Mergozzo, a photo from Verbania, Piedmont

Photographer's Note

This is Mergozzo a small village on the lake with the same name.
''Lago di Mergozzo (En. Lake Mergozzo) is a small sub-alpine lake in northern Italy just to the west of Lago Maggiore and north of Lago d'Orta, at the mouth of the Val d’Ossola in the province of Verbano Cusio Ossola, Piedmont.

In ancient times it was the extreme point of the short northwestern arm of Lago Maggiore, formed by glaciation. However repeated flooding of Maggiore’s tributary the Toce deposited sediment which gradually formed a stretch of land which cut off Mergozzo from the larger expanse of water, and from the Toce itself. Today the settlement of Fondotoce (a small villave near Verbania) stands on this alluvial plain. The small town Mergozzo, which lies at the other end of the lake, gives it its name. The greater part of the lake falls within the commune of Mergozzo, the rest within Verbania.''

Monte Orfano (790 m) rises from the south-west shore of the lake; the limestone rocks of which it is composed are heavily quarried. On the opposite side of the lake the mountains form the beginning of the Corni di Nibbio chain which divides the Val d’Ossola from the Valgrande and its National Park.

The lake is fed by the waters of a number of clean mountain streams, the two most important being the Rio Bracchio and the Rio Rescina. Its sole outlet is the 1.7 km canal which links it to Lago Maggiore near Fondotoce. The difference in levels between the two lakes is slight, and when Maggiore is in flood, the flow of water in the canal goes into reverse. This opens up the possibility of pollutants entering Lago Mergozzo. Nevertheless, today the lake, where the use of motor boats has long been forbidden, is one of the least polluted in Italy; it has become a tourist destination particularly popular with people from Germany.

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TopGeo (38220) 2012-05-25 11:15

Hello Alessandro! Amazing landscape photography, beautiful place and town perfect architecture style! Excellent POV, framing and composition, amazing reflections! Faultlessly light management, wonderful colours! Beautiful calm atmosphere! Congratulations!
Best regards
Geo...

cornejo (61504) 2012-05-25 11:26

Ciao Alessandro, vista eccellente di questo bellissimo posto, un'immagine molto bella, nitida, profondo, con buona luce e colore bello. Lavoro molto buono e bello ben fatto, complimenti amico mio. TFS.

Buona notte e nei fine settimana felice.
Cordiali saluti.

Angel.

besnard (59196) 2012-05-25 11:26

Bonjour Alessandro
Une jolie carte postale avec toutes les maisons colorées au bord d'une eau tranquille.
Merci pour le partage et bonne soirée.
Nicole

dta (98848) 2012-05-25 11:28

Ciao Alessondro ,
A splendid view of this lovely village with pictureque coloured houses . It seems to be very quiet in may !
Regards

ciakgiak (30) 2012-05-25 11:52

Ciao Alessandro,
forse, ma è una mia opinione, la luce non era l'ideale per esaltare lo splendido colore delle facciate, ma rimane cmq una bellissima cartolina di un luogo di grandissimo fascino. la qualità è come sempre indiscutibilmente ottima.
Un caro saluto
Giorgio

Budapestman (82620) 2012-05-25 11:58

Hi Alessandro,
a picturesque view with attractive composition and beautiful architectural details, I like the colourful houses and the environment, superb view, Tfs! Have a nice weekend! Kellemes hétvégét kívánok!
György

gildasjan (43826) 2012-05-25 12:19

Bonsoir Alessandro
Superbe image bien cadrée de cette région du Piedmont.Les couleurs vives de l'architecture donnent une très bonne touche à cette image.
Amicalement
gildas

ayferaldanmaz (1085) 2012-05-25 12:27

hi alessandro,
fantastic shot of this lovely village. excellent light and colour management, like a hand painted scenery. tfs, my compliments!
all the best,
ayfer

