Brunch with Battutah
Town band - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Toronto, Canada) on 22 January 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Part of the festivities for a Sunday morning street festival in the chic ski resort high in the Dolomite Alps.
Sumedh from New Delhi, India
Love the way all but one head are turned in one direction!
22 Jan 2008 6:20am
@Sumedh: I find they don't look very disciplined at all. Thanks, Sumedh.
Shuva Brata Deb from Hyderabad, India
I like the texture of the wall painting, its looks so original.
22 Jan 2008 6:32am
@Shuva Brata Deb: Thanks, Shuva. Yes, the wall really has a look.
@badala: Thank you so much, Badala.
Frankie from Boxmeer, Netherlands
A nice image Michael. I also like the texture and the color of the wall. The reds are doing well on this image.
22 Jan 2008 7:14am
@Frankie: Thanks, Frankie. Yes, the walls a winner.
Mandy from South Africa
I love the colours and the textures of this shot Michael - they compliment each other so well. great take.
22 Jan 2008 7:16am
@Mandy: Thank you, Mandy.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
was that window lady inside this pic?I like their uniform,very vibrant colours:)
22 Jan 2008 7:22am
@tyan: Yes, I believe she is. Possibly the flute player on the far left with the blue in her hat. Thanks, Tyan.
@Rags: Many thanks, Rags.
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Lovely take full of intresting details. Particularly like the wall textures!
22 Jan 2008 8:45am
@ManuelaR: Thank you, Manuela.
@DaveB: Thanks, Dave.
@martie: Thank you, Martie, for your generous comment.
dailyphotosofmalé from malé, Maldives
the wall texture is very nice well dressed for the occasion
love the composition
22 Jan 2008 9:48am
@dailyphotosofmalé: Thank you very much for the nice comment.
@paola veneziani photography: Thanks very much, Paola.
Tali from Serendipity, United States
Oh how neat that we get to see more from your lovely photos! This one is wonderful too! Such festive colors in front of such a really unique building... so many details!! Great job!
22 Jan 2008 9:59am
@Tali: You're very kind. Thank you, Tali.
@Ina: Many thanks, Ina.
@Viewfinder: Thank you, VF.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Another!!!! You must be so thrilled with this :) the people, the customes, and that astonishing structure behind them :)
22 Jan 2008 12:38pm
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine. Yes it was a very exciting day and I really like the pix I got out of it. There was so much to look at and photograph. Italy is such a photogenic place. I'm only including my favorites on the blog. The wall behind seems to have made quite a hit.
@Wolfgang Prigge: Good idea. We could post little sound excerpts along with the pix. Thanks, Wolfgang.
@Daroru: Yes, it was a street festival in a mountain village in Italy. Thanks, Daroru.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Thing is they look so well against that old wall!And......I crave the ladies' hats!!!!
22 Jan 2008 3:23pm
@Japanalia: Thanks, Gabriela. That old wall is a real hit and those hats are spectacular.
Calusarus from ST SORLIN EN VALLOIRE, France
Nice composition : the contrast between musicians uniforms and the wall color. And their glances towards people on the left side, with the blank space on the right. Well done.
22 Jan 2008 3:58pm
@Calusarus: You have a good eye for the composition. Excellent comment. Thank you, Calusarus.
alexdpx from Doha, Qatar
Very nice colors and I'm a little intrigued on what they are looking at.
22 Jan 2008 4:19pm
@alexdpx: There was so much going on. A film crew from Rome had arrived. Thanks for your comment, Alex.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Beautiful colours and the wall makes a great background for them.
22 Jan 2008 4:45pm
@Michael Rawluk: You're right. Thanks, Michael.
Photographs by M.E. from Encino, United States
How festive! The mix of colors and hint of "what now?"from the band lends to the ambience, nice catch!
22 Jan 2008 4:45pm
@Photographs by M.E.: A good assessment. Thanks, M.E.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Love the colours and costumes!! I know I'm stating the obvious but it really is very festive!! Love the hurry up and wait expressions!! Great capture!!
22 Jan 2008 5:01pm
@amy: Thanks, Amy. They're a pretty laid back bunch. Some are just carrying on their own private conversations, rather oblivious.
@Reza: Thank you, Reza.
@Oswegan: Thanks, Oswegan.
Steven from Montreal, Canada
The outfits, the expressions, and the colors are great!
