Fine Art Photographer Captures the Melancholic Beauty of a Rainy Day

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Rome-based Italian photographer Alessio Trerotoli captures the melancholic beauty of rainy days in his fine art photography series, Raindrop Blues. Believing raindrops can be compared to a blues song, as they “fall with a repetitive but fascinating rhythm,” Trerotoli aims to transport his viewers into a dreamlike reality where “rain seems to fall on everyone.”

Made by superimposing glass-printed photographs of rain onto a background images, Trerotol’s rain photos were inspired by Bob Marley’s quote, “Some feel the rain. Others just get wet.” He explains, “I want to create evocative images where every element – the street, the sky, the characters, the viewer – is involved in a romantic and, in at the same time, a melancholic feeling.”

In each of his showery street scenes, dreary city dwellers are captured walking in modern European cities. Many of Trerotoli’s subjects mysteriously appear as dark silhouettes, or have their faces hidden by hoods or colorful umbrellas. This, along with the raindrops and dark colors, evoke a sense of human isolation—a common feeling in large cities.

Find more from Trerotoli’s stunning portfolio on his website.

Rome-based Italian photographer Alessio Trerotoli captures the melancholic beauty of rainy days in his fine art photography series, Raindrip Blues.

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Made by superimposing glass-printed photographs of rain onto a background images, Trerotoli aims to transport his viewers into a dreamlike reality where “rain seems to fall on everyone.”

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Many of Trerotoli’s subjects mysteriously appear as dark silhouettes, or have their faces hidden by hoods or colorful umbrellas.

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

This, along with the raindrops and dreary colors, evokes a sense of human isolation—a common feeling in larger cities.

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Fine Art Photography Raindrop Blues by Alessio Trerotoli

Alessio Trerotoli: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Flickr | Blog

My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Alessio Trerotoli.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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