The Old and the New
by JimiRose

Comment by SandyP:
Jimi! I am loving your style and the story you are telling about where you live with your photography. I've never been to Italy, but have been so drawn to it and inspired by photos I've seen and television documentaries. Thank you for sharing. Each day is a cool new treat. I'm so glad you picked the subject you did for this challenge!

Oh, and I have to disagree with Socal about the McDonalds arch being a distraction. I don't think it looks like its coming out of his head. I think it looks like it is nicely framing him to add interest and composition. Art and photography is so subjective, isn't it? My vote: This has personality and character totally as is!

The Old and the New
by JimiRose

Comment by JimiRose:
Jutilda-> Yes it's ridiculous.

socalsteve-> I agree, it was a candid shot, I spotted the guy, waved my camera at him and snapped, unfortunately he moved back slightly in his eagerness to pose! C'est la vie.

The Old and the New
by JimiRose

Comment by socalsteve:
Interesting pic given the write-up. The McDonalds arch is great symbolically but detracts from the shot as it looks like it is coming out of his head. Maybe moving more to the left would let it stand on its own? I like the B&W conversion. What's your theme this month?

The Old and the New
by JimiRose

Comment by Jutilda:
Isn't it funny how guys feel compelled to do the peace sign??? Nice light and focus.

Calm Before The Storm
by JimiRose

Comment by hotpasta:
been there, done that! a great vantage point from the hundreds of steps to the top of the tower...hope you are fit! I bumped my lenshood of me 18-200VR near the top squeezing through the tight passages and I broke it...it still works OK...did you see the mark I left behind on the wall though? :)

OK, the image now, just think the dodge and burn lets this down, other than that, nice

Via Mazzini
by JimiRose

Comment by Melethia:
Normally I'm a B&W girl (and I do like the B&W version) but I have to admit the color works very well for this, too.

Via Mazzini
by JimiRose

Comment by Melethia:
The B&W version has that nice timeless feel to it. I love the story that goes with this, too - look forward to hearing the stories that go with your shots this month!

Important Beesiness
by JimiRose

Comment by bobnospum:
I like it really a lot, great focus. Wish the major elements were a little more blue/green to more closely match the challege.

Via Mazzini
by JimiRose

Comment by sherpet:
A wonderful postcard cityscape here and almost makes me want to visit.....

Via Mazzini
by JimiRose

Comment by annig:
oh! this is so great on so many levels for me..primero, mi piace moltisimo L'Italia!!

next, the story is just LOL ~leaves me wondering about the poor sod who ends up without a bike..like the cheese who stands alone..so (s)he has to walk home? aww!!

the street ecene is great and I can look all day at the old architecture and the streetlife that is Europe, and the wonderful sound of Italian...

thanks for the dose of laughter and fabulous Italy!