A wonderful window on the sea in Portovenere

Una meravigliosa finestra sul mare a Portovenere

A wonderful window on the sea in Portovenere.
Portovenere, a charming village located on the Ligurian coast, is known for its natural beauty and historical heritage. Among the many architectural treasures that adorn this picturesque village, one of the most famous is undoubtedly the quadrifora of the Church of San Pietro.
The quadrifora, a window with four lights, is located just near the Church of San Pietro and looks towards the west. This architectural element is characterized by four small arches supported by three small columns, creating a visual effect of great elegance and lightness. The church itself, built in the 13th century by the Genoese, has a Gothic style with black and white bands that add a further touch of refinement.
The position of the quadrifora offers a spectacular view of the sea to the west with the gaze that meets the Cinque Terre. This panoramic point is one of the most photographed in Portovenere, attracting visitors from all over the world who wish to capture the timeless beauty of this place. The combination of Gothic architecture and the seascape creates a unique and evocative atmosphere.
The quadrifora of Portovenere is not only an architectural element of great aesthetic value, but also represents an important piece of history and culture. Its conservation is essential to keep alive the memory of the past and to continue to inspire future generations.

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Una meravigliosa finestra sul mare a Portovenere

Una meravigliosa finestra sul mare a Portovenere

Una meravigliosa finestra sul mare a Portovenere

Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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Where is Portovenere:

In 1997, Porto Venere, together with the islands of Palmaria, Tino, Tinetto and the Cinque Terre, was included among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The municipality of Porto Venere is located at the southern end of a peninsula, which, detaching itself from the jagged coastline of the eastern Ligurian Riviera, forms the western shore of the Gulf of La Spezia, also known as the “Gulf of Poets”.
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A wonderful window on the sea in Portovenere – Une magnifique fenêtre donnant sur la mer à Portovenere – Una maravillosa ventana con vistas al mar en Portovenere – Uma janela maravilhosa com vista para o mar em Portovenere – Ein wunderschönes Fenster mit Blick auf das Meer in Portovenere – Một cửa sổ tuyệt vời nhìn ra biển ở Portovenere

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The rose window of the church of San Jaume in Barcelona

Il rosone della chiesa gotica di San Jaume a Barcellona

The rose window of the Gothic church of San Jaume in Barcelona.
It is certainly not the church that you remember visiting in Barcelona (for that there is the Sagrada Familia and the cathedral) but I also love photographing the details (in addition of course to the famous and touristy things that the site is full of).
This is the beautiful rose window of a small Gothic church near the Rambla.
And the inscription: “Rosa d’abril, Morena de la serra” which celebrates the Virgin of Montserrat, a dark-skinned Madonna, protector of Catalonia.

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Il rosone della chiesa gotica di San Jaume a Barcellona

Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Tamron 16-300.

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According to legend, the first image of the Virgin (in Catalan La Mare de Déu de Montserrat) was found by some children who were tending a flock in a cave in 880, after seeing a light on the mountain. When the bishop learned of the discovery, he tried to have the small statue transported to Manresa, but it was not possible because the statue became too heavy. Therefore, the bishop interpreted this signal as the Virgin's desire to remain near the place where it was found and therefore ordered the construction of the sanctuary.
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The rose window of the Gothic church of San Jaume in Barcelona – La rosace de l’église gothique de San Jaume à Barcelone – El rosetón de la iglesia gótica de San Jaume de Barcelona – A rosácea da igreja gótica de San Jaume em Barcelona – Das Rosettenfenster der gotischen Kirche San Jaume in Barcelona – Cửa sổ hoa hồng của nhà thờ Gothic San Jaume ở Barcelona – 巴塞罗那圣海梅哥特式教堂的玫瑰窗 – バルセロナのサン・ジャウメのゴシック様式教会のバラ窓

Finestra rotta

Finestra rotta

Una finestra rotta, un classico della fotografia… il degrado attira sempre l’attenzione.
Questa si trova nel palazzo della ex fonderia Rossi di Riva Trigoso.
Ovviamente, ho lavorato un po’ di hdr.

Finestra rotta

Pioggia su vetro

goccie su vetro

Pioggia su vetro.
Scimmiottando la ormai famosa foto del vetro bagnato con sullo sfondo le luci di una macchina, che ormai è disponibile come sfondi base di Apple, ho provato anche io a cimentarmi nell’immortalare qualche goccia di pioggia dei giorni scorsi sul vetro di camera mia.
Si vede che il risultato è un po’ diverso.

goccie su vetro