I’m Dreaming of Summer in Italy
I'm ready to be warm again. And I'm ready not to be calculating and donning layers. I love living in shorts and tee shirts, [...]
Midnight Explorations
I was needing a shift. And I’ve learned that when I need more equilibrium, I lean into my creative endeavors. They bring me back [...]
Step Behind My Lens and Experience Life in Italy
Images speak so much louder than words. I've written volumes about my life in Italy. But taking you behind my eyes might just give you [...]
A Nighttime Excursion in Surreal Venice
I've never seen my favorite Italian city like this. A surreal Venice is a lonely Venice. Even in the wee hours of normal Venice [...]
The Allure of Venice at Night
Those of you who've been following my blog understand I have a love affair with Venice. And, it continues to deepen, particularly in regards to [...]
Italian Faces Define A Medieval Celebration
Sulmona, Medieval, jousting, la giostra cavalleresca, abruzzo
La Festa del Redentore in Venice Delivers
A front-row seat and an iPhone yield surprising results. Normally, for a spectacle of the magnitude of La Festa del Redentore, I'd be packing my [...]
A Nap on the Steps of the Duomo di Siena
A trip down Memory Lane. I've been so immersed in digital wizardry for so many years that I often forget about my vault of 35mm [...]
Put It on Ice.
Time for a short break to refuel... I've been going, going, going and doing, doing, doing. While I pat myself on the back for being [...]
Living the Colorful Life on the Island of Burano
How does daily living amongst saturated color affect a person? I've been asking myself this question ever since I first visited the island of Burano [...]
The Enigmatic Faces of Carnevale
Carnevale, a centuries-old Venice festival invites “shadow play.” And, soon it will be upon us again for 2019. It begins just [...]
Taking a Break from Multitasking
Actually, I’m recovering from an investment in the illusion that multitasking is even possible. You may have noticed that ItalyWise has been quiet for the [...]
In Love with Venice at Night
My love affair with Venice deepens. Especially Venice at night, and when it approaches the bewitching hour. The lion’s share of tourists in the main [...]
I Found Mental Repose in These Italian Abstracts
When the mind gets overly fixated on being literal, it can use a break. Mine does, for sure. And, thanks to the vibrantly rendered island [...]
Color Thrives in the Venice Snow
Welcome to Episode 2 of Venice Snow! And a healthy splash of color. I so appreciate the enthusiastic responses to last week’s post, which featured [...]
Walk On By
Walk on By © 2017 Jed Smith This week I share an image I recently captured in the Dorsoduro area of Venice. As I was [...]
In Abruzzo, Nunzio Marcelli is a Master Shepherd
Nunzio Marcelli If you’ve been following my recent posts you’ll know that I recently had the extraordinary opportunity to take a five-hour [...]
Venice – White Coats in Readiness – Photo by Jed
White Coats in Readiness Often I visit the archives of photography I’ve done many years ago to see how my style has evolved, [...]