Spider web, a photo from Naples, Campania

Photographer's Note

At the time of my visit to Naples, many parts of the famous Galleria Umberto I were covered with constructions. This view towards its famous ceiling made me think of a spider web but then again I realized that if I mention a spider web in the context of Naples one may think of the Camorra, Neapolitan Mafia. According to the Lonely Planet guidebook, Camorra is the most “successful” among all Italian mafias. I felt quite safe in Naples though.
This year was quite adventurous for me: at first a visit in Ukraine which is still in the state of war, and now the centre of Italian Mafia. It sounds like looking for trouble.

tyro, ikeharel, macjake, papagolf21, jemaflor, Fis2, jhm, danos, ChrisJ, alvaraalto, Royaldevon, jean113, PaulVDV, adramad, Lidka, COSTANTINO heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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tyro (30513) 2017-11-06 14:19

Hi Mariusz,

I love your note - now you're living life to the full, visiting war zones and mixing with the Mafia! But at least you're now home safe and sound! :)

Of course, I've seen photographs of this Galleria before - chiefly from Lisa (delpeoples) - but your photograph here is taken from yet another different viewpoint, now looking upwards to create a sensational and most appealing composition with the intricate glass ceiling resembling, as you say, a complex yet beautiful spider's web.

The light on the stone façade and also in the ceiling itself is beautifully soft, the colours rich and your exposure perfect. And the details and sharpness are, as always, exquisite.

Thank you for sharing this lovely photograph.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

lousat (139342) 2017-11-06 14:23

Hi Mariusz,one of the best pics never seen from this gallery,no doubts. I been there me too 2 years ago during renovation works,you been lucky to have this "clean" view,and the perspective is absolutely fantastic like the quality of sharpness,very well done! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

carlo62 (81265) 2017-11-06 14:31

Ciao Mariusz
un grande classico, sempre bello da vedere, sempre interessante vedere l'interpretazione di chi fa la foto.
Eccellente gioco di forme e ottima esposizione.
Saluti
Carlo

emka (158204) 2017-11-06 14:49

Cześć Mariusz, Ciagle jakieś prace związane z renowacją? Tak sie nastawiałam na zdjęcia z tej galerii, a potem było to utrudnione ze względu na rusztowania. Na stronie Neapolu ciągle jestem w drugiej linijce :). Ciekawe ujecie pod główną kopułą, symetria jest tam uderzająca. Jak zawsze świetna ostrość.
Zawsze się obawiasz jakichś niebezpieczeństw. Dlaczego miałbyś się czuć niebezpiecznie w Neapolu? Podobnie zresztą jak we Lwowie.

Pozdrawiam MAłgorzata

ikeharel (113453) 2017-11-06 19:46

Same style built as the Galleria we saw in Milano, Mariusz - but still offers a wonderful photos-opportunities.
Excellent upwards POV, used well the outside light through.
Thanks for your supporting critique, have a nice new day,
Ike

macjake (98456) 2017-11-06 20:32

Hi Mariusz
glad you were able to visit this place, beautiful isn't?! I loved taking photos here. And even though it was under construction you were still able to get an awesome photo.
love seeing the building facade, then the spider webs spread out all over the place. By the way, I don't see you as a man looking for trouble hahaha. cheers
Craig

papagolf21 (152607) 2017-11-06 22:33

Bonjour, cher Mariusz,
Une très belle composition architecturale valorisant le ciel vitré d'une magnifique façon.
Le résultat est superbe.
Félicitations pour le résultat.
Amitiés.
Philippe

pajaran (116011) 2017-11-06 22:40

Dobar dan.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazan enterijer, dobra kontrast i ostrina, lepe boje. Lep enterijer i detalji, lepa konstrukcija.
Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Interesting and beautiful view, good text ...
Beautifully displayed interior, good contrast and sharpness, nice colors. Nice interior and details, beautiful construction.
I wish you a beautiful and successful day, all the best.

jemaflor (147248) 2017-11-06 23:38

Hi Mariusz,
Well taken, good angle and great symmetrical effect, congratulations ! A good memory for me this galleria in Naples, tfs.

Fis2 (170885) 2017-11-07 0:40

Czesc Mariusz!
Ciekawe spojrzenie, znakomity kadr i kompozycja.
Wspaniala konstrukcja robi wrazenie.
Ladne swiatlo i kolorystyka.
Milego dnia.
Krzysztof

gervaso (28177) 2017-11-07 4:10

Hello, Mariusz!

Interesting comparison of the ceiling with a spider web, and the graphical effect it creates in the photo is also very nice! Beautiful architectural details! Wonderful composition!

dkmurphys (79209) 2017-11-07 5:13

Hello,
This is a perfect view of the glass roof. I like the wonderful architecture and the decorations elements. Great shot!

