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Weekend Photo: Windows

In Sicily every window has a view.
As my son discovered yesterday, a spectacular spring day in the countryside near Longi (Messina).

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Casually looking out a side door of the Duomo at Messina I was struck by the contrast between dark and light. The cube shape design on the cathedral floor and the outside pavement. Inside and outside so different yet compatible like so many things in life. The beauty is in the opposing elements put side by side. As my eyes adjusted to the bright morning sun I noticed the strips of different brick colours on the wall, the oriental shape of the windows and ornate decoration around the window frame. As usual Messina is able to surprise me. . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#messina#sicilia#beautyinthedetails#sicily#italy#italia#siciliabedda#architecture#visitsicily#anislandofwonder#anaustralianinsicily#exploreitaly#siciliamuri#allaboutsicily#proudofsicily#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_in#belpaese#ig_sicilians#igers_sicilia#ig_trincaria#ig_sicilia#livelovesicily#duomomessina
When you are overwhelmed by the beauty if a Sicilian church and you don't know where to point your camera. The morning sun was so spectacular at Messina's Duomo that it was impossible to take a bad picture. I never colour grade my photos as I find the Sicilian sunshine already gives everything a perfect colour tone as it is. Look at the marble statues from the Gagini school which line both sides of cathedral, the faces designed on decorative pulpit and just a hint of colour from the ceiling. With the light streaming in from a succession of small windows. Just magic! #nofilter . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#messina#sicilia#beautyinthedetails#sicily#italy#italia#siciliabedda#architecture#visitsicily#anislandofwonder#anaustralianinsicily#exploreitaly#siciliamuri#allaboutsicily#proudofsicily#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_in#belpaese#ig_sicilians#igers_sicilia#ig_trincaria#ig_sicilia#livelovesicily#duomomessina
Continuing my walk through Messina, I'd like to remind everyone to continue looking up during the week and especially inside Italian churches. Many people miss the detailed designs and ornamental wood work. Be careful not to lose your balance. The beauty of Messina's Duomo is astounding I never know where to focus. The marble work, the beautiful light streaming in from the windows or that ceiling filled with tiny flourishes and Saints looking down on me. I was dizzy with awe and nearly got whiplash by staring up for too long. Like visiting the Sistine Chapel in Rome I could have lied down on the floor and stared for ages. . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#messina#sicilia#beautyinthedetails#sicily#italy#italia#siciliabedda#architecture#visitsicily#anislandofwonder#anaustralianinsicily#exploreitaly#siciliamuri#allaboutsicily#proudofsicily#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_in#belpaese
Remember always to step back, look up and see the big picture whenever you are visiting a new place. Seeing the whole front facade of the Messina Cathedral, for instance, will instantly fill you with awe. Especially at the thought it was all painstakingly put back together after being destroyed by an earthquake at the turn of the last century. I'll be sharing my walk around Messina images in a series of posts here and on my blog over the next few weeks. Be sure to click on the link on my bio for the first article up today on Sicily Inside & Out. Buona domenica☺ have a great Sunday everyone😘 . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#messina#awalkaroundmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#beautifulsicily#duomodimessina#buonadomenica#ig_messina#passeggiataamessina
Apart from the busy summer months where crowds of cruise ship passengers wait for the clocktower to go through its midday ritual Piazza Duomo at Messina is always a great place to stop, rest and soak up the sun. The square has the bell tower, Cathedral and Fountain of Orion the mythological creator of the natrally formed port to explore. Lined with gracious palazzi, cute bars, restaurants and shady trees it is a beautiful spot to sit and warm yourself with the sunshine, even in the middle of winter. . . . . . #visitmessina#sicilyinsideandout#sicilia#siciliabedda#sicily#italy#italia#piazzeitaliane#italiansquares
When I notice a pattern on a wall, a small flourish or funny shaped piece in the puzzle, there is a sensation of being connected to an essential human past as if feeling the warmth of another palm against my own opened hand. Each precious little mosaic tile tells you about how it was all put together. A work of art is created one day at a time, one word after the other, one brush stroke in the moment, until one day you step back and see the bigger picture. To witness you have finished something bigger than yourself, a work which will speak to everyone. . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#messina#sicily#sicilia#duomo#italy#italia#beautyinthedetail#siciliabedda#mosaic#art#creativity#creating
