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Memories of Tuscany: Classic Siena

My last photo from this wonderful city is one of the main streets up to the high centre of town. To me, this was my favourite shot of the trip. Its…well, just so classical Italian. I love the straw coffee colour of these buildings and any artist out there might be familiar with a couple of the main names for their paints: ‘Raw Sienna’ and ‘Burnt Sienna’, which are both very similar colours to what you see here. I wonder if the names derive from scenes of Siena like this?.... Our Ipernity friend Daniela, below, provides the answer.

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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful cityscape; like the tone of colour !!
3 years ago

TOZ said:

Perfect super Image to finnish your Tuscany photos Herb this deserves a ⭐..
Regards TOZ.
3 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

No, not finished with Tuscany yet Toz -only Siena but very happy that you awarded this a gold star all the same. It seems that you are like me with your appreciation of such scenes as this.

Best Wishes, Herb
3 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

If it was not for the cables, this could be mistaken for a print of old Italy! A superb picture Herb. Cheers, Rosa.
3 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Thanks Rosa, I did have a A4 laser coloured print of this but gave it to a relation. As you say, without the cables and also the scaffolding this could be an old-masters painting perhaps. Many thanks for the appreciation.

Your friend, Herb
3 years ago

tiabunna said:

Beautifully composed and an absolute stunner with those tones, Herb.
3 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to tiabunna:

Thanks George.
3 years ago ( translate )

Ecobird said:

I can see why this is a favourite of yours Herb. Wonderful mellow tones to these old buildings and lovely light. Well captured
3 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Ecobird:

Carol, my first love has always been landscapes but in this, I get a real thrill too. Its just the feeling that it conveys. Glad you see it too.

Best Wishes, Herb
3 years ago

neira-Dan said:

Excellent !!
3 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to neira-Dan:

Thanks so much neira-Dan
3 years ago ( translate )

Daniela Brocca said:

"Sienna (from Italian: terra di Siena, meaning "Siena earth") is an earth pigment containing iron oxide and manganese oxide. In its natural state, it is yellowish brown and is called raw sienna. When heated, it becomes a reddish brown and is called burnt sienna. It takes its name from the city-state of Siena, where it was produced during the Renaissance. Along with ochre and umber, it was one of the first pigments to be used by humans, and is found in many cave paintings. Since the Renaissance, it has been one of the brown pigments most widely used by artists.

The first recorded use of Sienna as a colour name in English was in 1760"

For me also one of the best, i love the old roofs so much.
3 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Daniela Brocca:

Ah Daniela,with your comment here, I have been educated! I had no idea that the names of these pigments were really derived from this area. It was only a wild guess on my part. Your research and information here has opened my eyes. Thanks so much my friend for that.

Good to know that you too take much pleasure from this scene.

Keep healthy and happy. Herbert
3 years ago

Christian C said:

Superbe !
3 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Christian C:

Welcome to my gallery Christian. Very happy that you liked this one. Please call again.

Best Wishes, Herb
3 years ago
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