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:

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

    xo*

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

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

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

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

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  6. 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...

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

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

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  9. film is definitely romantic. i love that shot!

    xo Alison

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  10. 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!

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  11. 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!

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

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  13. 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.

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  14. 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!

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  15. Nice shot and extra points for the disposable camera!

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

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

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

    lisa.

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  19. 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!

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

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

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

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

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  24. 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

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

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  26. 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

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  27. 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

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  28. 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

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

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

    - the runaway

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  31. 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!

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  32. beautiful images and music. thank you! xo bb

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  33. 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!

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  34. 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.

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  35. 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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