As you know, I really like to associate music, lyrics and their meanings to my shots. I think it's a good way to get into the songs and be able to understand the mood of those who wrote it, as well as fantasize a little bit in other ways of life (in which I identify quite well). So, I think this song goes very well with this 10-years-ago snap taken while wandering in the States.

Red Dirt Road by Brooks & Dunn

I was raised off Rural Route Three,

Out past where the black top ends.

We'd walk to Church on Sunday mornings,

Race barefoot back to Johnson's fence.

That's where I first saw Mary,

On that roadside pickin' blackberries.

That summer I turned a corner in my soul,

Down that red dirt road.

It's where I drank my first beer.

It's where I found Jesus.

Where I wrecked my first car:

I tore it all to pieces.

I learned the path to Heaven,

Is full of sinners an' believers.

Learned that happiness on earth,

Ain't just for high achievers.

I've learned; I come to know,

There's life at both ends,

Of that red dirt road.

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I recently updated my website with some new shots from the past months. You can find the new snaps into Provence gallery (due to my 2 trips there this year), into Roots n' blues gallery (of course I could not miss this appointment) and into my dog Jasper gallery (where is proven his love for water). Enjoy!

Tech data: Canon EOS 5D, Canon 70-200 mm f/4 L

Location: Caldonazzo Lake, Trento
Model: Jasper

It seems that summer is hitting hard here where I live, so whats better than a trip outside the town searching for some refreshment? Caldonazzo lake is the destination and my dog Jasper seems to have appreciated. SPLAAASHHHHH!!!

Tech data: Olympus Pen E-P1
Location: Rome

I'm back from a nice weekend in the capital city Rome. It was my first time and even under the hot summer sun I enjoyed every minute there! Here we go with a shot from my wandering around town! "In his thoughts" is the new photo of the month on my website. Enjoy!

As every year at this time the sound of the blues echoes in the Lowlands near my hometown Parma. The Roots n' Blues Festival come to the seventh year and is confirmed as one of the most local successful events. Here are some shots from last night.

Aaron Jonah Lewis

Floyd Beaumont & The Arkadelphians

Riki Massini & Bonus Track Band