I live in a Northern Italian city, which amongst other claims to fame is the fact the the Brigate Rosso (Red Brigades), who terrorised Italy for many years, was founded in a trattoria just outside of the city.
I came across these pensioners intent in reliving those formidable years of protest and violence of 68 and beyond. Any fashionable cause will do, to dig out the Ban the Bomb symbol and wave some flags, and feel young again.
PS the iPhone is perfect for this sort of thing.
The 1st image is the most dramatic to me. Her clothing makes a very powerful statement. Didn't expect to see "Napalm Girl" in a street photo.
I don't speak Italian. Unfortunately, this mutes some of the protest sign messages. My problem, not yours. Why did you give up street photography?
Thanks for sharing,
barondla
At a certain point I became involved with theatrical photography, and left street behind, for something new and maybe more fascinating. I had also worked for a local magazine doing general reportage, which involved a lot of street style photography. I think many of us come to a point where we need a change of direction.
Back in the Eighties and Nineties, you could photograph pretty much anything and anybody, without any hassle. The mood started to change as "privacy" became fashionable.
I was not sure about posting this set as some very divisive politics are involved. I am not interested in the political issue here, but I was interested in those of my generation turning out for a good old demo, like in the good old days.
The images do make political statements. Don't see that being a problem here. I'm not into the politics. Your images are interesting because they show older people voicing their views.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla
