Acquapremula, a photo from Perugia, Umbria

Photographer's Note

Abbey of San Nicolò di Acquapremula - Sellano
The Convent of Acqua Premula is located in Valnerina, immersed in a picturesque natural setting between the hills of Sellano and the banks of the river Vigi. The villa takes its name from an ancient spring, Acqua Premula, used for centuries in calculosis, a disease called by the Premiti locals. Around the year 1000, in the villa stood the oratory of a monastic cell dedicated to San Nicola di Bari, a cult introduced in Valnerina by Syrian and Oriental monks. Since the early Middle Ages there has been an intense monastic life in this place, under the guidance of an abbot. From this derives not only a consistent development of economic activities and settlements, but also an inevitable increase in the ecclesiastical order, favoring the birth of new civic sites. Subsequently, in 1115, the bishop of Spoleto, Enrico Gualfredo, gave the oratories to the Benedictine abbot Leto; the oratory thus passed to the Benedictine monks of Sant'Eutizio di Valcastoriana. In Visit Lascaris of 10 September 1713, Monsignor Lascaris, then Bishop of Spoleto, remembering the origins of San Nicola di Acqua Premula, also reports that in that hermitage, at the end of the fifth century, San Severino had taken refuge, before assuming episcopal dignity. In the mid-sixteenth century, the Benedictines donated the Church to the Capuchin Friars. The earliest evidence dates back to 1568. The Capuchins, starting from 1624, built the Convent, next to the pre-existing church. After completion of the works, the place took the name of Convent of Acqua Premula, at the disposition of the provincial minister. Confirmation of the donation occurred in 1253 in a Bull of the Bishop Bartolomeo Accoramboni and in 1424 by Pope Martino. They date back to the Benedictine period, the Byzantine crypt and the Romanesque Church.

holmertz, snunney, papagolf21, ikeharel, pierrefonds, tyro, Fis2, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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holmertz (76172) 2019-02-09 4:13

Hello Silvio,
This is an attractive view, but I find it even more amusing to see the little waterfall appearing on the hillside, disappearing under the bridge and appearing again just above the lake. It's a fairly simple photo but it's well composed and pleasant to watch.
Kind regards,
Gert

snunney (127432) 2019-02-09 4:19

Hello Silvio,
Good capture of this spring with its rushing waters. Well exposed to capture the motion. Good colours and sharpness.

papagolf21 (135939) 2019-02-09 6:20

Bonjour, cher ami Silvio,
Comme il est bon de se plonger dans le passé historique des lieux et d'apprendre beaucoup de choses.
De plus, la composition présentée est évocatrice.
Simplicité rime avec beauté.
Amitiés.
Philippe

pierrefonds (86330) 2019-02-09 7:26

Hi Silvio,

The point of view is showing the details of the water falls and of the small wooden bridge. It is clear and precise. The light is giving good rendering of the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

mesutilgim (109252) 2019-02-09 8:29

Hello Silvio,
Another nice and interesting capture/TE entry in your gallery. Perfect pov and ligth management as well a sharpness.
The viewer believes to hear the roaring water.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

lousat (113969) 2019-02-09 9:50

Ciao Silvio,bella cascatella con una prospettiva ingannevole,che sembra storta ma non lo e',ottimi anche i dettagli. Buona serata,Luciano

tyro (27886) 2019-02-09 10:54

Ciao caro Silvio,

I was fascinated reading your extensive note about this spring of Acqua Premula, particularly as you mention that these waters were used to treat "calcinosis" which, I presume, refers to stones, possibly of the gallbladder, but more likely stones of the kidneys or bladder which were not uncommon in mediaeval times. As a retired surgeon, I have treated stones on many occasions - but not with spring water!

A simple yet delightful photograph of this spring, taken with a slow shutter speed to accentuate the impression of the water flow and incorporating some beautiful colours. Lovely soft light, perfect exposure and excellent details and sharpness.

Excellent!

Kind Regards,

John.

Fis2 (132289) 2019-02-09 12:00

Witaj Silvio!
A very curious view interesting waterfalls.
I like wter effect.
Good framing, colros and sharpness.
Well done.
Nice sunday.
Krzysztof

Nicou (177515) 2019-02-10 0:52

Hello _silvio

le petit pont e tla barrière coupe la chute d'eau quel effet cette eau qui dévale dans ces anciennes pierres la mousse l'effet de blanc sueprbe.
Bravo et beau dimanche
Nicou

Cricri (149823) 2019-02-10 7:02

Ciao Silvio
Un côté frais de cette présentation avec les cascades, jolie et attirante composition
Bon dimanche
cricri

ChrisJ (144381) 2019-02-10 8:23

Hi Silvio,

Good motion blur of the 2 chutes of water. Nice impressionist reflections in the fg pool. The rustic wooden bridge makes a nice divider. Tfs!

carlo62 (74860) 2019-02-10 14:42

Ciao Silvio
se, come è scritto nella nota, questa acqua guariva dalla calcolosi, immagino che qui ci fosse un gran bel viavai.
Ottima foto, l'acqua ha il giusto effetto che ci lascia immaginare il suo flusso, manca solo il rumore.
Saluti
Carlo

abmdsudi (75749) 2019-02-11 6:58

Hi Silvio
Captured the fast flow of water superbly, can almost hear the noise of the flow. A great 'olde' image you should be very pleased with this and good straight on shot. Lovely capture accompanied informative notes. Congrats
Best regards

ikeharel (94500) 2019-02-12 2:31

The natural fountain from the slop was regulated with built wall and bridge on the side of the mountain, enable its flow to the pool, Silvio.
It appear marvelously from a side POV, well done.
Arrivederci,
Ike