Wednesday, January 2, 2013

On a High Horse

Equestrian Statue, Florence, Italy  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)




Cosimo I de Medici rides tall and proud atop his bronze saddle in the Piazza della Signoria of Florence. And well he should... the Medici were great patrons of the arts, and put their indelible mark on the history of Florence
 and the Italian Renaissance.





18 comments:

  1. Your perspective heightens Cosimo's proud expression sitting way up there on his horse. I visited the piazza Signoria in 2008 and was blown away by the sculptures. Thanks for reminding me .. J.

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  2. An excellent framing and perspective Doug. I like light too. Happy New year to you and yours

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  3. Impresionante encuadre...y mucha calidad la de esta image, al igual que tus anteriores fotografías...enhorabuena, Doug!!!

    Felicidades en este nuevo año, amigo!!! ;)

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  4. The sunny South Europe...Nice photo, Doug!

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  5. excellent angle and amazing colours of the velvia film! looks almost like cross-processed !

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  6. Love this perspective, gorgeous colors as always.

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  7. Love the warm tones and the well chosen angle.
    Ah, Florence… Your picture invites to dream…

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  8. Terrific light, good shot!
    Happy new year Doug!

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  9. Great POV and tones ! Great shot !

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  10. such an impressive shot of this statue.. it looks very imposing, and the color really highlights that.. great catch!

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  11. The sun has enlighted the statue, and you were here at the right time! Nice!
    Have a nice day.

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  12. Wow lovely golden light!
    Gentlemen do prefer blondes.

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  13. So stately in this gorgeous light--awesome shot!!

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