Orange Cat, Taormina

One of the many cats I saw while strolling through the steep alleyways of Taormina, Sicily. This particular cat was enjoying soaking up the sun.

At the Door

I was just playing around and trying to come up with a spooky effect for Halloween. Starting with a photo of a door that I took in Taormina, Sicily, I added a texture from Shadowhouse Creations. Then I decided to add a snippet from Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights.

Tropical Courtyard

I photographed this lush tropical courtyard in Taormina on Sicily. The hand painted ceramic planters resembling faces are very common in Sicily and are modern versions of those seen in many museums.  Like this one, they are often placed on balconies

Taormina Alley

This narrow, stepped alley in Taormina was filled with interesting shops, including eye-catching ceramic works by Sicilian artist Antonio Forlin.
Texture by Lenabem-Anna.

Taormina Cat

This cat was one of many that I saw in the back streets of Taormina. Many of the cats seemed to have bits of fur missing or other wounds and scars, indicating that they their lives were not easy ones. I've added a texture by dj pettit.

Number 12

There are few places I can think of that are more fun to explore than the streets of Taormina on the island of Sicily. The mixture of terracotta, carved wood and stone and pots of succulents is a combination that is hard to beat.

I've added a texture from Shadowhouse Creations.

Taormina Postcard

With the addition of a texture from Shadowhouse Creations, my photo of Taormina, Sicily has changed into a vintage postcard. This beautiful town does indeed seem somehow time. Mt. Etna is visible in the background.

Mount Etna

A distant view of Mt. Etna from Taormina, Sicily with two textures from Shadowhouse Creations added.

Taormina

This is a subtle HDR version of a photo taken in Taormina, Sicily. I loved this beautiful town and its picture perfect location overlooking Mt. Etna and the sea. It was my favorite excursion on my first Mediterranean cruise a few years back and I would love to return and spend a few days there.