Daniel

jhm (211736) 2017-11-07 5:23

Hello Mariusz,

Excellent taken, but not easy but very well succesful.
Sharpness and clarity are superb.
Composition and presentation be pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

Poseidon_Simons (50) 2017-11-07 7:56 [Comment]

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Tue (92482) 2017-11-07 12:26

Hello Mariusz,
Great photo of this beautiful roof structure, it really is a very elaborate spider web. It almost looks as if the large dome bends inwards for some reason. You included the façade in the foreground very well too.
Lars

PiotrF (54816) 2017-11-07 14:14

Czesc Mariusz,
Swietne zdjecie z tej znanej galerii w Neapolu. Szeroki kat daje pojecie jak to wyglada w rzeczywistosci. Swietna jakosc jak zwykle... gdybys spotkal mafie podczas wycieczki na Ukraine to i owszem byloby sie czego bac ;-)
pozdrawiam
Piotr

Cricri (176) 2017-11-07 22:22

Hi Mariusz
Une belle réussite , tant dans le cadrage, la prise de la lumière, les détails de l'architecture, bon choix du titre :-)
Belle journée
cricri

sacimar (38173) 2017-11-08 7:48

Hello Mariusz,

this is an excellent image of this gallery, I like the perspective, the visual effect is amazing, well done, congratulations!

Best regards,

Sergio

danos (110407) 2017-11-08 23:43

Witaj Mariusz,
great the view of the interior of the famous Galleria Umberto I with the glass ceiling to really looks like as a spider one.I like the good chosen POV as with the first lead-in the eyes on it.

Regards,Danos

ChrisJ (171888) 2017-11-09 3:49

Hi Mariusz

I do hope that you also visited the incredible archaeological museum just behind the gallery. Naples is worth the visit for this alone, despite it getting some bad press for the traffic and curt locals. Wonderful straight up view with intricate spider web like patterns. Tfs!

abmdsudi (95869) 2017-11-09 6:09

Hi Mariusz
A well illustrated interior architecture with great symmetry, shooting angle and sense of depth. The detail and clarity is something to behold. It's nicely captured and presented. Congrats
Best regards

Silvio1953 (221751) 2017-11-09 6:37

Ciao Mariusz, great view of fantastic architecture, nice symmetry, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

rychem (72187) 2017-11-09 8:05

Niemal blizniak galerii w Mediolanie, skojarzenie z pajeczyna samo sie nasuwa, swietnie ujete z doskonala symetria
pozdrawiam Ryszard

alvaraalto (42804) 2017-11-10 3:14

Hello Mariusz
I hope you will take care of yourself and won’t be captured in a spider web full of danger 😉
But I have the same experience this summer where we visited some places in Yosemite Park and Las Vegas which were some time later world-new for accidents and violence. And it was so peaceful when we walked there.
Great picture of this fascinating spider web of the “Araneae Camorra”
Have a nice day. Groet Rob

Royaldevon (85932) 2017-11-10 6:19

Hello Marius,

You always engage us with your notes as well as your photographs!

This is an unusual but a most effective viewpoint, giving a strong sense of the vertical but ending in these circular windows which certainly remind one of spiders' webs. The main window, in the dome, spreads like a huge web, strong and threatening! It is strongly supported by the surrounding 'webs' creating the sense of a community.

Do you find your perception keeps changing?
One minute it is convex, then the next concave!

Have a good w/e,
Bev :-)

jean113 (27895) 2017-11-10 13:34

Hello Mariusz, an excellent view looking up to the intricate pattern of this glass ceiling.
I like the symmetry of the shot.
The façade also has some interesting features.
Tell me, did you lie down on the ground to get this impressive shot?
Interesting note.
Regards Jean.

PaulVDV (62978) 2017-11-11 4:53

Hello Mariusz,
The Galleria Umberto I is surely one of the most grandiose and beautiful galleries in the world.
An excellent view upwards presented in a very attractive composition.
Good light management.
Over more than 30 years ago I visited Napoli. My memories are already a little faded but I do remember that I didn't feel unsafe anywhere.
Best regards, Paul

adramad (73006) 2017-11-13 7:01

Hello Mariusz.
Apotheosis POV, which shows us totally, the wonderful glassed-in dome, of the central part of this fantastic galleries, also the detail of this façade gives the idea of the richness of the constructions of it.
Very nice color, which together with the good quality and optimal lighting, gives great quality to the image.
Well done. I like very much
Have a good start to the week.
Very best regards
Luis.

BennyV (34748) 2017-11-15 5:17

This is another stunner you've posted, Mariusz. Superb pov. I like how from this pov it's not clear whether the center of the dome is furthest away or closest. Of course, I know it is furthest, but still...you can't tell really... Great!

Benny

Lidka (527) 2017-12-12 0:58

Dear Mariusz!
Świetnt kadr, świetna geometria, na swój sposób praca abstrakcyjna, no ale jednek to nie jest abstrakcja, tylko architektura, pokazana w wielce oryginalny sposób.
Świetna ostrość, świetna jakość techniczna, to tak poza wszystkim.
Well done!
PS. Ta, większość moich zdjęć na TE to HDR.

COSTANTINO (116604) 2020-09-15 22:11

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
original version
you captured perfectly this
construction which reminds
of a spider indeed...
regards
costantino