Rocco Galatioto, nice photos and good food

These images of Scopello are totally unedited. Out of the camera JPEGs without any manipulation. Yes indeed, these colors are real.

The North Fork of Long Island has become a very chic place/ It's main attractions are the many vineyards that produce what I consider to be very high quality wines. I realize that this point of view is somewhat cotroversial because many who pretend to be experts will simply dismissed them as OK. To each his own, The place is teeming with pleasant activities and is a v]wonderful venue. I just love it.

We usually take a spring trip to Europe but we spend most of the time in Italy. The summers are reserved for Sicily. These shots are form the April 2007 trip to Northern Italy and were all shot with a Nikpn D 200. Siena, Plazzo Ravizzi Hotel Lucca Ravenna Siena Venice, where else?

Even if I sound somewhat partisan, I believe that the people in Sicily are the most friendly and welcoming of all of Italy a country well known for its receptiveness. These are images of my neighbors who have become good friends and are always ready to lend a hand when I have an arduous task to complete. Sadly, the gentleman pictured with is wife "uncle Giuseppe" as he was affectionately known passed away. When he still tended his vegetable garden, he gave me lots of excellent produce.  

Kodak CMO says the company is 'looking into' reviving Kodachrome. Stay tuned .

These are Kodachrome II images shot wit a Nikon FTn and the Nikkor 35mm f 2.8 lens. The color has held up very well. I remember making these images as if it were just uesterday.

Dell's  new 8K monitor goes on sale in March for $5000. If you need this kind of sharpness and resolution go for it.  

This was an old elevated rail road line that mainly brought carcasses ti the meat cutting district in lower Manhattan. The area became gentrified and the elevated line was turned into a lovely venue that offers wonderful vistas. Theseshots are shot on a very hot summer afternoon.

Thinking of summer is not a bad way to warm your spirits as winter marches on.