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Ruins of Poggioreale - Sicilia - Italia

In the night between the 14th and 15th of Jannuary 1968 the Valley of Belice was hit by an earthquake of 6,4' Richter scale. 15 towns were badly damaged and the towns of Poggioreale, Gibellina, Salaparuta and Montevago were completely destroyed. 370 people died and over 70.000 were left homeless.

A new Poggioreale was built on a safer place and eventually its citizens moved there. But, the original city is still standing and became a real ghost-town. An intriguing complex of decaying buildings and streets, slowly being consumed by the time.

Unfortunately, as many places on Sicilia, Poggioreale isn't really open to tourist visitation. As a matter of fact, an eventual visitor will encounter some forbidden entrance signs and some closed gates. But, if you're persistent and curious like me, you'll discover that the west entrance isn't blocked. But, be extra careful! The place has no safety regulations and you may encounter army personal playing tactical war games there.



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*volker03 Dec 27, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Great! :-)
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~Jakeu1701 Dec 26, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
What lens was this shot with? The 50?
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=klapouch Dec 26, 2012   Photographer
The kit 18-55mm ;)
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~Jakeu1701 Dec 26, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
looking at getting a fifty, was thinking of some landscape shots.
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=klapouch Dec 27, 2012   Photographer
hmm, for landscapes I'd suggest a wider lens.

If you use Canon a "nifty fifty" (50mm f/1.8 II) is definitely a great buy, I have one and the sharpness is incredible, but, as my camera has a crop sensor its field of view is very narrow (80mm equivalent) and a bit hard to work with on landscapes. It's perfect for portraits.

This shot was made with the fifty: [link]
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~Jakeu1701 Dec 27, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
nice shot. I mainly do landscapes, but I was thinking that I could do some portraits to add to the portfolio.

I will probably get the fifty 1.8 and shoot around with it. I have the 18-70 and a tele that I use most of the time. I might post some of the fifty shots on DA. Will make sure to let you know.

Thanks for the info and keep up the good work.
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=klapouch Dec 27, 2012   Photographer
;)
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