Clouds over Tuscany is a photograph by Inge Johnsson which was uploaded on December 8th, 2011.
Clouds over Tuscany
Storm clouds over the Tuscan countryside near Siena
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The Crete Senesi refers to an area of the Italian region of Tuscany to the south of... more
Title
Clouds over Tuscany
Artist
Inge Johnsson
Medium
Photograph - Digital Capture, Watermark Not On Actual Print
Description
Storm clouds over the Tuscan countryside near Siena
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The Crete Senesi refers to an area of the Italian region of Tuscany to the south of Siena. It consists of a range of hills and woods among villages and includes the comuni of Asciano, Buonconvento, Monteroni d'Arbia, Rapolano Terme and San Giovanni d'Asso, all within the province of Siena.
Crete senesi are literally �Senese clays�, and the distinctive grey colouration of the soil gives the landscape an appearance often described as lunar. This characteristic clay, known as mattaione, represents the sediments of the Pliocene sea which covered the area between 2.5 and 4.5 million years ago. Nearby is also the semi-arid area known as the Accona Desert.
Perhaps the most notable edifice of this area is the monastery of Monte Oliveto Maggiore.
The region is known for its production of white truffles, and hosts a festival and a museum dedicated to the rare fungus (genus Tuber).
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December 8th, 2011
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Comments (10)
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, on your Feature, in "Your Story of Art", "Just Perfect", & "Digital Art and Photography", groups!
Kim Sy Ok
Outstanding and heavenly-LOVE it, Inge :)!! My pick for Daily Fave in the Surreal Geometry group(DFSG) v/f -Kim
Sharon Mau
:: Dimensions :: :: Sensational Sun :: :: Atmospheric Optics :: . . . it is beautiful Inge . love the crepuscular rays . . it is such a spectacular light show . . you are featured in :: Fine Art Photography ::
Inge Johnsson replied:
Thanks Sharon, and thanks also for teaching me a new word; now I know this phenomenon is called crepuscular rays :-)