Other Eyes Other Skies

05/06/2022

Sixth photostory: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice!

Hellblade is an action-adventure game inspired by Norse mythology that focuses on the journey of Senua, a Celtic warrior determined to go to Hell to rescue her dead lover's soul from its ruler goddess Hela.

Ninja Theory's greatest achievement here is by far its ambitious use of the gaming medium to explore the subject of mental health: the player experiences the story through the eyes and mind of a girl suffering from severe psychosis, which affects her reality with hallucinations, haunting delusions, voice-hearing, and a pervading sense of anxiety.

I cannot judge how accurate this disease representation really is, although it was created with the support of mental health professionals as well as direct feedback from actual sufferers. In any case, Melina Juergens's outstanding acting and the 3D audio-enhanced voice-hearing greatly contribute to portray Senua as a shattered girl trying hard to be better, making her one of the most compelling and memorable gaming characters I have ever come across.

As for my photostory, this time I tried to chronicle the game's heroic plot while emphasizing the metaphor of Senua's quest as a battle in her head to process a trauma, stop clinging to the past and rise again after a fall. Because after all, to quote Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Self-trust is the essence of heroism".

Please enjoy and feel free to like, share and comment! 😊⁠

PS: for more Hellblade shots, visit my website (link in bio)!⁠

15/02/2022

Fifth photostory: Steep!

Steep is an open-world video game by Ubisoft Annecy featuring winter and extreme sports disciplines, where you can participate to dozens of solo or multiplayer races or simply wander around the magnificent landscapes of the European Alps (and other famous mountain ranges of the world).⁠
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Since there's no actual story to chronicle, this time I imagined my photostory as a series of ascents, progressing from the ground to the sky, as experienced through most of the different sports available in the game.⁠
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Please enjoy and feel free to like, share and comment! 😊⁠
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PS: To watch the entire gallery and more, remember you can always visit my website or my Instagram and Twitter pages (link in bio)!⁠

Quinta fotostoria: Steep!

Sviluppato da Ubisoft Annecy, Steep è un videogioco che presenta discipline sportive invernali ed estreme in un mondo aperto, in cui è possibile partecipare a decine di gare (da soli o in multigiocatore) o semplicemente esplorare i magnifici paesaggi delle Alpi europee (e altre celebri catene montuose del mondo).

Dato che non c'è una vera e propria storia da raccontare, stavolta ho immaginato la mia fotostoria come una serie di ascese, dalla terra al cielo, così come vissute nei vari sport disponibili nel gioco.

Buona visione! 😊

PS: vi ricordo che per vedere l'intera gallery e altri scatti potete sempre visitare il mio sito web o le mie pagine su Instagram e Twitter (link in bio)!⁠

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02/01/2022

Fourth photostory now online on my Other Eyes Other Skies website! 🎉

To end the year on a light and positive note, this time I opted for Kingdom Hearts, a story about the power of friendship and one of Square Enix's most beloved and popular franchises.

The series recounts the odyssey of Sora, a boy destined to banish the forces of darkness with the help of his traveling companions Goofy and Donald Duck, on his wanderings through famous Disney worlds such as Toy Story, Frozen and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Enjoy the gallery and happy new year, everyone! 🎊😊

Quarta fotostoria online sul sito di Other Eyes Other Skies! 🎉

Per chiudere l'anno con una nota leggera e positiva, stavolta ho optato per Kingdom Hearts, una storia sul potere dell'amicizia nonché uno dei franchise più amati e popolari di Square Enix.

La serie racconta l'odissea di Sora, un ragazzo destinato a scacciare le forze dell'oscurità con l'aiuto dei suoi compagni di viaggio Pippo e Paperino, durante le sue peregrinazioni attraverso celeberrimi mondi Disney come Toy Story, Frozen e Pirati dei Caraibi.

Buona visione e buon anno a tutti! 🎊 😊

02/10/2021

My third photostory is now available online on Other Eyes Other Skies's website! 🎉

This time it's the turn of the "most awarded game of all times", as well as one of the most intense and memorable gaming experiences I've had in years.

Developed by Naughty Dog, LLC, The Last of Us Part II is the violent and yet incredibly touching journey of Ellie, a 19-year-old girl seeking personal revenge, set mostly in a post-apocalyptic Seattle.

