Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
-Victor Hugo
A glimmering sunshine greets passersby from the clock tower of the Loggia di San Giovanni. The graceful, 16th-century structure commands a prime spot on the Piazza della Libertà, in Udine, Italy. I was lucky enough to explore the elegant city in Italy’s Friuli region one spring ago, while my husband attended class not far from Venice. La dolce vita indeed!
Nice shot, like your new blog setup.
Ciao, Mark, and thanks so much for both compliments. I’m having fun tinkering with Photoshop for sure.
Love the angle! He isn’t smiling though
I’m sure somewhere out there could work some Photoshop magic with his facial expression, Madhu.
I like your picture, but I like the Hugo quote even more – it’s really kind of needed over here.
Hi Sid, it’s needed here in Germany too. Yesterday, however, we did have a beautifully sunny, warmer day. Posting this burst of sunshine must have worked some magic with Mother Nature.
Even though I’m living in all-year summer, I really miss southern Europe. I’d take a grey winter day in Italy or Spain any day!
Diana, you’re living in Singapore, right? We spent the winter in SE Asia last year, so I can relate to missing the charms of Europe when away. The “grass is always greener,” isn’t it? I would love some snake-skin fruit, fresh mango, and orchid sightings to go along with the snow that’s gracefully dancing from the sky here right now.