Boat Shelter - Tellaro - Italy
by Paolo Signorini
Title
Boat Shelter - Tellaro - Italy
Artist
Paolo Signorini
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The sea village of Tellaro is a place frozen in time, a place full of magic and history – a nirvana between the sea and the sky, between the rocks and the green hills, as described by the Italian poet Mario Soldati. It is a tucked away shelter that keeps its visitors far from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. In 2004, Tellaro joined the “I Borghi più Belli d’Italia” Club, an association of small historical Italian towns, whose aim is to preserve and maintain both architectural heritage and local traditions. There’s nothing quite like Tellaro – close your eyes and imagine a small cove surrounded by verdant bush and sheer majestic rocks dropping into blue, crystal-clear waters.
TELLARO, A MUSEUM UNDER THE OPEN SKY
The pastel-pink church of San Giorgio is right on the sea and it is surrounded by traditional Ligurian houses, set close together in the narrow streets called “carruggi”. Looking at the village from the Ligurian Sea, you cannot help but notice that it sits on the headland as if it was about to sail off.Here history blurs with legend – centuries ago, Tellaro was attacked by the Saracen pirates and legend has it that a giant octopus sprung from the sea and rang the church bells to alert all the citizens, allowing them to escape.
TELLARO, A SHELTER FOR ARTISTS
Tellaro is not only a place to rest, but is a genuine shelter. Mario Soldati, the great Italian writer and producer, moved in a beautiful villa just over the water and under the wonderful oak and olive trees that slope down softly to the sea. He enjoyed wandering through the tiny little carruggi leading to the bay and resting on the shore, enraptured by the magical atmosphere of this village.
The Italian poet Attilio Bertolucci was no exception, and here in Tellaro he rediscovered his poetic inspiration. In 1913, the writer D. H. Lawrence decided to moved to Fiascherino, at «Casa Rosa», for almost a year and wrote: “Here it’s very beautiful. I sit on the rock-cliffs in front of the sea for the whole day and I write. I tell you that it is a dream”.
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Emmy Vickers
Very cool and unique capture Paolo. Love the texture and lighting of this scene. Nice work!
Ingrid Lindberg
Wow. I could favorite most of your photos. they are wonderful. Would like to really study your composition on many of them.
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! Congratulations on your beautiful moving Special Nominated Feature! F/L
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your camera art has been nominated as a Special Feature by a fellow artist Camera Art member for your superb art in Camera Art Group!! You are invited to post your art in the "Special Feature Archive Discussion" in the Camera Art group. Please share the love by nominating a fellow artist whose work is in Camera Art You can do that in the specific "Artist Special Feature Nomination" discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Tina M Powell
Paolo this is a wonderful image with fantastic, colors, POV and light! Stunning work! L/F
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L Congratulations on your features!
Spencer McDonald
Congratulations! Your beautiful HDR image has been featured on the homepage of the original "HDR photography" group here at Fine Art America.
Nancy Carol Photography
CONGRATULATIONS! .... and thank you for with us your wonderful work of art that been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs Featured .... Nancy
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