Cherished Moment in San Gimignano, Italy

by Marcy Wielfaert

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Cherished Moment in San Gimignano, Italy

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Marcy Wielfaert

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I totally love the country of Italy! There is so much to see and do and appreciate as you move from one region to another. But what I truly love the most are the wonderful, welcoming, outgoing residents that you encounter in little towns across the country. My husband and I were thrilled about returning to the charming medieval city of San Gimignano late one afternoon on a perfect spring day. We were returning to our hotel in Montecatini after an overnight trip to Assissi and decided that we had enough time to linger for a bit in this ancient walled city that we had already visited once before. As we were leaving the parking lot and walking toward the city gate, I noticed this beautiful elderly lady sitting alone on a bench in the sunshine. When I looked through the lens of my camera, zooming in quite a ways, I noticed her dress, her expression, and the fact that she was intently writing in a journal. She was dressed very warmly for the weather. We weren't even wearing jackets, but her dress and her concentration on the task at hand captured my heart. I found this scene captivating and special. Sometimes that happens for me, and it's usually a total surprise. As a result, this memory is forever in my brain and my heart...a sweet little lady in her warm coat, hat, and long stockings, taking the time to write and enjoy a warm spring day. I'm not sure if these chance encounters happen similarly to other photographers, but I hope they continue for me!

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February 18th, 2020

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