It’s a busy year at Piacere....
In addition to regular photoshoots in the Boston area we took trips to Ireland, England, Philadelphia and Rehoboth. Each has been...
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mpez13
Aug 252 min read
Printing History
Ben Franklin, an author and signee of the Declaration of Independence is considered one of the founders of America.
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mpez13
Aug 141 min read
Where's Rocky??
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is home to the Rocky Statue, originally created for the movie Rocky III in 1982.
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Mike
Mar 132 min read
A Tall Tale
Mt Hood Tower was used in World War II to house a small Army outpost who watched for German U-boats.
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mpez13
Jan 291 min read
Feeling Dated
It's been a long time since I have worked with Sepia-tone prints. Doing so and I get to re-live the beginnings of learning about graphic...
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Mike
Jan 231 min read
Brush Sunrise
Another sunrise shot from Nahant Beach. It was the same morning as the previous shot with a different perspective. The sky is on fire...
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mpez13
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Tramonto Bellissimo
Tramonto Bellissimo means beautiful sunset in Italian. So musical. Looking through my photos there are sunsets from all over. The first...
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mpez13
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Hello Handsome
Wakefield MA has the largest 4th of July parade in Massachusetts, second largest in New England. The parade has a strong history since...
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mpez13
Oct 7, 20232 min read
The Green Mountain State and More
Vermont is known for many things starting with Maple Syrup, beautiful scenery, and great skiing. The ride on Route 100 is one of the most...
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mpez13
Sep 14, 20232 min read
No cars - we must be in Venice!!
In a little over 2 hours, you can be in Venice via train from Florence. Once there you take a water taxi to town. The ride is exciting...
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mpez13
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Same Beach / Different Day
Perhaps it was the timing. Our blog “Who wins the best beach town in Massachusetts?” was popular. We have been vacationing in Eastham...
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mpez13
Aug 19, 20232 min read
All Roads Lead to Rome
The reason they say all roads lead to Rome is they do (Map of Roman Roads above). Before the Romans, much of today’s Italy was ruled by...
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mpez13
Aug 10, 20232 min read
What to see in Capri?
Capri is 34 km (21.12 miles) from Mt Vesuvius, an active volcano in Italy last erupting March 1944. The Campi Flegrei volcano, near...
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mpez13
Aug 10, 20232 min read
Newport's Rich History
In 1870 the Vanderbilt's net worth was $100 Million which today is $2.3 Billion. The Astor's worth was $87 Million in 2012 which today...
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mpez13
Aug 8, 20231 min read
The Right Combination
As people drinkers fall into 4 categories. The motives are enhancement because its exciting, coping and helping to forget, social to...
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mpez13
Jul 31, 20231 min read
Florence known for architecture, art and leather
Firenze, or Florence, is the capital of Italy's Tuscany Region. Florence was the birthplace of Italy's Renaissance and is rich in...
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mpez13
Jul 24, 20231 min read
Is Punting a Watersport?
Sports have many differences as well as similarities. We know the Punt commonly as kicking a ball in either football or soccer. Punt is...
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mpez13
Jul 23, 20231 min read
Roman Concrete is “Hot Stuff”
Roman Concrete has always been a mystery. The Pantheon is home of the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome, was completed in 128...
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mpez13
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Who wins the best beach town in Massachusetts?
Eastham gets our vote. Eastham is about 3 miles wide by 6 miles long. You can drive though Eastham on the way to Provincetown or...
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mpez13
Jul 19, 20231 min read
The Fascinating History of the Chianti and its Iconic Rooster Emblem.
Roosters, Knights an Chianti Classico
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