Two Towers, a photo from Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

Photographer's Note

No, not New York, but Bologna in Italy. It's possible to climb to the top of the tallest tower, and at one time there were around 200 of these towers scattered around the city. Only 20 remain.
These 2 are an iconic landmark of the city.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towers_of_Bologna#/media/File:Emilia_Bologna3_tango7174.jpg

The Two Towers are the Asinelli Tower (97 m) and the Garisenda Tower (48 m).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towers_of_Bologna

pierrefonds, jhm, ikeharel, ikeharel, jean113, PaulVDV, PiotrF has marked this note useful

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Tue (92302) 2020-04-06 3:37

Hello Chris,
Fantastic view of those medieval skyscrapers made of brick. They stand out so well against the white clouds with some patches of blue in the sky. Also the soft, war, sunlight was wonderful and reveals the textures nicely.
Lars

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-04-06 3:41

Chris, these towers represent a symbol of Bologna and are a landmark as well. Excellent pov from below to show their sizes. They are made in stone and are ancient. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

lousat (139170) 2020-04-06 3:45

Hi Chris,nice choice for your today post,a pic from my country is always welcome..ehehe..beautiful idea this very imposing perspective showing the Bologna towers,i like a lot the moment too with this warm light and rich sky too. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

mesutilgim (0) 2020-04-06 3:50

Hello Chris,
Another nice and interesting capture in your gallery.
Very good pov and sharpness. The dark cloudy sky creates a perfect background to the scenery.
Good sharpness.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

pierrefonds (114347) 2020-04-06 4:49

Bonjour Chris,

Les tours sont impressionnantes. La prise de vue permet de voir les d騁ails des tours, du de et du clocher. La lumi鑽e donne de belles teintes aux couleurs de l'image. Bonne journ馥.

Pierre

jhm (211736) 2020-04-06 4:59

Hello Chris,

I see four towers two bigest in foreground and two of church towers
Perfect sharp and clear.
Good contrast too.
Nice found in your archive
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

holmertz (102604) 2020-04-06 4:59

Hello Chris,
You've been away for a while. I hope you weren't bitten by any mean virus. In this close view from a low angle the brown towers make quite an impression, which is enhanced by the much lower church towers to the side. There's a nice contrast of brown and green as well. A slight pity about the wires, but they are part of the cityscape and it would have been a waste of time to delete them anyway.
Regards,
Gert

Gerrit (62042) 2020-04-06 6:23

Hello Chris,
a very original view on the old towers and two more all connected with mysterious wires.
Thanks end regards,
Gerrit

jean113 (27819) 2020-04-06 9:07

Hello Chris, towers like this seem to have been very popular all over Italy, San Gimignano had many too.
They are very distinctive in style.
I like the point of view, and the dome and the spire add to the scene.
Kind regards, Jean.

Nicou (193806) 2020-04-06 21:04

Hello

quel cadrage et image quelle tout superbe on dirait des building comme cela est cadr馥 mais se sont des ancienne pierre et quel effet vers le haut et ce deux clochers � droit superbe
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

ifege (47957) 2020-04-06 22:31

Hi Chris
Definitely Bologna towers - I also have photos of them some where.
Good dark photo of them beside the other lower towers.
cheers
Ian

emka (158030) 2020-04-06 23:47

hello Chris, How are you? You were away for some time. Nice picture from your archive. Most people browse the disks, I still have a lot of fresh photos. Nice view of these famous towers in Bologna. Original composition. Interesting colours, impressive view.

Take care

MAlgo

Silvio1953 (221463) 2020-04-07 4:03

Ciao Chris, great POV on tall Towers, superb sky, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

dta (98848) 2020-04-07 23:38

Hello Chris,
Impressive perspective, with the best light and sky.
Bravo.

PaulVDV (62846) 2020-04-08 9:49

Hello Chris,
I hope you will present us also some views taken on top of the tallest tower.
Incredible that once there were about 200 of these ancient skyscrapers.
I suspect the photo was taken at a low position of the sun, given the beautiful brown colour of the towers.
Best regards, Paul

mkamionka (74311) 2020-04-12 23:13

Hi Chris
a very interesting subject which you have given the popular title of the movie.At first sight the towers don't seem that ancient but rather like an industrial construction. May be because I live in an industrial area...
But then you find the decorative top of the tower and a church next to it.
The perspective makes it feel very tall.
Very well seen and captured,
M

PiotrF (54538) 2020-04-21 14:28

Hello Chris,
An interesting picture from Bologna with Two Towers.
I like nice colours, good composition and very good quality. Good work.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

jmdias (115046) 2020-05-09 12:36

chris

can you imagine how amazing would be with 200 towers like this around ? I visited this place, it is fantastic and you got a special view using well the elements.

take care

jorge