Saturday, October 4, 2014

Villa Cimbrone


The impressive bust-lined terrace of Villa Cimbrone in Ravello is high on a mountaintop
overlooking the Bay of Salerno and the Amalfi Coast.  At mid-day,
it is impossible to frame an image without other tourists.
(She was posing for the guy standing next to me.)


I went back in the early evening, after the tourists went home, but the light wasn't as good.


And I beat the tourists back to the terrace in the morning, when it was cloudy.
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16 comments:

  1. KateOctober 4, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    Your efforts have been richly rewarded, even if you haven't reached your own high photographic standards. I think each one tells a beautiful story.

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  2. EdOctober 4, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    I like each of theses. Sometimes you have to go with what your got as far as lighting goes. Nice job.

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  3. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"October 4, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    I hate to disagree but to my eye the softer light in shots two and three has resulted in a more satisfactory effect than the rather harsh light and sooty shadows in the first effort. Of course it's all a matter of personal opinion.

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  4. Luis GomezOctober 4, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Great job Jack. I love the early morning light.

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  5. BirdmanOctober 4, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    Is that the 'explanation' your wife gets? Nice try.

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  6. SharonOctober 4, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    What a view no matter the weather.

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  7. William KendallOctober 4, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Beautiful shots, Jack. And such marvelous views.

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  8. Sylvia KOctober 4, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    Awesome view, superb captures and I'm so glad you share them, Jack! Great start for my day!!

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  9. Bob CroweOctober 4, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    And not for you? A shame.

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  10. MersadOctober 4, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    I like the evening light better. What an amazing view!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  11. RedPatOctober 4, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    I like the intense blue in the tourist shot but it is fun to see all three, Jack!

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  12. KayOctober 4, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    The light in the 2nd & 3rd shots is very gentle and soft...and the effect is rather nice without your 50 newest best friends.

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  13. UnknownOctober 4, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    That is a spectacular view, and your photos are all wonderful. Personally I like the soft light and framing of the morning shot the best.

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  14. RandyOctober 4, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    Beautiful terrace.

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  15. VirginiaOctober 6, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    Apres les tourists. A wonderful idea. I love this photos from your trip Jack. Merci,
    V

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  16. HalcyonOctober 9, 2014 at 1:30 AM

    I sort of like the shot with the random tourist. I wonder if her photographer got a better picture?

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