carlo62 (81265) 2012-05-25 13:00

Ciao Alessandro
bel paesaggio lagunare, la tranquillità e la pace fanno parte dell'immagine.
I colori sono molto belli, per gusto mio sono forse un pò troppo saturi, ma l'insieme è molto bello.
Saluti
Carlo

marcan44 (6315) 2012-05-25 13:51

Ciao Alessandro,
che giornata tersa e limpida!
La cittadina ai piedi della vallata e sul lago è veramente piacevole con i suoi colori che mettono allegria e gioia di vivere.
La definizione così come la gestione della luce è eccezionale.
Un lavoro sinceramente coi fiocchi!
Buon w.e.
Mario

chrislo (4099) 2012-05-25 14:25

Ciao Alessandro,
Lovely view of this picturesque colourful village, set in lovely surroundings. It seems to be a place of tranquility where you can have a nice row on the lake. The greens of the vegetation make the colours of the houses stand out nicely. A beautiful and inviting sight.
Best regards,
Christian

krzychu30 (15512) 2012-05-25 14:47

Hello Alessandro,
brilliant postcard view of this beautiful town.You captured its charm excellently.It must be really beautiful town with so lovely architecture.I like the way you framed this scene and these delightful,vivid colors.
Have a nice weekend
Krzysztof

Bluejeans (64251) 2012-05-25 15:04

Ola Alessandro ,
Linda esta visão com esta vila de fundo junto deste lago , bonitas as casas antigas e coloridas , bons reflexos, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

mauro61 (53429) 2012-05-25 15:34

ciao Alessandro,
belli i colori e la vivacità dell'immagine con queste costruzioni una a ridosso dell'altra.
Immagine ben composta,
un saluto
maurizio

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2012-05-25 15:35

Hi dear Alessandro

Another great shot! So impressive and so significant.
Wonderful miniture world!
Fantastiv astrigat pastel color touch,very lovely.
Thanks for your sharng with nice job and have a good weekend!
Best regrads,

Takero from Morioka, north erea

Sonata11 (34119) 2012-05-25 21:05

Hello Alessandro,
what a fabulous photo of this amazingly beautiful view you presented to us. Wonderfully executed with beautiful colors, sharpness clarity, fantastic perspective, POV and great depth of field. An excellent job. Thanks for sharing. I like it a lot. Awesome shot.
All the best and have a great WE,
Barbara

edge (7409) 2012-05-25 21:33

Ciao Alessandro, This is a very colorful view of the housing on this lake. Looks like a real variety with even a blue one among them. A peaceful setting and it does not appear that there are many tourists there.It appears that the chapel is not far away as one can see its spire. Looks like a lovely place to visit. Regards, Roger

emka (158962) 2012-05-25 22:40

Ciao Alessandro,

beautiful town near the shore of the lake, nice colourful houses. It reminds me the towns on Como Lake. Wonderful landscape, no wonder it is popular with tourists.

WArm regards MAlgo

baddori (20341) 2012-05-25 22:53

Alessandro
Grande nota del sistema ..deflussionale post glaciazione ....
Questi laghi sono splendidi da vedere ..ma un termometro che avverte ...che tutto cambia .
Ottimi colori e bel paese.
Prima "repubblica indipendente" post guerra.
GF

jhm (211738) 2012-05-26 0:28

Hello Alessandro,

Wonderful how you showed the oblique of the forest in background.
Also a very nice image on the city with the splendid houses.
Excellent captured, nice presentation too
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Weekend,
John.

