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Siena Photos, Part 2

Life in Siena's Piazza del Campo and a short ride in surrounding countryside.

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What does previous window actually show? #1
What does previous window actually show? #1		 What does window actually show? #2
What does window actually show? #2		 From cafe seat
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The hands are as important as the voice, in Italy.
The hands are as important as the voice, in Italy.		 mImg_0610.jpg
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Shaded areas are open to sun at noon or so.		 Taking away our shade
Taking away our shade
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Blurred, but I liked these locals.		 Prepared
Prepared
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What to choose		 Analytical at noon
Analytical at noon
Our elegant waiter at the cafe
Our elegant waiter at the cafe		 Polite couple who sat nearby for awhile
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mImg_0628.jpg		 This decision isn't easy.
This decision isn't easy.
He'd like anything on that menu ;-)
He'd like anything on that menu ;-)		 Piazza del Campo Mangia Tower on restaurant napkin
Piazza del Campo Mangia Tower on restaurant napkin		 Dessert. I was so excited I blurred the shot.
Dessert. I was so excited I blurred the shot.		 mImg_6092.jpg
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Back to Siena Duomo and Facciatone area
Back to Siena Duomo and Facciatone area		 Patterns. In front of Cathedral doors.
Patterns. In front of Cathedral doors.		 Siena Cathedral doors (19th C.)
Siena Cathedral doors (19th C.)		 Steps from Duomo area to main town (and Baptistery to left)
Steps from Duomo area to main town (and Baptistery to left)
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Despite towers, I really liked the light here.
Beautiful pond area we returned to later on
Beautiful pond area we returned to later on		 Driving through a small town
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Typical Tuscany buildings
Closer up
Closer up		 With zoom at 300mm
With zoom at 300mm		 Heading back. Field of flowers
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Larger panorama idea from travel pal		 Odd configurations on a carpet of green
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Returned here, on the way back, to dusk on rolling hills
More dramatic this time
More dramatic this time		 Last shot of this scene. We were lucky with light.
Last shot of this scene. We were lucky with light.		 From moving car, the landmark near the hotel - 'home' !
From moving car, the landmark near the hotel - 'home' !		 Breakfast at Borgo Grondaie hotel next morn'
Breakfast at Borgo Grondaie hotel next morn'

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Andrys Basten13-Dec-2007 08:31
Thanks, folks. Felt bad about Gay's lost set but glad these helped a bit.
Patrick, have a great time on the trip there together.
Patrick 13-Dec-2007 02:42
thanks for the photos! I am using some tonight to create a photo box for my boyfriend's Christmas gift... its Italian thmed.... trying to put together an Italian holiday for us during the upcoming year. We both have been to Italy but not together
charales25-Oct-2007 07:06
Very nice shots, lovely colors and mysterious atmosphere. No matter how lucky you got with the light, you did a great job!
Guest 16-Aug-2007 15:09
Yes, some very fine captures, V
Andrys Basten28-Jul-2007 12:55
Al, I'm glad you enjoyed them and I appreciate that you took the time to write here.
I do hear, and see, that it's never just once when it comes to Italy!
AL 28-Jul-2007 07:19
Hey, I love your pictures! Great images, variety, perspectives, angles, combination of images within a picture (especially the Duomo's Baptistry, ceilings, heads!). I was in Italy last year for the first time, and loved it! Will take a better camera and pictures next time!

Thanks for sharing!
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