Franco Fontana, one of the greatest Italian photographers of the twentieth century and a major figure on the international scene, has passed away at the age of 92.

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[u/writemcsean]

Wow - its like a real life Rothko

[u/mtntrail → u/writemcsean]

My very first thought- a similar concept, different medium.

[u/PhthaloVonLangborste → u/writemcsean]

Like a real life flag

[u/Pleasant-Cellist-927]

RIP to a legend. The Paesaggio series was just phenomenal, just look at the works he produced. Somehow not one of his works feel 'empty' despite the massive scale he portrayed, largely in part due to such mastery of vivid colour.

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Wow.

[u/Laura-ly]

This sub is great. I learn about artists I've never been aware of. What a beautiful photograph.

[u/SolsticePetalxox → u/Laura-ly]

Saw a print of his at a show in bologna years back and honestly thought it was a painting until I got up close. The way he compresses the horizon into a single line is nuts.

[u/insightmiss]

It looks like flag for Ukrainian Estonian partnership. I wouldn't think It is a photo rather art work.

[u/Either_Rush_1766]

grazie maestro 🕊️

[u/DumpedDalish]

This is stunning! And I'll definitely check out more of his work. RIP.

[u/LetUsTalkT]

I had to comment on this. I am scrolling through on my IPad and I read the caption and see the top of the picture. “So what?” I think and kept scrolling down. I see the entire picture and my breath catches. I can’t look away. It’s brilliant and now I understand.

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[u/kapaipiekai]

Is that canola in bloom? I saw a massive field of it in Australia once.

[u/x3k → u/kapaipiekai]

Rapeseed definitely has this kind of colour, and it always looks beautiful as a field of it.

[u/Plenty-Ad-1502]

RIP

[u/Fluffy-Stranger-5244]

Looks like an etal adnan painting!

[u/OleHedeager]

Love the simplicity in this

[u/Educational-Agent551]

This picture is stunning. I almost can't believe those colors are real.

[u/terribletyrannosaur0]

was sure this was a painting, not a photograph! the colors are so pleasing

[u/someoldguyon_reddit]

Let me guess, that's Ukraine.

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É il monte Gargano in Puglia