Tuscany Afternoon, Florence
From the highest point of the Boboli Gardens where the old town wall of Florence separates the Pitti Palace and grounds from the surrounding countryside, one can enjoy this typical Tuscan scene to the West. The grand aleppo pine at the heart of this estate seemed like a benign protector over this somewhat wild and happily overgrown place. The olive trees were shining in the afternoon sun on the first real Spring day of the season.
[Information about Boboli Gardens - the expansive gardens south of the Arno River in Florence - here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boboli_Gardens ]
Comments and faves
jody9, sistereden2, PidderBear 4.O, ElGeko, and 285 other people added this photo to their favorites.
itucker (63 months ago | reply)
wonderful scene. great lighting and composition. well done
jody9 (63 months ago | reply)
Wow, Rita! Color, texture, a delicate balance make this a feast for the eyes.
PidderBear 4.O (63 months ago | reply)
Stunning image alone, even without the description! Great shot!
ramparts54 (63 months ago | reply)
Beautiful place and photo!
OceanRudy (63 months ago | reply)
Rita, this is beautiful and I don't have to see your name on your images to recognize your work. It's always amazingly balanced and delicately put together...you're an artist with the camera!
sistereden2 (63 months ago | reply)
Wonderful pic !
--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
mdumlao98 (63 months ago | reply)
this is paradise!!!
dgjean [deleted] (63 months ago | reply)
Great telephoto effect and the colors and composition are fantastic!
This Great Photographic Art was made by a Diamond Class Photographer!
Please add your photo to Flicker Diamond The Diamond Class Photographer
Read the group rules please and tag your photo DiamondClassPhotographer
You may tag your photo again as flickrdiamond
peng(é¹) (63 months ago | reply)
Beautiful view. It just give you a 3d feeling....
ElGeko (63 months ago | reply)
Hoooooo, how do I look this pocture!
It's a painting, using all the colors a "palette" can hold.
It's a light, playing with our eyes without burning them.
It's a framing that hides a lot letting us see much.
Really beautiful, Rita.
bluechameleon (63 months ago | reply)
Where I want to be.
Rita, this is just such an amazing composition! Your exposure is perfect, they way each individuall tree is highlighted...really a special image!
Tranuf (63 months ago | reply)
Great capture.. the toscan nature is so exploding at this time of the year, it's wonderfull. I can almost imagine the parfume of the blooming vegetals.
--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
andrea francesco (63 months ago | reply)
So mudch details! great work rita, my aunt lives in those hills!!!! ^_^
Sandra Morais (63 months ago | reply)
This image is so inviting! Wonderful tones of green...
Thank you very much for your visit and your kind comments!!! : )
BehindTheScenes2006 (63 months ago | reply)
OH, You're killing me! LOL Every day I long to go back... and every day I smile because your beautiful photographs allow me to do just that! Thanks so much. This one is incredible. You're terrific! Great eye.
tangua [deleted] (63 months ago | reply)
A+++ Grade Photo
EncinoMan (63 months ago | reply)
Beautiful composition. Brilliant and colorful.
A+++ Grade Photo
Monique Lavoie © 2012 (63 months ago | reply)
Mon amie avait une maison pas trop loin ... je comprends maintenant son grand regret de l'avoir vendue. Quelle belle image et qu'elle qualité.
Merci beaucoup de la partager.
in touch (63 months ago | reply)
i know this place well, and it makes me miss florence!
A+++ Grade Photo
Little Lightshow [deleted] (63 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called lichtSPIEL ++ photography ++abstract++, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
~~~~~~~~~
A+++ Grade Photo
Carla & Bruno (63 months ago | reply)
(Join Outstanding Shot group and give awards!)
Please add "Outstanding Shots" tag to your photo
linthesky (63 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous picture! Makes me sorry I never made it to those gardens!
I think this photo is a
Please add your photo to www.flickr.com/groups/supershot/
After you add it to the group pool, please tag this photo as a SuperShot
De kleine rode kater (63 months ago | reply)
mmm, I would like to be there enjoying the spring!
Very good capture, beautiful light and strong composition.
tag1
Muslima2006 (63 months ago | reply)
wow, the big pine among the other little tree, thats amazing. tag2
--
Seen in Let's Play Tag (You're It) A family friendly group ! (?)
Mieke Vos Photographics (63 months ago | reply)
I agree, this is definitely a
Alix King (63 months ago | reply)
This is so beautiful! I just love it. And I really appreciate all the information you give with your photos as well as the links. You're super!
zyrcster (63 months ago | reply)
wonderful composition, rich in color and texture. tag3
Daniel A. Norman (63 months ago | reply)
This is an amazing image, and the colors complement each other perfectly.
SkyShaper (63 months ago | reply)
Oh man that's great!!!
overthemoon (63 months ago | reply)
magical, my favourite part of Florence!
mightyquinninwky©™ (63 months ago | reply)
“Hi, you are invited to post this lovely work to “ Oneness – Labyrinth" where it will count as three trophies towards your winning total. It gave me feelings of Love Joy and Beauty and deserves a place in the Labyrinth."
I really love your work. After you join Labyrinth, you will also be invited to join my clan in the next level Plains. Just tag IandI-Isis to your beautiful picture and please make sure you put IandI-Isis in your request for membership.
~J0~ (63 months ago | reply)
Such an idyllic place and gorgeous photo. I'd like to be transported there now although in a way I have! Thank you!
James Neeley (63 months ago | reply)
Very beautiful image. Instant fave.
Isabella Perry (63 months ago | reply)
Beautiful image and description.
Laurie York (63 months ago | reply)
This is lovely, Rita! I love the light you captured here.
khalilshah (63 months ago | reply)
nice
Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
*atrium09 (63 months ago | reply)
Beautiful
southwest girl (63 months ago | reply)
fabulous image, great lighting; OK, I want to go there now!!!
Kathy~ (63 months ago | reply)
love this part of the world--- going back in June!! :)
*MaryElise* (63 months ago | reply)
Orange42 (63 months ago | reply)
*Saariy* (63 months ago | reply)
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
nouredine (63 months ago | reply)
I feel , this must be a part of our lost or refound paradise, the soul hovering above life. hope to get my feet to the ground. (from the Feel Me, Post Me! group)
blhphotography (63 months ago | reply)
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Outbj (63 months ago | reply)
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
George*50 (63 months ago | reply)
Beautiful image.
sensiblegrandeza (63 months ago | reply)
Beautiful
victoria_h (63 months ago | reply)
Tony Dale (63 months ago | reply)
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
joelgllespie1957 (63 months ago | reply)
been there and love the place - maybe my favorite city in the world, great capture
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)