Photo an universe.. and four elements by silvia marmori

Mi last image at Agrigento.. but not the last at Sicily.. :-)
At this city, 2500 years ago, it was born the famous pre-Socratic philosopher Empedocles.. and among all his theories and ideas, he talked for the first time about the existence of four elements : water, air, earth and fire, present in all things. He believed that the origin of the universe was there .. love would be the force joining them all... and discord, hate, would be the one dividing, separating...
When looking at these landscapes, I understood why he had thought about that theory... water was there, at thin rain and near sea, air was there, at fresh, gentle stormy breeze.. earth was there, at green smell, trees, and stones … and fire.. my soul was on fire, trying not to miss any of those wonders and feeling how much all was joined..
A whole universe, yes..

published:

Thu 9 Feb 2006 00:26

equipment:

digital camera Nikon E5000

permanent link:

https://www.photoforum.ru/photo/257666/

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Hans Koot #1 Thu 9 Feb 2006 00:40

And the remains are there.. the four elements.. and the fire

yves ralim #2 Thu 9 Feb 2006 00:47

what a great perspective, and a wonderful light... and atmosphere, and mood...and expression of feelings.

chandru shahani #3 Thu 9 Feb 2006 01:02

Really a breath taking scene and I applaud your ability to have composed this marvellous shot.
According to the Empedocles, a Greek philosopher, scientist and healer who lived in Sicily in the fifth century B.C., all matter is comprised of four "roots" or elements of earth, air, fire and water. Fire and air are outwardly reaching elements, reaching up and out, whereas earth and water turn inward and downward.

silvia marmori #36 Thu 9 Feb 2006 16:00

yes!.. thanks for adding all that, to complete my notes, my dear chandru.. i knew about empedocles, but i was surprised, when learning he was born there, at magic agrigento!

Linda Mercaldo #4 Thu 9 Feb 2006 01:25

Excellent prespective Silvia!Very well done smile

Aaaaa #5 Thu 9 Feb 2006 01:26

Beautiful composition, details, light and colors!!!

Hans Koot #30 Thu 9 Feb 2006 12:33

silcilly ? smile ))

silvia marmori #35 Thu 9 Feb 2006 15:58

silly? laugh

silvia marmori #38 Thu 9 Feb 2006 16:18

thnaks to yuo, dear friend!!

ric alexander #8 Thu 9 Feb 2006 01:41

beautifull colour in this, i am jealous, its not often i get to see this sort of lighting in cold wet wales ! well done silvia, its good to be back !

Nuno Milheiro #10 Thu 9 Feb 2006 02:16

Beautiful place and city !!
Great light and tones, good contrast with sky!

Abraco

Michael Lucero #11 Thu 9 Feb 2006 02:22

Great turbulant sky with a splendid view of the ancient landscape which holds the spirit of times past and present.... Colors are well defined and resolution is very good... The spirits of the ancients live on in infinity

AmiLi #12 Thu 9 Feb 2006 02:22

Wonderful view at Agrigento...Beautiful colors and light.

cliff rosbotham #13 Thu 9 Feb 2006 02:33

another beautifully composed landscape silvia, excellent colours and image
cliff

Regina Lopes #14 Thu 9 Feb 2006 02:45

Fine landscape, Silvia. Nicely done. Beijinhos.

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