Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Pieces of Italy

I’m a little late with my last post from our trip to Italy.  I think I provided a good representation of the cities we visited but I have a lot of close up photos of items and colors that don’t fit into the landscape category . I call these Pieces of Italy because that’s what they are and here are just a few.

A street light in Sienna.

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I suppose this was for tying up horses. They are numerous on the walls of the old cities and come in many different forms.

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There are many shop windows that are literally a work of art as is this one in Venice.

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Also, many of the shop windows are a clever display of well lit color like these glass beads in Venice.

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A silk tie anyone? I’m sure we can find your color.

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Even the food at the market in Venice was a thing of beauty.

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A typical paved street, this one is in Florence. Who figured out how to lay that pattern?

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An ornament on a gondola.

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You have to wonder how old these are and how much longer they will last. Our hotel in Venice was 1000 years old and it looked much better than this.

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Some of the brick work is mesmerizing.

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Does the wife need a pocket book to match your tie?

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And some of the pieces are just that, pieces.

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4 comments:

  1. Tom, I have thoroughly enjoyed your pictures and blog ... thanks for making us feel a part of your trip. This last post is wonderful! I like that you noticed all the little details. Hope to see you and Connie soon.

    Anna

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  2. The fruit and the ties each would make a lovely painting, really makes one hope to visit there someday.

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  3. Did you buy any balsamic vinegar there?? I see some in the picture with all the spices!

    Anna

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  4. I really enjoy looking at your work. thanks for sharing them with us!

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