Love Padlocks - Cinque Terre by Marilyn Harris
SOLD a Small Photographic Print (271mm x 203mm) – Lustre finish
Love Padlocks – Cinque Terre
For Valentine’s Day – Feb 14th.
Love padlocks are a custom by which sweethearts affix padlocks to a fence or similar public fixture to symbolize their love.
Perhaps the most famous example in Italy takes place on the Via Dell’Amore, a path connecting the towns of Manarola and Riomaggiore in the Cinque Terre. The pathway’s legend holds that it was a meeting place for lovers from the two towns, and is now a favourite site for tourists to place their locks and throw the keys into the sea.
Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera in the Liguria region of Italy.
Canon PowerShot A650 IS
Shutter Speed: 1/400sec
Aperture: F4.0
ISO: 80
Comments
Vibrant and beautiful Marilyn, lovely narrative too! Looks like you had a ball over there :)
Thanks Tai. Yes, it was quite an adventure! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
What a lovely tradition!! Great capture Marilyn!! *-)
Thanks Deb! I was just amazed by the many padlocks everywhere! :o)
– Marilyn Harris
Clever image. I notice some of these locks are combination locks. They don’t have a key to toss into the ocean to complete the tradition. Maybe they’re hedging their bets! LOL.
Cordially, Ellen
Thanks Ellen! Yes, I noticed myself lol! :o)
– Marilyn Harris