La Bella Toscana
by Inge Johnsson
Title
La Bella Toscana
Artist
Inge Johnsson
Medium
Photograph - Digital Capture, Watermark Not On Actual Prints
Description
Tuscan landscape surrounding San Gimignano, Italy at sunrise.
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Photographed with a Canon 5D Mk II and a Canon EF 70-200/4L IS.
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San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls form "an unforgettable skyline". Within the walls, the well-preserved buildings include notable examples of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with outstanding examples of secular buildings as well as churches. The Palazzo Comunale, the Collegiate Church and Church of Sant' Agostino contain frescos, including cycles dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. The "Historic Centre of San Gimignano", is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town also is known for the white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape which is grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area.
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December 30th, 2012
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Comments (9)
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for your 10-3-15 feature on the Greeting Cards For All Occasions homepage!
Judy Vincent
This image is being featured in the “Photography ONLY – Landscapes and Landmarks” group – one of the most active groups on Fine Art America featuring the best landscape photographers in the world! Congratulations on your excellent work!
Queenie Wong
love the depth of this photo. Center of this piece leaves an impression of Chinese watercolor painting.
Inge Johnsson replied:
Thanks a lot, Queenie. I hadn't thought about that but now that you say it I can see that it does resemble that type of art.