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Monterosso al Mare est le plus vieux village des Cinque Terre et le plus grand, il ne ressemble en rien aux autres villages. Contrairement à eux, il a la particularité de ne pas être suspendu à un promontoire rocheux à la manière des autres villages, et c’est le seul des cinq villages à avoir une grande plage accessible.
Monterosso al Mare is the oldest village of the Cinque Terre and the largest, it does not look like other villages. Unlike them, it has the distinction of not being suspended from a rocky promontory in the manner of other villages, and it is the only one of the five villages to have a large accessible beach.
Cette ancien village de pêcheurs a été fondé au 8ème siècle. Riomaggiore est la plus orientale des Cinque Terre. Le centre historique est situé dans la vallée du torrent Rio Maggiore, antique Rivus Major duquel il tire son nom. Près des ruines de l’ancien château du XVIe siècle, s’élève l’église Jean le Baptiste construite en 1340. Comme de nombreux villages de pêcheurs ligures, les maisons-tours sont peintes de chaudes nuances d’ocre
Les maisons empilées sur le rocher y sont si serrées que l’on a l’impression d’un trompe l’œil.
This former fishing village was founded in the 8th century. Riomaggiore is the easternmost of the Cinque Terre. The historic center is located in the valley of Rio Maggiore stream, ancient Rivus Major from which it takes its name. Near the ruins of the old castle of the sixteenth century stands the church of John the Baptist built in 1340. Like many Ligurian fishing villages, tower houses are painted warm shades of ocher
The houses stacked on the rock are so tight that one has the impression of a trompe l'oeil.
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, owes its name to the Latin expression Colosseum (or Coliseus, late Latin) due to the colossal statue of Nero, which was near the building.
Located in the center of Rome, it is an exception among the amphitheaters for its volume and architectural relief. Originally capable of housing close to 50,000 people, and at 48 meters high, it was used for varied shows.
It was built east of the Roman Forum and took between 8 and 10 years to be built.
Rio Marin a canal in Santa Croce one of the six sestieri of Venice in Veneto, Italy.
It is 332 meters and connects the San Giacomo de l'Orio and San Zuane Evangelista rii to the northwest to the Grand Canal.
The name of rio Marin appears already in writings of 1080. According to Gallicciolli and Il Corner, this canal would have been excavated by hand by a name Marin Dandolo. It was expanded in 1875 by destroying some houses.
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Rio delle Due Torri a canal in Santa Croce one of the six sestieri of Venice in Veneto, Italy.
The name comes from a house with two angular towers, which was found here around 1105, at the time of the famous devastating fire; Venetian texts of 1514 still speak of this casa da do toro. It was customary to add towers to buildings during civil strife.
The Rio do Torre is 72 meters long. It extends the Rio de San Polo at its junction with the rielo Ca'Bernardo to the northeast, where it becomes Rio Mater Domini after the junction with the Rio de San Boldo. The rio of Santa Maria Mater Domini has a length of 697 m and connects north-north-east the Grand Canal.
Rio Marin a canal in Santa Croce one of the six sestieri of Venice in Veneto, Italy.
It is 332 meters and connects the San Giacomo de l'Orio and San Zuane Evangelista rii to the northwest to the Grand Canal.
The name of rio Marin appears already in writings of 1080. According to Gallicciolli and Il Corner, this canal would have been excavated by hand by a name Marin Dandolo. It was expanded in 1875 by destroying some houses.
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Rio di San Mauro a canal in Burano an island in the Venetian Lagoon, north of Venice, Italy.
Like Venice itself Burano is an archipelago of four islands linked by bridges. It is situated near Torcello at the northern end of the Lagoon and is known for its lace work and brightly coloured homes. The primary economy today is tourism as visitors arrive for sightseeing and to purchase lace goods.
The island was probably settled by the Romans, and in the 6th century was occupied by people from Altino, who named it for one of the gates of their former city. Two stories are attributed to how the city obtained its name. One is that it was initially founded by the Buriana family, and another is that the first settlers of Burano came from the small island of Buranello, about 8 kilometres (5 miles) to the south.
