP work, created from a very good photo, splended POV, good reflections, well done.
Jens.

Hello Derek

Interesting the look of this bridge!
A beautiful picture, I like colors and of the
details of the construction.
reflexes of the bridge in the water are wonderful.
Congratulations

Sérgio

interesting crop to show this famous place
if i could add a WS (for today no more upload) i would play with more contrast and few less gamma
regards
jo

this is a wonderful capture of a very unique and beautiful bridge.
i have had the privilege of walking across it a few years ago. this has brought back some lovely memories for which i thank you.

hello Derek

A lovely capture of this beautiful bridge, really well balanced image with perfecct lines and a superb reflection. I have to be honest and say the bridge lacks a tad of sharpness. I am not sure if this is due to focus or contrast, thats just my personal opinion though and overall aside from that I think this is a delightful shot (hope you dont mind my being honest there)

TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

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  • tibig Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 665 W: 26 N: 682] (7539)
  • [2008-03-18 13:03]
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Neat capture, the sepia treatment suits it well. I also have an old similar picture (but nocturnal)
Regards,
Tibi

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