Cherished Moment in San Gimignano, Italy
by Marcy Wielfaert
Title
Cherished Moment in San Gimignano, Italy
Artist
Marcy Wielfaert
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
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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Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations! It is my great pleasure to feature your special photo on the home page of the rising star photography group The 200 Club! You are invited to post it in the group's Feature Archives 2020 discussion thread for posterity or any other thread that fits!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group's from our Q IS FOR QUARANTINE themed week, MARCH 23 - March 30. You are invited to add this wonderful art to the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP.