None of these photographs have been photoshopped.
We took a coach tour down the coast from Naples to Amalfi, a famous and very beautiful part of the coastline. Amalfi, a small Italian town, lies at the foot of Monte Cerreto and was capital of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi, an important trading power between 839 - 1200. The wealth of the town can be seen in its buildings including the Cathedral which dates from the 11th century. It was also famous in medieval times for its flourishing schools of law and mathematics.
Walking up the narrow streets we were drawn into the Museo della Carta, the Paper Museum, here we saw paper being hand made and pressed on a block.
Unfortunately, I didn't have my glasses with me and the icons to correct white balance to remove the yellow caste of electric lighting, were very small on my Canon display. This was very frustrating but I took pictures anyway with the intention of correcting them in photoshop.
Petals and leaves were added for decoration.
There were many examples of ancient paper and photographs.
Also block printing and handwriting.
Beautiful coloured papers,
and ancient books.
Of course there was the Piazza Duomo where you could relax and take in the atmosphere.
As well as many beautiful buildings which have been converted to shops and cafes.
This is a public drinking fountain, carved in marble, decorated with a mock mountain and little figures. Whilst we stood, many people drank the icy water straight from the mountain.
We watched the world go by for a time and this local gentleman stopped off from his shopping, to pass the time of day with a shop owner, whilst an elderly lady hung her washing from her balcony.
Amalfi became very popular again in the 1920's and 30's as a holiday destination for wealthy British families and aristocrats.
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