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PHOTO THERAPY: VIEWS OF ITALY HELP HEAL WOUNDS FROM THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBINGS

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Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld was vacationing in Italy in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. Feeling powerless, he decided to turn his camera lens on his beautiful surroundings to create some “photo therapy” for Boston.

    Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld was vacationing in Italy in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. Feeling powerless, he decided to turn his camera lens on his beautiful surroundings to create some “photo therapy” for Boston.

    He also penned a letter to his 10-year-old nephew Jared, who experienced nightmares as a result of what he witnessed while waiting at the finish line for his mother to complete the Boston Marathon.

    Pictured is Porto Venere, which is located in Italy’s Liguria region.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff

    PHOTO THERAPY: VIEWS OF ITALY HELP HEAL WOUNDS FROM THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBINGS

    Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld was vacationing in Italy in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. Feeling powerless, he decided to turn his camera lens on his beautiful surroundings to create some “photo therapy” for Boston. 
He also penned a letter to his 10-year-old nephew Jared, who experienced nightmares as a result of what he witnessed while waiting at the finish line for his mother to complete the Boston Marathon.  Pictured is Porto Venere, which is located in Italy’s Liguria region.

    Globe photographer Stan Grossfeld was vacationing in Italy in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings. Feeling powerless, he decided to turn his camera lens on his beautiful surroundings to create some “photo therapy” for Boston.

    He also penned a letter to his 10-year-old nephew Jared, who experienced nightmares as a result of what he witnessed while waiting at the finish line for his mother to complete the Boston Marathon.

    Pictured is Porto Venere, which is located in Italy’s Liguria region.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Chef Lillian offered appetizers in Montelpuciano, which is located in southern Tuscany.

    Chef Lillian offered appetizers in Montelpuciano, which is located in southern Tuscany.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    A man smiled in Vernazza on April 22. The town is located in Italy’s Cinque Terre region.

    A man smiled in Vernazza on April 22. The town is located in Italy’s Cinque Terre region.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    A view of a landscape in the Cinque Terra region of Italy.

    A view of a landscape in the Cinque Terra region of Italy.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    A view of Corniglia from the sea on a misty day. The town is located in the Cinque Terra region of Italy.

    A view of Corniglia from the sea on a misty day. The town is located in the Cinque Terra region of Italy.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    A view of a blooming landscape in the Cinque Terra region of Italy.

    A view of a blooming landscape in the Cinque Terra region of Italy.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Flowers are seen after rainfall in Monterosso al Mare.

    Flowers are seen after rainfall in Monterosso al Mare.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    A seagull was tossed some bait fish near the water in Vernazza.

    A seagull was tossed some bait fish near the water in Vernazza.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    A view inside the Siena Cathedral.

    A view inside the Siena Cathedral.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    A view of the mountains near Vernazza in Cinque Terre.

    A view of the mountains near Vernazza in Cinque Terre.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    This cat had the run of a Chianti vineyard and villa.

    This cat had the run of a Chianti vineyard and villa.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    A woman relaxed on the steps near the Duomo in Siena.

    A woman relaxed on the steps near the Duomo in Siena.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    A man is seen framed by wine bottles in Vernazza.

    A man is seen framed by wine bottles in Vernazza.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    A white bird flew over tile roofs in San Gimignano.

    A white bird flew over tile roofs in San Gimignano.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    A man smiled in the center of Siena.

    A man smiled in the center of Siena.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Orange trees lined the town of Monterosso al Mare in Cinque Terre.

    Orange trees lined the town of Monterosso al Mare in Cinque Terre.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Boats are seen docked in Vernazza.

    Boats are seen docked in Vernazza.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Fresh strawberries awaited customers in Tuscany.

    Fresh strawberries awaited customers in Tuscany.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Vernazza is seen at sunset.

    Vernazza is seen at sunset.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Vernazza is seen from a scenic vantage point.

    Vernazza is seen from a scenic vantage point.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Flowers were displayed in a box in Tuscany.

    Flowers were displayed in a box in Tuscany.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    A cat is enjoying life at a Chianti vineyard and villa.

    A cat is enjoying life at a Chianti vineyard and villa.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Different flavors of gelato were displayed for customers in Tuscany.

    Different flavors of gelato were displayed for customers in Tuscany.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Two bicyclists traveled through a vineyard in the Chianti region of Tuscany.

    Two bicyclists traveled through a vineyard in the Chianti region of Tuscany.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Rain soaked a lemon tree in Monterosso al Mare.

    Rain soaked a lemon tree in Monterosso al Mare.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Puddles were left behind by a rain in downtown Monterosso al Mare.

    Puddles were left behind by a rain in downtown Monterosso al Mare.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Montepulciano is seen from a scenic vantage point.

    Montepulciano is seen from a scenic vantage point.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    The sun set on Montepulciano.

    The sun set on Montepulciano.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
    Candles were lit for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings at the Siena Cathedral.

    Candles were lit for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings at the Siena Cathedral.

    Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff
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