Grotte di San Fortunato, a photo from Perugia, Umbria

Photographer's Note

Caves of San Fortunato - Montefalco (PG)

The so-called Caves of San Fortunato are preserved in the wood of the convent of San Fortunato,
They are compartments dug out of a bank of breccia and clay.
Their origin is probably very ancient and certainly mysterious. Unfortunately, the documentation is late and scarce.
It was probably originally a pagan mithraeum, later used as an oratory in the early Christian era.
SEE WS FOR EXTERNAL VIEW

holmertz, Fis2, pierrefonds, jhm, Ilonka1974, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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holmertz (102050) 2021-10-26 1:00

Hello Silvio,
A fascinating look inside the curious cave used as a chapel. The incredible number of ancient temples in this part of Italy never stops to amaze me, and you are working hard to make a complete collection, or so it seems.
Best regards,
Gert

Fis2 (169821) 2021-10-26 1:09

Witaj Silvio!
A very interesting grotte, view makes impression.
Good framing, colors and light.
This photo has atmosphere.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (113656) 2021-10-26 4:38

Hi Silvio,

La statue de la Vierge Marie attire le regard. La prise de vue permet de voir les d閠ails de la grotte San Fortunato. La lumi鑢e environnante fait ressortir les couleurs. Bonne journ閑.

Pierre

Tue (91648) 2021-10-26 10:04

Hello Silvio,
The photo of this cave is very well composed and especially well balanced between the lit and shaded parts. Also the contrast between the smooth and more textured areas is attractive here.
Lars

lousat (138669) 2021-10-26 10:18

Ciao SIlvio,poche notizie sulle loro origini ma un fascino molto particolare, la foto del WS � davvero utile e ci fa' capire perfettamente l'incredibile location,ottima qualita' anche nella foto principale. Buona serata,Luciano

jhm (211734) 2021-10-26 10:53

Ciao Silvio,

We get a lovely view with a Maria statue and flowers.
Nice depth and perspective with nice depth in background
Very well presentation, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Ilonka1974 (10289) 2021-10-26 13:05

Hi Silvio,
Interesting Caves of San Fortunato.
Very good presentation.
Well done.
Best regards
Janusz

COSTANTINO (115605) 2021-10-26 22:30

hello dear Silvio
no church today but a different
place called Caves of San
Fortunato Montefalco...
this part of Italy
and generally Italy
has too impressive parts
to visit...
regards
Costantino

pajaran (114995) 2021-10-26 22:48

Pozdrav.

Interesantan pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lep enterijer i detalji, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici.
Lepa Caves of San Fortunato.

Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja

jemaflor (146360) 2021-10-26 23:27

Hi Silvio,
Interesting grotte, well taken, a composition well balanced with the view of the statue, perfect light management, tfs.

ifege (47043) 2021-10-26 23:49

Hi Silvio
A good pair if inside/outside photos of these ancient caves with the inside one being particularly interesting.
cheers
Ian

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-10-27 6:32

Hi Silvio
Nice overall view of the ancient religious cave despite the challenge of shooting into low light with beautiful speck of vivid colours along with fine detail. The subtle textural detail is a bonus point under this circumstances.
Best regards

jmdias (114340) 2021-10-31 2:49

silvio
another nice sample of temple built in the rock. as I can see it is being used even today.
take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (67731) 2021-11-10 19:47

Hello Silvio,
Good light management in difficult light allows us to see all the details. Nicely done!
Regards,
MT