THE DELIGHT OF HIDDEN PLACES

Fresco ceiling in a hallway between buildings. Sometimes the light was so dim that shooting photos of these small treasures became impractical. I think I tried using flash, but it came out ugly. The beauty of the place was the interplay between light and dark.

Courtyard in Old City Hall in L'Aquila

Street and underpass leading toward the 99 Canelle Fountains in L'Aquila

Entrance to a courtyard in a private house at night.

Flamingo ornaments decorate a driveway

Knobby external wall of an old building

Via Roma in L'Aquila epitomized the narrow streets.

Steep walkway between buildings. Laundry was visible hanging out of windows on the sunny side.

Covered alley near Albergo Grande (Grand Hotel) in L'Aquila.

Old tools were displayed in a private courtyard.