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• The Creation of a Montefalco Series
  by Keith Richardson

  Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” ...

  Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / These photos will be published on RedBubble at approximately one per day. / Here is the list of planned photos in the series. Each is actually a triplet of photos, showing various aspects of the chosen theme. I trust you enjoy them, and perhaps even collect all 15. (Thanks to Leoni Venter for the triplet concept! ) #01 – Colourful Bicycle Race around Montefalco District. / #02 – Medieval Laneways of Montefalco / #03 – Some very old and beautiful religious frescos from local churches. / #04 – A set of old stairs through changing light of morning, noon and dusk / #05 – Flowers in the Streets “Infiorata”, a local custom / #06 – Back when stone was defence against arrows. / #07 – The Ancient Craft of Making Carbon, the Carbonaio / #08 – Beautiful Cloud Formations over Montefalco / #09 – The ancient symbol of a Falcon on a pile of rocks: “Montefalco”- / #10 – High above the narrow winding alleyways are typical Umbrian Street-lights. / #11 – Churches big and small, old and ancient. / #12 – Many doorway arches are decorated with old religious frescos / #13 – The mason’s rose, built from stone, adorn churches and cathedrals. / #14 – Stone buildings decay and fall down unless maintained by stone-workers. / #15 – The archway is so typical of old stone buildings. / Keith Richardson

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  Montefalco Series #01 - Colourful Bicycle Race around Montefalco District.
  by Keith Richardson

  US$3.42–US$91.20

  Hundreds of racing cycles, loud Italian voices, carefree enthusiasm and beautiful sunny weather combined for Montefalco’s cross-country race for amateurs. The main Piazza was filled with colourful bikes, expensive fashion riding clothes, helmets and riders. Spectators were confines to the periphery, but I located a high rock to stand on in the middle of the tumult of bicycles, snapping happily. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #02 – Medieval Laneways of Montefalco
  by Keith Richardson

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  Exploring Montefalco’s many narrow winding laneways, one finds evidence of many design changes over the centuries. First established around two and a half thousand years ago, there have been untold changes. Where the paths open onto small piazzas, residents grow their flowers in pots, on the cobblestones. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #08 – Beautiful Cloud Formations over Montefalco
  by Keith Richardson

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  Billowing clouds, high above Montefalco. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #09 – The ancient symbol of a Falcon on a pile of rocks: “Montefalco”
  by Keith Richardson

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  The ancient symbol of a Falcon on a pile of rocks: “Montefalco” / The symbol for Montefalco, a falcon perched on a pile of stones, has been interpreted variously over the centuries. Here it is carved in stone on the wall of an ancient community spring shelter, in the brass of a street-services cover, and embossed black-in-marble in the centre of the main piazza. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Power Surge in Montefalco
  by Keith Richardson

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  In Umbria, Italy, is the beautiful little medieval walled hill town of Montefalco, where we lived for a month in 2007. We loved it so much. / Here it is from across a valley, where we walked most days. / I have combined this view with a Fractal flame created in Apophysis, and imagined it to flow through the village, close to the foreground, but not quite into the tree where I am standing. / Keith / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #03 – Some very old and beautiful religious frescos from local churches.
  by Keith Richardson

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  Some very old and beautiful religious frescos from local churches. / Montefalco churches are famous for their frescos, art lovers coming from around the world to see them. They are slowly being restored, where possible, and add colour to the otherwise dark corners of churches. The Madonna is seen regularly at street intersections, blessing travellers as they go past. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #04 – A set of old stairs through changing light of morning, noon and dusk
  by Keith Richardson

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  This alleyway, with its old external wooden staircase, was just around the corner from our apartment, so I photographed it often over our month there. Here we see contrasting against one another, the varying light conditions throughout a typical day. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #05 – Flowers in the Streets “Infiorata”, a local custom
  by Keith Richardson

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  Early in June, every year, local people decorate their streets with flowers. Although not as ornate as those in some surrounding towns, we found them beautiful and simple. The nuns from the closed order of Claire, asked a passer-by to photograph it for them to enjoy. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #06 – Back when stone was defense against arrows.
  by Keith Richardson

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  For hundreds of years, Montefalco defended itself against invaders such as Romans. Strategically important, standing high above surrounding valleys, it was a natural target for warlike aggressors. I walked around its walls imagining what it would be like to both attack and defend. High in a corner tower, I knelt at one of the arrow openings, noting how one could shoot across a broad angle because of its design. In the tower above Porte Roma, the gateway closest to Rome, I saw how a large number of defenders could keep up a constant stream of arrows at the enemy. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #07 – The Ancient Craft of Making Carbon, the Carbonaio
  by Keith Richardson

  US$3.42–US$91.20

  The skills of making charcoal, pure carbon, from tree wood, have been handed down for many generations by families of Carbonaio. One of the descendants, determined to keep the tradition alive, showed us how the mound is built and lit, then some of the product produced. The cellular structure of the wood is retained in the process, as shown in this macro. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #10 – High above the narrow winding alleyways are typical Umbrian Street-lights.
  by Keith Richardson

  US$3.42–US$91.20

  Most of a similar design, these street lights illuminate by night, Montefalco’s many narrow, winding alleyways. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #11 – Churches big and small, old and ancient.
  by Keith Richardson

  US$3.42–US$91.20

  Italy is a country of churches. Here are some from Umbria, both large cathedral and much smaller village churches. A bell calls the faithful to prayer in each and every church. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #12 – Many doorway arches are decorated with old religious frescos
  by Keith Richardson

  US$3.42–US$91.20

  Ancient illustrations from the Bible, protect those who pass through these doors. The art of frescos has become a research topic in its own right, as famous creators are sleuthed from town to town, their earlier presence determined by a characteristic use of colour, form, perspective and subject. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #13 – The mason’s rose, built from stone, adorn churches and cathedrals.
  by Keith Richardson

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  My passion for architecture was stimulated by the many different designs of “Rose Window” in wealthy churches and cathedrals in Umbria. Here are three such examples. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #14 – Stone buildings decay and fall down unless maintained by stone-workers.
  by Keith Richardson

  US$3.42–US$91.20

  It is self-evident that man-made structures will not last forever. Just outside the town walls, the roof of a farmhouse has collapsed. Stone workers re-build cobblestones in one of Montefalco’s alleyways. In a nearby town, the remains of an early Roman amphitheatre are still used today for drama performances. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED:

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  Montefalco Series #15 – The archway is so typical of old stone buildings.
  by Keith Richardson

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  The most effective way to span a wide opening when building in stone is to use an archway. This is because with this design, the stone is compressed as the weight of the arch pushes down. Here are some examples of archways in Montefalco. / Montefalco / Located between Rome to the south and Florence to the north, is a small walled hill-town called Montefalco. / “A little piece of heaven” some have called it, Montefalco (pop. 5600) is situated high in the Colli Martani, with a 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you may not be able to see forever, but you can see across the gorgeous Vale de Umbria to Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi, Bevagna, Foligno, Bettano, Pissignano and a collection of other small towns and villages. Below the town lies the flood plain of the Clitunno River. / Montefalco, the birthplace of no less than eight saints, is in the middle of Umbria’s most important grape growing and wine producing country. / We lived here for a month, and my photography followed a number of themes, evidenced by the images in this series. / Links to the other photos in this series are in this journal article / CARD: / FRAMED: