From NM to Italia

Covered Bridge

2011-10-29T19:03:00.000-04:00

South Denmark Road Covered Bridge

A common sight in rural parts of the American Midwest and East are wood covered bridges. It is always a treat to come across one of these when traveling a county road. This particular bridge is in Ashtabula County, Ohio.

Peperoni Cruschi

2011-09-17T17:47:00.000-04:00

These peppers are hanging out to dry on a window in Trivigno on a warm September afternoon.

Tree House

2011-09-01T06:58:00.000-04:00

I found this "house" in the centro storico of Maratea on the coast of Basilicata. Obviously this building has not been used for a few years.

Door to Door Sales

2011-08-17T11:41:00.000-04:00

This is a fruit and vegetable vendor who drives his small truck through the narrow streets of the centro storico of Trivigno (PZ).

Antique Knife Sharpener

2011-06-26T16:35:00.000-04:00

I spotted this antique outside a knife and key shop in Ascoli Piceno.

New Mexico or Basilicata?

2011-06-01T03:07:00.002-04:00

Dolomiti Lucane

With the ginestre (spanish broom) in the foreground this view of the Dolomiti Lucane in Basilicata looks very similar to a high mountain scene in New Mexico.

Belli Uccelli

2011-05-19T04:46:00.001-04:00

Cardellino Eurasiatico

These are European Goldfinches that I spotted in a Honey Locust tree outside our apartment in Basilicata. They are much more colorful than the finches I have seen in the US.

Dolomiti Lucane

2011-04-30T04:08:00.000-04:00

This is part of the rock spire that makes the Dolomiti Lucane an impressive sight. This photo was taken near Castelmezzano.

Street Cats

2011-04-17T15:24:00.001-04:00

Poverino Micio

The towns and cities of Italy are home to numerous cats who wander the streets, dart in and out of cantine and are cared for by various residents. There is always a cute micio (kitten) around that you just want to put in your pocket.

Altar Iron

2011-01-29T11:31:00.001-05:00

Altare di Ferro

In central Basilicata several of the chiesa madre of the smaller hill towns have these unique altar screens made of iron. They are covered with lights which look beautiful when lit for a night mass.

City in the Mountains

2010-12-12T11:15:00.001-05:00

Castelmezzano (PZ)

This charming town is in the Dolomiti Lucane of Basilicata and is one of the Borgi Piu Belli d'Italia.

La Vendemmia

2010-11-01T07:56:00.000-04:00

Fruits of the Harvest

This is the time of year in Italy when the grapes are harvested for making wine.

Too Many Gold Stars

2010-09-24T18:22:00.001-04:00

This is from the west wall of the National WWII Memorial in Washington, DC. There are 4,000 gold stars...each one represents 100 people who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Summer and the Sea

2010-08-06T17:52:00.000-04:00

A view of the sea can be refreshing during the heat of summer. This photo is of the Adriatic Coast near Cupra Marittima and the ruins of San Andrea.

Metaponto

2010-05-27T18:00:00.001-04:00

Parco Archeologico di Metaponto

This set of columns from a temple is part of the remains of a Greek colony dating back almost 3000 years on the Ionian coast of Basilicata.

Glorious Doors

2010-05-07T17:49:00.000-04:00

Door within a door

There are calendars and books devoted just to doors from Italy. Once you see the vast array of doors of all ages, sizes and materials in Italy you will know why.

Discobolus

2010-04-18T17:59:00.000-04:00

This statue is located north of the Mall in Washington, D.C. According to Wikimedia it was a gift from the Italian government for U.S. assistance in recovering pieces of art that were stolen during World War II.

Domenica delle Palme

2010-03-28T10:51:00.002-04:00

Today is Palm Sunday and in Italy it is celebrated at Mass with olive branches. Charity groups sell small branches to the faithful as they enter services.

Carnevale

2010-02-15T20:54:00.000-05:00

The men of Italy seem to enjoy dressing in drag for the Carnival season.

No Lifeguard on Duty

2010-01-30T11:15:00.000-05:00

The beaches of Italy are abandoned this time of year and the sand blows in the cold winter winds. This lifeguards' boat was spotted along the Cilento Coast.

Mountain Majesty

2010-01-16T22:26:00.000-05:00

If not for the medieval hill town this photo could be of a mountain range in New Mexico, not Basilicata.

La Bafana

2010-01-06T04:57:00.001-05:00

Epifania

Today is Epiphany and in Italy it is celbrated with the story of La Bafana, a housewife in search of the Christ child, who brings presents to the children of the world.

San Nicola

2009-12-19T11:34:00.002-05:00

For many people Christmas is about Santa Claus. The real person behind the legend of Santa Claus is San Nicola di Bari who is venerated all across Italy and Europe in architecture and art.

Christ in Bronze

2009-10-11T10:23:00.000-04:00

Bronze doors on churches in Italy is rather common and these usually include some beautiful artwork. This panel is from a church in Mottola, Puglia.

Gate to Laterza

2009-09-27T15:38:00.000-04:00

Laterza is located in southern Puglia and is built in a similar fashion to her more famous neighbor Matera.

Trulli Tops

2009-09-17T16:28:00.002-04:00

The unique cone shape are roofs of trulli, houses particular to Puglia. These were photographed in Alberobello, a town famous for the density and quiality of trulli.

Wall Flowers

2009-09-08T13:44:00.000-04:00

Poppies

These are an spring, early summer flower found all over Italy. These were found growing out of a wall in Lucania. The red and green make a nice contrast to the stone.

Spouting mouths

2009-08-30T13:32:00.003-04:00

Italy has many great fountains but some of the most practical ones are these long troughs that fill with water. This makes for easy access for man and beast alike.

This fountain is located in Laterza in southern Puglia.

Acquedotto

2009-08-04T17:16:00.005-04:00

Aqueduct...Lucanian style.

When most people think of aqueducts in Italy they picture an ancient Roman structure leading into Roma, this structure however is less than 200 years old and is found near the town of Moliterno in Basilicata.

Relaxing by the lagoon

2009-07-14T04:37:00.001-04:00

This sculpture is along Wade Lagoon in Cleveland. The steeple is the Euclid Epworth Church, affectionately known by locals as "The Church of the Holy Oil Can".