Thursday, December 9, 2010

Sunrise in Florence, Italy

The Arno River, Florence
Digital cameras keep getting better, but there's something I find romantic about film. This fuzzy shot was from a disposable camera I toted through Italy and multiple Italian rainstorms (yet lasted!).

P.S. For the full effect, try this Puccini aria (used in A Room with a View), about throwing oneself into Florence's Arno River over tormented love. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's voice makes me weepy.

44 comments:

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

'A room with a view' one of my faves, Jude! Visual & romantic delights!!

xo*

Justine said...

I watched a room with a view again last week, such a wonderful film.

k said...

I think I'm going to need to see that!

zizi bloom said...

i love this movie!!!!
thank you for commenting!! :)

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little luxury list said...

Great photo and oh that Puccini aria is a fave (yes I need to see that movie!)

Unknown said...

gorgeous!

Brandi said...

Such a gorgeous sunrise! And I've never seen A Room with a View, though I've read the book and have always wanted to. Maybe this weekend...

Diana Mieczan said...

I really want to see that movie now:) The photo is breathtaking:)
Happy Thursday, sweetie
One more day and weekend...yay!

Usagi said...

i don't like any romantic movies, it gets me dizzy

and flowers pick themselves said...

film is definitely romantic. i love that shot!

xo Alison

vintch said...

i love the softness that film gives a picture. you can try to recapture that with picnik or photoshop or something like that, but film just gives off this natural glow. so pretty!

Angie Willis said...

This only goes to prove it's not the equipment that makes great images, but the photographer! And I LOVE Puccini. Thank you for making my afternoon!

Yvonne - Frl. Klein said...

Oh, I must see this movie!!!!
Big Hugs,
Yvonne

jeanette from everton terrace said...

Beautiful pairing. I just listened to that song and stared at your photo and now am feeling quite relaxed. Loved that movie btw. Kind of feeling like pulling out one of my old polariods now.

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

Totally lovely.

Sara Lee Bentley said...

Florence's Arno! I know it well as I used to look out over it every day when I lived in the city -- which really is like living in a postcard!

Thelma Frayne said...

Nice shot and extra points for the disposable camera!

Rosie Grey said...

Sigh... I haven't seen the film yet. I feel I have to...!
And such a great photo - I love it!

Julie-Inspired Shares said...

I haven't used film in ages...it does give a different feel though. Hope you're great!
Julie xo

Unknown said...

perfect view up there


xoxo

Lisa Gordon said...

Absolutely love this movie, and that sunrise? Perfection! Have a wonderful day Jude!

lisa.

a whole lotta love said...

Thats such a pretty picture. Did you scan it? Oh.. and that Jumping pic was from your blog! I had pinned it onto pinterest when I saw it and I forgot it was from you. So funny. Have a great day!

The Breakfast Lover said...

Sunrise is beautiful everywhere, but this one is espctacular!!

Isabel said...

thats a beautiful photo

Amber said...

what a beautiful song and it pairs so well with your photo

Unknown said...

wow, i love this picture!

Collette Osuna said...

Fabulous photo.....I cant remember the last time I used a "regular" camera.....

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drollgirl said...

that shot is JUST #*&%!!((#(#!!%@!$# GORGEOUS!!!!!

Zabrinah said...

Awwww, great post. I wish I could take pictures like that. I wish I could go to places like that. You know what, I will! In due time, I will.

This inspired me, today!

~Zabrinah

Connie @ SogniESorrisi said...

Florence is such a magical place!

Connie @ SogniESorrisi said...

Florence is such a magical place!

Mike Litoris said...

great background!

Jude said...

Thanks for all your wonderful comments! I loved that movie too :)
@Whole Lotta Love, yes, I scanned it in!

this free bird said...

Your picture is wonderful. What a scene to take in!! I love the disposable cameras, too. Digital is great, but there's nothing like the old school. I guess I'm officially getting "mature". oy

xo,
c

Tanya (a Taste of T) said...

Super gorgeous

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

I absolutely love Florence! I haven't been in a few years but I think about it all of the time. Such a magical place.

xoxo

Stacey said...

Beautiful shot of The Arno River. I love my disposables too:-)I haven't seen that movie although the name does sound familiar though. Maybe, when i get a breather, i'll check it out. Hope your Thursday was great! XX

Annie said...

awww I adore this shot! There is definitely something very special and romantic about film :)

the runaway romantique said...

What a beautiful sunset, I hope to visit there one day!

- the runaway

Julia, the Thanksgiving Girl said...

Wow!! Did you really take this picture? I'm just speechless, it's suc a gorgeous view and such a gorgeous sunset! Must've looked completely surreal in person too!

Bombay Beauty said...

beautiful images and music. thank you! xo bb

Mary R said...

That scene is my all time favorite! The first time I saw it, I was in high school, and I was so moved I couldn't sleep the entire night! So romantic!

Affordable Romantic Getaways said...

Me and my bestfriend are planning a trip to Italy and we want to stay in Florence. We are still saving but we know we want a gorgeous hotel to stay at. Any one know of one.

Jeannie said...

Your photo provides me with a wonderful view at the moment! Can't listen to the Dame from this computer, hope to catch up later:)

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