I love walking around and exploring the streets of Messina. This city is filled with many treasures, and its details tell many stories. The beauty of the world is always found in small pieces of beauty. Like in the moments we connect to those around us, a handshake, a smile, a quick greeting, the brush of a cheek, small discrete intimacies which create harmony. When I notice a pattern on a wall, a small flourish or funny shaped piece in the puzzle, there is a sensation of feeling connected to an essential human past as if feeling the warmth of another palm against my own opened hand. Each precious little pattern and detail tells you about how it was all put together. . . . . . #messina#duomodimessina#ilovemessina#sicily#sicilia#sicilyinsideandout#italy#italia#thebeautyisinthedetails#ig_messina#siciliabedda#beautifulsicily#anexpatinitaly#anozzieinsicily
Proof of the theory that all church organists always have the best seats in the house. I took this photo because it reminded me of a friend of mine who would have been delighted at the impressive organ at the Messina Cathedral. Who wouldn't be awe inspired by those mosaics above the altar and the gold details of the Madonna della Lettera the patron Saint of Messina. And to think this whole church was destroyed by the 1908 earthquake and tidal wave which risked making the entire city disappear completely. Needless to say, I lit a candle near the altar, in thanks that Messina rebuilt itself and today is a beautiful city for everyone to explore. . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#sicily#sicilia#messina#ig_messina#duomo#cathedral#Italy#Italia#expatinitaly#anozzieinsicily#organistalwaysgetthebestseats#friendship#madonnadellalettera#madonnaatmessina#sicilianchurches#beautifulsicily#siciliabedda#siciliabedda❤️
You need to expect the unexpected when you travel to Italy be prepared for mishaps, surprises and delights. Italy has taught me the art of being a traveller rather than a simple tourist. Because of the immense amount of monuments, museums, churches and art galleries to see it is literally impossible to see everything, so you are forced to choose what speaks most loudly to you. You need to give yourself space to notice the little things, a detail in design, a quirky cherub in a church, the colours of different mosaic tiles, an exotic door knocker, clothes hanging on a clothesline from a balcony, a beautiful little old lady walking around the markets doing her shopping or an unexpected fireworks display for a local towns festival. This month #dolcevitabloggers are exploring our adventures in Italy. Read about some of my Italian travels by clicking on the link in the bio. [I wish I had taken this photo but it's a stock image from Unsplash.com which I think sums up the magic of travelling to Italy] . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#travelinitaly#expatinitaly#italy#italia#dolcevita#beautyofitaly#italianculture#travelwriting#howtoexperienceitaly#italytravel#travellinginitaly#dolceitalia

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Casually looking out a side door of the Duomo at Messina I was struck by the contrast between dark and light. The cube shape design on the cathedral floor and the outside pavement. Inside and outside so different yet compatible like so many things in life. The beauty is in the opposing elements put side by side. As my eyes adjusted to the bright morning sun I noticed the strips of different brick colours on the wall, the oriental shape of the windows and ornate decoration around the window frame. As usual Messina is able to surprise me. . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#messina#sicilia#beautyinthedetails#sicily#italy#italia#siciliabedda#architecture#visitsicily#anislandofwonder#anaustralianinsicily#exploreitaly#siciliamuri#allaboutsicily#proudofsicily#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_in#belpaese#ig_sicilians#igers_sicilia#ig_trincaria#ig_sicilia#livelovesicily#duomomessina
When you are overwhelmed by the beauty if a Sicilian church and you don't know where to point your camera. The morning sun was so spectacular at Messina's Duomo that it was impossible to take a bad picture. I never colour grade my photos as I find the Sicilian sunshine already gives everything a perfect colour tone as it is. Look at the marble statues from the Gagini school which line both sides of cathedral, the faces designed on decorative pulpit and just a hint of colour from the ceiling. With the light streaming in from a succession of small windows. Just magic! #nofilter . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#messina#sicilia#beautyinthedetails#sicily#italy#italia#siciliabedda#architecture#visitsicily#anislandofwonder#anaustralianinsicily#exploreitaly#siciliamuri#allaboutsicily#proudofsicily#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_in#belpaese#ig_sicilians#igers_sicilia#ig_trincaria#ig_sicilia#livelovesicily#duomomessina
Continuing my walk through Messina, I'd like to remind everyone to continue looking up during the week and especially inside Italian churches. Many people miss the detailed designs and ornamental wood work. Be careful not to lose your balance. The beauty of Messina's Duomo is astounding I never know where to focus. The marble work, the beautiful light streaming in from the windows or that ceiling filled with tiny flourishes and Saints looking down on me. I was dizzy with awe and nearly got whiplash by staring up for too long. Like visiting the Sistine Chapel in Rome I could have lied down on the floor and stared for ages. . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#messina#sicilia#beautyinthedetails#sicily#italy#italia#siciliabedda#architecture#visitsicily#anislandofwonder#anaustralianinsicily#exploreitaly#siciliamuri#allaboutsicily#proudofsicily#sharethesicily#messina_photogroup#messina_worldhubphoto#messina_in#belpaese
