Margherita Theatre, a photo from Bari, Apulia

Photographer's Note

Here I liked both the cultural contrast between high brow theatre and the working class fishing boats as well as the color contrast between the blue and tan.

"Margherita Theatre was built between 1912-14 in the cove of the old port, on pillars grounded directly in the sea." It was closed between 1980 - 2009, but restored / reopened, & is now the city's contemporary arts centre. More information here:

http://www.esebari.it/en/cosa-vedere/#margherita

pajaran, papagolf21, Lidka, jhm, pierrefonds, ikeharel, Fis2, COSTANTINO, cornejo, PaulVDV, Cricri, danos, alvaraalto, mcmtanyel trouve(nt) cette note utile

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lousat (113203) 2018-01-14 1:46

Hi Chris,i had the same impression reading your words after watching the pic.The composition is a winner,the blue boats are the best to contrast the warm colors of theatre facades,a magnificent postcard made in the best quality as usual,well done! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

dta (92378) 2018-01-14 2:23

Hello Chris ,
A superb composition with an attractive contrast between the blue little boats and the orange theatre.
A very photogenic place , no doubt ;
Regards

pajaran (83353) 2018-01-14 2:25

Dobar dan.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst, lepo pakzano, dobra perspektiva i kontrast, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak. Lepi ribarski camci i arhitektura na obali, lep
Margherita Theatre.
Zelim vam lepo popodne za odmor, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Interesting and beautiful view, good text, nice shot, good perspective and contrast, nice colors, nice caught moment. Beautiful fishing boats and architecture on the coast, beautiful Margherita Theater.
I wish you a good afternoon to relax, all the best.

papagolf21 (134941) 2018-01-14 2:29

Bonjour, cher Chris,
C'est vrai ce contraste de couleurs entre les barques et l'édifice est manifeste. La joliesse de l'ensemble n'en est que plus forte.
Très belle présentation.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Lidka (527) 2018-01-14 3:02

Dear Chris!
What a wonderful building.
Superb theatre.
Fantastic blue boats.
Marvelous lightness and colours.
Fine low perspective.
Good POV and DOF.
Superb contrast.
Nice effect.
Well done!

holmertz (75299) 2018-01-14 3:43

Hello Chris,
The first paragraph of the note says more or less what I intended to say ;-). I can add that the light is nicely handled.
Kind regards,
Gert

jhm (181490) 2018-01-14 4:27

Hello Chris,

This is real remarkable picture with all the blue boats before this very nice Margherita Theatre.
Also the green hedge be additional nice.
Very well composition, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John

pierrefonds (85697) 2018-01-14 5:03

Bonjour Chris,

Le port cadre bien le théâtre, La prise de vue permet de voir les détails du théâtre Margherita. Il y a un bon contraste entre les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

ikeharel (93898) 2018-01-14 5:53

All boats but one in stunning blue, Chris, and the composition made this scene so vivid - a pleasure to the eyes.
The Theatre is an imposing building on the waterfront, shown in super-fine manner.
Bravo and a nice new week,
Ike

Fis2 (131159) 2018-01-14 7:23

Witaj Chris!
Interesting building and nice port.
Excellent frame, colors and sharpness.
Boats add flavor to this composition.
Well done.
Nice afternoon.
Krzysztof

Nicou (176351) 2018-01-14 8:11

Hello

quel contraste de tonalité entre le bleu sur l'eau ces bateau et le thèâtre en brun clair en fond sueprbe différence quel ensemble cette architecture avec les bateaux mervilleux.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

Royaldevon (57556) 2018-01-14 8:17

Hello Chris,

Our perceptions were perfectly in sync for my first thoughts when I saw this were, how well the blues and orangey-browns were working together.
The boats make a vibrant f/g, especially being surrounded by the shimmering reflections, all adding extra colour.
The theatre is high class.
Do you think it is viewing the little boats with contempt!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

COSTANTINO (84999) 2018-01-14 9:26

Hello dear Chris and have a nice time
and a happy new day and new week
dynamic contrast between
the building and the blue boats
I do not believe that all those
boats are of the same color
I also like bothe the cultural
contrast between high brow theatre
and the working class fishing boats
welldone
regards
Costantino

Longroute (19600) 2018-01-14 11:45 [Comment]

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cornejo (57654) 2018-01-14 11:59

Hello Chris, very good photograph of this beautiful and interesting composition with the interesting building, very well captured in this beautiful image, with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Very good and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy beginning of the week.
Best wishes from the south of Spain.
Angel.

jimmj63 (0) 2018-01-14 12:52

ciao Chris,
il teatro Margherita, che non ho mai visto, non essendo mai stato in Puglia. Bella immagine di un Italia che normalmente non finisce su TE, bravo,
ciao, Giacomo

BennyV (26326) 2018-01-14 13:23

Hello Chris

Strong colours and a fine pov. I've been in Bari once, but don't remember this. My loss...

Benny

macjake (86325) 2018-01-14 13:52

Hi Chris
it would be interesting to see how it looked during 2 stages...when it was first built, and then in that 29 year period of isolation.

and you're right, the stark contrasts are almost comical in a way. it couldn't be any different. funny looking scene at first glance, and thats why it caught my attention. excellent TE post, never seen this place before. cheers
Craig

abmdsudi (74988) 2018-01-14 23:17

Hi Chris
Super blues at the boat station and another of your great shot showing colour co-ordination at its best!
Beautiful moment captured but what a surprise find!!! Excellent.
Best wishes

emka (129901) 2018-01-14 23:42

Hello Chris, Indeed the contrast here is striking - all blue boats are similar blue and so close to them elegant building of the old theatre. Excellent composition.

Kind regrad s MAlgo

PaulVDV (44100) 2018-01-15 4:07

Hello Chris,
The colour contrast between the boats and the theatre is striking.
Remarkable that all the boats - excepted one - are painted in the same colour.
A part of another beautiful building is visible behand the palmtrees on the left.
Excellent clarity and sharpness.
Best regards, Paul

Cricri (148638) 2018-01-15 9:37

Hi Chris
Cette image est vraiment belle, tant pour sa composition , le contraste des couleurs, bel effet des reflets, magnifique
Belle soirée
cricri

danos (110395) 2018-01-15 10:51

Hello Chris,
what a beautiful scene wit the pale colour painting of Margherita Theatre to dominating the scene and the blue boats to create contrast in the scene.The excellent light and colour management enhance the beauty as the details of the image.

Regards,Danos

Tue (61764) 2018-01-15 23:03

Hello Chris,
Great capture with very appealing, vivid colours. The theatre looks great and its warm colours make a great contrast with the many blue boats in the foreground. The reflections in the small waves are very attractive.
Lars

alvaraalto (33484) 2018-01-15 23:49

Hello Chris
Contrasts often make both object more interesting. The can enhance the strong points of each other. Your excellent picture shows this on the aspects of culture, colours and shapes.
Well done. Have a good day. Groet Rob

LuisGustavoLima (4954) 2018-01-16 4:32

Olá, Chris!

Uau! A nitidez e a luz estão perfeitas, realçando ainda mais esse bonito lugar. Os barcos azuis fazem um contraste bonito com o amarelo/laranja do teatro. Saturação ideal.
Excelente foto!

Silvio1953 (179301) 2018-01-16 6:53

Ciao Chris, great view of fantastic theather, superb sky, lovely composition with a lot of boats, excellent clarity, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

mcmtanyel (46440) 2018-01-17 20:24

Hello Chris,
It is a pretty building. I noticed the color contrast right away but had to read your note to think about the cultural contrast. I agree with your observation.
Regards,
MT