In Rome, the Fountain of The Turtles, page 2

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In Rome, the Fountain of The Turtles sent on July 14, 2020 (17:50) by Annamaria Pertosa. 41 comments, 880 views.

at 16mm, 1/2500 f/6.3, ISO 400, hand held. Roma, Italy.

La Fontana delle Tartarughe Nel 1570, a Roma, terminano i lavori di restauro dell'acquedotto dell'Acqua Virgo ed iniziano quelli per una ramificazione secondaria del condotto che ha portato alla realizzazione di diverse nuove fontane, tra cui quella delle Tartarughe, costruita tra il 1581 e il 1588 sul progetto di Giacomo Della Porta. La fontana è formata da una vasca quadrata con spigolo arrotondati, con al centro un basamento con quattro conchiglie che sorregge una sorta di anafora che a sua volta sorregge un bacino rotondo in marmo, con le teste di putti sotto l'orlo dalle cui bocche aperte esce l'acqua in eccesso. I quattro efebi in bronzo che giocano con i quattro delfini appoggiati sulle vasche a forma di conchiglia evidenziano la raffinatezza manieristica dell'opera, che si distingue dallo schema adottato nelle fontane romane della fine del Cinquecento. Come gli efebi anche le tartarughe, collocate sul bordo della vasca superiore e attribuite dalla tradizione al Bernini, sono stati aggiunti dopo il restauro del 1658. LA CURIOSITA' Una curiosa leggenda è legata al Duca Mattei, proprietario del palazzo omonimo: essendo un giocatore incallito e avendo perso una cospicua somma di denaro gli venne rifiutata la mano della figlia di un signore della zona che lo considerava uno squattrinato. Ma il Duca, per vendicarsi, organizzò nel suo palazzo una sontuosa festa invitando anche il ricco signore e la figlia: dopo tutta la notte di grandi festeggiamenti, all'alba li invitò ad affacciarsi sulla piazza mostrandogli la fontana che la sera prima non c'era per fargli capire cosa avrebbe perso non acconsentendo al matrimonio, perché era stato comunque capace di far costruire una bellissima opera in una sola notte. Il matrimonoio cosi avvenne ma il Duca fece murare la finestra affinché nessuno potesse più ammirare la fontana dal palazzo. Grazie mille a tutti gli amici che si fermeranno a commentare questo scatto.

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Ivan Catellani

sent on July 15, 2020 (14:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A well-taken glimpse in a very good b/n with remarkable sharpness and tonal scale.
Interesting caption with the plus of "Curiosity."
Piaciously.
Thanks and congratulations.
A greeting
Ivan

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on July 15, 2020 (14:50) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Francescoc
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Susy Dan
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Savastano
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Fiorenzofanton
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It's always a great pleasure to be in my galleries and read your gratifying comments. Thank you sincerely and from the heart, dear friends.
A greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

Claudio Cozzani

sent on July 15, 2020 (14:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

By now you can make a photo book
you're awesome
brava Annamaria

Carlo Alfonso

sent on July 15, 2020 (16:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful b/n and beautiful caption :-)
Hello, Carlo

Alejandro Colombini

sent on July 15, 2020 (16:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice, great b/n and interesting caption. Good afternoon

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on July 15, 2020 (16:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Stefano Vezzani
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Silvio Martinelli
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Sangari Andrea
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Gazebo
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It is very gratifying to read your comments, and to see above all the assiduous attention, always very welcome. To say thank you a thousand times, it's reductive, but sincere.
A warm greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

RikCapra

sent on July 15, 2020 (17:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Always beautiful your black-and-white architectural shots.
A beautiful Roman postcard.

Sales
Complis

Alexey

sent on July 15, 2020 (19:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice shot! Congratulations Annamaria!

Agata Arezzo

sent on July 15, 2020 (20:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shooting, beautiful bn and lovely caption that enriches to know.
A hug
Agata

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on July 16, 2020 (10:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dany Sei
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Arvina
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Guerragaet
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I can't help but thank you so much for the nice comments and presence in my galleries that I'm always very pleased with.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P

Giustino Capozzoli

sent on July 16, 2020 (14:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice picture B&W,congratulations Annamaria.

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on July 16, 2020 (19:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Philip Mok
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Fiorella Spagnoli
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Franco Buffalmano
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Alessandro Morini
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Angelo Adorisio
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I'm very pleased that this shot was to your liking. Thank you very much for the attention and the nice comments.
A warm greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on July 17, 2020 (14:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Ivan Catellani
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Claudio Cozzani
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Carlo Alfonso
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Alejandro Colombini
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Always helpful and generous with your presence and beautiful comments, thank you very much, dear friends.
A greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

Palmieri Raimondo

sent on July 19, 2020 (16:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Not beautiful ............. Beautiful...
7 hello Ray Palm-

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on July 19, 2020 (17:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

RikCapra
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Alexey
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Agata Arezzo
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Gradigradable your visit as always and unmissable the gratifying comments, I can only thank you sincerely, dear friends.
Good evening
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P

Raffaele 10

sent on July 21, 2020 (22:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shooting.
A raffaele

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on July 22, 2020 (15:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Justin Capozzoli
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Mondo
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Raffaele10
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It is always very rewarding to read your comments. You are very generous and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your assiduous presence.
An affectionate greeting
Amaria :-P :-P :-P

Federico_28

sent on July 25, 2020 (0:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Annamaria
A very quick snap
A salute
Federico

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on July 31, 2020 (7:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Federico
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hearted thanks to the attention to my shots and the beautiful commentary.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

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