It was a beautiful autumn day in Florence on Monday. It was cold, but the sun was shining and the city was still full of tourists.
Wherever I went I saw fascinating faces.
A very famous face
Neptune in Piazza Signoria
These 2 were on Neptune’s fountain
The lovely little Cupid in Palazzo Vecchio
This worried face was on a pillar in Palazzo Vecchio
On the Ponte Vecchio
Also on Ponte Vecchio
Fishy faces in a restaurant by the Arno
Someone’s lunch
These were on the facade of the magnificent Duomo
In the window at Zara
In Prada’s window in Via Tornabuone
Click here to see faces in Rome and here for some fabulous faces in Naples.
I love the one of Neptune in Piazza Signoria… gorgeous sculpture.
By: maru on October 18, 2011
at 7:32 pm
Great photos! Florence is full of great faces, but my favourite one is located at the Uffizzi Gallery:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_of_Eleanor_of_Toledo
A most interesting and powerful lady and a beautiful woman in a magnificent dress. The painting by Bronzino is exquisite.
By: Mulino Dominillo on October 18, 2011
at 7:44 pm
She is beautiful. When the crowds have gone I will go to the Uffizzi again to see her.
By: bagnidilucca on October 18, 2011
at 7:47 pm
Wonderful post. Was there for a week last year and can’t wait to get back.
By: rsmithing on October 18, 2011
at 7:53 pm
I am lucky that I can visit Florence often. I love to wander with nothing particular in mind.
By: bagnidilucca on October 19, 2011
at 5:43 am
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your post. Your photos are wonderful.
By: Karen on October 18, 2011
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Thank you. I love Florence, there is a never ending list of things to see.
By: bagnidilucca on October 19, 2011
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Nice post. The orange roughy looks a little surprised to be included.
By: Richard Tulloch on October 18, 2011
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He has such a lovely face, how could I not include him.
By: bagnidilucca on October 19, 2011
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Magnificent. Don’t like where they put the seam on the Prada dummy heads, though. It could’ve been hidden.
By: Theresa Lauf on October 18, 2011
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I thought the window was very clever. I didn’t even notice the seam.
By: bagnidilucca on October 19, 2011
at 5:46 am
Great take on a very classic city. Thanks!
By: Brian on October 18, 2011
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Florence is indeed fabulous. I am lucky to be close enough to go often.
By: bagnidilucca on October 19, 2011
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Florence gives good face indeed! And I like how you included the fish! 🙂
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on October 18, 2011
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I loved the fish.
By: bagnidilucca on October 19, 2011
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I love the way you choose themes for your photo shoots, Deb. At first, I thought you would be taking real Florentine faces in the streets. But it;s still interesting to observe the close-ups of ‘famous’ faces including the perpetual Neptune! I wonder if the sartyr was sculpted after an unpopular public figure at that time? For instance, Goya did a painting once of the Devil who looked like someone in the royal court. The subject was not amused but the King laughed at the resemblance!
By: Sandra H on October 18, 2011
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I actually know somebody who looks a lot like one of those satrys. I’m sure he was the model.
By: bagnidilucca on October 19, 2011
at 5:48 am
Beautiful. Your fish looks like a painting. Amazing.
By: Charlotte on October 19, 2011
at 5:03 am
Gosh, Deb, do you realize how brilliantly moving this post is? This should be Freshly Pressed! Stunning, my friend!
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on October 19, 2011
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Thank you. I love Florence and love nothing more than walking her streets.
By: bagnidilucca on October 19, 2011
at 7:35 am
I am in Ponte a Serraglio as we speak (or write!) having a coffee in bar Italia and at last able to access the internet. I am here until Saturday so have decided that I really must go to Florence – taking your advice and going on the bus. I just hope the weather is kind to me, a mac and a brolly will have to come along too. I am sure the sights in Florence will outweigh the gloomy weather if the sun does not shime….
Hopefully catch up with you sometime.
Jan
By: Jan on October 19, 2011
at 9:39 am
I was at the bar this morning too. We must have just missed each other. I am going to Napoli tomorrow for a few days. Perhpaps I will see you next time.
By: bagnidilucca on October 19, 2011
at 11:35 am
How lovely – I’m sure Napoli will be wonderfull, how lucky you are. Enjoy.
By: Jan on October 20, 2011
at 2:19 pm
Such a variety of faces! I really like the fish shots, and the gorgeous manikins in the windows… such a contrast to the classical sculpture.
By: Journey Photographic on October 19, 2011
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I couldn’t figure out how to post multiple pictures from my flickr so here is the link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/68713578@N07/
Thanks for stopping by : )
By: nannyamanda on October 19, 2011
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Once again I am in awe over your talent with photography. These pictures are beyond stunning!
By: Julie on October 20, 2011
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Thank you. I saw fabulous faces everywhere that day.
By: bagnidilucca on October 20, 2011
at 4:13 am
ohh, im having good memories of Florence. I wanna go back!!!!!!
By: Fragolina on October 20, 2011
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Dear Debra, you created a wonderful post with different faces in Florence! How standing so impressive… I felt myself in a gallery, a photography exhibition with all these photographs; time of art hits… I loved it so much. Thank you, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on October 20, 2011
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I am now collecting faces in Napoli.
By: bagnidilucca on October 21, 2011
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I love the faces! I also adore Florence. It is one of my favorite places in Italy. Plus the nearby vineyards are a delight for someone like me who loves wine so much.
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