Week Two - Italian Light

I took this picture in August of 2008 when I visited Italy for the 9th Annual La MaMa Umbria International Symposium for Directors in Spoleto. I remember taking it and being in awe of how it shows the sunlight as it bounced off of the hillside. We stayed in a little cottage-like-complex that had all the comforts of home along with all of the history of those who had come before us. This photo somehow managed to catch all of that history along with the lushness of the surrounding area. I love the way the green pops out from the dark window frame and how the light reflects off of the plastic table cloth. While there, I was able to really take in all of the simplicity and calmness of nature. The picture encompasses the quiet reflection I was able to have and the inner exploration and discovery that was so much a focus of the trip. When days get crazy, I'm able to look back on the peaceful meditation of this moment.