Although the island soon became a thriving settlement, it was administered from Torcello and had none of the privileges of that island or of Murano. It rose in importance only in the 16th century, when women on the island began making lace with needles, being introduced to such a trade via Venetian-ruled Cyprus. When Leonardo da Vinci visited in 1481, he visited the small town of Lefkara and purchased a cloth for the main altar of the Duomo di Milano.
The lace was soon exported across Europe, but trade began to decline in the 18th century and the industry did not revive until 1872, when a school of lacemaking was opened. Lacemaking on the island boomed again, but few now make lace in the traditional manner as it is extremely time-consuming and therefore expensive.
Burano is also known for its small, brightly painted houses, which are popular with artists. The colours of the houses follow a specific system, originating from the golden age of its development. If someone wishes to paint their home, they must send a request to the government, who will respond by making notice of the certain colours permitted for that lot.
Other attractions include the Church of San Martino, with a leaning campanile and a painting by Giambattista Tiepolo, the Oratorio di Santa Barbara and the Museum and School of Lacemaking.
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The Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo, over the river Tiber, in Rome, Italy.
The bridge and castle were built by the Emperor Hadrian, (originally as a mausoleum for himself) in around 130 AD. After completion, for many years the castle was the tallest building in Rome. The bridge and castle were renamed to Sant'Angelo under Pope Gregory I (around 500 AD), and in the Medieval and Renaissance periods the castle also served as a prison.
Shot with a Nikon D7000 and a Nikkor AFS DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G lens, and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
My 85th image on Explore (20/10/2025), reaching No. 190!
The Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo, over the river Tiber, in Rome, Italy.
The bridge and castle were built by the Emperor Hadrian, (originally as a mausoleum for himself) in around 130 AD. After completion, for many years the castle was the tallest building in Rome. The bridge and castle were renamed to Sant'Angelo under Pope Gregory I (around 500 AD), and in the Medieval and Renaissance periods the castle also served as a prison.
Shot with a Nikon D7000 and a Nikkor AFS DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G lens, and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
Rio Marina a canal in Santa Croce one of the six sestieri of Venice in Veneto, Italy.
It is 332 meters and connects the San Giacomo de l'Orio and San Zuane Evangelista rii to the northwest to the Grand Canal.
The name of rio Marin appears already in writings of 1080. According to Gallicciolli and Il Corner, this canal would have been excavated by hand by a name Marin Dandolo. It was expanded in 1875 by destroying some houses.
The Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo, over the river Tiber, in Rome, Italy. Compare it to this similar shot I took earlier in the day.
The bridge and castle were built by the Emperor Hadrian, (originally as a mausoleum for himself) in around 130 AD. After completion, for many years the castle was the tallest building in Rome. Both bridge and castle were renamed to Sant'Angelo under Pope Gregory I (around 500 AD), and in the Medieval and Renaissance periods the castle also served as a prison.
Long exposure, shot with a Nikon D7000 and a Nikkor AFS DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G lens, all mounted on a Joby Gorillapod and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
Golden hour kisses the skies over the Mediterranean sea, as seen from a plane on my way to Rome, Italy.
Shot with a Nikon D7000 and a Nikkor AFS DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G lens, and processed in GIMP, with some tweaks in Photoscape.
Lorsque je déambulais dans les ruelles du petit village de Monterosso, mon regard s’est porté sur les toiles de cette petite échoppe. J’ai trouvé intéressant de les photographier, car les peintres ont souvent la même approche que les photographes dans la composition de leurs œuvres, mais avec une vision artistique qui leur est propre d’un même lieu.
When I wandered through the alleys of the small village of Monterosso, my eyes fell on the canvases of this small shop. I found it interesting to photograph them, because the painters often have the same approach as the photographers in the composition of their works, but with an artistic vision which is their own of the same place.
Inside the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri (Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and of the Martyrs), designed by Michelangelo himself by repurposing the Diocletian-era Roman baths. In Rome, Italy
Shot with a Nikon D7000 and a Nikkor AFS DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G lens, and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
Rio di San Giacomo dall'Orio a canal in Santa Croce one of the six sestieri of Venice in Veneto, Italy.
