Ponte Vecchio on the Arno River Acrylic Print

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Historic Ponte Vecchio on the Arno River in Florence, Italy. In the 15th century, the ruling Medici family built a corrider over the bridge, so they can cross it getting between their palace and offices without having to mingle with the little people below. Before this, the bridge was lined with butchers, who just tossed the leftovers into the river. The Medici evicted the butchers, and replaced them with gold shops, which are still there today -- and WAY overpriced.

Melany Sarafis served her country for 24 years and recently retired from the USAF as a First Sergeant. She thinks it's really stupid when photographers refer to themselves in the 3rd person on their biographies. I needed to do something "low speed" after a successful but stressful military career. I've have been an avid photographer for a few years and enjoy this "internal" creative process and I was a full time student at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Tx, pursuing a BFA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in Photography and Jewelry/Metalsmith Work. After taking an Art History course and learning a little about the Renaissance, I've become enamored with this art era. I took a trip to Florence Italy (the home of the Renaissance)...