Black & White Napoli, my city.

Napoli, my city. · **3 Likes**

My first good camera was a smartphone. It was great mainly because it was always with me. I have thousands of pictures I have taken by it, and I'm not talking about family/friends/vacations... Just pictures for the fun to take pictures. I tried to improve myself day by day. This serie was taken almost 2 years ago, with a Sony Xperia Arc S (not a great camera at all), when I went back to Napoli for few days to my family, and completely edited using Snapseed on my Android phone.

The city was surreal, usually it is full of people in the day and the night, but some circumstances (a demonstration made the police close this area, the storm suddenly took a break) helped me to have a "different" view of the city.
I'm happy with these pictures and I would like to hear your comments, good or bad as they are, I will appreciate them!

flaviopetrone · 11-09-2014, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by waterfall

Excellent composition and framing in all the images. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words!

---------- Post added 11-09-14 at 03:30 PM ----------

Originally posted by phoenixvision

From Reggio nel emilia......

My same city? Are you joking or what?

phoenixvision · 11-09-2014, 03:39 PM

Your same city really??! It was no coincidence I saw the same perspective n your art and the feeling of story telling....He is a really talented artist...sculptor, digital artist, filmmaker...his name is Lazzaro.........

flaviopetrone · 11-09-2014, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by phoenixvision

Your same city really??! It was no coincidence I saw the same perspective n your art and the feeling of story telling....He is a really talented artist...sculptor, digital artist, filmmaker...his name is Lazzaro.........

Yes, I was born in Napoli but moved in Reggio Emilia since 2008. If this guy has a blog/website, point me there, please.

phoenixvision · 11-09-2014, 04:04 PM

He lives in Los Angeles now...this is one of his projects rhapsomedia.com

flaviopetrone · 11-09-2014, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by phoenixvision

He lives in Los Angeles now...this is one of his projects rhapsomedia.com

Interesting! Thank you.

flaviopetrone · 11-10-2014, 04:34 AM

Originally posted by carrrlangas

Ciao Flavio, this is a great series!li
My favorite is the one of the stairs, great texture, highlights and composition. And also the sixth one. As you say, it looks surreal. No people at all. That´s the Adriatic, right?

I plan to be in Napoli in arround 2 weeks, maybe you can host me

Regards from Argentina,
Francisco

Sorry for the late answer, Francisco, I have missed your reply.

It is Tyrrhenian Sea, Napoli is in south West Italy. The Adriatic sea is on the east coast.

I can't host you because I moved in the North of Italy some years ago.

You will have fun, mainly because you will see a lot of things that are unique in the world. Napoli as been influenced by a lot of different cultures, but everything arrives in Napoli gets Napolized, so... Everything is unique.

If you go for vacancies, December is the best moment (for me), not very cold since the temperature never goes under 6/8 degrees and there is an area called San Gregorio Armeno that is VERY interesting in Christmas. Try to Google it.
For every need, just text me, I can help you.

flaviopetrone · 11-10-2014, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by phoenixvision

He lives in Los Angeles now...this is one of his projects rhapsomedia.com

My friend/model knows that man. It is incredible, I think it is something like 1 possibility over a million!
She met him in a dinner with friends 3/4 years ago, he was with his girlfriend.
Anyway, I just wanted to tell you because it sounded to me almost incredible.

olegp · 11-10-2014, 11:33 AM

Flavio, made with love, it's obvious!

Like.

flaviopetrone · 11-10-2014, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by olegp

Flavio, made with love, it's obvious!

Like.

Thank you very much!

takis63 · 11-10-2014, 12:27 PM

I really liked the low point of view for the stairs and the contrasty marina shot. All in all a great series.

flaviopetrone · 11-10-2014, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by takis63

I really liked the low point of view for the stairs and the contrasty marina shot. All in all a great series.

Thank you very much for your kind words!

phoenixvision · 11-10-2014, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by flaviopetrone

My friend/model knows that man. It is incredible, I think it is something like 1 possibility over a million!
She met him in a dinner with friends 3/4 years ago, he was with his girlfriend.
Anyway, I just wanted to tell you because it sounded to me almost incredible.

it doesnt sound incredible to me, if you know Lazzaro, he is a big character....and for some reason I saw something in your photography, your way of telling dtory, that reminded me of his art.....so I am not surprised after all there would be a connection....actually this photo I posted is of him... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/277058-people-american-junkyard.html

flaviopetrone · 11-10-2014, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by phoenixvision

it doesnt sound incredible to me, if you know Lazzaro, he is a big character....and for some reason I saw something in your photography, your way of telling dtory, that reminded me of his art.....so I am not surprised after all there would be a connection....actually this photo I posted is of him... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/277058-people-american-junkyard.html

Thank you again, I am going to give a look to that picture!

Dewman · 11-10-2014, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by Rimfiredude

You have the eye of an artist. Buy a good camera and a couple of lenses and start shooting!

I concur, completely! This series is quite good, and #3 is magnificent! It conveys the storm in a very dramatic way! Show us more of your country, please. So interesting, especially for those of us who have only read about it and seen photos, never having had the pleasure of visiting.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

flaviopetrone · 11-10-2014, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

I concur, completely! This series is quite good, and #3 is magnificent! It conveys the storm in a very dramatic way! Show us more of your country, please. So interesting, especially for those of us who have only read about it and seen photos, never having had the pleasure of visiting.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

Thank you very much for your flattering words Dewman! (Google translator says "flattering" as a good word, I'm not sure, but please take it for good

)
I like the way the photography can trasmit much more than a simple image...
Actually, I can show you more from Italy, not much more from Napoli, since I started with the photography when I already moved in Reggio Emilia.
Anyway, I'm going to share a lot of pictures in the next days... Stay tuned!

