Photography 101: Water

Having one of the most advanced waterway systems in Europe, the medieval Bologna grew into the fifth largest city in the 13th century Europe and into the main textile centre of Italy.

Water canals can still be seen today surrounding the narrow alleys of this enthralling town.

The host of #photo101 project Cheri Lucas suggested we should turn the camera both horizontally and vertically while shooting to get both landscape and portrait views of the same scene. I am happy to oblige and post two different views of Moline canal in Bologna.

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bologna_canal_landscape

This is my interpretation of water for today. I look forward to seeing your entries. A word of warning for tomorrow: this month I will be combining my Thursday’s Special with Photo 101 assignments, which will economize my posting process and maybe bring more advertising to my main event 😀

34 responses to “Photography 101: Water”

  1. Beautiful photos and city. I’ve never been there, but wouldn’t mind going. Do they have big canals with gondoliers there too or just small ones?

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    1. He he he – no, it is not Venice, but the good side is it does not smell like Venice either :D. I really, really liked Bologna which you can also remember from my nightshots 😉 Thank you for sneaking in your visit M. 🙂

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      1. I’m glad you’re also participating n the Photo 101 and I’m looking forward to see your upcoming posts this month.

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  2. Like them. I think the first one captures more but really like how you experiment. It sounds a great place.

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    1. The portrait capture is an HDR image made from three exposures and I like it better too. Bologna was the most pleasant surprise on that trip. Thank you, Alex.

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  3. Beautiful shots. I have always loved the contrast of solid living planted directly upon liquid movement.

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    1. Nicely put, Joseph. Thank you for this nice visit and comment 🙂

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  4. Vinci tu!
    Ciao, Paula!

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  5. Wonderful lighting Paula. Very romantic.

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    1. Morning Sue 🙂 I wish you a great day. You should check.out Bologna if you come to Italy again 🙂

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      1. I definitely will Paula. How many wonderful spots can one country hold? I have been there three times and still so much to see.

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        1. True 🙂 A friend asked me what my fave part of Italy was and I was short of answer.

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          1. Exactly! A list of perhaps the top 10 would be more possible. 🙂
            How is your hand feeling today?

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            1. Less painful. Thank you, Sue

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              1. Excellent news. Take care. 🙂

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  6. I participated at the same challenge on Wp in the weekly challenge in August 2013. And about water, it’s a beautifull place there. Italy, is probably a very nice country of discovery.

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  7. In my view, portrait wins hands down – that lovely herring-boned water; the detail of the buildings; the divisions of the composition. Bologna goes on my list.

    I’m sending healing thoughts to your hand.

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    1. You are a beautiful, perceptive person. No wonder your kids turned out to be so exceptional 🙂 Thank you, Meg.

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  8. I love textiles and water … I would love to visit Bologna ! Amazing Photo !

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  9. water canals like this always amaze me – and the two photos are so nice – not sure which I like better – but the color of the buildings is wonderful – and the angle you give us really pulls the eye in – 🙂

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    1. also sending you well wishes (well not the water kinda well, but the good fortune well – lol) for your hand and quick healing – <2

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  10. Beautiful photos, Paula. I think I prefer the closer view in the first photo. 🙂

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  11. The colors and composition are beautiful, Paula. 🙂 Bologna is now on my “some day” list…

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  12. Both are excellent. Did I need to tell you that ? Of course not …

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  13. Aaah, pretty Bologna, great photos! Personally think the portrait works best here!
    Have a great day,
    Ron.

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  14. Lovely. Both almost the same, yet vastly different in their appeal.

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  15. The vertical works best for me. I love the hot light against the cool water.

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  16. What a fascinating neighbourhood – the intensity of colour in the first is smashing!

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  17. How can I resist this? Delicious! 🙂

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  18. Colours are so vibrant, very peaceful, a perfect postcard – you could sell these.

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  19. Bologna? I thought it was Venice!

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