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Naples is just perfect for the photographer. Colour, shape, people-watching. Better go to the deli to get bread shortly. #theferrisfiles #myitaly #ferrisphotos

Love this pic. Tummy problems continuing. I hate being ill. Please check out my TikTok channel: steveferris7 Thanks! Heat warning followed by flash flood warnings. But Trump says no climate change. #theferrisfiles #myitaly #ferrisphotos

Naples. I just wanted to snap the weird bollards, then the bug turned up, and next a bunch of boys turned up to grab the image on their phones. Right place, right time. #theferrisfiles #myitaly #ferrisphotos

A great spot for bridal snaps, but gave me an ideal opportunity too. C. is in Egham again; hope to see her, and wish I was there teaching. Miss the kids every day, but not the numpty managers. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #Palermo

An ech of another shot I took in Berlin. Blue sky out there today. Not sure if I'll venture out. Probably. Leg slowly improving, but gastric gymnastics still going on. I hate getting old! #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #Palermo

I love the quick snap. There is no law in the UK about taking pics of people (not even children), but those photographed can bring a charge of harassment. Not sure what it's like abroad. We live under a paranoia umbrella. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #films #peoplewatching

So this is yet another platform with a hopeless algorithm: 'adult content' attached to a Neapolitan mural, but not a painting with a naked bloke on a couch. The world is utterly hopelessly messed up. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #frustration

I love shopping. A bought a T here, so cheekily asked to take the pic. People laughing at demolition of 'van Gogh' chair in Verona. Tourism is the death of culture, I have to say! #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #shopping

The Archaeological Museum in Naples. It really is a stunning place. But there's just so much to see in the city. 30 years ago no-one had it on their list, but trust me, it is amazing. Go! #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #peoplewatching

The world is teetering on the brink, so posting art photography might be seen as 'the band playing as the Titanic sank'? But as Richter put it: art is an expression of hope. At least people in the US are protesting. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly

Love this. Had to get a wriggle on to assure that the mirror worked where it did. Been doing Pantone postcard sequence to coincide with Pride Month. May post or not. Second rush at this project. #theferrisfiles #myitaly #ferrisphotos #angel #mural

The last morning last year. Great museum; their computer wasn't working, so it was free. Anne wasn't impressed with some of it. Spent most of today in the altogether; it's hot and humid! #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #naples #myitaly

Top of the tower in Perugia. Perhaps I should have enhanced this one, but I like the dull tonalities and the hanging bulb. It's a beautiful city, and not very touristy. Thank goodness! #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #perugia

But then this... Still in its original position, from the choir loft. Came upon this unexpectedly. Still need to do il Palazzo Reale and Caserta. And a trip to Ischia and also Paestum? Next year? #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #caravaggio

Capodimonte. I better go again as the Caravaggios weren't on display when I was there. It is huge, and we didn't even explore the gardens. Naples has to much to offer the visitor. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #workers

I have a thig for workers; not sure why, but nonetheless... And when I capture them in unusual contexts, all the better. Love this platform btw: so much better than X (though I like that for its druggy suggestiveness). #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #workers

Kounellis. Brilliant museum off Via Maqueda. Great art supports slow, deep looking. This is about presence and loss. Great time here; almost empty, as were many 'sites,' palaces and galleries. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #museum #tourism

Palazzo Drago. Not recommended anywhere that I saw; came across it by chance. It was actually my favorite thing in Palermo. The host was the current lord, Giovanni. He took me round, in Italian. Perfect. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #tourism

Mercato Ballero. Conceptual pic. Might have to have a slice of Lemon zinger cake in a mo. Walked to the deli yestreday, but perhaps shouldn't have done. No idea why this pain? Faff. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #tourism #photography

Teatro Massimo. I think a hot bath might be in order. Shame I don't have any Radox, but at least Linda bought me a pasty, so I have lunch. Slept on top of the bed, not in it, last night. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #tourism

Typical Moor's head at entrance to Monreale. I remember thinking when at university that I'd never get to see the Byzantine mosaics in Sicilian cathedrals. You never know what the future holds, do you? #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly

I only took 2000 pics while away; was in class much of the time, then met up with friends in Naples. Ibuprofen and Volterol helping, but not enough. And I can't tell if it's getting better if medicated. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly

Sicily not hyper-tourisised, which is a wonderful thing. People were prepared to speak Italian with me most of the time. It is such a beautiful place, friendly, and the food was incredible. Want to live there. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly

Light is beautiful out there, but leg giving me gyp. Might drag myself out later. Hands hurt every morning; very bad today. Age is a terrible burden. Palermo cathedral; I climbed a lot of buildings. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly

Watching you watching me! My leg is very painful this morning, and my hands were on fire. I hate being ill, and hate more not knowing why? I will go to the doctor's on Monday. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly

There you go; that's six. There's also a folder called 'Advent' which is Cottenham, and 2 that show doors and windows. Have added some more this last trip. And then there's gay art for Pride Month. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly

This is in the courtyard of La Gatta Cenerentola Rooms in Naples. I love that city, but Palermo has now become my favourite on the planet. But I'm not that well travelled really. I like reflections. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly

Since last year, I have been using some of the tools on my photo package, but not doing much - reorienting, cropping, pushing the contrast. I am glad to see that the pics are sometimes pretty darn good. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly

This and the last 2 were Perugia. Oh my, what a beautiful place. Trying to find a gallery to display my artwork is like searching for an honest politician. I now have the funds for entry fees, but it's a strain! #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #myitaly #Perugia