time-at-San-Miniato

I think I embarrassed my wife as we rode the train in Italy. While

the locals and other travelers sat composed and mannerly, I was up at

the window with my camera panting like a hound dog on his first ride

in a pick-up truck. Photographing the landscape at, I guess, 60-70mph

isn’t so productive, so it was not odd I became preoccupied with each

train station stop. Each to me had its own character and set of

people. I would like to go back to each of those towns one day and

see if they match what I imagined them to be based on my “feel” from

the train station. This is a view of the train station at San

Miniato. A town of about 27,000 inhabitants, San Miniato with its

mediaeval village sits atop three small hills between the Arno and

Egola river half way between Florence and Pisa. It is one of the

towns or cities of Italy known as “Citta Slow” (slow cities) - towns

where you should “make haste slowly” or “take some time to take some

time”. Sounds like my kind of place. Comments and critique appreciated.

Hi Wayne,

  Only you Wayne, wonderful image.  Take care, Patsy

Patsy,

Thanks. Not a bright and colorful image but I was pleased with the composition and mood.

It would indeed be an interesting journey to re-visit each town and check out the actual from the first impressions! 

This image does seem kind of sleepy, subdued and yes relaxed, even the lamp doesn't dare burn too brightly for fear of waking a slumbering commuter, it's a place where even a loud shirt would be frowned upon : - )

Very moody!

Best Regards 

Alf 

Alf,

My research so far suggests my first impression may be correct for this little town.  Thanks for confirming I interpreted this impression in this image.

Les,

Thanks for commenting.  It is helpful to know someone else appreciates this kind of "quiet" expression.

there is mood and atmosphere to this image and the two individuals add some interest. Despite the place being medieval I can see someone texting - the beginning of the end depending on which camp you belong to. 

It seems very quiet and you might even hear a loud pant (*_*).

Tony,

Thanks.  It's a wonder my panting didn't disturb their reverie.