a postcard from Genoa. Italy (5 years and 2662 days ago)
friiskiwi says:
nice
lanterna (lighthouse) - created by lincemiope
la lanterna - created by lincemiope
The Lanterna, symbol of Genoa and most important lighthouse of the city, is a 77-metre-high tower, made of two blocks, square in section, roughly of the same height, and both with a projecting terrace.
Built on a rock of 40 metres of height, the top of the Lanterna stands therefore at 117 metres above the sea level. Its light is visible from more than 50 kilometres away.
The Lanterna has welcomed vessels and boats and guided them into the harbour for centuries. The Lanterna, as we see it today, was built in 1543; unofficial sources, however, date back to 1128 the building on this site of the first tower intended to assist navigators.
Today visitors can climb 172 steps, reach the first terrace (76 m above the sea level), and enjoy the breathtaking view of the port and the old city. (5 years and 3006 days ago)
Howdie stranger!
If you want to rate this picture or participate in this contest, just:
LOGIN HERE or REGISTER FOR FREE
lanterna of genoa - created by lincemiope
(5 years and 3602 days ago)
UncleJimmy says:
nice, but could have used a bit of straightening, imo
Artifakts says:
Nice but for me it's not a source of light. It's a lighten tower ... The real source of light is not visible here.
Howdie stranger!
If you want to rate this picture or participate in this contest, just:
LOGIN HERE or REGISTER FOR FREE
lanterna - created by lincemiope
(5 years and 3653 days ago)
jawshoewhah [banned] says:
You weren't supposed to include the base of the tower which I can clearly see.
Howdie stranger!
If you want to rate this picture or participate in this contest, just:
LOGIN HERE or REGISTER FOR FREE
lanterna of genoa - created by lincemiope
(5 years and 3723 days ago)
jawshoewhah [banned] says:
This picture is badly out of focus in righ res. Also very hard to see the sun.
Howdie stranger!
If you want to rate this picture or participate in this contest, just:
LOGIN HERE or REGISTER FOR FREE
Pxleyes
Photography and photoshop contests
We are a community of people with
a passion for photography, graphics and art in general.
Every day new photoshop
and photography contests are posted to compete in. We also have one weekly drawing contest
and one weekly 3D contest!
Participation is 100% free!
Just
register and get
started!
Good luck!
Follow us:
© 2015 Pxleyes.com. All rights reserved.
I like to collect Lighthouses photos, I had never seen this, maybe next time, in Italy (which I do not know when it will be ...)...
Nice picture, by the way...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighthouse_of_Genoa
I hope to see you
Howdie stranger!
If you want to rate this picture or participate in this contest, just:
LOGIN HERE or REGISTER FOR FREE