Winter's Morn, a photo from Florina, Macedonia

Photographer's Note

Florina has remained like a strong imprint in my memory for many reasons. I found the pace of life, particularly in the morning, comforting: people moved slowly, chatted with neighbours, or were sweeping the footpaths in front of their shops, children walked to school (see earlier photo of Florina)rugged up against the morning's nippy freshness. Over the town the morning sun bathed the hills, buildings and streets in its gentle light, while souvlaki shops and bakeries already filled the air with appetizing aromas.

I told my sister about this charming place and a few years later on her way to Yugoslavia she stopped there. It was summer.Unfortunately Florina did not embrace her as it did me.Maybe it was the time of the year that made it special when I visited.

Scanned from B&W film.

jimmj63, Hellas, Gerrit, fanni, ellelloo has marked this note useful

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mesutilgim (58910) 2010-03-07 14:52

Hi Klaudio,
Wonderfull this oldie from 1973 ! Very good pov and perfect b&w capture from Florina (which was the homecity of my parents untill 1935 before they moved to İstanbul).
Nice framing and good, usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Bluejeans (59394) 2010-03-07 15:06

Ola Klaudio ,
Magnifica esta tua foto de 73 , com estes carros bem antigos alinhados ao passeio , bonita atmosfera nesta rua , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

cak (4740) 2010-03-07 18:33

Everything are scattered, mixt and very cute 37 years ago.TFS

lost_color (0) 2010-03-07 22:24

Beautiful b&w photo and nice view at that time. Wonderful photo Klaudio! TFS
Regards,
LC

wolf38 (24135) 2010-03-07 22:41

Hello Klaudio. Well done. A remarkable and atmospheric black and white image. Everything in this picture is the ideal place. Regards, Wolfgang.

jimmj63 (2128) 2010-03-07 23:47

ciao Klaudio,

very very good this old fashion shot.

this shot remember me the old time of my youth (not in Florina of course, but the atmosphere is the same)

have a good day

Giacomo

Ola_Kwiatek (0) 2010-03-08 0:28

Very fine shot. Superb POV and capture. Ideal BW. Perfect frame.
Cheers

Hellas (6178) 2010-03-08 1:32

Attractive picture coming from the past just for us!
Thank you very much once again for sharing atmospheric images of my country.

Handling of the light and sharpness are very good.

Warm regards,
Athanasios.

Cretense (68586) 2010-03-08 3:40

Hello Klaudio!

Fantastic photo, with beautiful "Balkan" atmosphere, like all of your Florina photos! Great composition and framing, excellent perspective, perfect light management and perfect choice of b&w!

Hercules

Gerrit (43087) 2010-03-08 4:35

Hi Klaudio,
another great one in your beautiful old misty morning photo's from Macedonia.
Great to sea two cinquecento's.
regards, Gerrit

fanni (13318) 2010-03-08 5:03

Hi Klaudio,
first of all, concerning what you said in your Note about Florina and your sister's perception of it...
You said: "Maybe it was the time of the year that made it special when I visited."
I doubt it was the reason. The reason lies in ourselves, in our own (unique) perception of those places which we visit. It's how you see it and feel it, it's what you see and what you don't notice (some people will notice what ou skipped!)
Some people mind rainy weather or hot summer sun a lot, but vice versa, in such kind of weather others will not notice either rain or heat, they will smell only the freshly baked bread at nearby bakeries... I guess you see my idea :)

Your Note goes very well with this photo of a nostalgic mood and an interesting composition.

Very best wishes from very cold Moscow!
Elena

Dyerco (10185) 2010-03-08 7:32

Hi Klaudio
There is a winter feel to this shot with the fog created by the rising sun. Nicely done.
Phil

agjika (2837) 2010-03-09 4:59

Hi Klaudio,

Very atmospheric photo and note. One of my brothers has been to Florina and he loved it. Last time I went to Albania I saw a lot of cans of soft drinks of various kings with Florina name on them.

Greetings

Aleks

coco (30427) 2010-03-09 7:19

Hi Klaudio.

The composition is good and smart and I love the use of the black and white. You made a good and smart photo with a great atmosphere.

Well done.

giorgimer (33395) 2010-03-09 14:37

Hi Klaudio,

very nice BW shot, with a lovable vintage mood

TFS

G

afroditi (727) 2010-03-10 4:59

Hi Klaudio!
Beautiful composition of picture and good choice black and white!Nice frame and good point of reception!
afroditi

ellelloo (6544) 2010-04-19 23:10

Hello Klaudio,
I'm catching up my comments gradually. ;-) This oldie is another lovely shot from your treasure box! You have captured the atmosphere very well and the composition in vertical format is excellent. Very charming!
Best wishes,
Lasse