Former Chief Officer onboard cruising ships, currently independent Marine Surveyor

 

Capitano di Lungo Corso già imbarcato come 1° ufficiale a bordo di navi da crociera, attualmente Perito Navale

 

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INTRODUCTION I apologize to photographers and artists, I know I should not be here, realm of first-rate professionals and camera lovers, as I know nothing about either photography or art. I am simply able to press the button of my cheap digital camera. Actually, I am not interested in immortalizing masterpieces, rather in fixing in my mind the memory of the beautiful landscapes that my job allows me to see.

 

PREAMBOLO chiedo scusa ai fotografi ed agli artisti, lo so che non dovrei stare qui, regno di eccellenti professionisti e grandi amanti dell’obiettivo... perchè io ho poco interesse per la fotografia o per l' arte, mi limito a schiacciare il bottoncino della mia digitale da quattro soldi, non per il deiderio d' immortalare capolavori, ma solo per fermare nella memoria i bei paesaggi che il mio lavoro mi porta a visitare

 

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MUM I am not a mummy's boy and my spending 10 months a year away from home - 8 for work and 2 for leisure - goes to prove my point. Nonetheless, I know that my mother is the sweetest person ever.

 

MAMMA non sono un mammone, prova ne sia che passo 10 mesi all’anno via da casa, 8 per lavoro e 2 per divertimento, ma so che mia madre è la persona più dolce che c’è

 

DAD He was a good man.. a tumor took him away soon after I graduated from the Nautical School, so he did not make it to see me wear my Navy Uniform.. he was a karate instructor and inclined me towards this discipline ever since I was 4 years old.

 

PAPA' era un buono...un tumore se l’è portato via subito dopo che mi diplomai al nautico, così non ha fatto neanche in tempo a vedermi in uniforme…era un istruttore di karate e mi avvicinò a questa disciplina quando avevo 4 anni

 

GRANDFATHER I was named after him, Marino. He had been a chief cook on the cruisers of the Lloyd Triestino, old shipping company of my town. When I was a child, he tried to get me to sleep by telling me amazing sea stories; instead, I was so fascinated that I stayed wide awake even after he had fallen asleep, and I always tried to wake him up so that he would tell me some more.

 

NONNO ho preso il nome da lui, Marino, era stato per lunghi anni capo cuoco sulle navi del Lloyd Triestino, antica compagnia di navigazione della mia città… quand’ero piccolo cercava di addormentarmi raccontandomi straordinarie storie di mare, ma io ne ero talmente affascinato da rimanere sveglio anche dopo che s’addormentava lui, così lo svegliavo perché me ne raccontasse ancora

 

SEA It is as important as the air that I breathe and possibly even more. I could never stay away from it.

 

MARE per me è importante come l’aria che respiro e fors’anche di più, mai potrei starne lontano

 

ROMANTICISM Yes, I am romantic, and how could I not be since I love the sea?

 

ROMANTICISMO si sono un romanticone, ma se amo il mare come potrei non esserlo?

 

INTER When I was 5 years old, a friend of mine gave me a sticker of Inter (Italian famous soccer team) and it was instant love .

 

INTER quand’avevo 5 anni un amico mi regalò una figurina dell’Inter e fu subito amore

 

GOOD QUALITIES If I have any, it's all thanks to mum and dad. After all, I must have taken after them in some measure.

 

PREGI se ce ne ho qualcuno è merito di mamma e papà, qualcosa devo pur aver preso da loro

 

FAULTS I have so many I would get a cramp in my hand if I had to write them all down.

 

DIFETTI ne ho talmente tanti che se ve li descrivo prima di finire mi viene un crampo alla mano

 

LOVE I have had my share a few times; last time it was over a year ago when a Michelle smiled at me in Recife. Bottom line: not only did I fall in love with her, but also with Brazil.

 

AMORE ci sono caduto qualche volta, l’ultima è stata più di un anno fa quando una tal Michelle mi ha sorriso in quel di Recife…così oltre che di lei mi sono innamorato anche del Brasile

 

WOMEN Three words to describe them: sacrifice, unselfishness and dedication; in other words, the greatest gift ever.

 

DONNE tre parole per descriverle: Sacrificio, Altruismo e Dedizione, insomma il dono più bello del creato…

 

FRIENDSHIP Before meeting Michelle, I thought it was the strongest of sentiments, even stronger than love, because it never betrays you.

 

AMICIZIA prima d’incontrare Michelle, credevo fosse il sentimento più forte, più forte anche dell’amore, perché non tradisce mai

 

SEAGULLS Somewhere there are two really nice ones: do not touch them, do not hurt them. They are my great-grandfather and great-grandmother as I shall be flying over the sea in my next life.

