Sunday, 17 August 2008

Today's Flowers

This is my contribution to Today's Flowers.
I took this picture four years ago in Umbria, Italy,
about 1.000 km South of Vienna, Austria.
It's my favourite!


We spent three weeks in Umbria, near Rome and made little trips to the old Umbrian cities.
When we speak of Italy, we say, the LIGHT is different in Italy. We say, they know how to arrange FLOWERS so that they achieve that special effect. Simplicity. Beauty.
Please look and see what I mean.
PLEASE ENLARGE THE PICTURES AND MAYBE YOU SEE
why I adore Italian style.




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35 comments:

  1. Webradio18 August 2008 at 00:53

    Bonjour !
    Tu aimes beaucoup les fleurs ?

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  2. Donna18 August 2008 at 01:16

    Oh my, look at the glorious architecture! I would love to see Italy and knock on that beautiful wood door! Wonderful picures - thank you!

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  3. EG CameraGirl18 August 2008 at 13:41

    I like the elegant look of simplicity too. It's not as easy to achieve as it first appears!

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  4. Daniel Chérouvrier 18 August 2008 at 13:49

    Fine pics of a beautiful country with friendly people.

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  5. Leora18 August 2008 at 14:35

    Some day I would love to visit Italy. I just love the flowers next to the pretty doors.

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  6. Kahshe Cottager18 August 2008 at 14:51

    Such beautiful pictures! I love how the flowers are put around the buildings but my favourite is the first one for its simple beauty.

    My Flower Here

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  7. ayamlin18 August 2008 at 15:09

    Hello maria!
    what beautiful pictures they are!
    I've been to Italy twice.
    I like Italy, too.
    I wish earthquakes didn't happen in Japan like Europe.
    Becuase in Japan earthquakes happen a lot. So many old buildings broke down...

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  8. dot18 August 2008 at 15:20

    I'll probably never make it to Italy so thanks for showing me a little of what it looks like. I can see why you love it. Beautiful photos!

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  9. April18 August 2008 at 16:02

    I think your pretty flower likes its tender care. Very nice snapshots of the narrow streets and doorways adorned with flowers and greenery. Wonderful post!

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  10. Jan18 August 2008 at 16:11

    Great post. Love all your photos.

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  11. João Videira Santos18 August 2008 at 16:27

    Coming and flying from another blues country of discovers...

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  12. Katarina18 August 2008 at 16:37

    Maria, the pictures from Italy are very nice indeed! I like the simgle flower in the bowl a lot!
    /Katarina

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  13. Ramosforest.Environment18 August 2008 at 16:43

    Beautiful arrangement. Bella Italia.

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  14. This Is My Blog - fishing guy18 August 2008 at 17:12

    Maria: Beautiful flowers and a beautiful country to capture.

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  15. Rune Eide18 August 2008 at 17:26

    I quite agree. Simplicity is the word - and you have shown it.

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  16. Anonymous18 August 2008 at 17:26

    Beautiful shots.

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  17. laughingwolf18 August 2008 at 17:58

    i love most plants, and ALL stonework! :)

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  18. Anonymous18 August 2008 at 18:06

    Wonderful photos, Maria! I would love to visit Italy some day. For now, I can be a tourist through your photos. Thanks for stopping by and for your comments!

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  19. Marcia18 August 2008 at 18:43

    Maria, acho que posso comentar em portugues, não?
    Que singela e linda a sua flor.
    Agradeço sua visita no Idéias.
    Boa semana!

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  20. Tom18 August 2008 at 19:01

    Simple and very beautiful..

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  21. Luiz Santilli Jr18 August 2008 at 19:19

    Maria

    Your post is very thrilling!
    My Grand Fathers were Italien and I love the Italien way of life.
    Marvelous post, I loved so much!
    Thanks for your support.

    Santilli

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  22. nonizamboni18 August 2008 at 19:43

    I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to your blog and the photos from Italy made me smile. . .so lovely. They do seem to have a gift. . .
    Thanks for sharing the beauty!

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  23. Gypsy at heart18 August 2008 at 19:59

    Yes, the Italian style is embracing. You also have a good eye and are able to capture the beauty of it.

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  24. Jorge Pinheiro18 August 2008 at 20:21

    Hullo Maria, nice shots you have here. I came to pay your visit and to tell you that portuguese it´s easier than german. I´ll try to teach you. By the way, I'm also graduted in law. Bye.

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  25. Christy18 August 2008 at 20:52

    Very beautiful images. The architecture is lovely and greatly accented with the flowers and all. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Quiet Paths18 August 2008 at 20:57

    So lovely. I very much enjoyed your little tour of the streets and the Italian flowers.

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  27. Marcos Santos18 August 2008 at 21:00

    Hallo Maria

    Sie haben Recht. Die Italiener haben eine besondere Art und Weise der Bewertung von einfachen Dinge.

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  28. Lara18 August 2008 at 21:06

    beautiful photos! and a nice set picturing Italy!

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  29. ♥ Denise BC ♥18 August 2008 at 21:09

    Maria
    Bella Italy, beautiful flowers and wide participation, thank you for giving us this piece of his trip to Italy.
    Denise

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  30. Anonymous18 August 2008 at 21:30

    These are beautiful photographs.

    Well, I went over and joined Luiz Santilli Junior's flowers group.

    It looks like I am going to have to try and catch up with everyone. So many blogs to stop at and make comments.

    My Flowers

    Abraham Lincoln

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  31. Daniel J Santos18 August 2008 at 23:08

    execellent.

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  32. Carletta19 August 2008 at 03:46

    Beauty in its simplicity!
    The other photos are gorgeous - lovely architecture.

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  33. Day4plus19 August 2008 at 08:54

    You are a wonderful photographer. Very inspiring. MB

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  34. Marie20 August 2008 at 23:09

    Beautiful photos!

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  35. Ces Adorio22 August 2008 at 13:50

    They pay attention to the little details that make a lot of difference.

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