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11-09-2014, 03:29 PM	#16
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153 Original Poster	Originally posted by waterfall Excellent composition and framing in all the images. Thanks for sharing. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words! ---------- Post added 11-09-14 at 03:30 PM ---------- Originally posted by phoenixvision From Reggio nel emilia...... My same city? Are you joking or what?

11-09-2014, 03:39 PM	#17
phoenixvision Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,458	Your same city really??! It was no coincidence I saw the same perspective n your art and the feeling of story telling....He is a really talented artist...sculptor, digital artist, filmmaker...his name is Lazzaro.........

11-09-2014, 03:44 PM	#18
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153 Original Poster	Originally posted by phoenixvision Your same city really??! It was no coincidence I saw the same perspective n your art and the feeling of story telling....He is a really talented artist...sculptor, digital artist, filmmaker...his name is Lazzaro......... Yes, I was born in Napoli but moved in Reggio Emilia since 2008. If this guy has a blog/website, point me there, please.

11-09-2014, 04:04 PM	#19
phoenixvision Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,458	He lives in Los Angeles now...this is one of his projects rhapsomedia.com

11-09-2014, 05:22 PM	#20
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153 Original Poster	Originally posted by phoenixvision He lives in Los Angeles now...this is one of his projects rhapsomedia.com Interesting! Thank you.

11-10-2014, 04:34 AM	#21
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153 Original Poster	Originally posted by carrrlangas Ciao Flavio, this is a great series!li My favorite is the one of the stairs, great texture, highlights and composition. And also the sixth one. As you say, it looks surreal. No people at all. That´s the Adriatic, right? I plan to be in Napoli in arround 2 weeks, maybe you can host me Regards from Argentina, Francisco Sorry for the late answer, Francisco, I have missed your reply. It is Tyrrhenian Sea, Napoli is in south West Italy. The Adriatic sea is on the east coast. I can't host you because I moved in the North of Italy some years ago. You will have fun, mainly because you will see a lot of things that are unique in the world. Napoli as been influenced by a lot of different cultures, but everything arrives in Napoli gets Napolized, so... Everything is unique. If you go for vacancies, December is the best moment (for me), not very cold since the temperature never goes under 6/8 degrees and there is an area called San Gregorio Armeno that is VERY interesting in Christmas. Try to Google it. For every need, just text me, I can help you.

11-10-2014, 09:35 AM	#22
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153 Original Poster	Originally posted by phoenixvision He lives in Los Angeles now...this is one of his projects rhapsomedia.com My friend/model knows that man. It is incredible, I think it is something like 1 possibility over a million! She met him in a dinner with friends 3/4 years ago, he was with his girlfriend. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you because it sounded to me almost incredible.

11-10-2014, 11:33 AM	#23
olegp Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Togliatti, Russia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 920	Flavio, made with love, it's obvious! Like.

11-10-2014, 12:12 PM	#24
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153 Original Poster	Originally posted by olegp Flavio, made with love, it's obvious! Like. Thank you very much!

11-10-2014, 12:27 PM	#25
takis63 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,023	I really liked the low point of view for the stairs and the contrasty marina shot. All in all a great series.

11-10-2014, 12:32 PM	#26
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153 Original Poster	Originally posted by takis63 I really liked the low point of view for the stairs and the contrasty marina shot. All in all a great series. Thank you very much for your kind words!

11-10-2014, 01:53 PM	#27
phoenixvision Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by flaviopetrone My friend/model knows that man. It is incredible, I think it is something like 1 possibility over a million! She met him in a dinner with friends 3/4 years ago, he was with his girlfriend. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you because it sounded to me almost incredible. it doesnt sound incredible to me, if you know Lazzaro, he is a big character....and for some reason I saw something in your photography, your way of telling dtory, that reminded me of his art.....so I am not surprised after all there would be a connection....actually this photo I posted is of him... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/277058-people-american-junkyard.html

11-10-2014, 02:06 PM	#28
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153 Original Poster	Originally posted by phoenixvision it doesnt sound incredible to me, if you know Lazzaro, he is a big character....and for some reason I saw something in your photography, your way of telling dtory, that reminded me of his art.....so I am not surprised after all there would be a connection....actually this photo I posted is of him... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/277058-people-american-junkyard.html Thank you again, I am going to give a look to that picture!

11-10-2014, 02:09 PM	#29
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by Rimfiredude You have the eye of an artist. Buy a good camera and a couple of lenses and start shooting! I concur, completely! This series is quite good, and #3 is magnificent! It conveys the storm in a very dramatic way! Show us more of your country, please. So interesting, especially for those of us who have only read about it and seen photos, never having had the pleasure of visiting. Dewman SW Idaho, USA

11-10-2014, 02:14 PM	#30
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dewman I concur, completely! This series is quite good, and #3 is magnificent! It conveys the storm in a very dramatic way! Show us more of your country, please. So interesting, especially for those of us who have only read about it and seen photos, never having had the pleasure of visiting. Dewman SW Idaho, USA Thank you very much for your flattering words Dewman! (Google translator says "flattering" as a good word, I'm not sure, but please take it for good ) I like the way the photography can trasmit much more than a simple image... Actually, I can show you more from Italy, not much more from Napoli, since I started with the photography when I already moved in Reggio Emilia. Anyway, I'm going to share a lot of pictures in the next days... Stay tuned!