street the-wedding-at-Scalinata

Not sure if this interpretation of a wedding party is best considered

street or abstract, but it captures for me the memory of the many

people all caught up in their experience of Rome and sharing a special

moment with this bride and groom.

Motivated by the urgent need to find a restroom, my wife and I came

upon this wonderful restaurant atop a sort of

pastry/confection/gelatto shop at the foot of the Spanish Steps

(Scalinata della Trinita dei Monti), Rome, Italy. The steps, which are

said to be the longest and widest staircase in Europe, lead from the

Piazza di Spagna at its base to the Piazza Trinita dei Monti and the

church Trinita dei Monti at the top. At some point while sampling the

restaurant’s wonderful complimentary shrimp, cheese, and whatever

appetizers and chatting, and joking with our Poland born waiter who

spoke 6 languages (and who suggested opening the large floor to

ceiling windows at our table overlooking the steps), we noticed a

wedding taking place. I suspect this is the dream of many couples in

Rome – to be wed at the Spanish steps. Imagine a wedding party made

up of visitors from around the world. Even I was moved by the event.

Comments and critique welcome. Oh, the restaurant is named

“Barcaccia”. I highly recommend it.

Hi Wayne,

  Wonderful creative action shot with great lighting.  Take care, Patsy

This is wonderful Wayne! The tones and movement give this image a very artistic/painterly feel about it.  Love this! 

Best regards,

Deb