Omnia Vincit Amor [in memory of Paolo C.]

I knew that Paolo was dead - abruptly, like a shooting star - only yesterday, the day after his funeral. But things simply happens, especially sad ones, and my being aware of them (or not) does not change this.
I will not try to tell you who was Paolo: I was not fortunate enough to have known him well, but I know a lot of people who did, and I know from all of them that he was special - one of those rare persons who actually make the world a better place in their everyday lives. And he was only 31, so only God knows how many good things he could have done if only the mountains he loved had not taken his young life. My chances to do something about this tragedy are null, but I can somehow trying to convey my feelings about it, and the last photo I was processing looked right for this small purpose.
I dedicate this photo to Paolo and, even more, to the people who loved him - his family, his young bride, his friends, his fellows volunteers at the Croce Verde: they know the gifts he offered them and the light he spread around himself. And I know that, beyond this devastating grief, they will take Paolo's baton to keep his light alive - to keep Paolo alive with them, a fire which is not extinguished. And I hope that my humble offering will convey to you at least a feeling of the light he spread around himself.
The title of this photo, Omnia Vincit Amor (Love conquers all) is part of a quotation from the Eclogues by Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro; Eclogues X 69). The full verse is: Omnia vincit Amor: et nos cedamus Amori (Love conquers everything: let us too submit to Love). This is my wish for you all...

No details about this photo, my Flickr friends, although many of you can easily recognise the place (see my Silent banks album).

Taken in: Italy / Lombardy / Olginate / Fornasetta Superiore (show map)

Taken on: November 19, 2017

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Camera: Nikon D5100, f/9.0, 1/40 sec, 30mm (=45mm), ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D5100
Aperture:	f/9.0
Exposure Time:	0.025 sec (1/40)
Focal Length:	30mm (35mm equivalent: 45mm)
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	+1/3 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	darktable 2.6.3
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