Midlife-on-Via-del-Corso

This may not conform to the usual notion of street photography, but at

this time while lost and roaming the streets of Rome, Italy (who

really cares about being lost in a city like this), I found myself

more fascinated by the people than the beautiful churches,

architecture and all the other things that were new to me. This image

was recorded on Via del Corso running between Piazza del Popolo and

the Capitoline Hill which is one of the seven hills of Rome (This area

which looked very much like the capitol or center of something was the

citadel of the earliest Romans.) On Via del Corso both the locals and

tourists seemed to be going about their business oblivious to each

other, except for one elderly woman (not shown here) who walked

defiantly in the middle of the street and opposite the flow of traffic

as in protest. Comments and critique welcome.

Hi Wayne,

  Beautiful scene with wonderful composition, colors & details.  Take care, Patsy

I'm intrigued by how you captured the rhythm of the street. The alternations of light and shadow as the street recedes, the three motorcyclists and the  slightly blurred face of the woman in the foreground keep my eye moving. A wonderful image. Ed

You have a very discerning eye, Ed.  As an whimsical artistic element I alternated the toning of the buildings in this image not certain of the effect and as a matter of my shyness, I tend to distort or at least make less distinct faces in street images.  I had not thought of the word, but you are right there was a rhythm to this scene that attracted me.  Thanks for stopping by and commenting.  I see I must visit your portfolio more often to learn more about your unique way of communicating the street dialogue.

This is a very interesting as you I am attracted to peoples coming and going! However the gorgeous building frames their actions fantastical!

Jorge,

Thanks.  You are right.  The architecture of Rome, added special framing to the people.