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More of Italy

Postby dawesy on Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:15 am

St Peters Basilica.

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A winery in the Chianti region. I have some amazing olive oil and balsamic vinegar from there. Well, another winery down the road actually.

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Florence.

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A street in one of the villages that comprise the Cinque Terre.

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Re: More of Italy

Postby dviv on Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:26 am

Great shots! - I really like the first two.

In the 2nd - are you able to brighten up the grapes a touch? They are getting slightly lost.
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Re: More of Italy

Postby Mr Darcy on Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:15 pm

:agree: #1 particularly.
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Postby Glen on Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:05 pm

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Re: More of Italy

Postby zafra52 on Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:11 pm

I like all of them! Specially the 1st and last one.
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Re: More of Italy

Postby Chica on Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:54 pm

Ahhhh memories, I know it's supposed to be about the photos, but did you do all the walks in the Cinque Terre? I partic like that photo, mostly becasue of the memories is evokes for me!
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Re: More of Italy

Postby Wink on Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:58 am

Awesome!

I'm leaving Oz for the first time in March for a European holiday and seeing these photos just gets me excited. I can't wait!

Keep 'em coming! :cheers:
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Re: More of Italy

Postby Killakoala on Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:42 am

I love the sunbeams in the St Peter's dome. It adds a different dimension to it. I also like the last image. Although I have never been to Italy, the old run-down feel to the buildings seems to evoke what I consider to be the epitome of Italy.
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Re: More of Italy

Postby gstark on Sun Nov 29, 2009 12:58 pm

Killakoala wrote:I love the sunbeams in the St Peter's dome.


It's almost "mission from god" stuff from The Blues Brothers.

Although I have never been to Italy, the old run-down feel to the buildings seems to evoke what I consider to be the epitome of Italy.


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When you go to Italy, Le Cinque Terre is an absolute must-see. I fell in love with the area when I first visited it in Y2K. World heritage listed, with olive groves, grapevines, the Med and cliffsides, and five postcard pretty villages. I have seen some of the villages featured on those large travel posters that you see around the traps, and with good reason.

This is where I would like to retire to.

Tomorrow, if possible.

And this image is just so representative of the region. Magic!
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Re: More of Italy

Postby dawesy on Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:43 pm

Wow, thanks all for your comments!

dviv wrote:In the 2nd - are you able to brighten up the grapes a touch? They are getting slightly lost.


Good idea, I will have a play with that shortly!

Chica wrote:Ahhhh memories, I know it's supposed to be about the photos, but did you do all the walks in the Cinque Terre? I partic like that photo, mostly becasue of the memories is evokes for me!


I only did the main walk from one end to the other. We stayed in Riomaggiore so caught the train up to Monterosso at the other end a walked back. Some of the earlier sections were very challenging, well for me anyway, but it was all extremely beautiful and rewarding.

gstark wrote:And this image is just so representative of the region. Magic!


What a fine compliment to receive, thank you!

I too would agree with your sentiments about the area - it was a highlight of my 8 week and 8 country and I cannot wait to go back. There is a little bit of everything, great bars for a cocktail, music, scenery, beaches (admittedly pebble) amazing little streets like this and some of the best pesto I've ever eaten, about 1/3 of a jar I have to go!

I would suggest anyone who makes it as far as Italy and doesn't pay a visit has sold themselves short! I am glad I found out about before I went.

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