Vesuvius, a photo from Naples, Campania

Photographer's Note

This is the beast responsible for thousands of deaths in 79 ad. Unlike Pompeii, which was buried in hot ash, Herculaneum (Ercolano in Italian) was buried in a lahar or mud flow of 28 metres. Consequently the wooden superstructure and furniture and mosaics survived in a better state than Pompeii albeit the wood was carbonised. Here you can see the modern town of Ercolano which sits atop part of the old ruins. You get a bird's eye view of the ruins from the solidified mudflow, which altered the shoreline after it rushed into the sea in 79 ad.

The thermal energy of the eruption was 100,000 times more powerful than the atomic bomb at Hiroshima.

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snunney (130967) 2016-09-26 4:13

Hello Chris,
The warm lights and colours seem quite appropriate to the subject:-) Excellent overview of the town with the volcano looming in the background. The puffy clouds look as if they arising out of Vesuvious.

pierrefonds (113656) 2016-09-26 4:32

Bonjour Chris,

La composition est bien divisée, le ciel, le volcan et la ville. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails du volcan et des maisons. La qualité de la lumière embellit les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

jhm (211734) 2016-09-26 4:42

Hello Chris,

The nature has no borders every thing must folds for natural disasters .
Depth and perspective are nice to look at.
An excellent composition and sure a nice presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

ikeharel (112497) 2016-09-26 4:54

Hello Chris,
It is a sight to realize that from every angle around Napoli, the giant Vesuvius is looking threatening.Dominationg the skyline from every corner.
Great warm light upon the houses contrast with the volcano grey/brown colors.
Fine distant view, good visible all objects.
Regards,
Ike

Silvio1953 (220697) 2016-09-26 4:56

Ciao Chris, great view of famous Vesuvio, superb sky, eccellent clarity, wonderful colors and splendid Light, Very Well Done my friend. ciao Silvio

Sergiom (117241) 2016-09-26 5:36

Bonjour Chris,

Je trouve ce cadrage très spécial. Tu as coupé tout le bas des maisons. Pourtant il y avait encore de l'espace pour le volcan. Par contre, les nuages sont magnifiques.

Amicalement

Serge

alvaraalto (42804) 2016-09-26 6:58

Hello Chris
The Vesuvius seems to be here a peaceful grey mountain that is just a beautiful background of the clear yellow of the houses of Herculaneum and the green of the cypresses. Beautiful light and a good use of the filter.
Excellent work.
Groet Rob

dta (98848) 2016-09-26 6:59

Hello Chris ,
A beautiful soft light on the village . Interesting contrast with the darkest volcano in the BG . Fine sky , too .
Regards

holmertz (102050) 2016-09-26 7:05

Hello Chris,
The volcano doesn't look so scary these days, but who knows if it could have another eruption? Its dark sides look even darker considering the bright façades of the nearer buildings and the shining clouds.
Kind regards,
Gert

Nicou (193806) 2016-09-26 7:49

Hello

fantastique vue et image quel ciel quelle forme des nuages et ces maisons et quel éclairage tout doux tout en chaud superbe.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

Fis2 (169821) 2016-09-26 12:40

Witaj Chris!
Amazing view.
Good POV and composition.
Excellent light and colors.
Wonderful atmosphere.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

PiotrF (54246) 2016-09-26 13:23

Hello Chris,
Great view of the volcano and the city in the foreground.
Colorful shot with perfect exposure, fine composition and splendid light.
Regards
Piotr

lousat (138669) 2016-09-26 14:43

Hi Chris,nice view of Vesuvio from Ercolano,i been in Napoli but not there,a useful post like the others that i seen on facebook,perfect quality as always. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

edge (7409) 2016-09-26 22:33

Hello Chris,

Have been to Pompeii, but not here. Good info on this volcano. Impressive view of the area with the large buildings in the foreground and the culprit Vesuvius with a background of beautiful clouds. Well Done.

ourania (51103) 2016-09-30 9:10

Hello Chris,
how interesting to see the legendary volcano over the top floors and roofs of the neighbourhood! Your picture looks both natural for its clear details and surprising for its composition and scale. I like very much the quality and the contrast of warm and cold tones, the clouds add a dramatic feel and the shadows play a suggestive role. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great weekend,
Ourania

kasianowak (17672) 2016-10-01 5:07

Hi Chris
Lovely photo of the notorious volcano towering over the peaceful town. The clouds look a bit like smoke...
You captured the scene in very beautiful light.
Best wishes
Kasia

mcmtanyel (67731) 2016-10-12 20:56

Hello Chris,
If I remember correctly, Vesuvius is still active, right? Let's home this modern town does not meet the same fate.
Regards,
MT