If the setting intrigues you, on my website you can also find a landscape gallery and a series of additional shots (in home page) taken from the game.

Enjoy and take care! Until next time! 😃

La mia terza fotostoria è online sul sito di Other Eyes Other Skies! 🎉

Stavolta è il turno del videogioco "più premiato di tutti i tempi", nonché una delle esperienze videoludiche più intense e memorabili che mi siano capitate in questi ultimi anni.

Sviluppato da Naughty Dog, LLC, The Last of Us Parte II è il viaggio violento ma incredibilmente toccante di Ellie, una ragazza di 19 anni in cerca di vendetta personale, ambientato per lo più in una Seattle post-apocalittica.

Se l'atmosfera vi intriga, sempre sul sito potete dare un'occhiata anche a una mia gallery di paesaggi e a una serie di scatti extra (in home page) tratti dal gioco.

Buona visione e alla prossima! 😃

30/08/2021

This month, a virtual photograph I took in (this one) was published on PlayStation Magazine... This is such a great honour, for me! 😊

01/08/2021

My second photostory is now available online on Other Eyes Other Skies's website! 📷

This time, since we are in full Summer mode, we are moving to the bottom of the sea with Abzû, an indie game developed by Giant Squid and published by 505 Games.

Abzû is an invitation to contemplate life underwater and its delicate balance through the eyes of a silent alien diver, intent on restoring entire ecosystems to bring them back in full bloom. 🐬

The game doesn't have an actual photo mode, but for me it's been an interesting gaming experience and it deserved to be photographed nonetheless.

Enjoy and, above all, have a good summer! 🌞

È online sul sito di Other Eyes Other Skies la mia seconda fotostoria! 📷

Stavolta, visto che il caldo imperversa ovunque, ci spostiamo in fondo al mare con Abzû, un gioco indie sviluppato da Giant Squid e prodotto da 505 Games.

Abzû è un invito alla contemplazione della vita acquatica e dei suoi delicati equilibri attraverso gli occhi di un silenzioso sommozzatore alieno, intento a ripristinare interi ecosistemi per riportarli al loro splendore originale. 🐬

Il gioco non ha una vera e propria modalità fotografica, ma per me è stato un'esperienza ludica interessante e meritava comunque di essere immortalato.

Buona visione e, soprattutto, buona estate a tutti! 🌞

10/07/2021

I'm proud to announce that Other Eyes Other Skies has been mentioned - among the most recent and interesting initiatives by virtual photographers from all over the world - in the latest newsletter issue of The Fourth Focus, an English website by one of the people I admire most in the entire VP scene. Thanks again, Mik! Truly honored! 🙏 😊

Sono fiero di annunciare che Other Eyes Other Skies è stato segnalato - tra le iniziative più recenti e interessanti di virtual photographer da tutto il mondo - nell'ultimo numero della newsletter di The Fourth Focus, sito web inglese curato da una delle persone che stimo maggiormente nell'ambito della fotografia virtuale. Grazie ancora, Mik! Onoratissimo! 🙏 😊

05/07/2021

I'm glad to announce that a brand new section of my website is finally online, and this time I'm using virtual photography to try and promote video game music and its composers.

The project is called Framed Tunes, at its core is an unofficial series of short slideshows and you can find all about it here:

https://www.othereyesotherskies.com/Framed-Tunes

My first Framed Tune is obviously dedicated to Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and it focuses on The Insurgency, a great track by British composer Henry Jackman.

Have a look and - if you feel like it - share and/or let me know what you think about it! Enjoy! 😊

Discover some of the finest video game music and composers through virtual photography in this original series of short slideshows.

01/06/2021

Other Eyes Other Skies is officially opening today, so… welcome, everyone! 😃

My first photostory is dedicated to Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, a fine adventure set in southern India, among ancient ruins and spectacular views.

You can check it out on www.othereyesotherskies.com and, starting from today, also on Instagram and Twitter.

If you want, let me know what you think about it!

28/05/2021

📣 Welcome to Other Eyes Other Skies official page!

Quick recap for newcomers:
📰 Facebook: News and updates about the project
📷 Instagram and Twitter: Photostories
🏠 Website: Full selected photo collection and extras

If you like the project, follow my social pages, spread the word and – above all – enjoy! 😊