Florence, Capital of The Renaissance

Wow, this time I am the first!!!!!Galit

said 854847 2005.10.18 at 01:51:51 PDT

Hi Orly. Wonderful album. I love this city, and i love to see a photographer take wonderful photos of it like yours. Your album is a complete reportage. Braa. Maurizio.Italy

said mauriziomalangone 2005.10.18 at 02:15:44 PDT

Hi Orly! Okay, I WAS the first, but only because I was waiting for it, since you yesterday gave me that hint! Thanks for the hint, I a thirsty for some of your lovely pictures! I like Florence for the wonderful surroundings, for the architecture and for the unique flair. You caught it all in your album. A lot, really a lot of architecture!! I like it how you show those wonderful details! And over all this a lot of 'Orly', your very special views, like those horses in pic#37! Gorgeous! And #38 the close-up of the roofs - peaking in other people 'verandas'!:-) And a lot of PEOPLE for me!!- #14 - The evening at the old bridge, but ever much better: #68 the traditional costumes, #69 the street artist and #15 the guitarist! and #2 at the stairs in front of that wonderful 'all-over' Florence picture! I love it! Orly It sure must be fun to travel with you! You see it all! I bet, when you would be with me, I even would dare to take people pictures of people with and without shirts(!) - as you requested! :-)) - Thanks for that very nice and smiling comment in my locust guestbook! :-) This time I am staying on 'Sukkot' at home on alert, waiting for emergency calls, which hopefully will not occur! çâ ùîç! âìéú

said 854847 2005.10.18 at 02:35:11 PDT

Hi Orly, congratulations on releasing another beautiful album! Florence is a great place to visit and your pictures present this city at its best. Although I liked a lot the architecture pictures, my favorite is the Stree Artist. Enjoy the remaining days of our holidays, Yair.

said ykarelic8 2005.10.18 at 03:19:52 PDT

Hi Orly! wonderful album. 10x for the tour. Elie R. Sawma_LEBANON

said sawmaelie 2005.10.18 at 05:55:09 PDT

Orly, you have covered Florence so comprehensively. The shots taken from above, the-birds-eye-view-shots are exceptional. It gives such an overview of the city. Last year I was in Tuscany and spent three days in Florence. Your pictures bring back my impressions. The shots of the Duomo in all its factes, the shots of Ponte Vecchio and of the musician are all so well taken. You seem to have spent a lot of time at the Duomo. The place is worth a detailed study. I am happy that you were able to enjoy Florence in all its glory. Your beautiful album speaks for itself. Best wishes, Suresh

said suresh_krishna 2005.10.18 at 06:22:27 PDT

WOW, Stunning Portfolio Orly, a Work of Art in Itself to Compliment this Gorgeous Historical City!!! Your Superb Compositions, Use of Lighting, Diversity of Beauty and Awesome Presentation make this Collection an Extreme Joy to View My Friend! This Surely Has to be a Feature Soon for All the Community to See!!!!!!! Don't know if I'll ever get to go there, but throught Your Eyes We All get to Witness the Magnificence of Florence! Thanks Sooo Much for Sharing Your Wonderful Trip there with Us! GB, Ted

said torretab 2005.10.18 at 06:44:04 PDT

Here I'm my friend :-)! Finally I can look on Web at that shots and it's a beautiful moment (even if I have the originals on my PC :-) ). In effect it's always a pleasure observe how tourists and people from others countries look at our jewels and discover, with their eyes, different points of view and emotions. Now this pleasure is increased by the fact that you are my friend and that I know a bit your experience in Florence. About that .... I remember that in past you had the idea that it was a difficult job take some original shots of this city that is probably one of the most photographed places in the world. Anyway I must say that, instead your CONTINUOUS apologizing :-D , you have obtained a great result ! Many beautiful wide landscapes that I newer see on webshots, interesting details (like the turtle for example), excellent people shots (like the boy with the guitar) and everywhere a visible love and respect for our country and history (I appreciate that attitude so much! Thanks!). Also the views from the bell tower are really good (instead you find in Florence a bit of great heat ....a very common situation in this city) and flying with you over the roofs and our history is a true joy. As usual comments and explanations are usuful and corrects (in this case I can say that with a good sureness) and I hope that this album will receive the visits and the appreciations that it deserve!! My only doubt is about shot 80….. really do you believe that Italian traditional dress are like in your photo? Do you think that during traditional feast we paint our face with silver or that we put over our head hats made by chalk and with the form of a tree? Yes,.... for sure we are a strange people who have its squares full of naked statues with their ##### exposed to wind, but we are not aliens from another planet...... (even if we have developped many rules about pasta, pizza, wine etc etc) :-D A BIG ABBRACCIO from your stupid (and tired :-( ) friend >:D< CIAOOOO Ruggero

