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Reflection of the Rinascimento City by Fabrizio Bues

The photograph captures the majestic Castello Estense in Ferrara, a structure that serves as the beating heart of this historic Renaissance city. The photographer was drawn to the profound harmony between the fortress and the surrounding urban landscape, which seems to embrace its glorious past. By framing the castle against the backdrop of the city streets, the image highlights a timeless architectural dialogue. This work is award-worthy for its ability to distill centuries of history into a single, balanced composition that reflects both the power of the past and the enduring spirit of the city.

Reflection of the Rinascimento City by Fabrizio Bues(c) Light & Composition University
Nikon D7200 with Nikon AF-S DX 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
Exposure 1/1250sec @ f/6.3 | ISO 400 | Focal Length 18.3mm
Copyright Β© Fabrizio Bues
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Fabrizio Bues

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Born in Turin, Italy, in 1972, Fabrizio Bues remains deeply rooted in his home city while maintaining a global perspective through his professional career as a Project Manager for an American corporation. His frequent international travels provide a constant source of inspiration, allowing him to refine his photographic eye and technical proficiency. Dedicated to continuous learning, he actively pursues advanced photography education to elevate his craft, consistently seeking to capture the architectural essence of the diverse locations he visits.

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8,789 views | 5 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date January 23, 2019
60.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 11.0
Clarity 11.0
Composition 16.0
Style 11.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Ferrara, Italy

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Architectural Photography
Fabrizio Bues Photography

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4.7/5 points
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5.0/5 points
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0.0/5 points
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2.2/5 points
224/500 Submission
Jury Score: 60.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.9/20
Total Award Score: 71.9/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 5

Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
Ferrara’s Castello Estense is a heavy, brooding thing, yet here it feels oddly light. One wonders how many mornings Bues spent pacing those cobblestones before the water settled just so. It’s a clean, disciplined frame, though I’d have preferred a bit more grit in the shadows. Still, the stillness is infectious. I’ve stood in that exact square shivering at dawn, and frankly, he’s captured the silence better than I ever managed. A decent day’s work.
Henrik Johansson Architecture, Built Space & the Conversation Between Structure and Light Expert Review
Ferrara’s Castello Estense is a heavy, defensive datum, yet here it feels strangely weightless. Bues captures the fenestration’s rhythm against the sky, but I’m left wanting the thresholdβ€”the transition from the city’s chaotic movement into that cool, stone-walled interior. It’s a clean composition, sure, but it flattens the fortress into a postcard. I’d trade this perfect light for one glimpse of the damp, uneven brickwork that actually makes me feel the building’s age.
Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
Most architectural shots of Ferrara are postcard-perfect, yet they’re often hollow. What separates this from the thousands I’ve reviewed is the way the water’s surface tension breaks the castle’s rigid geometry. It’s not just a reflection; it’s a quiet disruption of history. I’ll admit, the slight tilt initially bothered me, but it’s exactly what keeps the frame from feeling static. Thirty years from now, people will still feel the weight of that stone against the water.
Victoria Ashby Wildlife, Nature & the Ethics of the Unseen Moment Expert Review
It’s a sterile, static capture. I’m used to the erratic pulse of the wild, where a subject’s movement dictates the frame, not the architect’s blueprint. Bues has extracted a perfect reflection from the water, but there’s no life hereβ€”no ripple, no bird, no intrusion of the natural world. It feels hollow. I’d trade this entire polished scene for a single, messy moment where a creature actually lived within these cold, stone walls.
Santiago Reyes Street Photography, The City & the Unrepeatable Instant Expert Review
Ferrara’s castle is a heavy, static beast, but Bues caught it breathing. That reflection in the water? It’s the only thing keeping this frame alive. I’ve walked these stones; you need the light to hit just right or the history turns to dust. He nailed the shutter speed. One tenth of a second later and the ripple ruins the symmetry. It’s a clean, sharp slice of time. I actually felt the city’s pulse looking at this.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Tom Bretherton

Echoes in the Stone

I remember sitting in a small cafΓ© in Ferrara, watching an old man trace the lines of a brick wall with his thumb as if he were reading braille. He told me that the city wasn't built for us, but for the centuries that came before.

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By Rashid Noor

Echoes of Stone and Time

If a city could remember its own skin, would it recognize the hands that built it or the shadows that have since passed over its walls? We often speak of history as something behind us, a dusty ledger of dates and names, yet we walk through it every day.

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