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| ©2012 L.Ciacco, Tropea Corner, Digitally altered photograph |
Some of the upper dwellings seemed abandonned, or certainly neglected, with shutters broken or missing; but other apartamenti in this palazzo seemed well cared for, with their potted plants and lace curtains. I was fascinated by the flat-topped tree that looked so much like an umbrella in the small courtyard below. A week or so later, tables decked out with checkered cloths appeared beneath the tree and the place became a pizzeria.
(I used grunge brushes downloaded from the internet, as well as a texture from Shadowhouse Creations and a colour tint from the Coffeeshop Blog, as well as textures taken from my own Calabria Series).
Joining in with Photo Art Friday
A grouping of places that seem inhabited but without any inhabitants visible conjours ideas of what might be happening within. Is there a compartmentalized separation from common areas of sharing? Loneliness? Suspicion.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see the contrasting view of the area when lunch was being served with colour and laughter.
DCW,
DeleteYour scenario sounds worthy of a Polanski film.
Alas, I don't have the contrasting view. In fact, in keeping with they mystery of the place, I never did see people sitting at the tables, enjoying pizza and wine while their laughter rang across the cobblestones.
Oh this is a Beaut!!!
ReplyDeleteCouldn't you just imagine yourself living there... so darn romantic.
Gwen,
DeleteOh, so you like it, too! Imagine all the wonderful renos you could bring to bear on such a dwelling. Yes, indeedy--I certainly can picture myself living there.
oh Louciao.. I have to say if I am ever involved in another renovation, you have my complete permission to shoot me!!!
DeleteOK, Gwen. I guess we'll have to make a death pact. The romance of renovations has definitely worn off for me as well.
DeleteBeautiful photo, good capture and processing, pure poetry.
ReplyDeleteLeovi,
DeleteWhat a lovely description, "pure poetry." I am flattered. Thank you.
such a haunting picture. You have enhanced it so beautifully. It feels exotic and mysterious. A post card from the twenties. And how fascinating the various levels of habitation. And lastly, you can eat pizza there! What more could one ask.
ReplyDeleteSukipoet,
DeleteI like how you've placed the feeling of the place in the twenties. When I was working on it I was having trouble imagining how others would see it; if I was pushing it too far--so I'm very happy that it translated as "exotic and mysterious" for you.
Eating pizza makes just about everything all right, doesn't it.
Looks like, to me anyway, the Italian version of "The Best Exoctic Marigold Hotel", a
ReplyDeletemovie that I loved.
Shirl,
DeleteOh I love that comparison! Maybe I should look into setting up the Italian version. Can I sign you up as the first guest? Special family rates!
How romantic! You've set my imagination spinning!! Imagine the stories those balconies and that courtyard could tell. You certainly tell an intriguing one with your fab editing skills. Thank you for sharing this piece with Photo Art Friday, Lynne.
ReplyDeleteBonnie,
DeleteI was so pleased to discover the theme you set for this week's "exhibit" over on Pixel Dust as I just happened to have a piece that fit in perfectly. Haven't been doing much pixel-pushing lately and it felt good to be back in the saddle, wrangling those little beasties. "Fab editing skills"...heh heh heh...I guess trial and error could be called a technique. But I'll lap up the compliment!
Absolutely lovely what you have done with this! And such an atmosphere of mystery and art in this place. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteJeanne,
DeleteI'm so pleased you stopped by and liked what you saw! Would you like a piece of pizza?
great capture! and I can imagine your fascination as you wandered through Torpea
ReplyDeleteDeborah,
DeleteI love the little typo in your comment, transforming Tropea into Torpea...which would be Italian for torpor, don't you think? It's a state that I understand overcomes much of southern Italy in the hot summer months. I'm certain you understand perfectly the fascination the place held for me, what with your writer's imagination and living where you do.
So very rustic and old world. Beautiful. Valerie
ReplyDeleteValerie,
DeleteYes, I think "old world charm" really sums it up nicely. Thanks!
What a romantic-looking place, full of character! I love the enhancement your edit gives it.
ReplyDeletePat,
DeleteIsn't it romantic! A perfect word to describe it.
Fabulous! What interesting buildings and foliage. That tree certainly is very unique looking. Love the Postcard edit you gave this.
ReplyDeleteIda,
DeleteI guess someone must have taken the time to train that tree...or I wonder now if it might be a grapevine.
i like what you did. beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteJohn,
DeleteThanks so much. I'm glad you like what you saw and took the time to say so.
Many scenarios like this in Poland... ahh you made me miss my country even more.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, these week!!!
Momphotog,
DeleteI hope my picture made you miss your country in a good way...happy, fond memories rather than sadness. Your homeland must be very beautiful if it's full of scenes like this.
I am in very melancholic mood lately, and I miss my family and my hometown a lot. I wish I could go there more often and photograph those beautiful places!
DeleteI wish I could say it gets easier to live far from whom and what one loves from our beginnings. Aside from being able to visit from time to time, the best we can do is focus on what we love in the present.
DeleteThis is simply stunning!!
ReplyDeleteKim,
DeleteThanks for the encouragement, and for coming by to take a look.
I am absolutely drawn to this. Thanks for inspiring me to step out of the box a bit and experiment with digitally altering a photo...I'm more a SOOC person but this is truly art!!
ReplyDeleteDanielle,
DeleteI read a quote recently from choreographer Twyla Tharp to the effect that one has to have a box before one can step outside of it. So you're well on your way! Happy to have given you a nudge.
Now why can't we have a "grunge brush" in real life... I think I'd use it all the time before taking photos... rather than after...
ReplyDeleteYes, worlds of mysteries here behind those closed and broken shutters. Makes my mouth water... a slobbering toad you have inspired...
So when are you going back there to sample the pizza ???
Owen,
DeleteI think the in-camera equivalent is dirt on the lens.
Is your mouth watering over the scene or the mention of pizza?
I'd go back any time...though maybe not in winter. Those palazzi don't have central heating. Brrrr!
Loredana,
ReplyDeleteOh, me too! Especially if they were decorated with pots of geraniums, or bedecked with laundry.
Absolutely gorgeous treatment. I love the character!!
ReplyDeleteCherie,
DeleteDoesn't the place fairly reek of character? What stories those walls could tell...
Wow,- this is just fantastic! Love it all!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend:)
Monica,
DeleteI do love hearing a "Wow" when someone drops in to visit my blog. Thanks!
I will add to the compliments by saying I will sign up for the hotel stay and be next in line!! I have never been to italy but Diane Lane could fix it up nicely as she did in "Tuscany" movie..I will take a few of pics of Spain and see if they are worth doctoring up like this...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKkkkaty,
DeleteYour room is reserved. It is near the kkkkitchen. I hope this will be OKKKK.
I love this postcard- it looks so like a vintage image! "Wish I was there!"
ReplyDeleteSharmon,
DeleteThe scene itself felt vintage: I'm sure there were a lot of ghosts lingering there. I'm glad to hear my editing enhanced this impression.
I like this!
ReplyDeleteAnki-Itte,
DeleteI'm happy that you do! Thanks for visiting.
Beautiful - looks like a piece of fine art. Well, it is, actually!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thanks for the "no word verification"!!!!!
Marilyn,
ReplyDeleteOh,it is fun to make art digitally (as well you know!), however we choose to define it. I hate dealing with WVs myself.