22 Jan 2008 5:26pm
@Steven: Many thanks, Steven.
Laurent from Lyon, France
very nice one, beautiful band that had to be seen (and probably heared ;o))
22 Jan 2008 5:43pm
@Laurent: Perhaps they looked better than they sounded. Thank you, Laurent.
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
Beautiful colors!!! Lovely portraits of all of them!
22 Jan 2008 6:01pm
@Jen: Thanks, Jen. That's a kind comment.
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
excellent image - I like the colors and the framing
22 Jan 2008 6:29pm
@yiannis krikis: Many thanks, Yiannis.
the lightwriter from oosterwolde, Netherlands
the lady on the right, she's like a statue. Adorable
22 Jan 2008 6:36pm
@the lightwriter: Yes, she's one of my favorites too. Many thanks, LW.
Hoopand from Tehran, Iran
something happened in the left? :) nice shot...nice subjects!
22 Jan 2008 7:04pm
@Hoopand: Yes, you are right. A film crew arrived. Thank you, Hoopand.
Pedro from Santander, Spain
My eyes went directly to the special red color of the musicians´jackets, good shot
22 Jan 2008 7:57pm
@Pedro: Thank you, Pedro, for commenting.
Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom
I love Italy, your photographs and words are a joy to see.
22 Jan 2008 9:00pm
@Jasp: What a great comment, Jasp. Thanks so much.
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
A great set of photos recently... I've really enjoyed them.
22 Jan 2008 9:02pm
@Earnest: I'm so happy about that. Thank you, Earnest.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Beautyful shot. I like the colours and the wall texture. What are they looking at? Has the yesterday's lady jioned them in time?
22 Jan 2008 9:24pm
@standley: Thanks, Standley. There's a lot going on. They would be looking at people arriving in horse-drawn wagons and a film crew from Rome. The woman in the window is the flute player on the left with the blue in her hat.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
What colourful people! Hope the music was great!
22 Jan 2008 9:50pm
@MadScientist: Thanks, MS. They looked better than they sounded but it was still wonderful.
Light Cottage - Hossein Imani from Tehran, Iran
when the picture was loading, I surprised of the texture of wall, secondly what? THE RED COLOR attracted me! nice colors. Nice to look what each elements are doing there... two lady with crossed legs in front or the man in black behind them describing a saxophone like music instrument to the lady behind him etc.
(Thanks for your kind comment on Light Cottage)
22 Jan 2008 9:53pm
@Light Cottage - Hossein Imani: Thank you, Hossein. Yes. everyone is doing something different and rather interesting. You make good observations, especially about the wall.
Hossein.aminus3.com from Tehran, Iran
(sorry) word correction in my comment > ......to the lady beside him, etc.
22 Jan 2008 9:56pm
@Hossein.aminus3.com: Thanks, Hossein.
MGB from Lisboa, Portugal
rich in colours and folk details are very interesting, Michael.
22 Jan 2008 10:16pm
@MGB: Thanks for noticing, MGB.
@Brites: Thank you for your nice comment, Brites.
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
A nice arrangement, and good mix of colour and textures.
22 Jan 2008 11:18pm
@Richard_Irwin: Thanks so much, Richard.
Bob Israel from Brookfield, WI, United States
Nice colorful costumes but I love the texture on the walls.
23 Jan 2008 12:23am
@Bob Israel: Yes, the wall's a winner. Thanks, Bob.
pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal
i hope their tuned!! nice colors, very festive.
23 Jan 2008 12:50am
@pedro alexandre: They looked better than they sounded but still wonderful. Thank you, Pedro.
@Craiger: Thank you, Craiger.
Sharon Y from Penang, Malaysia
Wonderful capture! Great contrast and colours. I love the candidness in this shot
23 Jan 2008 2:24am
@Sharon Y: Thank you, Sharon, for your kind observations.
@alla: Thanks, Alla.
Zahra from Tehran, Iran
its a very happy photo.
i wish i see a festival myself.
we dont have such festivals here.
I like the colors.
24 Jan 2008 4:27pm
@Zahra: Thank you, Zahra. I hope you see a festival too. Italy is a wonderful place for such festivals.
Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary
oh, nice suits!
It is good, that they are looking for the same way! Excellent moment!
24 Jan 2008 4:47pm
@Porcsin: Thank you, Porcsin, for your kind observation.
@Illuci: Thank you, Erik.
