The Colors of Italy

I love all of the different colors of Italy. Granted, in the spring and summer months, the colors are more vibrant, as the sun is shining and the skies are blue. So is the water…

The terracotta tiles have a warm glow..

The grass and the vines are so very green…

Red shows up just about everywhere… facades, poppies and the ubiquitous geraniums.

And how can I forget the peach and ocher hued case and pallazzi.

Though it may not be a bright color, don’t count out gray. The stone and marble, weathered over time, always tell a good story. They are a solid part of Italian history…

And metallic always make a showy appearance. Like the bronze doors on the Duomo in Florence.

And if you think that is impressive, look at the inside of the dome…

Ah, the colors of Italy. How can one resist? What are the favorite colors in your Italy?

janie
March 4th, 2008
Wonderful photos Robin-thanks for luring me in!

Anne
March 4th, 2008
Lovely photos Robin…Can’t wait to go back to Italy…

le petit cabinet de curiosites
March 5th, 2008
wonderful photos ! It seems I am there enjoying la dolce vita

Joe
March 5th, 2008
great photos Robin! I am sucker for the earth tones… they are such a big part of Italy. Come to think of it, I need to paint my house this year!

My Melange
March 5th, 2008
Janie~ Hey…I know it didn’t take much. After all it is Italy
Anne~ I hope you go soon..for your sake:)
Melanie~ Let’s go enjoy it together!!!
Joe~ Thanks!! Hmmmm…I think I could see a nice peach or ocher on your East Coast abode:)

Lulu
March 5th, 2008
Oh my, I am aching to go there!! These are some awesome pictures.

Chouzy
March 6th, 2008
Blue will always be my favorite color since it’s one of the very few colors that look decent on me because of my sallow complexion. However, whenever I see stretches of green grass, I am mesmerized by its richness and beauty. I remember how green Tuscany looked when I was there in October, 2006, and I especially appreciated it because here in Israel everything was very brown at that time.(Our rainy season is the winter.)

bleeding espresso
March 7th, 2008
The colors of Italy indeed. Can’t wait until Spring really kicks in and the colors are even more brilliant once again

Val
March 9th, 2008
Gorgeous!!!!!!

My Melange
March 9th, 2008
Lulu~ Oh yes…please do go!! Though with the dollar in the toilet…we are finding hard to go back right now too
Chouzy~ There is something so delicious about that green grass. Makes we want to take off my shoes and skwoosh around in it like a little kid again!!
Sognatrice~ Yeah..I hear ya. Can’t wait for Spring here either.
Val~ Thanks for that. Can’t take credit for the beauty..only the photo

Chouzy
March 10th, 2008
Robin – If you think you can have fun running around barefoot in that green grass, I bet little you-know-who (who’s ALWAYS barefoot) would like it even more.

Kimberly Ann
March 10th, 2008
So gorgeous – I just have to plan a trip there someday.

Lalla Lydia
March 10th, 2008
How beautiul.

Meshellyn
March 11th, 2008
I love your photos! I dream someday of visiting Italy and the Mediterranean. I just think it is gorgeous! I’m glad to have found your blog, come stop by my little space on the web, I’m throwing a bash

robruhn
March 11th, 2008
Fabulous photos, you definitely capture the moment, I hope to visit there again one day. Thanks for sharing

My Melange
March 12th, 2008
Chouzy~ Oh, that is a DEFINITE!!!
Kimberly Ann~ Yes…you MUST go!!
Lalla Lydia~ Why thank you
Meshellyn~ Thanks for stopping by! I will hop on over to your house soon
Robruhn~ You are too kind Pop on over anytime for some more armchair tours….