Maria of Rio Bagno procession

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The tiny town of Podalla in central Italy turns out for the annual celebration of the patron saint of the local churches. A mass in the larger of the two churches is followed by a procession through the 20 or so houses in Podalla, and celebrations end with refreshments in the church garden. As the exotic (i.e. non-local) newcomers to the community we were treated almost as guests of honour and my son got to help push the cart carrying the painting of the Madonna (not that he wanted to, being a stroppy teenager). I took a few snaps:

Leaving the church
Festa-2.jpg by Ian, on Flickr

Maria of Rio Bagno
Festa-9.jpg by Ian, on Flickr

Lovely evening light
Festa-21.jpg by Ian, on Flickr
 
Last one. best lighting, best framing, best atmosphere. Rest are just snaphots.

Pity about Gyles Brandreth photo-bombing it on the right though. :)
 
yes i like the last one..and the chap on the right does look rather out of it..
beautiful lighting and a sense of peace
cheers
geof
 
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