Mini Theme: Marmare Falls, Umbria
Apr 27, 2017 23:33:09 #
Marmare Falls near Terni in Umbria is the tallest and perhaps the oldest man-made waterfalls in the world. Dating back to 271 BC, the Romans diverted part of the river Velino to drain the malaria infested wetlands around the city of Rieti. The channel of water drops 541 feet over the natural cliff at Marmore into the Nera River below. This often caused flooding in the towns below the falls.
Water is normally channeled through a hydro-electric generating station resulting in a trickle of water over the falls. However, the water is diverted over the falls twice a day for a couple of hours resulting in a spectacular attraction.
The shot of the ancient villageof Papigno below the falls was carefully framed to omit the huge generating station surrounding the town.
Comments always appreciated.
Water is normally channeled through a hydro-electric generating station resulting in a trickle of water over the falls. However, the water is diverted over the falls twice a day for a couple of hours resulting in a spectacular attraction.
The shot of the ancient villageof Papigno below the falls was carefully framed to omit the huge generating station surrounding the town.
Comments always appreciated.
Apr 27, 2017 23:53:58 #
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Apr 28, 2017 03:31:46 #
Excellent series of well taken photographs with a most interesting background.
Thank you for posting and the info.
Thank you for posting and the info.
Apr 28, 2017 06:23:24 #
Lovely set, the first one is superb,
Geoff
Geoff
repleo wrote:
Marmare Falls near Terni in Umbria is the tallest ... (show quote)
Apr 28, 2017 06:50:06 #
chase4 wrote:
Great shots and background story, thanks. chase
Thanks Chase. I appreciate the feedback.
Apr 28, 2017 07:42:32 #
jimvanells wrote:
Great shot and I love the "silky" water. My favorites are 1 & 3
Thanks Jim. I think 1 & 3 are my favorites also.
Apr 28, 2017 10:24:31 #
tbell7D wrote:
Outstanding and very appealing set of photos.
Thanks for looking tbell7D
Apr 29, 2017 00:23:47 #
Apr 29, 2017 09:01:24 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Ohhh, how beautiful, Phil!
Thanks Sue. Its great to be back posting photos after the winter. I'll have some more from my week in Tuscany and Umbria that I think you will like. Check back.
Apr 29, 2017 09:02:56 #
Leicaflex wrote:
Excellent series of well taken photographs with a most interesting background.
Thank you for posting and the info.
Thank you for posting and the info.
Thanks for looking and leaving a comment Leicaflex.
Apr 29, 2017 09:04:44 #
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