Brunch with Battutah
Romantic tables of Sorrento III
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 5 September 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
A table in Sorrento, Italy with a pine tree. The last of my table mini-series.
@Zygene: Merci, Zygene.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
The shape of the tree and the sun on it are nice. The setting with that lovely water is gorgeous.
5 Sep 2008 5:29am
@Steve Rice: Thank you very much, Steve.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
what a beautiful and twisting tree! of course the view is entirely lovely too! what a great place for some lunch! gorgeous!
5 Sep 2008 6:12am
@dj.tigersprout: Thanks very much, Jaycee.
Rags from Plano, United States
Thats a really odd looking tree. You seem to have taken the image in a nice place.
5 Sep 2008 6:26am
@Rags: I think the tree has been cut and mangled somewhat. thanks, Rags.
Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany
I have quite a similar table shot on my HD. I should post it one of these days. Thanks for the inspiration. Is there HDR processing involved in thsi one?
5 Sep 2008 7:47am
@Mirko Herzner: Thanks, Mirko. No HDR here, just adjustments of shadows and highlights, curves, hue saturation and sharpening. There is also a bit of noise reduction.
@MadScientist: Yes, I think so. thank you, MS.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
What a delightful composition this is ... with that rather sad Pine, but it surely anchors your shot.
5 Sep 2008 8:48am
@Judy: Thanks, Judy. Yes, the pine is a might mutilated.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Really nice composition, Michael. I like the light at the top of the tree. Excellent table series.
5 Sep 2008 9:54am
@Betty: Many thanks, Betty. I appreciate that.
@António Pires: Thank you very much, Antonio.
@Veronelle: Thank you, Veronelle.
Lorraine from Canada
What's left to say Michael, every time I think I can't like something better, I can't, I really can't because they're are so different in their magnificence, so needless to say I'm in AWE, again...I'd say I'm terribly sorry to see this mini collection go ('cause I am) but it's not necessary, somehow you're gone WOW us all over again with your next set!
5 Sep 2008 1:14pm
@Lorraine: Many thanks, Lorraine. Your comment is so very uplifting. And by the way, I used your directions to fix and re-post yesterday's image without losing a comment. So thanks again.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Love the old knarled pine tree. Looks like it has been there for years and it certainly anchors your shot. Thanks for "taking us with you" to this romantic setting. It is truly a beautiful place and you have captured it as only you can. Great work Michael.
5 Sep 2008 1:23pm
@Marion: Many thanks, Marion. Pine trees in Italy seem to have their lower branches chopped off so that they will grow out at the top like a giant umbrella.
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Talk about deliciously alluring:-) Love how you capture this through the tree with such character.
5 Sep 2008 1:30pm
@sherri: Thank you so much, Sherri.
NJ & SB Photography from Spain
preciosa foto, buen color y muy bien vista la composición.
5 Sep 2008 1:46pm
@NJ & SB Photography: Thank you so much for the excellent comment, nuria.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Really great view... Send me a "Wish you were here" Postcard please ^^"
5 Sep 2008 1:56pm
@Koushiro~光子郎: OK. Thank you, Koushiro.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Wow.... Mike, romantic indeed, what a beautiful setting. Outstanding photo..!!
5 Sep 2008 2:35pm
@Observing: Thank you, Mike. I appreciate that.
@Peter Miller: I agree. thank you, Peter.
Marcie from United States
What an idyllic..almost romantic place to meet. Love your composition with the tree. Excellent!
5 Sep 2008 3:49pm
@Marcie: Many thanks, Marcie.
petitlouis from Liège, Belgium
I discover your blog : wonderful shots here !!!
Thanks for your visit and comment.
5 Sep 2008 3:50pm
@petitlouis: Thank you so much for your visit, Thierry.
Donelia Pérez from Spain
I bet you had a nice view sitting in that zone... I'd love to visit Italy, people say that is magnific... Nice image, it expresses a relaxing moment.
5 Sep 2008 4:48pm
@Donelia Pérez: Yes, the Amalfi coast is one of the most beautiful. thank you, Donelia.
MJ from Delaware, United States
I love it so romantic...and a view to kill for........
5 Sep 2008 4:48pm
@MJ: Many thanks, MJ.
@Nick: Many thanks, Nick.
Angelique from Netherlands
wow... I just whish I could sit there for a while and dream...
What a beautiful view!
5 Sep 2008 6:34pm
@Angelique: You are very kind. Thank you, Angelique.
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Excellent way to end the series. This really looks like a wonderful place. Great compo. Those 2 trees create the invitation "Just for 2..." Excellent work Michael
5 Sep 2008 6:46pm
@Rui: Thank you for the delightful comment, Rui.
Denis from Martinique, Martinique
Excellent picture, all an atmosphere ! This seems to be such a nice city that I would like to visit... more. I would like to live there, to sit on that chair and wait for you.
5 Sep 2008 7:22pm
@Denis: That is a kind sentiment. thank you, Denis.
@nanne: Thank you very much, Nanne.
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
On dit bien Jamais deux sans trois
Cette photo termine en beauté la série... quelle vue, quel paysage de rêve, à l'ombre de ce magnifique pin tout en courbes...
5 Sep 2008 10:03pm
@Francesc B.: Merci, Francesc.
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Outstanding composition, love the curves of the tree. Looks like a pleasant place to relax with a great view. Nice job!
6 Sep 2008 2:19am
@John Maslowski: Thank you very much, John.
claire from alberta, Canada
wow! i really, really love this image! amazing composition! :)
6 Sep 2008 7:31am
@claire: Many thanks.
don from spokane, United States
I like the composition of this one and the mood it creates. A fine shot. Added this to my vfxy collection today.
7 Sep 2008 8:13pm
@don: Thank you, Don. I'm happy you liked it.
Mackan from Sweden
How calm and peaceful! I'd like to sit down and have a beer. Really great shot!
7 Sep 2008 9:11pm
@Mackan: Thank you, Mackan.
Kevin from OrganicPIX.com from DFW, Texas, United States
Beautiful symmetry and pairings.
8 Sep 2008 3:14am
@Kevin from OrganicPIX.com: A good observation. thank you.
Sony DSLR-A300
1/160 second
F/11.0
ISO 100
52 mm (35mm equiv.)