Back Street, Naples

I like how the image appears divided by dark and light, as if to retell the ancient conflict between good and evil. But the appearance of the word "you" on the wall in the motorcycle's vicinity presents a conundrum - an ambiguity of reference. It's amazing how a photograph of a somewhat mundane street scene can yield so much content.

Thanks, Michael. I took this in Naples on my recent trip to Italy. I was really struck by the bright colors everywhere specially in contrast to the rather subdued color pallet of Japan. I guess that reflects the difference in cultures - the Japanese largely unobtrusive and the Italians bolder and more expressive.

So the yellow hat enjoys all the attention for now; framed by the window, the bright light circle, the car and motorcycle, the intent of Mr. Macho, ..., but the lamp(?) is about to douse it with the shadow it pours down like it's a bucket of ice water . Oooohh it's gonna be brutal...