Welcome to Week 70 of the Tuesday Photo Challenge.
After a week filled with golden tickets from all those wonderful entries, I figured we take a bit more of a pedestrian direction this week.
During our vacation in Italy, the hill towns of Tuscany provided us with much interesting scenery, architecture and some astonishing food! So, it’s not too surprising that I reminisce this week and draw inspiration from one of these towns. The word Alley goes back a ways in its derivation from the latin ambulare through the old French aler to the modern usage. Of course, there is also an alley of a different meaning that has a separate derivation; which one do you choose?
This theme is right up your alley! Whether your passageway is narrow or lined by trees, I’m looking forward to all the lovely entries!
Pienza provided some wonderful alleys, including one where we found a small restaurant that was simply amazing! This one spoke to me…
Alleys abound in Pienza
There is something inviting about these tableaux of old world tradition that just pulls you right in for a saunter and maybe a chat with the neighbors.
The full rules of this challenge are in TPC Guidelines, but here’s the tl;dr:
Create a pingback link to this post, so that I can create a post showing all of the submissions over the week (note: pingbacks may not appear immediately, as my site is set up to require approval for linking to it; helps against previous bad experiences with spamming)
Have fun creating something new (or sharing something old)!!
So, go explore and find those alleys that call out to you! And, of course, have FUN!
A Fresh Perspective
Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment.
Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael.
My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals.
Universal Connections
My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation.
This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections.
Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client.
And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography!
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I love this focus, Frank! Appreciate the multiple ways one could look at alley. 😊 Will do my best this week. Gorgeous photo by the way. Blessings, Debbie
Wow, I love how you’ve played with the colour orange to create such an eyecatching photo. Wonderful image! Keep up the great work – can’t wait to stay updated.
Hi Frank, This week’s theme is a delightful challenge for me. I realised I didn’t have any photos of any Alley. But I went into town today and found something – Take a look. 🙂
Dutch goes the Photo! 
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Thank you!
You are welcome!
This one is a stunner and I mean it. Very amazing capture!
Thank you very much! Italy is full of great places to photograph.
I love this photo very much!
Thank you kindly!
I love the light and texture in this picture. 🙂
Thank you very much!
I love this focus, Frank! Appreciate the multiple ways one could look at alley. 😊 Will do my best this week. Gorgeous photo by the way. Blessings, Debbie
Thank you, Debbie!
Just contributed! Thank you so much, Frank. Love to you and your wife. Have a great weekend. 🙂
gorgeous photo. I am claustrophobic though ;-).
Thank you!
ooups. here it is: https://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2017/08/alley.html
Wow, I love how you’ve played with the colour orange to create such an eyecatching photo. Wonderful image! Keep up the great work – can’t wait to stay updated.
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Thank you very much for your kind words!
Love your alley photo Frank
Here is my contribution
http://bushboy.blog/2017/08/17/alley/
Great post!
Thank you Frank 🙂
Frank, here is my entry for the week.
https://theshowerofblessings.wordpress.com/2017/08/16/tuesday-photo-challenge-alley/
Excellent post, Miriam!
Thank you, Frank!
hi frank wonderful picture i love this alley, here is a selection of hamburg, this is my contribution for this week. http://wp.me/p2AvI7-2sU.
Thank you, Robert! Great post!!
Hi Frank, This week’s theme is a delightful challenge for me. I realised I didn’t have any photos of any Alley. But I went into town today and found something – Take a look. 🙂
https://simpledimplesite.blog/2017/08/16/tuesday-photo-challenge-alley/
Great post, Stella!
Thank you. 🙂
That alley is more beautiful that I imagine the street to be.
Great shot Frank, here’s a contribution for this weeks challenge –
https://edtphotoblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/18/walking-through-the-alley-with-sally/
Well done!
Fantastic post, Frank!
A beautiful shot of an antique alley. Check out https://travel387.wordpress.com/2017/08/20/alley/
Well done!
LOvely photo, Frank. I found I have few alley shots. 🙂 https://3rsofretirement.com/2017/08/20/tuesday-photo-challenge-alley/
Thank you, Marie. Not surprised that you have some great alley images!
Well, not many actually. I’m glad I found this one.
Late but not incomplete. https://islandinthenet.com/theme-tuesday-photo-challenge/
Great Picture!
Thank you!