Bridges on the Arno

Photo by Stephen Bohn

A view of the famous Ponte Vecchio and several other Florentine bridges spanning the Arno, as seen from the Vasari Corridor of the Uffizi. This 1 kilometer long "secret passage" was commissioned by the Medici family to connect the Uffizi with the Pitti Palace.

View from the Garden

This is the view from the Garden of the Cavalier at Boboli Gardens, Florence. I've added an Italian wallpaper texture as background and Chaos mask from Shadowhouse Creations.

Textured Wall

This weathered wall is adjacent to Boboli Gardens in Florence.

Vegetable Stand, Florence

Vegetables and flowers at a store front leading to the Piazza Signoria in Florence, Italy.
Textures by Lenabem-Anna and Paree Erica.

Going on Vacation - Back in a Week

This photo was taken in Florence while I was touring Tuscany. I've added a texture by Shadowhouse Creations.

Florentine Trattoria

This appealing trattoria is located in the historic center of Florence, not far from the Piazza della Signoria.
Texture by Shadowhouse Creations.

Palazzo Vecchio

The bronze equestrian statue of Cosimo I de Medici with the PalazzoVecchio, Florence's town hall, in the background.  These comprise just a few of the many monuments in the grand Piazza della Signoria.
Texture by Lenabem-Anna.

Eleven

While walking through Florence near the Ponte Vecchio, I passed this lovely vine covered door which led to the equally lovely patio, home to several pampered looking cats. I wished that I could trade places with them!

Empty Headed

This giant head sculpture by Igor Mitoraj in Boboli Gardens, Florence is titled Tindaro Screpolato which means Tyndareus shattered. Tyndareus was a Spartan king.

I've added a gold texture by batabidd.

Boboli Gardens

The first time I visited Florence, I followed the crowds and visited many of the famous, must-see sights. On my second visit, I spent the better part of a day in the Boboli Gardens, relishing the peace and quiet of these 16th century gardens built for the wife of Cosimo de Medici. There are plenty of private corners and wonderful views overlooking Florence and its distinctive Duomo.

Sottoportego

Taken in Florence, I've added Square 87-Aged Wood and Square 103 from Shadowhouse Creations.

From the Ponte Vecchio

Standing on the Ponte Vecchio overlooking the Arno River on a beautiful September day, I shot this scene on my first trip to Florence.

The large expanse of sky seemed to lend itself to the addition of a texture made from a photo of a stucco wall.