Friday, December 16, 2011

Torre del Mangia and The Palazzo Pubblico

Siena, Italy (The Torre/Tower del Mangia was built in the early 14th century and is connected to Palazzo Publico or Town Hall, which was built in 1297.)

Here's a good reason to look up in Siena, even when it's raining. I was in awe and it seemed like this man was too, what an amazing place! Speaking of amazing, not long after I took this picture I tried pici di cinghiale (a delicious pasta with wild boar sauce) for the first time, yum, yum! :)

This is my entry for The Weekend in Black and White.
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20 comments:

  1. LúciaDecember 16, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful and poetic, this shot is perfect in BW!
    Have a good weekend James! ;-)

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  2. VirginiaDecember 16, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Oh this is a perfect illustration of how the human element in a photograph can add such interest and depth! Parfait my friend! Have a look at my Paris blog and tell me if the water reflections would qualify for your meme!
    V

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  3. JohnDecember 16, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I love these classic Italian buildings.

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  4. MalyssDecember 16, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I hope you took time to climb, the view from there is magic.I like that it's raining in the picture, it adds something special to the mood.

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  5. Teté M. JorgeDecember 16, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    As a movie scene... so romantic...

    Hugs.

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  6. FranciscaDecember 16, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Amazing, James... I was standing on that same spot in Siena two years ago and in your photo I see that crane is still there! The figure with the umbrella adds so much to the composition. Lovely.

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  7. LuiDecember 16, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Marvelous architecture! The stalls were probably for a bazaar but it is raining! The pasta sound daunting!

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  8. lotusleafDecember 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Wonderfully evocative photo!

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  9. Carolyn FordDecember 16, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    a very compelling composition, James...!!! love it!

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  10. Lucy Corrander : PhotosDecember 17, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    It's a brilliant rainy picture. Very atmospheric. The man with the umbrella 'makes' it but the crane contributes.

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  11. Cezar and LéiaDecember 17, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    This is so Tuscan! :)
    Quite impressive indeed. We've been close to this town but didn't really make to it, I'm glad that you're showing us!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  12. DragonstarDecember 17, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    It looks so wet, not camera weather at all! What a magnificent building.

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  13. genieDecember 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Such an amazing shot. Love your processing. This is one impressive piece of architecture...and so very old. The ground really does look wet. Glad the man had his umbrella, and hope your camera did not get too wet. An awesome capture this week. genie

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  14. rumaDecember 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Hello, my master James.
    　
    　The dish becomes still more delicious in solemn scenery.
    　Your photography tells the taste to me.

    　The back figure whom you catch.
    　It is always poetic.

    　Happy holidays for you and yours.

    Thank you for your love.
    From Japan, ruma ❀

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  15. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Awesome building but the man with the umbrella makes this image James. Then again, I bet you knew that. LOL

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  16. Stickup ArtistDecember 17, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    What a masterpiece! I think the solitary figure in your photos is a thought provoking and poetic "signature" in your style. Those black and whites with the lone figure always leave such an impression on me...

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  17. Ken MacDecember 17, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    how'd you catch that lone umbrella man?

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  18. Pat TillettDecember 22, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Beautiful scene and photo!

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  19. T. BecqueDecember 24, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Love, love this!

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  20. LizMarch 27, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Only in Italy!! Such a wonderful country with so much history.

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