Phoneographic Phlora and Phauna

City maintenance crews in my adopted hometown of Vicenza, Italy do a pretty good job of keeping the public parks, iconic buildings, pedestrian bridges and walkways dotted throughout the summertime with plenty of fresh color. It’s the least they can do for residents and tourists alike, if they want us to stay and/or return often.

Because today is another phantasic iPhoneography Monday, here’s some of the phlora and phauna I caught on my iPhone this morning during a stroll around the City of Palladio in search of NATURE, this week’s iPhoneography Challenge.

iPhoneographic Challenge: Nature | ©Tom Palladio Images

To see more phoneographic interpretations of NATURE just click HERE.

If you occasionally shoot with an iThingie, why not join in the fun and hone your craft. There’s a rotating iPhoneography Challenge each and every Monday. For details, visit Sally’s Lens and Pens by Sally.

Until next Monday, let your iThingie be your lens.

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Written by The Palladian Traveler

Tom traded his hometown St. Louis Cardinals' baseball cap in the United States for a Borsalino and he now hangs his "capello" in the Puglia region of southeastern Italy. A veteran print and broadcast journalist, with well-worn passports that have got him into and out of 50 countries and counting, Tom fell in love with the "Bel Paese" years ago. As he notes, "I'm inspired by the beauty I find in all things that are very, very old, and reliving history, or at least meandering along cobblestone streets that were laid down over a thousand years ago and just looking up and marveling at what occupies the space still today, really gets my 'Vespa' running." Tom has a good eye behind the lens and is a graphic storyteller, but he'll let you decide as he keeps his camera batteries fully charged and the posts flowing from his creative hideaway in the hills overlooking Ostuni. You can also follow his dispatches along the cobblestone via TravelingBoy.com.

23 comments

lensandpensbysally says:

August 5, 2013 at 19:10

Really like your images and clever title. Photography #3 is striking in its colors and composition (small one under text, top right). I enjoy so your journey through your adopted city. Happy Phoneography Monday.

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1. The Palladian Traveler says:
  
  August 5, 2013 at 20:44
  
  Thanks Sally. I’ll admit, that under-the-weeping-willow shot is quite colorful. Thanks for the pheedback. 🙂
  
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Harold Green says:

August 5, 2013 at 19:19

It’s truly amazing what a good photographer with a good eye can capture with just an iPhone. CongratulationsTom!

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1. The Palladian Traveler says:
  
  August 5, 2013 at 20:45
  
  Thanks very much, Harold.
  
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Frances D says:

August 5, 2013 at 19:29

I wonder if an Android phone would be welcome.

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1. The Palladian Traveler says:
  
  August 5, 2013 at 19:30
  
  Why not? I don’t think you have to change your smartphone to join in the fun.
  
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  1. Frances D says:
    
    August 5, 2013 at 20:59
    
    I’m there!
    
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restlessjo says:

August 5, 2013 at 19:45

Nature in all her glory, with a little help from man. (oops, and woman 🙂 )

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1. The Palladian Traveler says:
  
  August 5, 2013 at 20:46
  
  Appreciate the comment, Jo.
  
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Rasminedaabas says:

August 5, 2013 at 19:52

Nice! 👏

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1. The Palladian Traveler says:
  
  August 5, 2013 at 20:45
  
  Thanks!
  
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sustainabilitea says:

August 5, 2013 at 21:56

I love the small one at the top right with the water and the reflections. The blue is so deep and beautiful.

janet

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1. The Palladian Traveler says:
  
  August 6, 2013 at 06:33
  
  Thanks Janet. That’s a shot of the manmade lagoon inside the Giardini Salvi, a park just around the corner from where I hang my hat. Glad you enjoyed the post.
  
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Jo Bryant says:

August 5, 2013 at 22:27

These are all great Tom…isn’t it amazing what you can do with a phone these days. Though I do miss being able to slam the phone down on the odd occasion.

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1. The Palladian Traveler says:
  
  August 6, 2013 at 06:35
  
  I pretty much use my iPhone for the photography, especially the panorama effect; but, I do receive and make calls. It’s way too expensive to slam down. 🙂
  
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  1. Jo Bryant says:
    
    August 6, 2013 at 07:25
    
    Hehehehe
    
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adinparadise says:

August 5, 2013 at 22:40

Beautiful images, Tom. 🙂 It’s hard to choose, but I do love the water one.

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1. The Palladian Traveler says:
  
  August 6, 2013 at 06:35
  
  Sylvia — Good choice. The water scenes are of the lagoon inside the Giardini Salvi, just around the corner from where I live.
  
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  1. adinparadise says:
    
    August 6, 2013 at 08:10
    
    Lucky you! 🙂
    
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  2. The Palladian Traveler says:
    
    August 6, 2013 at 08:44
    
    I know.
    
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travelerlynne says:

August 5, 2013 at 23:56

You’ve really captured the beauty of this place and the I phone did it justice.

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1. The Palladian Traveler says:
  
  August 6, 2013 at 06:36
  
  Thanks Lynne!
  
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