Art Markets, Piazza Navona, Rome
Repost time! Looking at this picture brings back so many memories of Rome – not just of wandering the art market of Piazza Navona, but also of the very different attitude towards smoking in Europe compared to Australia. A small thing, but it’s the little differences that linger.
Birds in Motion (V), St Peter’s Square, Rome
A pigeon silhouetted against the columns of St Peter’s Square, Rome. Part of the Birds in Motion series.
Wedding Party and Tourists, Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome
Time for another one from the archives… this picture of a wedding party in the Piazza del Campidoglio is another of my favourites. Graphically, I love the way all the elements come together so symmetrically, but it also sums up one of my abiding impressions of Europe - the occasionally tense juxtaposition of local people trying to live their lives, while throngs of tourists swirl around them.
Child, Vatican Museums, Rome
A child taking a picture somewhere deep in the halls of the Vatican Museums. Come to think of it, I’m fairly certain this picture was taken in the Gallery of Tapestries, a long hall displaying a collection of 15th and 17th century tapestries.
Yes, it’s blurry. No, I don’t care!
(See more pictures of the Vatican on Journey Photographic here)
Pieta (Michelangelo), St Peter's Bascilica, Rome
Since it’s the middle of Easter, there’s no Travel Photography Tip today. I hope everyone has a great long weekend!
Angel with the Cross, Rome
The Angel with the Cross is one of 10 angels that line the edges of the Ponte Sant’Angelo, otherwise known as the Bridge of Angels.
Lemons, Sorrento (September 2009)
A woman inspects the famous (and giant) lemons of Sorrento. Appropriately, the card in her hand is a discount offer for Limoncello, the alcoholic end state for many of the Sorrento lemons.
