Pasta Anyone? Photo

Photographer’s Note

This very kind gentleman was happy to let me take photos of his most interesting shop. As you can see, he specialises in selling pasta. This characteristic little shop can be found in Spaccanapoli, the historic part of Naples. The name "Spaccanapoli" literally means "Naples Splitter" and was one of the first three streets of the original Greek city Neapolis (New City). It is the hub of much of the tourist traffic, with many of Naples' main churches running off it, and the entrances to a succession of subterranean excavations and vaults which is highly recommended. At the end of the street is a street called Via San Gregorio Di Armenio which is famous for the manufacture of Christmas Nativities.

As to what I made with this man's beautiful pasta, please see the WS:

Spaghetti Con Vongole (alla Aunty Fiorenza)

Some oil
Lots of garlic
Some dried chillies
Parsley
White wine if you want
2kgs clams (vongole)

STEAM THEM ALL TOGETHER IN A LARGE POT UNTIL CLAMS OPEN
Mix a bit of the brine to the spaghetti, then share out the clams

ITALIANO: Questo signore è stato molto gentile per lasciarmi prendere le foto del suo negozio interessante. Come potete vedere, è specializzata nella vendita di pasta. Questa negozio caratteristica si possono trovare in Spaccanapoli, il centro storico di Napoli. Il nome di "Spaccanapoli" letteralmente significa "Napoli Splitter" ed è stato uno dei primi tre strade della città greco originale Neapolis (Città Nuova). Essa è il fulcro di gran parte del traffico turistico, con molti di Napoli 'principali chiese fuori le tue, e le entrate di una serie di scavi sotterranei e le volte che è altamente raccomandato. Alla fine della strada è una strada chiamata Via San Gregorio Di Armenio, che è famosa per la fabbricazione di Natale Presepi.

Per quanto riguarda ciò che ho fatto con questa pasta uomo bello, vedere WS:

Spaghetti Con Vongole (alla Zia Fiorenza)

Alcuni di olio
Lotti di aglio
Alcuni peperoncini secchi
Prezzemolo
Vino bianco se si desidera
2kgs vongole

VAPORE tutti insieme in una grande pentola fina le vongole apertonno.

Mescolare un po 'di salamoia per gli spaghetti, poi le parti vongole

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Ola_Kwiatek (2818) 2009-08-13 5:02

Wonderful shop. Amazing man. Nice scene. Very fine black and white picture.
Original work.
Cheers

sevy (13962) 2009-08-13 5:20

Hello Lisa,

A big smile occured on my face when seeing this photo in the gallery. Really a good shot.
First for the original subject well presented.
Second for the idea of B&W with this level of contrast making the pasta in white tones against darker environment.
The seller is perfect in the middle to show the scale and evidence him as the owner. From a pure graphical shot, it turns to an original photo-reportage shot what is much difficult to reach.

Yves.

josevescovi (1660) 2009-08-13 5:20

Trabalho simples, mas com impacto. Conta uma história. Mostra excelente técnica do fotógrafo. Parabéns.

José Vescovi

papera (5705) 2009-08-13 5:29

ciao Lisa,
what a collection of pasta! I like the b/w (maybe I would have opted for a softer focus, but it's a question of taste =) ), it gives the image a kind of journalistic atmosphere.
and thanks for the recipe! =)
cris

baba_flies (8133) 2009-08-13 6:07

Mammamia, this shop does not make it easy to choose, nothing for those who are in hurry but wonderful for all the hobby cooks that love to try out ... like me ... I have one of these Marcella Hazan cookbooks standing in my book shelf and just the other day I discovered another one ... you remind me to buy it! And thank you for your own recipe, oh yes, this sounds tasty. I am growing some peperocini in my Swiss garden and it GROWS. I was surprised myself. Oh anyway, this is a great picture, makes me smile, makes me hungry and thank you Italy and all the Italians that live in our country to make our food world so RICH. Regards from Zurigo ... Barbara.

jimmyjimmy (566) 2009-08-13 7:44

Hello Lisa

Wonderful capture of Pasta. I like the POV the best. He seemed very at home with getting his image taken. Great B/W image

Regards
Jimmy

quillo (7348) 2009-08-13 8:07

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Ciao Lisa --------------------->

L'immagine è davvero buona, i contrasti,
la luce e la definizione sono eccellenti
e le migliori: la cornice di quasi chiuso
l'uomo davanti al suo stabilimento in una
posizione di naturalezza ....
fiero di mostrare il loro piccolo
paradiso della 'pasta'

Un buon lavoro in B/N .... congratulazioni.