said tfrarug 2005.10.18 at 09:04:23 PDT

I mean shot 68.... Ya... very tired and old ... :-D :-

said tfrarug 2005.10.18 at 09:07:23 PDT

I love this part of the world with full art and art lovers there ,nice pan shots,thank you orly,best wishes

said captainparsa_a2005 2005.10.18 at 12:55:59 PDT

Hi Orly! Wow, what a magnificent album of Florence! You have captured the true soul of this old, romantic and historic city! Wonderful pictures with great angles and colors! The landscape pictures give us a true look at the awesome beauty! You have truly done a fantastic job on this album. Thanks for sharing with us all..take care my dear friend...hugs and love galore...Darlene

said briansbabe2 2005.10.18 at 13:33:13 PDT

Beautiful! I love the architecture! What a wonderful visual adventure! joan

said ta2 2005.10.18 at 14:15:11 PDT

Hi Orly.These are wonderful pictures of Florence! Does Ruggero live in Florence. I was looking foward to ttaking Autumn pictures but because of Heavy rain and high winds, most of the leaves blew off the trees(mabey next year) Take care Shalom, Terry

said wizzard2k 2005.10.18 at 16:53:02 PDT

What a beautiful gallery....!

said tommili100 2005.10.19 at 00:49:30 PDT

Orly. This is the album I was waiting for. It is an Ace. Your pictures are so awesome I circulated twice through the slideshow. #3 Panorama is simply a Masterpiece. Congratulations on a beautiful album and fine photography. Best Regards from Majed in Texas.

said majedanani 2005.10.20 at 18:35:44 PDT

Hi Orly, better late than never :-) I Never got a popup for this album, noticed it after I got your email of the blog, congrats on that! It is another great album, love the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio shots as well as many many more! I was in Florence some 15 years ago in the middle of the summer, most memories are about how hot it was there :-) So didn't really feel like shooting pictures a lot, but I of course recognise a lot from your wonderful album. All the best, Mark (are more Italian albums coming?)

said marksfinepix 2005.10.23 at 03:26:19 PDT

Horses at Piazza San Giovanni has me spell bound... as do many of your outstanding photos. Thank you! --Val

said theelsons 2005.10.24 at 10:47:05 PDT

What wonderful photos! I would love to have gone there with you. Thank you for your comment in my guestbook. Candi

said candistackable 2005.10.24 at 20:12:17 PDT

Dear Orly. I have just came back from a wonderful trip, and I saw that when I was abroad for a several weeks, you came with a new most beautiful albom. As you know, Italy is one of my favorits. I had stayed in Florens and Toscana dozens times , most for pleasure, and I know every corner there more than in Jerusalem..... You had captured the main center of the magnificent old town, in a perfect way, and I am certain that your short visit had left you with taste and thirsty of more....As you are very good with people, you shuld go next time to the beautiful bazars, the jewish sinagog, and many more places that will fill few more alboms...Any how, this albom is wonderful, and thanks for sharing. Ran

said ranyaari100 2005.10.30 at 06:54:59 PST

Hi Orly, What a wonderful collections of architectural as well as historic images! I particularly like your wonderful and trademark panoramas, especially the one of the old city and the river. I also deeply admire your effort to climb the heights to which you must have climbed to capture some of your images. Congratulations on this beautiful album! Greetings from Florida, Paul.

said paul_fernandez 2005.11.01 at 04:44:23 PST

Dearest Orly, WOW This is one unforgetable Body of Awesome work of Florance Captured at Her Best By You.. frame after Beautiful Frame.. You have put so much skill & hard work into this shoot it's Glorious Orly. My Monitor never looked so good:-))).. I have finaly finished downloading this album & I,m wrapped! Thank you for your comments in my Portraits Soul Album & Yes I have quite alot of faimly serving in the Israeli Armed Forces going back to my Great Aunt & Grandfather on my Mothers side since 1946/7. Take Care, With Love & Repect, Faithfully Bella...

