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| Rome 2009 |
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 Bridge The citizens of Rome go about their January business |
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 Lion Intricatly carved animals and figures adorn many of the buildings |
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 Urban blight Colorful posters and graffiti adorn many of the streets of Rome |
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 Carts The old market hand carts contrast with the writing on the wall |
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 Homeless Every city in the world seems to have its share of homeless ones, and street people |
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 Arch 2000 year old Roman arch, engraved with dedication to the Emperor |
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 Peace The rainbow flag offers a message of hope and proclaims peace |
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 Train The city residents don't seem to care, or even notice that the outdoor artists have left their mark on the public transport |
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 Sign Via Degli Artisti |
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 Beggar One of the many lady beggars who seek charity in the tourist locations |
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 The Colosseum Hard to avoid this ancient building when visiting Italy's biggest city |
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 Chestnuts Had to try those, and to my surprise they were quite good |
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 Trevi fountain One of Rome's most famous landmarks. Great to see, if you can handle people selling things at "very special price". |
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 Scarves I loved all the colors |
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 Busker Old saxophone player made an interesting shot. |
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 Yellow building Typical of the architecture and color of Rome contrasting dramatically with the midday sky |
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 Cats Many wild cats live in the safety of the public parks |
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 Coats I couldn't help but feel that this was someone's alternative version of art |
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 Money Just two of the many ways of making a living |
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 Splendour Elaborate design and architecture is routine in Rome buildings. |
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 Old or New This is an image which defies time, as it could be from almost any time in the last millenium |
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 Woman A middle aged Italian lady takes a rest |
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 Typical Rome Standard Rome street scene with an array of scooters and graffiti. |
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 Shack Off the beaten track |
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 Water fountain The famous springs of Rome are channeled throughout the city |
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 Boxes The day is almost done |