Sunday, February 3, 2013

The Watch

Statue, Prato della Valle, Padua, Italy  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film. Click on image for larger view.)



The statue of Antenore of Troy, the legendary founder of Padua (according to Virgil), keeps steady watch over the domes of the Monastery of Saint Justina (founded in the 5th century). Justina of Padua was martyred in 304 AD, and later became venerated as a patron saint of the city. She was a young lady
 regarded for her chastity.


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12 comments:

  1. yzFebruary 3, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    excellent shot

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  2. Luis GomezFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Absolutely beautiful shot Doug.

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  3. rianFebruary 3, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    this is a beautiful shot of this place.. :)

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  4. Roland TheysFebruary 3, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Wonderful composition,excellent shot!

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  5. FocalesFebruary 3, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    The light is superb here. Padoua is a beautiful town I visited a lot. I love Italy and it's light

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  6. ArndFebruary 3, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Beautiful shot of this venerable masonry with a lovely feel of history.
    Focus is perfect and the depth of field plays really well.

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  7. john4jackFebruary 3, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    superb! great bokeh

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  8. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Interesting sculpture and history. I love the background in this picture, wonderful composition!
    Léia

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  9. London CallerFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Padua looks like a lovely place!
    I'd love to visit Italy again this year.
    Not sure where to go thou...
    ... Naples perhaps?
    I need to learn how to make proper pizzas. ;o)

    >I couldn’t find a place to comment this weekend,

    My yak ate the comment button!
    I had to put my fingers down his throat to make him puke.

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  10. georgeFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    A lovely light falling on a nice sculpture!

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  11. franzFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    excellent perspective and selective dof of this gorgeous ensemble of shapes and forms !!!

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  12. DomLOrthaFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Beautiful composition, and perfect rendering of the Italian light. NIcely done.
    Have a nice day.

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