Nearer to Thee, Florence, Italy
When a photographer looks back at their collection of photos, they are also revisiting the memories and experiences that are associated with them…
Roles to play
As hurricane Florence comes ashore in Wilmington, NC this morning I am reminded of the many roles it takes to prepare for such an event and then to react to it once it happens. Over a million people have orderly evacuated from the coastal areas and for the most part, it’s been very organized and peaceful….
Tuscany, Italy – Landscape
People travel to Italy for no other reason then to visit the Tuscany (Tuscana) region, of which Florence is the capital. It’s a region known for its gorgeous landscapes, its rich artistic legacy and its influence on high culture. Movies have been made about it and you often hear how beautiful and relaxing the life-style it is.
Florence & Tuscany: Windows and Doors
My photographing windows and doors didn’t stop at Venice. I continued to be fascinated and to photograph them. What interested me most were those of an age perhaps equal to that of the building they were mounted upon.
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.