Taking Over by Orio

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Nov 29, 2003

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Yesterday (saturday) we finally had a sunny Saturday here after two consecutive weekends of rain. So I could get back to the castle of Vigoleno, and resume my photo session there. (Although very little known, the village of Vigoleno has been ranked amongst the 30 most beautiful villages of Italy, in a survey made in 2002). I have shot several images more spectacular than this one yesterday, but this is my choice: when I noticed the old man standing still, and the little girl running by, I understood that this image would have symbolized the passing of time, and also the passing of this place from one generation to another, as it has been for the last 900 years. To see this and to photograph it, was one act, and yes I've been lucky again :-) I resized the photo only by 50%, because I wanted the characters to be visible. I could not shoot the main entrance of the castle as promised, because of the too many cars parked in front of it. But I will do something about it for you anyway, maybe tomorrow. :-) Village of Vigoleno seen from the mediaeval walls, Nov. 29, 2003. Canon EOS 300D Thanks for viewing :-)

Comments (8)

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amanda_a42

10:51PM | Sat, 29 November 2003

Yes, it is very beautiful indeed. I've been to Italy twice but unfortunatly didn't visit Vigoleno. Oh well, next time I know where I should go...

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rds

11:09PM | Sat, 29 November 2003

Excellent architecture such a fantastic photo very well done.

spook

12:46AM | Sun, 30 November 2003

wow. beautiful centro storico. reminds me of another town a bit farther south, montepulciano... whenever i go, i come back wondering why i left....

cynlee

2:00AM | Sun, 30 November 2003

fabulous view! luv the ivy & the 2 people, someday i hope i will get to visit! :]

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firestorm

3:40AM | Sun, 30 November 2003

a lovely photo.

Raven_427

3:53AM | Sun, 30 November 2003

The shadow of the castle walls do add a lot to the atmo here. Wonderful shot, catching the beauty of this place in a wonderful way. Thanks for sharing! :)

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