Remember always to step back, look up and see the big picture whenever you are visiting a new place. Seeing the whole front facade of the Messina Cathedral, for instance, will instantly fill you with awe. Especially at the thought it was all painstakingly put back together after being destroyed by an earthquake at the turn of the last century. I'll be sharing my walk around Messina images in a series of posts here and on my blog over the next few weeks. Be sure to click on the link on my bio for the first article up today on Sicily Inside & Out. Buona domenica☺ have a great Sunday everyone😘 . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#messina#awalkaroundmessina#sicily#sicilia#italy#italia#siciliabedda#beautifulsicily#duomodimessina#buonadomenica#ig_messina#passeggiataamessina
Apart from the busy summer months where crowds of cruise ship passengers wait for the clocktower to go through its midday ritual Piazza Duomo at Messina is always a great place to stop, rest and soak up the sun. The square has the bell tower, Cathedral and Fountain of Orion the mythological creator of the natrally formed port to explore. Lined with gracious palazzi, cute bars, restaurants and shady trees it is a beautiful spot to sit and warm yourself with the sunshine, even in the middle of winter. . . . . . #visitmessina#sicilyinsideandout#sicilia#siciliabedda#sicily#italy#italia#piazzeitaliane#italiansquares
When I notice a pattern on a wall, a small flourish or funny shaped piece in the puzzle, there is a sensation of being connected to an essential human past as if feeling the warmth of another palm against my own opened hand. Each precious little mosaic tile tells you about how it was all put together. A work of art is created one day at a time, one word after the other, one brush stroke in the moment, until one day you step back and see the bigger picture. To witness you have finished something bigger than yourself, a work which will speak to everyone. . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#messina#sicily#sicilia#duomo#italy#italia#beautyinthedetail#siciliabedda#mosaic#art#creativity#creating
I love walking around and exploring the streets of Messina. This city is filled with many treasures, and its details tell many stories. The beauty of the world is always found in small pieces of beauty. Like in the moments we connect to those around us, a handshake, a smile, a quick greeting, the brush of a cheek, small discrete intimacies which create harmony. When I notice a pattern on a wall, a small flourish or funny shaped piece in the puzzle, there is a sensation of feeling connected to an essential human past as if feeling the warmth of another palm against my own opened hand. Each precious little pattern and detail tells you about how it was all put together. . . . . . #messina#duomodimessina#ilovemessina#sicily#sicilia#sicilyinsideandout#italy#italia#thebeautyisinthedetails#ig_messina#siciliabedda#beautifulsicily#anexpatinitaly#anozzieinsicily
Proof of the theory that all church organists always have the best seats in the house. I took this photo because it reminded me of a friend of mine who would have been delighted at the impressive organ at the Messina Cathedral. Who wouldn't be awe inspired by those mosaics above the altar and the gold details of the Madonna della Lettera the patron Saint of Messina. And to think this whole church was destroyed by the 1908 earthquake and tidal wave which risked making the entire city disappear completely. Needless to say, I lit a candle near the altar, in thanks that Messina rebuilt itself and today is a beautiful city for everyone to explore. . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#sicily#sicilia#messina#ig_messina#duomo#cathedral#Italy#Italia#expatinitaly#anozzieinsicily#organistalwaysgetthebestseats#friendship#madonnadellalettera#madonnaatmessina#sicilianchurches#beautifulsicily#siciliabedda#siciliabedda❤️
You need to expect the unexpected when you travel to Italy be prepared for mishaps, surprises and delights. Italy has taught me the art of being a traveller rather than a simple tourist. Because of the immense amount of monuments, museums, churches and art galleries to see it is literally impossible to see everything, so you are forced to choose what speaks most loudly to you. You need to give yourself space to notice the little things, a detail in design, a quirky cherub in a church, the colours of different mosaic tiles, an exotic door knocker, clothes hanging on a clothesline from a balcony, a beautiful little old lady walking around the markets doing her shopping or an unexpected fireworks display for a local towns festival. This month #dolcevitabloggers are exploring our adventures in Italy. Read about some of my Italian travels by clicking on the link in the bio. [I wish I had taken this photo but it's a stock image from Unsplash.com which I think sums up the magic of travelling to Italy] . . . . . #sicilyinsideandout#travelinitaly#expatinitaly#italy#italia#dolcevita#beautyofitaly#italianculture#travelwriting#howtoexperienceitaly#italytravel#travellinginitaly#dolceitalia
Stormy, overcast Fridays call for dark chocolate filled pastery for breakfast. Thank God for my local family of bakers, I'd never make it through the week without them! . . . . . #thankgoditsfriday#fridayfeels#sicilyinsideandout #panificio#ilfornofigligiglia#sinagra#messina#sicily🇮🇹 #sicilia#siciliansweets #sicilyfoodporn#dolcesiciliani

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