Firenze

Here are a couple shots we took in Firenze (Florence).  Generally, Italian police don’t like photos so you have to be a little sneaky about it!  There are several different types of police with varying responsibilities in Italy but I won’t begin to try to explain what I only barely understand myself…  The two men pictured at the top are with the Polizia Municipiale (municipal or city police), and the man in the navy blue uniform below is with the Carabinieri (national or military police).

Joel always has fun shooting photos of people in Italy.  And the people are definitely a large part of what makes Italy so great!  Here’s a link with some of his favorite people shots from this trip.

A reminder- coming up June 11th, we’re doing another Digital Photo Basics Workshop through Flagstaff Cultural Partners.  Part of the fee is a donation to a great organization!  Please contact us or visit the website for more info!

Ciao!

We made it back home in about 30 hours…  Wow!  Very tiring, but happy to be back.

The day before we left, a local gave us a tour of a private castello (castle) that dates back to the 10th century.  Parts of it were destroyed and/or damaged and reconstructed over the centuries and it was at the center of a farming community.  It sits on the highest point between Florence and Siena, which made it a strategic location throughout history.  One can see for miles in all directions from the top of the high tower.  The current owners’ family purchased the property in the late 1800s.  They make their own wine, olive oil and honey.  Also on the grounds was a Romanesque church from the same time period- I thought the old wooden doors and stone walls were beautiful with the dappled light coming through the adjacent oak forest.

Ciao!