said bellasproofs 2005.11.13 at 23:18:08 PST

I was in Florence too this march I like your photos. Patricia from mexico

said patyst 2005.11.21 at 15:18:46 PST

Cioa, complimenti per le bellissime foto. Merry Christmas, Gioavanni, Italy.

said caruso_giovanni100 2005.12.18 at 03:23:35 PST

Hi! Fantastic pictures, a great album. I love the Ponte vecchio pictures and will download a few others, too. Greetings from Finland, Merike

said love48joy 2006.01.14 at 14:13:31 PST

Hi Orly! I always admire the things that you say and the way you say them. It seems that you have anlimited source of kind words that are always wrapped in a warm and a personalized sincerity. Thank you for all your comments in my guestbook. I would love to get more and more surprized by your talent, and by gorgeous Italian scenery and cityscapes. Glad that you are dabbling with Photoshop. I have a few books myself. When you feel comfortable with it, I recommend that you take a look at a book for advanced users. It is titled Photoshop Masking and Compositing. Author: Katrin Eismann. Take care. Majed

said majedanani 2006.01.21 at 14:28:33 PST

Grazie Orly! :o) Yes the new toy is fun to use, even if a bit too conspicuous, especially with a lens as big as the 180mm Macro I used :o) I felt the stares of other people! I'm glad you liked it! Whaen are you going to post new pics? :o) Ciao! Roberto

said rodemicheli 2006.01.30 at 04:04:06 PST

Hi again, I have been in Florence last february, your photos reminded me that beautiful city, and my trip. Thank you, Patricia from Mexico

said patyst 2006.02.03 at 14:34:50 PST

Thank you so much Orly for your kind comments. The last few weeks have been quite a ride, I just feel undeserving when there is so many members other there who take much better photographs! But I'm still grateful, I just enjoy sharing the travels and have met some truly wonderful webshots friends from all corners of the world, it's just great!!! Happy Greetings, from Houston, Marita

said worldtripper3 2006.02.24 at 10:05:50 PST

We enjoyed this album - wonderful pictures îãåò äúòìîú îáéú äëðñú äîéåçã áîéðå

said sterns100 2006.02.26 at 12:12:37 PST

Congrats to Orly for being selected as WS "Featured Member of the Week"!!! SPLENDID!

said torretab 2006.03.21 at 03:59:25 PST

Good Morning Orly!! Congratulations on your selection as "Featured member of the Week" as it's truly a well deserved Honor & Tribute for your outstanding photography skills & for all the information you supply with each image..Simply a awesoem "tour" for the beautiful city of Florence...Thanks for sharing & God's Blessings my dear friend....Ken

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.03.21 at 04:54:30 PST

Great album. It really seem like I was there ( even if I wasn't). Thank you for sharing with us this great expirience. Ana Marija.

said manama117 2006.03.30 at 12:30:54 PST

Hi Orly. This is a great collection of fine photos. It is really a positive contribution to the webshots community. Have a great day! Jim in Hurricane, Utah

said jwb592002 2006.06.17 at 06:04:14 PDT

Additional Comment: This is a beautiful album. I am sure that you could spend a lifetime and more capturing all that is Firenza and yet not have it all! You have whetted the appetite here with this album. Jim in Hurricane, Utah

said jwb592002 2006.06.18 at 19:24:30 PDT

Hi Orly, I just got back from a few weeks in Italy, including a few days in Florence. Your album was delightful to go through. Pretty pictures and facts, you captured a great deal of the essence of that great city and it's heritage. Thanks, Haig/Phoenix

said hagar1969 2006.08.22 at 00:20:50 PDT

Buon giorno Orly: Hai fatto un gran bel lavoro rendendo un grande omaggio ad una grande città italiana. Le riprese sono magnifiche, e quindi non mi resta che complimentarmi con te. Un saluto ed un augurio di buon anno da Carlo da Palermo

said carloreina 2006.12.28 at 04:19:10 PST