 

GABBIANI da qualche parte ce ne sono due che sono proprio belli, non toccateli, non fate loro del male, sono mio bisnonno e mia bisnonna, perché nella mia prossima vita io volerò sul mare

 

THANKS I should be grateful to all the female flickers who stoically suffer my often idiotic jokes

 

RINGRAZIAMENTI devo farne tanti a tutte le flickerine che sopportano stoicamente le mie battute spesso idiote

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  • JoinedMay 2008
  • OccupationNavy Captain, Marine Surveyor
  • HometownTrieste, Italy
  • Current citythe seven seas
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Madonna says:

Marino is truly a gifted photographer in every sense with a photo stream filled with images that are in perfect balance of color,clarity,depth and style. His approach to photography gives one the sense that there are no boundaries to his photographic skills His photos are so well thought out and quite unique. He pas… Read more

Marino is truly a gifted photographer in every sense with a photo stream filled with images that are in perfect balance of color,clarity,depth and style. His approach to photography gives one the sense that there are no boundaries to his photographic skills His photos are so well thought out and quite unique. He passion, energy, and talent for photography is quite apparent. Marino is a true asset to flickr...I always look forward to seeing his new photos.

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January 19, 2014

I love your descriptions of yourself and your background, dear Captain, and it goes to show both your sensitive and romantic nature. You are always so kind in comments to your fans, of which I am one also. Your photos give us a glimpse into a life many of us may never see, but allow us to dream and they make us feel … Read more

I love your descriptions of yourself and your background, dear Captain, and it goes to show both your sensitive and romantic nature. You are always so kind in comments to your fans, of which I am one also. Your photos give us a glimpse into a life many of us may never see, but allow us to dream and they make us feel wonderful. Stay our friend and always be as kind to us as you are now, because we do appreciate it. Your photos are always beautiful and some are so stunning that we can put ourselves into the places you visit. You are a kind person who gives praise to others and I feel certain that were we to meet anywhere, at any time, you would be just as wonderful in person and I would place my full trust in you! A rare individual in today's world! Thanks for being not only my friend, but also a good friend to all your many fans!

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December 14, 2011
luciana says:

Marino è stato tra i miei primi contatti, mi ha affascinata subito perchè lui ama il mare in modo viscerale, come lo amo io. E perchè è tra le persone più garbate, gentili e perbene incontrate in quasi due anni che sono qui. "Il canto del mare termina sulla riva o nei cuori di chi l’ascolta?" Kahlil Gibran Bu… Read more

Marino è stato tra i miei primi contatti, mi ha affascinata subito perchè lui ama il mare in modo viscerale, come lo amo io. E perchè è tra le persone più garbate, gentili e perbene incontrate in quasi due anni che sono qui. "Il canto del mare termina sulla riva o nei cuori di chi l’ascolta?" Kahlil Gibran Buon mare, Capitano.

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June 17, 2011

la sua eleganza e la sua galanteria hanno i colori del suo amato mare. Sanno modificarsi a seconda delle correnti e dei venti. Ma sono sempre costantemente presenti insieme al suo movimento.

September 25, 2010

Marino es una persona amable, cariñosa, alegre, un caballero que siempre tiene una palabra amable para todo el mundo. Sus comentarios son únicos, siempre te ponen una sonrisa en la cara y ¿qué decir de sus fotografías? Son únicas!!! Nos transporta a todos los sitios maravillosos donde su trabajo le lleva. Siempre … Read more

Marino es una persona amable, cariñosa, alegre, un caballero que siempre tiene una palabra amable para todo el mundo. Sus comentarios son únicos, siempre te ponen una sonrisa en la cara y ¿qué decir de sus fotografías? Son únicas!!! Nos transporta a todos los sitios maravillosos donde su trabajo le lleva. Siempre se quiere mas, estás esperando al día siguiente para ver algo mas, un paisaje maravilloso o un animalito que le ha llamado la atención. Nos hace disfrutar, nos informa, nos da detalles, siempre está dispuesto a tenderte una mano si lo necesitas. Hasta hace poco no había leido su perfil, y la verdad me llegó al corazón. Es una persona con un alma buena, que adora a los que le rodean, a su familia, a su novia, me encanta como habla de su entorno, de su trabajo... Visiten su galeria y ya no podrán dejar de hacerlo, vivan la aventura que el nos enseña, disfruten con esos paisajes y lugares maravillosos y empapesen de su romanticismo. La galeria de blueyescapt está hecha para sonreir, para admirar y es el mejor antidepresivo que conozco jajaja Un saludo y hasta siempre Marino!

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May 8, 2010

Marino (in italian language Marino means "man of the sea") is a captain .... of a ship -a cruise liner- around the world.... adventures and adventures and adventures... the background of adventures the most beautiful landscapes of the planet!! and Marino, with a great sensibiity and creativity capture for us imp… Read more

Marino (in italian language Marino means "man of the sea") is a captain .... of a ship -a cruise liner- around the world.... adventures and adventures and adventures... the background of adventures the most beautiful landscapes of the planet!! and Marino, with a great sensibiity and creativity capture for us impressive or delicated or dreamlike images: his gifts are peoples and country faraway his pics make me feel ....sailor transporting me in another planet, are neat and full of energy, colored and with an high level of document bravo Marino

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July 22, 2009

Marino is a handsome guy, expecially when he wears his beautiful blue uniform, last summer i was onboard his gorgeus ship for an amazing cruise on the Caribbeans

March 10, 2009