Rocca dei Papi, a photo from Viterbo, Lazio

Photographer's Note

Rocca dei Papi - Montefiascone (VT)

The Papal Fortress stands on the top of the hill in a position that has always been considered strategic due to the possibility of dominating a vast surrounding area. the. Precisely because of its particular strategic position, the castle was chosen by the popes as the seat of the Rector of the Patrimony of San Pietro and, subsequently, destined for their residence during the summer.

pierrefonds, holmertz, ikeharel, jean113, Fis2, jhm, ChrisJ, COSTANTINO, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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pierrefonds (114536) 2022-01-28 4:58

Hi Silvio,

Les arbres cadrent bien la r閟idence. La prise de vue permet de voir les d閠ails de la Rocca dei Papi. La lumi鑢e rehausse la beaut� des couleurs. Bonne journ閑.

Pierrre

holmertz (102774) 2022-01-28 5:17

Hello Silvio,
It's a very impressive building, worthy of a pope. I like the well captured texture of the rough wall. The three tall trees create a fine foreground.
Best regards,
Gert

ikeharel (113427) 2022-01-28 5:50

An imposing sight of the ancient fortress, Silvio.
Built atop the hill in purpose to have an overall view of its surrounding.
Picture is clear and distinct.
Arrivederci,
Ike

jean113 (27893) 2022-01-28 6:36

Hello Silvio, this must once have been very grand, certainly if it was the residence of the pope.
The colours and textures show very clearly in the bright light.
You were fortunate to have a blue sky.
Kind regards, Jean.

Fis2 (170861) 2022-01-28 6:59

Witaj Silvio!
Amazing view, this building is impressive.
Beautiful stone walls, I love it.
Excellent framing, colors and light.
Well done.
Good afternoon.
Krzysztof

jhm (211736) 2022-01-28 9:43

Ciao Silvio,

We see this Papal Fortress very well, I see also that long time ago still more and bigger building was in foreground
This create nice detailed image.
An excellent composition.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

lousat (139332) 2022-01-28 12:05

Ciao Silvio,strutture molto geometrica che non ha badato troppo ai dettagli, ma sicuramente la posizione dominante � stata la scelta che ha deciso la costruzione qui,cattura eccellente come al solito. Buon weekend,Luciano

ifege (48159) 2022-01-28 19:38

Hi Silvio
A good photo of this great old fortress. Perfectly sharp with excellent detail in the walls.
cheers
Ian

ChrisJ (171884) 2022-01-28 21:05

Ciao Silvio

I like the lighting here as it rakes across the frontal fa鏰de and strikes the side wall at left at a 90 degree angle. Good sharpness and framing. Tfs!

COSTANTINO (116580) 2022-01-28 22:34

Hello dear friend
have a pleasant week end
this old building brings
memories from a glorious past
the Papal Fortress on the top
of the hill has always
been
considered strategic...
thanks
regards
Costantino

mkamionka (74535) 2022-01-29 0:47

Ciao Silvio,
Very nice light made the surface of the wall so well pronounced here. THe trees add a nice decorative touch as well. It looks as if the building continued that way in the past but was partially demolished.
Great blue sky makes a nice setting,
M

abmdsudi (95869) 2022-01-29 5:32

Hi Silvio
Like the architectural details and lighting in this - What a grand building, the contrast and clarity is great, loads to keep you looking in the huge edifice. Excellent shot.
Best regards

pajaran (115989) 2022-01-29 9:33

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepa stara arhitektrura, dobro pokazana sa lepim bojama i kontarastom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lepa papska zgrada.

Z|elim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja

emka (158204) 2022-01-29 23:53

Hello Silvio,

spectacular view of this papal residence. Interesting architecture. I like the stone walls. I was in Bolsena, not far from there. Best regards Malgo

jmdias (115252) 2022-02-03 9:25

silvio

here we can understand a part of the original fa鏰de was lost. nice view with the stones in evidence.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (68623) 2022-02-17 17:56

Hello Silvio,
An early high-rise building! The facade seems to be missing many rocks, is it safe?
Regards,
MT