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Firenze Italia: Ponte Vecchio
Firenze Italia: Ponte Vecchio
Dr.Confuser


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study 2007-01 (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
Location: Florence Italy
Date: Jan 28, 2007
Aperture: F/11
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Cityscape, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Jan 29, 2007

 Photographer’s Notes
I have recently moved to Florence, Italy to teach a couple of classes at a US University’s study-abroad program. I lived here in Florence for most of a year more than 35 years ago and this is a wonderful opportunity to get reacquainted with this wonderful city. In the photo, you can see the Ponte Vechio (Old Bridge) which is one of Florence’s tourist landmarks.
I never tire of photographing the bridge. With different light, different sunlight angles, different weather, and different points of view … every photo is different. This was shot from the Piazzale Michelangelo on a dark, cloudy, misty day. The sun has just broken through and lit up the bridge and its section of the river. I wanted to capture the bridge isolated from the background by the sunlight. And I wanted to catch the reflections in the water.
Surprisingly, very little post processing was required. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I.

Post Processing
• Correct Color (Curves)
• Straighten Canvas
• Crop
• Sharpen (Unsharp Mask)
• Resize (Bicubic Sharper)
• Save for Web

Camera Data
• Nikon D200
• 2007/01/28 11:31:27.4
• JPEG (8-bit) Fine
• Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
• Color
• Lens: VR 24-120mm F/3.5-5.6 G
• Focal Length: 120mm
• Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
• Metering Mode: Spot
• 1/500 sec - F/11
• Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
• Sensitivity: ISO 200
• Optimize Image: Vivid
• White Balance: Auto
• AF Mode: AF-S
• Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
• Color Mode: Mode III (Adobe RGB)
• Tone Comp.: Normal
• Hue Adjustment: 0°

Statistics
Place: 268 out of 559
Avg (all users): 5.6456
Avg (commenters): 7.7778
Avg (participants): 5.6423
Avg (non-participants): 5.6571
Views since voting: 833
Views during voting: 212
Votes: 158
Comments: 11
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 04/10/2007 12:15:20 PM
Did you get to join up with those guys sculling on the Arno?

Great shot, you did well to catch the isolated light on the bridge. Love that town.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/07/2007 08:23:25 PM
Like a postcard.
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 02/07/2007 03:53:28 PM
Io sona Italinao e questa e bello!
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 02/07/2007 03:43:54 PM
Very nice. I'm partial to this picture because I import espesso from Firenze and it's one of my favorite cities. Nicely composed shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/06/2007 10:02:18 PM
Incredible view. I really like the haze. It acts as a natural DOF.
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 02/03/2007 10:46:20 AM
Beautiful shot!
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 02/02/2007 09:05:26 PM
Firenze... My dream. Thank you for sharing this. (No voting, just commenting)
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 02/02/2007 03:43:00 AM
I just liked this.
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 02/01/2007 09:00:24 PM
Great view. Really like the colors and composition. Beautiful shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/01/2007 06:47:03 PM
nice view of the city.
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 02/01/2007 11:02:52 AM
How beautiful! The lighting is exquisite! What a romantic looking scene!
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