Fontana del Moro
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
After coming out of the church, we wandered back towards the Fontana del Moro before realizing that we had just come from that direction and we should move on to see the third fountain in PiazzaRead more
Fontana del Moro
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
I didn't mind coming back to the Fontana del Moro because it allowed me to see more of the details that make up this beautiful fountain and document it all with more photos.
Fontana dei Quattro
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Here's a bit of trivia for movie buffs. The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi was used in the 1990 film Coins in the Fountain. The characters threw coins into the fountain as they made wishes. The TreviRead more
Reflections
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Here's my obligatory artsy shot of the obelisk at the center of the fountain. I saw it's reflection on one of the many puddles of rain water surrounding the fountain and just couldn't resist.
Fontana del Nettuno
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Fontana del Nettuno, translated as the Fountain of Neptune, is the last of the three fountains in Piazza Navona. Neptune is seen here, in the center of the fountain, fighting an octopus. I'm guessingRead more
Ciao, Italia!
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Since this area was very empty, I decided to bring out Groot and do some toy photography. Groot is fun and easy to work with. He seems to fit in so naturally wherever he is.
Groot on Vacation
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
Groot was only out for a few minutes, posing by the fountain, when a little boy wandered up and tried to grab him! I was very surprised but moved quickly to grab Groot and hold him away from theRead more
Making Plans
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
While I was taking pictures, Kathy and Bryan were comparing things on their phones. I'm not sure if they were looking for a place to have lunch or trying to decide what we should see next. I'm fineRead more
Danbo
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Since Kathy and Bryan were busy with their phones, I decided to get a few shots of Danbo. He's such a simple and plain looking character but, yet, he somehow manages to look so expressive. I likeRead more
Kathy
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
I never get tired of taking pictures of Kathy. She's my muse, my inspiration and the love of my life. She's everything to me and always will be.
Details
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
The fountains here in Piazza Navona really are beautiful. The details of the sculptures are incredible. It's amazing to think that all of this was done hundreds of years ago by hand.
Spitting Birds
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
The fountains here are so beautiful but I'm wondering how they were able to create flowing water, like seen on this eagle, when there was no motors to control water pressure or the flow of the water.Read more
Simply Spouting
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Here's another one of the faces that are spouting water in the fountain. The details on the face are astounding! This looks just like a real person!
Double Flow
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Here's another side of the fountain, with a double sided water flow. I'm not an engineer but I would think that this would be difficult to construct without some sort of motor pulling the water up andRead more
Moving On
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
We've seen, and admired, all three of the fountains of Piazza Navona, as well as it's cathedral, so it's time for us to move on and see more of Rome. I'm going to try for a few more shots of the otherRead more
King of the Beasts
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Seen in Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, or the Fountain of Four Rivers, this lion is representative of Africa and the Nile river. The more that I look at this fountain, the more details I keep finding.
Ganges
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
The Fountain of the Four Rivers depicts Gods of the four great rivers in the four continents as then recognized by the Renaissance geographers: the Nile in Africa, the Ganges in Asia, the Danube inRead more
More Faces
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
I'm starting to understand why Kathy and Bryan were finished with the fountains much faster than I was. After a while, all of these faces start looking sort of the same. I wonder if my interest wouldRead more
Blowing Water
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
I've been doing photography for so long that I couldn't imagine traveling without a camera. I think it makes me see things differently, as well as see more, than most other people. I'll examine thingsRead more
More Details
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
With getting this shot, I think that I've got the fountains of Piazza Navona pretty well covered. I'm think that I'm ready to move on and see more of Rome. I'm so impressed with this city so far!
Where is Everyone?
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Suddenly, I looked up from taking pictures and I didn't see Kathy or Bryan! I don't know where they went. I guess that they kept walking thinking that I was right behind them. I'd better find themRead more
I Don't See Them
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
I'm looking all around, like this statue in the fountain, but I don't see them anywhere. I'm getting very worried now. Getting separated in the mall or a supermarket isn't a big deal but getting lostRead more
Calming Down
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
After an initial moment of panic, common sense kicked in as I realized that, if I didn't find them soon, I know where the hotel is and I have my key. I could also call them, or send a message. I didRead more
Chestnuts
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
We decided to go back to the hotel for a short rest before having something for lunch. On the walk back, Kathy noticed, and became fascinated, by the many people we saw selling chestnuts from stallsRead more
We're Back!
November 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
By the time we got back to the hotel I wasn't feeling very good. I think that the breakfast that I had this morning wasn't agreeing with me. I remember the eggs being quite greasy but I didn't thinkRead more