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Submitted to Photo Challenge: Green Living
Photo Info
| Uploaded | April 16, 2012 |
| Taken | May 3, 2008 |
| Make | Nikon Corporation |
| Model | NIKON D40X |
| Exposure | 1/125 sec at f/5.6 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 26 mm |
| ISO | 160 |
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The lowest fall of Cascata della Marmore, the largest man made waterfall in the world. Located in the Italian region of Umbria, this three tiered falls, the longest 83m (272 feet), drops a total of 165m (541 feet). In 271 BC the Roman consul Manlius Curius Dentatus ordered the construction of a canal to redirect the flow of the Velino River into the natural cliff at Marmore. At that time the river fed a wetland that was thought to cause sickness (most likely malaria) in the nearby city of Rieti. The newly constructed canal solved the wetland problem, but threatened the city of Terni when the river reached flood stage. A major rift developed between the two cities and grew to where the Roman Senate had to get involved in 54 BC. They didn’t solve anything.
Over the centuries three Popes ordered construction of a new canal, each time hoping to solve flooding problems. The third attempt, thanks to architect Andrea Vici in 1787 modifying the leaps below the falls to their present appearance resolved most of the problems. For nearly 50 years the waters of Marmore Waterfalls are used to fuel a hydroelectric power plant. For the power plants operational needs and to satisfy tourists the fall is turned on at scheduled times, creating an incredible effect at full flow. I had great fun snapping pictures of this event as Fred and I made our way down the long, wet and winding staircase from the top of the falls to the bottom.
I posted this shot shortly after I joined JPG in 2008. Thought it would be good for this theme.
23 responses
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Donna Mullins gave props (16 Apr 2012):
Great for the theme and great capture!
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Jason Platt gave props (16 Apr 2012):
yes!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (16 Apr 2012):
Wonderful and beautiful entry, Deborah!...The man made waterfall works well for this challenge!
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Donald Garrett gave props (16 Apr 2012):
A real WOW shot, Deb! Well done
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Shirley Valencia said (16 Apr 2012):
outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (16 Apr 2012):
this is breathtaking! i love it.
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Regenia Brabham gave props (17 Apr 2012):
An incredibly beautiful entry!!
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Paperini Renato gave props (18 Apr 2012):
Beautiful entry of a priceless natural event and famous, good Deborah!
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Ken O'Brien gave props (18 Apr 2012):
Just beautiful.
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elfriede fulda gave props (18 Apr 2012):
this is a real winner !!!!
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Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (18 Apr 2012):
beautiful capture and entry
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stefan källander (Deleted) gave props (19 Apr 2012):
excellent work, nicely done
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Michele Wambaugh gave props (19 Apr 2012):
Gorgeous!
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Carlo Pagan gave props (19 Apr 2012):
Delightful!!!
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Ioana Caravan gave props (20 Apr 2012):
Great narrative and an excellent entry for the theme!
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John Linton gave props (22 Apr 2012):
I'm green with envy over the excellence of this JPG Theme Park entry.
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Laurie Search gave props (23 Apr 2012):
So beautiful, Deborah!!!
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Nadeem Shafi gave props (23 Apr 2012):
Great narrative to accompany a wonderful picture - thank you for the lesson!
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Lanis Rossi gave props (23 Apr 2012):
Awesome!
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eithne mythen gave props (24 Apr 2012):
SPECTACULAR Deborah.. a very impressive image!!!
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Joy B gave props (24 Apr 2012):
WOW!
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Joy B gave props (24 Apr 2012):
WOW!
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Cindy Griff said (1 May 2012):
I'M BREATHLESS, THIS IS FABULOUS!!!!
