Simon Downham's photos

Along a terrace by the seafront of Bari.

Deep south on the Adriatic coast in the Italian region of Puglia (or Apulia).

This shot was taken early morning from a boat on its way to Sirmione. The trip was surprisingly choppy. But as the cloud cleared it became a bright and warm October day.

These steps in the town of Vieste are quite striking. The graffiti relates to the local legend of the love between Pizzomuno and Cristalda. Max Gazze released a song about the legend in recent times. "An historic staircase in Vieste has been covered with romantic phrases to remember the touching legend of Cristalda and Pizzomunno. This staircase celebrates the love with the verses of the song by Max Gazzè, The legend of Cristalda and Pizzomunno, interpreted by the singer at the Sanremo Festival 2018. As with all the news, even this choice has produced many controversies. Some have defined this staircase, "the stairway of discord" and not of love. Reason? Not all the Viestans agreed that these romantic phrases were made on this staircase. For older Viestans this staircase is a real memory that should not be touched. Controversy aside, the song that made us rediscover the ancient legend of the Gargano has infused the town of Vieste with love."

A Veranda somewhere on the Adriatic ...

Caught in the act... This bold lady approached our group, seeking sales among us. One lady in our group bought a string of beads and a scarf. Therefore, I thought it fair game to shoot. I was caught in the act and she asked me for 2 euros (for the shot). I played dumb, indicating that I was with the woman making the purchase. She assumed I meant it was my wife and let me off. I noticed several African men sitting on steps about 20 meters away and realised that they were observing and guarding this woman who was probably their means of income. Street photography demands a fast learning curve!

Blanc du Nil

The small marina at Lazise on Lake Garda

The small marina at Lazise on Lake Garda

Almost a Twin Reflection. Two young ladies enjoying a beer at a cafe alongside Lake Garda.

Just onle lady sunbathing but the season is drawing to a close as we are well in to October, but still the weather is warm.

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