I’ve been saving this fantastic photo for the holidays…. the photo was submitted by Julie at Julie Richey Mosaics. Julie took this photo in Florence while living and studying there.  Fantastic Photo Julie and thanks for sharing!

Here’s a fantastic photo from Amy & Jonny at “We Are Never Full” their blog was one of the inspiration behind Fantastic Photos when I started it (read here.) The photo was taken on a weekday morning at 9am as they drank their morning “caffè” in Piazza Maggiore in Bologna.  This [...]]]>

Here’s a fantastic photo from Amy & Jonny at “We Are Never Full” their blog was one of the inspiration behind Fantastic Photos when I started it (read here.) The photo was taken on a weekday morning at 9am as they drank their morning “caffè” in Piazza Maggiore in Bologna.  This photo takes me back to a very special place for me. I lived in Bologna for a few years and often sat in Piazza Maggiore watching the world walk by.  One of my favorite cities that shouldn’t be missed!  Thanks Amy & Jonny!

PS – I have a lot of photos waiting to be posted but keep them coming!!

What do you think they’re talking about?

Thanks to Jady at Cucina Panzano for this Fantastic Photo taken in Siena.  What a beautiful little shop!  Wish it were around the corner from my house.  Thanks Jady!

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Here’s a great photo of my friend Paul’s family.  He has a wonderful tribute to his father (pictured center) at his blog, Remembering Paul Valvo.  Hope you are all remembering your mothers today as well! Happy Mothers day!

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It doesn’t matter where you are in Italy, there are always groups of Italian men chatting in circles about life, calcio, politics and more.  The passion in their voices, the gestures, the facial expressions… it’s priceless!

On another note… I booked a trip yesterday.  I’m headed to Calabria next week.  Why?… [...]]]>

It doesn’t matter where you are in Italy, there are always groups of Italian men chatting in circles about life, calcio, politics and more.  The passion in their voices, the gestures, the facial expressions… it’s priceless!

On another note… I booked a trip yesterday.  I’m headed to Calabria next week.  Why?… Why not?

Thanks for the wonderful photos!  I’ll keep posting them so keep an eye out for yours. Click on them to enlarge.  Buon weekend a tutti!

From Sandi at Italian Babushca from her hotel room in San Gimignano

From Joan at Foodalogue taken in Santa Margherita

I’ve seen so many fantastic photos on the blogosphere over the last year and have been impressed with the photography skills of so many bloggers.  In my opinion, photos really enhance a blog and creates a greater reading experience.  For me, a great photo makes emotions come alive…. so I salute [...]]]>

I’ve seen so many fantastic photos on the blogosphere over the last year and have been impressed with the photography skills of so many bloggers.  In my opinion, photos really enhance a blog and creates a greater reading experience.  For me, a great photo makes emotions come alive…. so I salute all you “Fantastic Photo” takers!  In particular, I want to point out 2 blogs that always go the extra mile with their photography.

• One is my good friend Maryann at Finding La Dolce Vita because of her creativity… she’s a poet in word and photo. See for yourself.
• The other is the dynamic duo (Amy &Johnny) at We Are Never Full… warning: don’t visit if your hungry.  I am convinced that their photos are one step from scratch and sniff (I’ve been tempted to lick the screen on several occasions.)

With that being said, I’m going to start posting a “Fantastic Photo” once a month on Italyville (more often depending on the response.)  At the end of the year I will select the top 3 photos of the year.  The photos must be Italian themed (places, things, food, people, etc.) … any photo that screams Italian or Italy.  If you would like to submit a photo for consideration, here’s what you need to do:

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• Submit an Italian themed photo by emailing me “joe” at “italyville” dot “com” with photo attached and “Fantastic Photo” in the subject title.
• In the email, I will need your name, name of your blog and a title for your “Fantastic Photo”
• The photos have to be your own and “PG” in rating
• I reserve the right to post or not post any/all photos.

I will also be on the look-out for “Fantastic Photos” so keep up the great work!