My run of good weather has come to an end. It was raining when I left Bagni di Lucca and Rome was the same. Apart from the fact that my shoes suddenly decided they were not waterproof, this didn’t really stop me trudging around Rome. After a change of shoes I was off.
Here are some Roman faces I saw on my wanderings.
I think it is appropriate to start with Julius Caesar. He was standing guard at the Forum.
Friends at the Piazza Navona.
Getting wet in Campo de’ Fiori. Perhaps the rain will wash the bird poo off his nose.
Mosaics on a corner in Piazza Farnese.
Standing in the rain outside the Pantheon.
The three faces above were in the Pantheon. The sheep looks particularly happy. Who wouldn’t, living in this gorgeous place?
The 1 above and the next 2 are in the beautiful church of Santa Maria in Trastevere.
The skull and cross bones was above a confessional. A warning perhaps?
This seagull was huge!!! I wish I had a matchbox to put beside it to show you. He was well aware of his stature. He was standing tall and proud on top of a car and attracted quite an audience.
The lovely lady and her friends are watching over the tomb of the unknown soldier at Vittorio Emanuelle II.
The boy was on guard as well.
She was in the church beside Termini Station, the enormous Santa Maria deli Angeli.
An interesting “Men at work” sign.
He must feel a bit silly in that hat.
A face that only a mother could love.
Caterina da Siena in Villa Borghese gardens.
Beside Caterina was the beautiful face of Fausto Cecco, an aviator of note, judging by his hat.
Graffiti on a wall.
This is not really a baby keeping his glasses on by suction. It was an advertising poster – I have no idea what it was for.
Next stop Helsinki for some really cold weather. I hope it is not raining.
Click here to see faces in Florence and here to see some amazing faces in Naples.
Wow, the graffiti is beautiful! (so are many of the other faces of course).
By: Anna Harrison on December 5, 2011
at 7:09 am
Wonderful – I wasn’t expecting the statues and paintings!
By: lisa@notesfromafrica on December 5, 2011
at 7:31 am
The statue at Santa Maria deli Angeli (Termini) is the one of St Rita of Cascia (I recognize her because of the thorn wood on her forehead). A very popular saint in the Catholic world who is believed to help you whenever you have huge problems which cannot be easily solved.
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=205
Great photos!
By: Mulino Dominillo on December 5, 2011
at 7:49 am
Thank you for that. I have not been in that church before. It is huge!
By: Debra Kolkka on December 5, 2011
at 7:37 pm
FABULOUS! Love seeing all those faces. The sheep gets my vote. That’ll keep me in a good mood for a while.
By: The Daily Cure on December 5, 2011
at 8:28 am
I think the sheep is gorgeous, he looks so happy.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 5, 2011
at 7:21 pm
Love all the faces Debra, especially the one of Fausto Cecco. safe trip home.
By: Paula on December 5, 2011
at 10:05 am
I think he has a beautiful face.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 5, 2011
at 7:21 pm
save a date for a coffee!!! safe travels xx
By: darylbutler on December 5, 2011
at 10:42 am
I’ll see you at Campos soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 5, 2011
at 7:22 pm
What an amazing array of faces. The image of the horse in the middle of the others made me laugh. Thanks I needed cheering up this morning.
By: Just Add Attitude on December 5, 2011
at 11:28 am
He was a bit wet, the poor horse.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 5, 2011
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fab, I loved the local faces too esp the horse, some of those heads are so grim looking, You never ever see a smiling statue do you!! c
By: ceciliag on December 5, 2011
at 12:56 pm
You have set me a task now – looking for happy statues.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 5, 2011
at 7:26 pm
Beautiful photographs… I love Italian art culture… These are amazing sculptures. Thank you dear Debra, Have a nice journey and I hope not too bad the weather in helsinki… With my love, nia
By: niasunset on December 5, 2011
at 2:38 pm
So much history in your country.
By: Ghafla!Guy on December 5, 2011
at 3:11 pm
There is so much to see in Italy, it would take several lifetimes
By: Debra Kolkka on December 5, 2011
at 7:28 pm
Amazing post, Deb! I love it. This is another one that should be Freshly Pressed!
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on December 5, 2011
at 3:42 pm
Thank you, I love face spotting. I have collections from Naples and Venice to come.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 5, 2011
at 7:29 pm
Wonderful portfolio……you made me think……and I did some research….the baby is keeping his specs on by suction……a perfect, and unusual, gift for my Californian grandson . Thank you!
http://www.lytot.com/UK/Produits.htm
Also, I was looking for information on the very beautiful Fausto Cecco, but when I do a search I only come up with your blog Debra. Any more information?
By: Rosie on December 5, 2011
at 4:58 pm
Amazing! What will they think of next?
By: Debra Kolkka on December 5, 2011
at 7:31 pm
Okay, found Fausto Cecconi – In 1930 he obtained the world record for duration and distance in a closed circuit contest, scoring 67 hours and 13 minutes non-stop flight, with 800 km and 8188 meters. In December of 1930 he took part in the Italy-Brazil Cruise transatlantic flight and was promoted to captain for special merit. He was killed in an explosion in 1931, caused by gas vapour build up in the cockpit…..he sounds like a Marlon Brando character…but the real thing.
By: Rosie on December 5, 2011
at 6:35 pm
Thank you for doing that research. I photographed him because he was beautiful. There was no information about him near the statue at all.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 5, 2011
at 7:33 pm
Fantastic photos Debra…I love the way you focus on a special aspect of a place…in this case faces!! loved them!!
Looking forward hopefully to meeting up in the near future on your return to Australia…so much looking forward to visiting your beautiful part of the world..flights all now booked!
Pauline
By: Anonymous on December 6, 2011
at 3:21 am
I am in Helsinki on my way home. See you soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 6, 2011
at 5:48 am
Ha you know we saw some absolutely massive seagulls in Helsinki! They were so enormous we had to take photos of them!
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on December 6, 2011
at 9:50 am
The northern seagulls are huge, I’ve seen them. The Roman one was pretty big too
By: Debra Kolkka on December 6, 2011
at 2:29 pm
Glorious portraits, I love the sheep particularly and that horse is just great! Really brought a smile to my face this morning 😀
By: Joanna on December 6, 2011
at 10:30 am
I just love the look on that sheep’s face.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 6, 2011
at 2:30 pm
Amazing pictures ! Love close ups…….really lets you in on the details. Wouldn’t the one of the sheep make a fabulous Christmas Card?
By: w m lange on December 9, 2011
at 6:38 am
I love that sheep. He looks very happy with his world.
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at 12:17 pm
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Five weeks til I go to Rome. I get more excited when I read any of your Rome posts!
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