Diane Putnam's photos with the keyword: florence

Bardi Chapels, Santa Croce. One of the major reasons I wanted to visit Florence was to see the frescoes of Giotto. There were several problems with photographing these: I was new to my camera (and photography, for that matter), flash is not allowed, you are required to stay a certain distance away, and the condition of the frescoes is poor. These are my excuses, anyway! www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/g/giotto/s_croce/index.html

Bardi Chapels, Santa Croce. One of the major reasons I wanted to visit Florence was to see the frescoes of Giotto. There were several problems with photographing these: I was new to my camera (and photography, for that matter), flash is not allowed, you are required to stay a certain distance away, and the condition of the frescoes is poor. These are my excuses, anyway! www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/g/giotto/s_croce/index.html

The lantern is the adornment structure, usually octagonal, atop a cathedral dome. This element was also designed by Brunelleschi after a lengthy design competition. He was forced to "audition" for this portion of the dome due to running afoul of the wardens of the cathedral with his hot temper. It was completed in 1471. More: info.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek08/1024/1024p_duomo.cfm AA243 Splendor.

The lovely green, pink and cream marble of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence.

The lovely green, pink and cream marble of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence.

Also called Il Duomo di Firenze, or simply Il Duomo. Read about the complex history of this glorious basilica (in English) here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Cathedral AA301 Curves.

In the central tourist part of Florence, it was unusual to see a building in a state of deterioration. It caught my attention for that reason.

Says something like "To your normal, you prefer madness." Pills for dinner, anyone? Florence.

Florence, Italy. AA220 Unusual signs.

He resides in front of the Basilica di Santa Croce. AA227 Amazing.

Also called Il Duomo di Firenze, or simply Il Duomo. Read about the complex history of this glorious basilica (in English) here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Cathedral

Florence, Italy. The basilica wall is on the left, the Chapel of the Princes, which holds the tombs of the most prominent Medici, is under the largest dome. The Medici Chapel is the weirdest interior I have ever seen. The most obvious quality, to me, was narcissism. It was designed in the Mannerist period, perhaps the perfect style for expressing the arrogance and theatricality of the Medici family. Read more here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_San_Lorenzo,_Florence#Cappelle_Medicee

Behind the Duomo in Florence, Italy. AA317 Clothing

The gigantic meringues looked interesting, but I never tried them. AA310 Textures.

Actually, I ate some of everything!