Afternoon conversation Photo

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Old friends in the small town of Stilo, Calabria, southern Italy.

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maki (0) 2005-10-10 16:29

Ciao Paolo,
Simple but very nice composition. I like italian films, especially made by Giuseppe Tornatore and in Your picture I found the same, beautiful atmosphere. I like how those men are enjoying it's life. We must learn from it, how to be happy in every day life. Great shot.
molto grazie... maki

feather (49858) 2005-10-11 8:21

This scene could be any of the Latin countries, as the weather there makes it ideal for the older generation to sit and chat. I like the symbolism of including the telephone sign in the image; "It's good to talk" (logo from a British Telecom advert.)

Stepan (27175) 2005-11-13 7:08

I like the idea you don't need cellphones...
A great composition.
Stéphane

aralda (1240) 2006-06-29 6:48

Hi Paolo,
I like the way you cropped this photo, showing the telephone sign. Nice that the phone is actually missing -- these men don't need it.
Raluca

daddo (11324) 2006-06-30 22:10

Ciao Paolo. I came across this warm hearted picture of yours. Old wall, old friends. Both showing the effects of time. Yet like the mortar holding the stones together, a friendship forged since childhood, holds these fellows together. A nice way to grow old, with people that know and accept you as you are. Well caught, this genrous moment. Regards, Klaudio

fadingstar78 (394) 2006-08-09 9:27

che bella foto. composizione perfetta. anche i cartelli ai margini contribuiscono a dare un bel ritmo. bravo e bravo a non farti vedere mantenendo la scena naturale!