Un saluto.

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Waylim (11163) 2009-08-13 9:28

Hi Lisa,
this would be hell, to lock someone who is on a low carb diet in this shop :) and I would if I could, hope they won't see this, but some of my friends are into that right now, they eat mostly meats, disgusting really. I'm not vegetarian, but to eat mostly meat on a meal is really beyond me. I like a sensible well balance meal and lot of fruits.
Good choice for black and white, classic and timeless.
Way

Clementi (45339) 2009-08-13 9:28

Ciao Lisa,
in questa foto ci sono tutti i tipi di pasta, di molti neanche sapevo l'esistenza, una bellissima foto e molto simpatico il signore.
tu quale hai comprato?
Giorgio
p.s. ho visto il ws e mi e' venuta voglia di un piatto di spaghetti con vongole....

daddo (11569) 2009-08-13 16:04

Ciao dear Lisa. Both il signore and his shop have lots of character.Heis thin and long like the spaghetti hanging over his head.B&W was a great idea for if it wasn't for his runners, it would have been a timeless image. As for your dish, looks as generous as your disposition.Regards. Klaudio. Quando ci vediamo a Melbourne?

ktanska (16695) 2009-08-14 0:56

Hi Lisa,
I wonder if this could be anywhere else than Italy. While pasta is sold everywhere, this shopfront just demands to stop and get something as kind of souvenir. And there's always use for good pasta.
I wonder what this looks in colour. But if colours were distracting B&W is a good choice.
Kari

hardyuno (2617) 2009-08-14 3:05

Dear Lisa,
thank you for this picture, the recipe and making me hungry. I love pasta in every variation since i was a little boy. This shop would be Paradise for me. Everytime if we are in Italy we go shopping in one of these shops. (We have only 1 1/2 hours to border of Northern Italy by car)
A wonderful picture well chosen in B&W of a man who's really proud of his shop.
I wish you a very nice weekend
Hartmut

delkoo (34866) 2009-08-14 5:09

bonjour lisa
he is quite proud to pose for you, I am a lover of this kind of pictures showing the through face of people and its environment.

didier

francio64 (11854) 2009-08-17 9:12

Ciao Lisa,
questa è una di quelle foto che stanno bene nel mio tema dedicato alle foto in bianco e nero.
Davvero originale questo negozio di pasta. C'è pasta d'ogni tipo!
Io comunque preferisco gli spaghetti, magari con le vongole oppure con le cozze.
Ottima la scelta del bianco e nero per dare maggiore contrasto.

P.S.
Si vede che la foto non è fatta con la tua solita fotocamera Canon.

Grazie per la condivisione!

To soon!
Francesco

Gerrit (36325) 2009-08-17 9:20

Hi LIsa,
funny photo and good composition of the vendor and his pastacollection. I like the little clouds with teh names and prices.
Regards. Gerrit

mauro61 (16372) 2009-08-21 13:09

ciao Lisa,
un eccellente B&W con il venditore sulla porta e l'infinità di tipi di pasta alle spalle.
Grande occhio....brava
un abbraccio cara amica
ciao
maurizio

Manamo (3474) 2009-11-02 10:06

ahhh, very nice and refreshing Lisa! I love it!
I love the man's stance. He totally makes this photo in my opinion!
Plus, you were a total genius to turn it to b/w. The range of light is impressive and so you have fabulous contrasts.
The subject is very original. I love it
regards,
Marc

Photo Information

Copyright: Lisa DP (delpeoples) (6822)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2009-07-16
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMCTZ6
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/40 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): francio64 (Black & White and Sepia), francio64 (Black & White) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-08-13 4:48