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Blogosphere, PHOTOGRAPHY, Sicily, Sunday Shout-out · November 15, 2009

Sunday Shout-out: Heather Jacks @ Sicilia Through Images

 

I’m back on the scene with my Sunday Shout-out feature, and this month I’d like to share with you some of my favorite bloggers from the island of Sicily. This summer I shouted about Karen at Lost in Sicilia, which is one of the many blogs from Sicily I enjoy following regularly. I’ll kick off this month’s theme by shining the spotlight on the most recent Sicily blogger I’ve discovered. Last month, ItalyTutto introduced me to the new photoblog Sicilia Through Images, where the talented American photographer Heather Jacks shares her photographs of her new home – Sicily.

 

Self portrait

 

Heather lives in the Catania region and her photos introduce us to the beauty of Sicily one shot at a time. I could get lost in her photographs – the sense of calm, the richness of texture and the depth. I enjoy seeing Sicily through Heather’s eyes, and I look forward to her regular posts on Sicilia Through Images. Be sure also to visit Heather’s photography website to see more of her work. Before you get lost in the wonderful shots that Heather shared with me for this Sunday Shout-out, head over to the great blog Casa Dolcetto: Italian Insights where Adrian has selected Heather as this month’s guest photographer and where you can read a great interview. (This week you get two shout-outs!)

 

Now, sit back, relax and dream of Sicilia…

 

Caltagirone Street Caltagirone Street

 

 

 

Piazza Duomo Acireale (2) Cattedrale di Acireale

 

 

 

Caltigirone AlleyCaltagirone Alley 

 

 

 

Olive trees at Valle dei Templi1

 Olive Trees in Infrared

 

 

Tante grazie Heather for sharing your stunning photography on Sicilia Through Images!

 

 

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Comments

  1. Anne in Oxfordshire says

    November 15, 2009 at 19:18

    Hi Laura, thanks for sharing this fab post..and the link to Sicilia Through Images, it is amazing Thanks.

    Reply
  2. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    November 15, 2009 at 20:32

    Those photos are really atmospheric. Thank you for introducing us to "Sicilia through Images."

    Reply
  3. Scintilla @ Bell'Avventura says

    November 15, 2009 at 21:16

    A different Sicily altogether. Great!

    Reply
  4. Emily says

    November 15, 2009 at 21:30

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  5. Laura says

    November 16, 2009 at 12:05

    Ciao Anne! You are most welcome. Enjoy!

    Ciao Pat! I just love Heather's work and I'm so glad she is sharing it online.

    Ciao Scintilla! I agree … so interesting to have a different view of the island's beauty.

    Ciao Emily! You're up next! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Lucia says

    November 16, 2009 at 16:38

    Very nice!

    Reply
  7. Laura says

    November 16, 2009 at 18:30

    Ciao Lucia! I'm trying to pick my favorite, and I think it's the one Heather has up as her banner. Thanks for stopping by!

    Reply
  8. Lost in Sicily says

    November 17, 2009 at 19:33

    Hey, great new blog! Thanks for sharing, look forward to enjoying more beautiful photos of Sicily.

    Reply
  9. Laura says

    November 26, 2009 at 12:53

    Ciao Karen! I'm happy to share such a great blog like Heather's here. Enjoy!

    Reply

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