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tambourine man
If you were here yesterday, you saw the photo of the Sicilian folk dancer that was part of the group we photographed in Palermo.
And this guy was one of the musicians, playing his tambourine (or, in Sicily, his tamburello).
The musicians treated us (and random passersby) to a nice selection of music while we got in their way and (sometimes) in each other’s as we attempted to capture the magic that was a concert + dancer along the harbor.
Palermo, Sicily
photographed 9.3.2022
the dancer (in repose)
This is Frederica; she’s a dancer and we met her in Palermo.
Part of our photography adventure in Sicily was photographing a trio of folk musicians and a dancer along the harbor. It was a photo assignment I’d never encountered before and my results were…mixed. At best. Until all of us took a break from the heat and the unrelenting sun. That’s when I saw Frederica in an entirely different pose. And that’s when I got this photo of her.
Palermo, Sicily
photographed 9.3.2022
wednesday night at quattro canti
Our neighborhood in Palermo was perfect for our photographic explorations; it was easy to fill our time with wandering through the streets. There was always something interesting to see, and, naturally, to photograph. The streets were vibrant, full of activity.
This is at the intersection known as Quattro Canti, the center of the historic quarters of the city. It was always busy, and nighttime made for some interesting photos.
Have I mentioned how much I loved Sicily?
Palermo, Sicily
photographed 8.31.2022
street-side braids
Based on how many times lately I’ve mentioned the joys of exploring Sicilian streets, it’s probably safe to assume that part of the trip made a big impression on me.
In the US, there’s an urban planning thing right now called “complete streets” which is defined by Smart Growth America this way:
Complete Streets are streets for everyone. Complete Streets is an approach to planning, designing, building, operating, and maintaining streets that enables safe access for all people who need to use them, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities.
I can’t argue with the premise, but the results are way less organic that what I recently saw. For example, the opportunity of getting street-side braids is NEVER listed as a thing that ought to happen. Yet, here in Palermo, a braider and an apprentice braider are busy – and they’re working right there on the street.
It was glorious.
Palermo, Sicily
photographed 8.31.2022
to catch the sun
Now I don’t know for sure that the resident up there on the second floor hung out the laundry when they did in order to get a shaft on sunlight on it while it dried. All I know for sure is that when I saw it hanging there above my head, the sun was shining on the clean clothes and was not shining on much else.
I have to say that my town seems really boring after experiencing the vibrant life on Palermo’s narrow streets. The dullness of it makes me miss Sicily. It makes me miss Sicily quite a bit.
Palermo, Sicily
photographed 9.3.2022
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