It’s a beautiful thing to be entranced. When I was a child I would watch my father, an award-winning photographer, practically leave the planet when he found a subject that captured his interest.
It wasn’t until I found myself wandering alone within the ancient walls of the old city in Genoa, Italy did I fully understand.
It was as if a fully developed story opened in front of my eyes and it was my job to capture it through my lens. My initial idea was to write about my experience, but I can’t express the feeling of this beautiful day better than the photographs alone. Words cannot enhance the magic I found.
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Veronica, GypsyNester.com
Wonderful photos that capture the essence of the old city.
Thanks!
There clearly is a pull, a “must go around that corner”. I love getting lost in those moments. Great pictures that capture that feeling. Great eye.
I love when surprises lerk around the corner. Like Jerome, Arizona, where I saw a buildings facade, no building attached, with an open sign. It was down a lane otherwise lifeless. I had to go look. It was a single glass blower creating vases and stemless wine glasses. His demonstration entertained us for an hour and I found the perfect souvenir.
Thanks Kim. You’re right, it definitely pulled us in.
Looks like they have a graffiti problem as well as Toronto does!!!
Great pictures, thanks for sharing.
Too bad some locals feel the need to crap up their beautiful, historic city with graffiti and tags…. every picture shows this.
Maybe they need a campaign like Kentucky launched to eliminate trash and litter. The slogan was “No tourist comes down to see your garbage.” It’s worked well over the last decade and new Kentucky is more scenic than ever!
We are with you on that! Don’t understand why people feel the need to deface stuff. Like the idea from Ky. Thanks.
You do realize that we wouldn’t have things like cave drawings, petroglyphs, runes, etc. if people hadn’t “crapped up their community.”
I love the photo of the old man walking down the street with his hands behind his back. That to me is an iconic shot of Italy.
So true, every afternoon you can see the gentlemen strolling along like that.
Great photos, Veronica! You’ve really captured the cultural feel of Genoa.
Thanks Donna, I really fell in love with the city while shooting these.
-V
I haven’t been in Genoa since the 90’s but back then i loved it. Too bad about the recent floodings though…
I want to be you when you grow up!!!
Veronica, when a person is able to capture culture through a lens, she has done her job. Thank you. I love the gentleman strolling through the narrow street, away from us. we don't do enough strolling in this culture.
Agreed! Strolling is awesome!
old world, ancient beliefs, ancient buildings ancient spirit, could help but notice graffitti in almost every photo. quite a shame doing that to something with so much history
These are great shots, sis. You really have an eye for capturing your subject's story. Muy Bueno!
I just spent some time on Sunday enjoying my sister's photos from an Italian visit to my brother on short term assignment there. Between the two of you I feel like I've been there/and need to start saving for a trip! Your eye for people is amazing. Love the lady with the black and white bag. Wondering what the two reading the grafitti are thinking. Your dad must be proud…and sounds like he is! ~Kathy
beautiful! I felt like I was back in Italy.
Wonderful article! Your pictures are beautiful! Makes you want to go see it in person, thank you!
I still leave the planet when I see great photos. See ya "out there." Loved them! Dad
Genova is one city I've never been to, but you captured the timeless allure of the old facades and the older generation of Italians in these photos. It feels as if I were right there with you, stepping out into the street. I have some similar shots I took two years ago in Florence. I never tire of seeing Italy. Thanks for the "memories."