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The opportunity to study photograhy in Italy was an opportunity to explore Rome, Umbria, and Tuscany at a gorgeous time of year. Rome Day 1: Rome Ristorante Il Secchio Since we haven’t really eaten anything Read More …
Apparently the overlook at Piazzale Michaelangelo is THE place to be for sunset in Florence. It is pretty much mobbed when we arrive. The view is lovely, the light continually changing as the sun moves Read More …
Ah, Sunday morning in Florence. The churches will be filled with worshipers this morning, so the city – and particularly the plaza around the duomo – should be peaceful for once. It is just a Read More …
Having sent off much of the rest of our group, we have a bit more time to wander through the fog on our own. It’s a quiet morning, with only a few people going about Read More …
Our walk to and from the San Giovenale took us along the wall and through the seemingly ancient Quartiere di Serancia. We found a few unexpected surprises along the way, including an open door that Read More …
San Giovenale is reputed to have been built in 1004 and may be the oldest church in the city. Like all old churches, it bears evidence of change over time, but it is one of Read More …
We have been staying at the Istituto San Lodovico, a convent and former women’s school connected to the church of San Lodovico. Today it is run by the Sisters of Compagnia di Maria of Our Read More …
This afternoon’s assignment is a visit to a local winery. (Another reason I am loving this class!) Palazzone is a beautiful family winery just outside Orvieto that produces lovely wines. We get a full tour, Read More …
Our assignment this morning is to photograph the market, making sure we have overall, mid-range, and detail shots as well as opening, middle, and closing shots to create a story. Fall in Italy
We (the seven of us as a group) have decided to have dinner tonight at the other end of town, so we start off as a group. As we pass the plaza where the old Read More …