Moon Over Vatican City

Happy Easter Everyone

As we move into the Easter weekend here in Sydney, a full and generous moon is shining down upon us. Bright and benevolent it is sharing the promise of Easter..

Hope, Renewal & Second Chances

The moon and the Angels of the Vatican City will be watching and guiding us, so look above and look within and feel the nurture of a 'Compassion Moon'.

While I'm Here..

Remember to be safe this Easter. If you are driving long distances don't forget to ..

Rest, Revive and Survive!!

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 Artwork  [copyright beingRuby©]

Created from original photography:  [beingRuby©]

Location: Vatican City, Italy, August 2011

Christmas Spirit: Angels of Rome

Angels at Christmas Time

Another Angel for Christmas!  This is my fourth Angel of the ten that live upon the Ponte sant'Angelo in Roma [others here]. This little fellow is aptly named 'Angel with Lance'... So inventive those Romans... 

I hope you are all having a lovely lead up to Christmas.. It is the silly season.. So remember to be safe as you scurry around helping Santa in his tasks... I'll send one of my Angels to watch over you!

Christmas Giveaways

I've been so busy I nearly missed some wonderful giveaways from my talented blog friends

Art By Karena  [A Vintage Mercury Cross Bottle created by the lovely Isa of Greyfreth]

& some Italian goodies from the clever  Bella Rustica

Have A Lovely Xmas Week

i  loveRome

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ALL Text, Original Photography & Artwork [copyright beingRuby©]

Shots taken in  Rome,  Italy [2011]

The Angel at Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio

Another Sunday

Another Angel

Hi Everyone.. I hadn't planned on posting another Angel yet.. but haven't had time to prepare anything else.. So  for a little Sunday entertainment, here is an Angel that forms part of a 'Madonella' [Little Madonnas]   near the Trevi Fountain. These 'Little Madonnas' can be found all over Rome, each unique and sweet in their own way... I was so besotted by them I attempted to photograph each and everyone... Perhaps this shot is not the best example to introduce these as you can't actually see the Madonna, but I like the way the Angel seems to be protecting the church..  I hope he protects you also, and fills your dreams with sweet thoughts.

Have A Wonderful Weekend

I'll Be Back Soon

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ALL Text, Original Photography & Artwork [copyright beingRuby©]

Shots taken at the Trevi Fountain, Rome, August 2011

Rome: Vatican City

Serenity

Further to my last post.. Here are a few shots of the walk up to the Vatican City showing the beautiful hazy glow from the fading sun... The lamp lights in the first image are 'lit by sunlight' Thank you Mother Nature for your contribution!!! .. It really was a spectacular moment.  A moment filled with  awe and admiration for the grandeur and sheer scale of St Peter's and the surrounding architecture... A grandeur that achieves serenity,  rather than bedazzle and opulence..

Although I have seen this sight before, there was still a feeling of anticipation and expectation.. The lateness of the day and absence of crowds gave the square an almost abandoned quality... yet  something else had taken up residence.. The empty spaces were filled instead with an effervescent glow..  and I swear I could see nature come out to play with the statues atop the colonnades .. The tourists had gone and it was finally their time of day. Their time for play ..  to stretch their legs after hours of rigid duty.... My expectations were delighted!

'Angel With The Tassles'

Well.. I wanted to include another angel from Ponte Sant'Angelo.. and this guy looked so serene in his profile shot, sunlight tickling his feathers..  I thought he fit the bill.. Until I researched his name.. 'Angel With The Whips'... righty oh!!! and there I was thinking he was the 'Angel With The Tassles'... Too late to pick another angel from the pack.. This one was already suited up.

Have A Wonderful Week Everyone

And work up some anticipation for the weekend

your expectations just might be delighted!! 

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ALL Text, Original Photography & Artwork [copyright beingRuby©]

Shots taken on the Ponte Sant'Angelo and St Peter's Square, Rome, August 2011