Torre dell'Osso - Porticciolo, Corsica, France

Back in the XV-XVI century the Republic of Genoa, of which Corsica

was part at that time, ordered the building of a warning system

consisting in dozens of watchtowers all along the coast, with the aim to

keep safe the island from the many enemies the Republic was facing,

including pirates. Each tower was in sight of at least two other towers,

and in the case of enemy sighting, alarm was easily and rapidly

launched by mean of fires.

The Torre dell'Osso - literally, Bone Tower - is probably the best

conserved one, among the 60 towers which have arrived to the present

time.

I took this picture on a morning at the beginning of September, while a

front was rapidly approaching the coast from the open sea. As I noticed

the front was moving fast, I decided for a long exposure, in the hope of

capturing some nice movement in the clouds.

 

Your C&C are as always highly appreciated, thanks in advance for your

time.

 

Details: Eos 400D, Sigma EX-DG 24-70 f2,8, B+W 110 ND (1000x),

GND soft 8x, tripod. 30" @f16

Thanks for the history on the tower. Beautiful image. Great exposure and POV.

Wonderful idea to make this a long exposure. The static tower and cliff combined with the movement of the clouds and sea makes this a really great shot. Compliments.

Hello Paolo, I find the movement of clouds and ocean combined with the static landscape intrigueing. That cloud is very painterly. I like your discerning composition as well, the guard tower placed in the upper third is perfection.

Very impressive and nice!

 

PDE

Very enjoyable photos and I also enjoyed reading your intoductions very much! Thank you for sharing! Superpurb!