I discovered this image taken over fifteen years ago in a small town on the Amalfi Coast, while going through a shoebox filled with old photos. As I strolled past a beautiful old church I was struck by these four men sitting together on a Sunday afternoon, the middle two deep in conversation, the bookends, content in their own thoughts. Each gentleman bore a unique expression though their emotions are difficult to interpret. As only in Italy, the fashion sense impressed, particularly the vivid blue socks and old style fedoras. The fellow on the far left sported a more casual but equally dapper attire with his jaunty tweed cap and stylish sneakers.
A picture paints a thousand words
Posted byKathy SimmonsPosted infriendship, Life, PhotographyTags:Amalfi Coast, Clothes, Friendship, Italy, Men, Photography, Style
Published by Kathy Simmons
I am an ex New Yorker who still misses the vibrancy of the city. I seek out the humor in every day life and relay it through my stories in the hope others will appreciate as well. I love to write about growing up with my fantastically unique Irish mother whose memory inspires me every day. Although she is no longer with us, her antics are an endless staple for my tales. I currently live in Connecticut with my husband, two sons and toy fox terrier Anabel. View more posts
Shangri-La 
I love your post, about New York City, your Irish mother and your family, there is something in your words which takes me back to my roots and how enjoyable it was! 🙂
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You truly made my day Ranu with this wonderful comment. Thank you! I am so pleased you enjoyed and hope to write more stories soon about my family.
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This is great. You give me courage. It’s hard to take strangers’ pictures straight-on, but this is priceless, and worth it. They don’t look like they mind. Characters and they know it.
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Interestingly enough, I wasn’t quite as brave as you think. The photo was snapped by inconspicuously lowering the camera to waist level but the men were truly all lost in thought so don’t think it would matter if I aimed right at them! Thank you so much J.B. !
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Love this pic and your post. Also notice the impressive white gloves worn by the center right gentleman. It’s fun to try to analyze what is going on. I am amused at how unimpressed the bookends are by the two center guys. They look like they are thinking “What a lot of BS.” The two pair make unlikely bedfellows. Thanks for the post. Love it.
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Hilarious insight! What I found funny as well is the connection between the men – the center two could be brothers but at a loss as to how left bookend fits in to mix. The priest clearly has not strayed far from home. Thank you for great comment.
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What an awesome image. I’m glad you found it. The attire and expressions are so varied and amazing. Cheers!
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Great shot! 15 years ago…I guess it was taken by a ‘real’ camera 😉
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Definitely men with certain senses of style and panache. I like the show of camaraderie displayed here.
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Great photo, it’s not that long ago, but looks so old fashioned!
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I agree, It was that type of charming small Italian town – as if from another era! Thank you.
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I agree with others that this is a fantastic shot- but also, I love your description. You paint a picture just as fantastic with your words. Well done!
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That means a lot Kara as my first love is writing which I need to get back to on my blog!
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Great Shot!
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Thanks Naomi! What I wouldn’t give to visit Italy once again 🙂
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I do love Italy too!
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Now that’s peculiar, that sneakers and the blue shocks combo 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Thank you!
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