OMBRELLO – Rome streets in the rain
It’s been a rainy spring in Rome. Which is a good thing, as it makes those cobblestones really shiny. Watch out, though – rain makes them slippery, too… Monochrome street photography, a photo essay.

What – i have to throw ANOTHER coin into the fountain? Oh, i wish you’d just press the shutter button at the right time!
The first three are recent, as is the very last shot. The others are from a few months ago, reprocessed.
The last shot in particular, provides clear evidence that one should always carry a camera, even when the last thing on one’s mind is to take photographs. You just never know exactly what wondrous unscripted opportunity may unfold for the benefit of your lens. Another thing this picture seems to support is the idea that Italians really do know how to have fun. This one taxi driver most certainly did.
Thanks for looking,
Alessandro Ciapanna
43 Responses to “OMBRELLO – Rome streets in the rain”
So much rain, Alessandro! And a beutiful series!
Oh, so much rain. But, hey: no rain, no rainbows. Thanks, (Ms) buddy π
Beautiful series of photos. Well done!
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Thanks, KVH1! (The avatar makes me wonder: is KVH1 a tram line?) π
I love the rain for shots. Great lighting. And a great choice of photos for B&W. Good captions, and loved the paving on those top two pics.
Foul weather does sometimes make for dramatic lighting, but – let’s be frank – most of the time, it’s just… blah.
Thanks for the feedback, “Caterina”!
Flipping WordPress. Just replied to this and it was eaten π¦
Anyway, to recap: Soy Catalina en espaΓ±ol pero Caterina en italiano.
A useful name as it translates everywhere.
Blue skies and endless sunshine are as bad as endless rain. Too much light and so boring. We are never content eh?
Great shots Alessandro! π
Thank you! π
High pressures are coming from the Atlantic …
I can begin to smell the “ginebra” already… π
loved the rain shot Alessandro! May we “Ask for More”? π
For more photography – please do: i’ll do my very best to oblige.
For more rain – please hold up (at least) a few weeks, if you may… π
Thanks!
lol!! Ok I will wait, because i have a feeling that the former is dependent on the latter! π
Spring rain is always welcome (in moderation!) before the heat of summer.
so many umbrellas! : )
I think i’m beginning to understand why we call it spring: i, for one, am springing from thick, warm clothes to light shirts and then right back, several times a day… (and, yes: i am loving it!)
Excellent series but the horn blower wins for me. And it is raining here too. π¦
I asked, he said: it’s either this, or blowing a fuse, in Roman traffic… π
Grazie.
Reblogged this on Instacandid.
Thanks for the reblog. What i really wonder is – why?
I really like the photos on the bridge because not that many people take pictures in the rain. I took some similar photos of those bridges when I visited Rome last time. My favorite one is the taxi driver playing the trumpet because I have a series of street musician photos on http://www.instacandid.com but none of them is of a taxi driver playing an instrument in his car!
Nice set, Alessandro!
Thanks, Antonio. Much appreciated.
love the nun shot…
She was lovely – her feet didn’t reach the floor… Thanks, Chuck!
Wonderful set!
Thanks, Lesley, ann.
Excellent photo story. As you say, better to carry the camera all the time … π
Thanks, Olli! It’s one habit the two of us seem to have in common… π
Completly agree! I can’t count the great shots i missed because i didn’t take my camera…
Have a nice day.
Eliane
Thanks, Eliane! Carrying the camera does break you back, but having the photo to show (off) is a priceless feeling π
Che bello, Alessandro. Grazie. Ciao Carina
Grazie a te, Carina!
Ooops – i almost missed this post, and what a catastrophe that would have been to have missed the trumpeting cabby – just divine π
Haha – isn’t he great? And easy to find – just keep your ears peeled for jazz music π
Thanks!
I really like the fare play shot.
Thanks, George61d!
How do you protect your camera when shooting in the rain? I’ve changed about 8 taxi drivers while I was in Rome, but none of them were playing a musical instrument :S
Thanks, Paula. I normally keep the camera slung around my neck and inside my waterproof windbreaker, and only take it out when i see something that tickles my fancy. Then i wipe the drops off with a handkerchief. So, more than protect the camera, i try to limit the exposure to the rain.
And don’t worry, the trumpeteering taxi driver is one-of-a-kind. Btw, he saw his photo on my blog (wonder how) and emailed me for a copy in high resolution.
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Did you send it to him? What camera do you use, Alessandro? And what is your favourite lens?
Of course; i sent him all three frames i took. And then we met again (by chance) he showed me he’s using it as a screen saver on his Gps thingy. Favorite lens: wideangle. Camera: Nikon d5000. A little more info on my latest post – thanks for asking!
π You can count on my being curious and asking too many questions, especially when I am spending a week at home π Grazie, caro π
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