There were some very interesting faces at the Palio dei Somari in Torrita di Siena.
…and some cute feet.
I would return to the Palio dei Somari for the costumes alone. There was so much beautiful detail in them, I would love to have a close look.
Lovely faces!
By: thirdeyemom on April 2, 2016
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They seem to take on a medieval persona when the costume goes on.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 3, 2016
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Brightened my Saturday, how lovely!
By: Andrea Waterhouse on April 2, 2016
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It was a fun event.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 3, 2016
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There are those beautiful faces dressed in green again.
By: Lyn on April 2, 2016
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They seemed to pop up everywhere.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 3, 2016
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From your wonderful pics, it seems the Italians love to dress up in ancient costumes.
By: kalgoorliegirl on April 2, 2016
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They do seem to love it and they do it very well.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 3, 2016
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Really lovely captures Debra – I love the first two photos! The costumes also are stunning especially considering it is a small town. Whenever we are in Italy we always, without fail, stumble across some sort of festival or pageant even without seeking them out!
By: Paula on April 2, 2016
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The children were remarkably well behaved. They start early with the dressing up and playing a part.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 3, 2016
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How interesting to see the expressions on their faces. I like the first two pictures the best. The Italians love their paegents and ceremonies to dress up, don’t they?
By: Dianne CANT on April 2, 2016
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Those 2 were my favourites too.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 3, 2016
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Love the feet!
By: Jane on April 2, 2016
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Yes, even the feet were well dressed.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 3, 2016
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The faces look molto medievale, and my favourite is the one of the young men in green.
By: Francesca on April 2, 2016
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Agree!…..the three faces of the young men in green could be a medieval painting…..all great photos, but I also love the children in the first photo!
By: sue on April 3, 2016
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I did take rather a lot of those men in green.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 3, 2016
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You can certainly find those fine faces Deb
By: Jud troncoso on April 3, 2016
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I thought they all looked wonderful playing their parts.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 3, 2016
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What fun! So colorful, they put a lot into it.
By: timelessitaly on April 3, 2016
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They certainly do. It must have been a long day for the children.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 3, 2016
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It is like taking a trip on a time machine… Great photos!
By: Mulino Dominillo on April 3, 2016
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Very interesting . Thanks for sharing – Palio pic
By: Anonymous on April 3, 2016
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Great pictures! I love the picture of the three guys in green. They look like they could be in a fresco in a church. You are a very talented photographer.
By: janetknight57 on April 3, 2016
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The litle boy in picture one stole My heart…..
By: Anonymous on April 3, 2016
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What a beautiful collection. The detail in the costumes is extraordinary and the fabrics look sumptuous.
By: Jan on April 4, 2016
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Absolutely love this…faces, costumes, everything–I want to go, too! 😀
By: PostcardZ from Victoria on April 4, 2016
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What amazing photos -why don’t I wear clothes (and materials) like this!
By: anneharrison on April 5, 2016
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Love the pictures! very expressive down to the feet! I know a physician who practices medicine and surgery of the foot & ankle. He and his staff will get a kick out of these.
By: pmarasco on April 5, 2016
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My cousin told me that if we ever came to the festival in Pescia, he would get us the proper attire.
By: aFrankAngle on April 5, 2016
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The face of the child in front clasping her hands – is she italian! Such a classic. I want to put a speech bubble there. But My Italian is so rusty I’m not sure where to go with it. Would it would have to start “ma che … ”
The photos are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Louise
By: Louise Terranova on April 14, 2016
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It was a lucky shot. The children were amazing.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 15, 2016
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By: genia2 on April 27, 2016
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Thank you, it was a fun event.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 28, 2016
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