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The Rock of Radicofani sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (10:06) by Michela Checchetto. 39 comments, 3961 views.

, 1/1000 f/8.0, ISO 640, hand held. Val d'Orcia, Italy.

Ripresa aerea (elicottero). Distanza focale 95mm - - - "L'esistenza della Rocca di Radicofani è documentata fin dal 978, anche se le sue origini sono molto antecedenti e risalgono all'epoca Carolingia, quando venne acquistata da parte dei Monaci di Abbadia San Salvatore. La Rocca fu possedimento dei monaci fino al 1153 quando venne riscattata dallo Stato Pontificio. Per la sua posizione strategica sull'antica via Francigena (è sita su un colle alto 896 metri e raggiunge sulla terrazza merlata la ragguardevole quota di +960 mt s.l.m.) la Rocca di Radicofani venne usata da Papa Adriano IV per arginare l'avanzata (sia politica che militare) di Federico I il Barbarossa ... che governava la Toscana centro sud dall'alto del Castello di Montegrossi. La Rocca di Radicofani divenne importante anche per la giovane Repubblica di Siena da cui dista circa 70 km verso sud. Per quasi due secoli la Rocca di Radicofani fu gestita a due: Repubblica di Siena e Stato Pontificio con i due intermezzi di Ghino di Tacco. Passata poi sotto il Granducato di Toscana la Rocca fu subito ristrutturata a cura dell'architetto Baldassarre Lanci. I lavori durarono dal 1560 fino al 1567 e, se possibile, resero la Rocca ancora più inespugnabile trasformandola in una vera Fortezza. La Fortezza di Radicofani venne distrutta nel 1735 dal suo stesso comandante Piero da Piancastagnaio per vendicarsi della sua rimozione dall'incarico e, solo alla fine del 1900, vennero compiuti dei seri lavori di restauro." (Fonte: http://www.fortezze.it/rocca_radicofani_it.html)

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Flaber70

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (10:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

hello Michela
beautiful panoramic and color balance, how about a nice 16: 9 with the start of the forest in the corner at bottom left? ... the road up against the edge image .. bothers me ...: - P :-)
ciaooo

Michela Checchetto

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (11:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks dear Flavio's comments! :-P
In my opinion, if Croppo the last third until the boring lane -D the rock is crushed ... too little air I think. Is not it? The spaciousness in these shots Airline believe (but I may be wrong) is essential.
Ciaooo! :-)
m.

Flaber70

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (11:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hmmmm ... I tried .... in my personal taste ... acquires importance and grandeur remains cmq very "airy" ... but it is my taste: -D: -D
hello !! :-P

Michela Checchetto

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (11:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Urka Flavio know that I had read so careless ?? !!! : - |
I thought of the little street in altoooo! ... In fact, I was wondering why you disturb much :-(, sorry!
Here the crop (perhaps less stringent than what you mean ...) and actually not bad at all; thank you! ;-)
Hello!
m.

Jypka

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (11:46)

You have all been in a helicopter??? Eeeek!!!

I like both versions. In the first the surrounding of the castle can be seen better. That the castle is on the top of the hill.
In the second version the castle is "more visible". The shot is more balanced.

If I had to choose... by a little margin I prefer the second version.

And as always, I hope a good translation. ;-)

Ciaooooooo

Michela Checchetto

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (13:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

“ And as always, I hope a good translation. „

Yesss! ;-)
Thank you so much Jypka! You made a very good analysis of the two versions. :-P
Best wishes!
Michela

Dantes

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (13:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

nice shoot Michela and I find it more apt version crop without detracting from the original anyway! :-):-)
hello, Dante

Michela Checchetto

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (14:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Dante thanks for your comments and your opinion! :-)
We subscribe to a photography forum to receive views, opinions and advice (or so it should be ;-)) and therefore does not make me absolutely a wrong preferring the version suggested by Flavio whom I thank once again.
A salutone! ;-)
Michela

Luca Alessi

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (15:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent composition and camera angle, this fortress is just photogenic :-)
Congratulations!
Luka

Michela Checchetto

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (17:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Luka !!!
La Rocca is really fascinating ;-)
A salutone :-)
Mikela

Gianni Aggravi

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (19:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A shot that deserves a lot of attention, the two versions would not know which to prefer, the fact is that the basis is an excellent achievement, congratulations Michela.

Claudio Cozzani

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (19:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Michela next time volooooo, to see these beautiful pictures .... :-P congratulations, photography is beautiful in the two versions, the talented ;-)

Claudio c

Francesco Iafelice

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (21:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful deep leaves admire the castle and the background
A mi me gusta ;-)

Lully

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (21:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

You were very good and I congratulate you.

Hello hello and good evening, Lully:-P:-P

Giorgio Meneghetti

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (21:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

"However beautiful" sang the great Lucio! ;-) I share! Michela Brava! :-P

Vittorio Scatolini

sent on 29 Aprile 2015 (22:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very nice, also -D: -D: -D: -D in bubble memories -D 8-)
A greeting
Vittorio;-) 8-)

Fulvio Gioria

sent on 30 Aprile 2015 (7:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A thoughtful and natural pp. I like both versions! Great! :-P

Gabriele Castellari

sent on 30 Aprile 2015 (8:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I am very pleased to see the fortress of Radicofani from above. Saturday morning I was in the country, but between a National Anthem and a Bella Hello of the band, I'm lost and the climb was tough. -D
I believe the considerations on the photo, very nice and well done but of documentary value, a bit 'accademiche..per me the two versions are the same.
Congratulations anyway dear Michela.
Hello, Gabriel. :-)

Anonima.genovese

sent on 30 Aprile 2015 (9:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear Michela, I remained nostalgia helicopter not only for photos (so I do not manage well the panoramic ...), but because I like to fly.
Beautiful your shots Tuscan.
I read that you Fabio suggested a 16: 9. I wanted to ask if when you cut out the photo must follow measures established, and, if the answer is yes, how?
A hug from a distance, but this time not virtual! :-)

;-) Paola :-)

Michela Checchetto

sent on 30 Aprile 2015 (9:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Gianni :-P ... thank you for everything, my friend !!!
Claudio :-)

“ next time volooooo „

I'll advice; apart from the photos, see this beautiful Earth from above is a unique show! ;-)
Franco :-P
Lully :-)
Giorgio -D :-P
Vittorio :-) remember how! .... Even in flight I do not deny, Michela bubble, haha ??!!! -D
Fulvio :-P ... really appreciate your opinion on the PP; the light was bad and the development of all the RAW had to necessarily be decisive to turn the tone off by the lack of light and in this mist. I tried not to overdo it, then I'm happy if the effect will result is "natural"
Gabriele :-) ;-)
THANKS to all of you for these nice comments which I really appreciated!
Dear greetings
Michela

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