The name comes from the nearby San Giacomo dall'Orio Church. It has a length of 217 meters. It extends the Rio Marin at the confluence of the Rio di San Giovanni Evangelista in the east, then north-east to reach the Rio de San Boldo.
Rio Marina a canal in Santa Croce one of the six sestieri of Venice in Veneto, Italy.
It is 332 meters and connects the San Giacomo de l'Orio and San Zuane Evangelista rii to the northwest to the Grand Canal.
The name of Rio Marin appears already in writings of 1080. According to Gallicciolli and Il Corner, this canal would have been excavated by hand by a name Marin Dandolo. It was expanded in 1875 by destroying some houses.
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The bride and her father dancing at a family wedding, near Barga, Tuscany, Italy.
Shot with a Nikon D7000 and a Nikkor AFS DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G lens, with lighting from an off-camera, ceiling-bounced Nikon SB-600, and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
The Fondamenta Pontinello Sinistro on Burano an island in the Venetian Lagoon, north of Venice, Italy.
Like Venice itself, it could more correctly be called an archipelago of four islands linked by bridges. It is situated near Torcello at the northern end of the Lagoon, and is known for its lace work and brightly coloured homes. The primary economy today is tourism as visitors arrive for sightseeing and to purchase lace goods.
The island was probably settled by the Romans, and in the 6th century was occupied by people from Altino, who named it for one of the gates of their former city. Two stories are attributed to how the city obtained its name. One is that it was initially founded by the Buriana family, and another is that the first settlers of Burano came from the small island of Buranello, about 8 kilometres (5 miles) to the south.
Although the island soon became a thriving settlement, it was administered from Torcello and had none of the privileges of that island or of Murano. It rose in importance only in the 16th century, when women on the island began making lace with needles, being introduced to such a trade via Venetian-ruled Cyprus. When Leonardo da Vinci visited in 1481, he visited the small town of Lefkara and purchased a cloth for the main altar of the Duomo di Milano. The lace was soon exported across Europe, but trade began to decline in the 18th century and the industry did not revive until 1872, when a school of lacemaking was opened. Lacemaking on the island boomed again, but few now make lace in the traditional manner as it is extremely time-consuming and therefore expensive.
Burano is also known for its small, brightly painted houses, which are popular with artists. The colours of the houses follow a specific system, originating from the golden age of its development. If someone wishes to paint their home, one must send a request to the government, who will respond by making notice of the certain colours permitted for that lot.
Other attractions include the Church of San Martino, with a leaning campanile and a painting by Giambattista Tiepolo (Crufixion, 1727), the Oratorio di Santa Barbara and the Museum and School of Lacemaking.
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One of the waterspouts in Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (the Fountain of Four Rivers), in the Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy.
Shot with a Nikon D7000 and a Nikkor AFS DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G lens, and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
Rio delle Due Torri a canal in Santa Croce one of the six sestieri of Venice in Veneto, Italy.
The name comes from a house with two angular towers, which was found here around 1105, at the time of the famous devastating fire; Venetian texts of 1514 still speak of this casa da do toro. It was customary to add towers to buildings during civil strife.
The Rio do Torre is 72 meters long. It extends the Rio de San Polo at its junction with the rielo Ca'Bernardo to the northeast, where it becomes Rio Mater Domini after the junction with the Rio de San Boldo. The rio of Santa Maria Mater Domini has a length of 697 m and connects north-north-east the Grand Canal.
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Mehndi (henna) being applied to guests at an Indian wedding ceremony, near Barga, Tuscany, Italy.
Black and white shot with a Nikon D7000 and a Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D lens, and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
An inviting board in the old town of the Tuscan city of Lucca, Italy, on a hot summer day.
Shot with a Nikon D7000 and a Nikkor AFS DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G lens, and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
The great dome of Sant'Andrea della Valle, in Rome, Italy.
Black and white, shot with a Nikon D7000 and a Nikkor AFS DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G lens, with a green-filtered black and white effect applied in Google Picasa, and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.