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Captured with my iPhone while driving into work this week — Love and Peace, all.
Florence, Italy
“Florence (Italian: Firenze), Italy, is famous for its history…It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with approximately 370,000 inhabitants, expanding to over 1.5 million in the metropolitan area…
Venice to Florence, Italy, stops along the drive
The drive from Venice, Italy, to Florence, Italy was our first real introduction to the rural Italian. When we had drove from Milan to Venice it was late evening via toll highways which offered few views of the areas were were passing through. For our drive to Florence we selected secondary roads to enjoy some of the flavors of smaller Italian towns and countryside.
“You know, the camera is not meant just to show misery.”~ Gordon Parks
Pondering Question
When first announced in February 2012, I’d placed an order for a Nikon D800 to replace my Nikon D700. After a couple of months of waiting I canceled that order because I was having second thoughts on how or if I really needed a camera with so many mega pixels. I’ve thought a number of times about ordering one again and had even thought I would upon our return from Italy.
Venice: Windows and Doors
With all the alleyways and passages in Venice, Italy, there are thousands of interesting windows and doors. We often wondered what one would find if they could venture behind those doors for a glimpse of the life those who live in Venice. I’ve selected these photo for their shapes, colors, textures and the interesting play of light and shadows.