JFS (32459) 2012-05-26 0:29

Hi Alessandro,
I know well these small and beautiful villages close to my friend's house and i can feel the atmosphere too. I like the smooth light and the vivid colors of the houses.
Enjoy the WE!
Cheers,
Juan

lousat (140070) 2012-05-26 1:34

Ciao Ale,sembra un presepe,che bella cattura e che taglio,un vero gioiellino dall'omonimo laghetto.Buon weekend1 Luciano

papagolf21 (152607) 2012-05-26 2:28

Bonjour, cher Alessandro,
Très belle présentation de ce village en bordure de lac.
Les couleurs des façades font chanter la composition d'une bien belle façon.
L'on imagine, les ruelles, les escaliers.
Très belle ambiance représentée.
Félicitations.
Amitiés.
Philippe

maria-v1981 (10966) 2012-05-26 3:02

Hello Alessandro,
This wonderful place is like a scene from move. Everything is so neat and tidy. The colors perfective put the finishing touches on this excellent composition.
Enjoy the day,
Warm regards,
Maria

timecapturer (49288) 2012-05-26 3:44

Hi Alessandro
a mix of such captivating colours in this fine shot. It all stands out so beautifully against the greenery. Superb detail and light make this place look so idyllic and attractive. Wonderful!

Enjoy your weekend - Brian.

siudzi (34141) 2012-05-26 8:12

Hi Alessandro,

You have chosen an excellent point of view to provide us with such a lovely colorful image. Like it a lot. Superb work.

Have a nice WE!
Malgorzata

divail (8334) 2012-05-26 19:01

Bonsoir Alessandro,
Ces petites maisons colorées sont charmantes. Les couleurs font un excellent contraste avec la montagne derrière et l'eau à l'avant sert de miroir. Un joli petit village.

Diane

Nicou (193814) 2012-05-27 1:55

Hello

fantastiques refelts et iamge superbe et ces maiosns colorées quelle compo det iamge quelle raphsime et cadrage.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

sacavem (18620) 2012-05-27 11:03

Olá Alessandro,

A very nice picture,as are the mixed colours. Composition is a pleasure for the eye. Good work.

Cumprimentos,
Filipe

dkmurphys (79209) 2012-05-27 13:32

Ciao Alessandro,
Very picturesque postcard. A wonderful shot from that beautiful place. Well taken, have a calm night.

Daniel

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2012-05-28 4:42

Ciao Alessandro!

I very much like the DOF in here. Great exposition as it gives a natural glow to the houses thus producing vibrant tones. Well captured and composed!

Complimenti!
Matt

Cricri (176) 2012-05-28 9:14

Ciao Aleksandro
Une vue magnifique du village colorée entre les collines et la mer, bon POV , très belle réalisation
Belle soirée
cricri

fds (9963) 2012-06-02 7:46

splendido questo piccolo borgo sulle rive del lago maggiore
da quelle parti diversi anni fa ho fatto un lungo corso di lavoro
bellissimi posti molto suggestivi
complimentissimi per i tuoi meritatissimi 15000 punti

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2012-06-02 15:50

Hello Alessandro,

A nice view of this village at the foot of the mountain. The colors are very beautiful. Excellent sharpness with beautiful architecture.

Lakshmi

macjake (98544) 2012-06-06 2:18

Hi Alessandro
wow...what can i say to this one?
it looks like the type of village that would be most fully appreciated by walking the streets, and of course with camera in hand :)
I like how the colors are muted a little bit, and the atmosphere is damp.
lovely mix of older and new construction.
great note too.
cheers
craig

adores (46979) 2012-06-06 17:42

Hi Alessandro!
I like this! The dof is perfect - seems like a 3D!And the colourful village seems a really nice place. Good colours and sharpness!

Kielia (24077) 2012-06-24 5:58

Hi Alessandro,
living in the puristic North I am always overwhelmed by the colors and the architecture in the Southern regions. You have captured a very fine example here. Excellent perspective and very nice light. Your note is also very interesting. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

mirosu (16313) 2012-07-21 0:15

Ciao Alessandro,
I love the photos from your country. The whole Italy must applaud you for the excellent photography you have produced of its people, architecture, landscape, flora and exquisite beauty. I believe you have placed your country in a very favorable light around the world, including Switzerland& Malaysia! Bravo to you!
This photo is a masterpiece of photography, excellent composition with well masterd collors, great viewpoint and depth of field and also very nice reflections in the water.