Only Connect (Spanish Steps Candid), Rome [Film Scan]

Only Connect (Spanish Steps Candid), Rome [Film Scan], originally uploaded by flatworldsedge.

Another of the decade old film scans, and one which I really like despite numerous flaws and compositional chaos. There are so many elements and stray people that I would now days delete it for, but I find it carries a certain charisma.

To me, at least, it has the impression of a "join the dots" puzzle with the numbers deleted. So many of the odd elements seem to be interacting, although the why and how are somehow missing. I enjoy the way the scale seems wrong too, especially the girl, the Mercedes and the couple between them. The father's missing head and mother's turned back appear somehow meaningful too. There are just two elements I actively dislike, indicated by notes above.

Perhaps it's just nostalgia or an overlooking of fact, but imperfect or otherwise I really like it and hope you can forgive its flaws and enjoy it too! If not, no offense taken! Hope you're all well and enjoying the week.

See Only Connect (Spanish Steps Candid), Rome [Film Scan] on Flickr for additional notes and comments.

Only Connect - Original Colour Film Scan

Never Forgets (Bernini's Elephant), Rome [Film Scan]

Never Forgets (Bernini's Elephant), Rome [Film Scan], originally uploaded by flatworldsedge.

Another one from the archives to stay in touch and thank everyone for the kind comments in recent days whilst I've been offline. I'm just changing jobs at the moment, so things are a little busy! Like the elephant though, I know I've got some catching up to do and I'm really enjoying seeing everyone's work, albeit at a slower pace than usual.

See Never Forgets (Bernini's Elephant), Rome [Film Scan] on Flickr for additional notes and comments.

In Bocca Al Lupo, Rome

In Bocca Al Lupo, Rome, originally uploaded by flatworldsedge.

First off and most importantly; "Crepi".

This is some very dignified Roman street furniture, depicting the city's patron beast. The background bokeh is the same car as used in Painting By Numbers, Rome - in fact it was whilst taking this shot that I noticed the reflection.

In retrospect I was a bit distracted having seen the next shot, and so this one is probably not perfect. Particularly I'd have gone for a slightly wider DOF to sharpen up the wolf's nose.

Thanks for everyone's recent comments - hope you are well and enjoying a wonderful week.

Update: Explored #292. Many thanks to everyone who has commented, fav'ed and viewed. I massively appreciate the attention and insights offered. Thanks to all! Really pleased the vintage feel came off and people generally enjoyed it.

See In Bocca Al Lupo, Rome on Flickr.