iPhone Photographer Maurizio Zanetti (mauzzan). Verona (Italy)

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Maurizio Zanetti
Verona (Italy)

I shot photographs from when I was 6 years old. I played with Threepenny machines up to 18. Then I discovered the reflex camera (first an old Zenit E, then Olympus OM1, OM2). I discovered the black and white (the mythical Ilford), the dark room. From 20 years to 45 I snapped, developed and printed thousands of photos. Especially dance, theatre, portraits. Almost always black and white. When digital arrived I was very wary. Then, slowly, I discovered the advantages in the use of digital cameras and, sometimes, Photoshop. I'm not a pro but (I think) a good amateur and today, 64 years old, I'm still taking hundreds of photos with Canon EOS 550D and Olympus OM d – E-M 10 Mark III. I always love dance, theatre and portraits. But also the landscape, reportage and above all street photography. And now that I have the iPhone, sometimes with Hipstamatic app, I discovered a wonderful chance to take pictures whenever I want. I’m on FLICKR like Maurizio Zanetti – mauzzan https://www.flickr.com/

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Achievements

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Place in Italy

2 years 6 months 20 days with us

Winning photos
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Collection 34

A stone's throw from Campo Santa Margherita, Banksy has given his murals to Venice and the world. Murals that, sometimes happen in Venice, are partially covered by high water.

Collection 34

A classic view of Verona from Ponte Nuovo towards the Church of Sant'Anastasia and Castel San Pietro. Waiting for the storm coming.

Collection 33

Waiting for the first tourists, the newly painted beach cabins give a touch of color. And a taste of the old holidays. Photo was taken in Sottomarina (Chioggia) with iPhone7, no post-production.

Collection 32

To say that Venice is a unique city in the world is all too trivial. But it is only with his usual acquaintance that we can discover, step by step, corner by corner, the incredible beauty of his daily life: clothes hung out to dry between home and home, the boats moored, the colors that are reflected in the canals. A simple but perhaps always new beauty ... The photo was taken with iPhone 7, no post-production.

Collection 31

Dozza, a small village on the Apennines between Tuscany and Romagna, is a treasure chest with entirely frescoed houses. Since 1965 it has hosted the Biennale of the Painted Wall, with artists from all over the world who continue to transform it into a true open-air art gallery. Photo taken with iPhone 4 during a visit of mine back in 2012.

Collection 29

Palazzo Grimani, Venice, is a treasure chest that after being the residence of various DOGI (starting from 1521) is a splendid museum. Less known than others, perhaps among the most beautiful in the world. Photo was taken with iPhone7, no postproduction.

Collection 27

When we say gray: the sky that is the background to the palaces and "masegni" of Piazza San Marco, the balcony of the church and even the young seagull ... but it is priceless to be a part even for a moment of the eternal magic of Venice. Photo was taken with iPhone 7, no post-production.

Collection 26

Matera and its "SASSI" in itself is an incredible, magical city. If among old houses, caves, churches, you will find a splendid art exhibition that makes its setting in the SASSI, you can easily get to the wonder. With the iPhone always in your pocket taking a picture is a must.

Collection 19

The bet I make with myself for at least 8 years is always the same: can a good smartphone replace the reflex? The answer I continue to give is: often but not always yes. And so even a dance show (here Barcode 39 by Lpp Project Dance Company) can give a good picture from the iPhone ...