Victor Emmanuel by Al Bourassa
The Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II (National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II) or Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) or “Il Vittoriano” is a monument to honour Victor Emmanuel, the first king of a unified Italy, located in Rome, Italy.
This sculpture of the king dominates the forecourt of the monument on the Piazza Venezia in Rome. Taken March 7/09
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Great angle nd has a sorta glow to it great work
Thank you for your kind words Jeff.
– Al Bourassa
great shot
Thank you my irish friend.
– Al Bourassa
Fantastic shot, Al. I agree with Jeff!
You two gentlemen are so very intelligent, lol.
– Al Bourassa
Great angle, AL. Great statue and super photo.
Thank you so much Steven.
– Al Bourassa
CONGRATULATIONS ~ FEATURED IN YOUR COUNTRY’S BEST!
Marie ~ Host
To the “Your Country’s Best” group,
Cheers, Al
– Al Bourassa
Wonderful angle on this photo, with outstanding light and composition, Al! I’m wondering if you perhaps have a closer viewpoint of his face?? Long story, really… my father, it is said, was a direct descendant (Yes, another Victor Emanuel although he used the single "m’). Rumor has it too, that they looked much alike! So of course, I’m very curious to see if that’s the case! Either way, a great capture and a wonderful glimpse of Rome! And congratulations on the Feature!
Thank you for your kind words. I’ll check my other shots. I may have a better angle. If so, I’ll post it on the right and let you know.
– Al Bourassa
This is pretty much the same shot on the right as above, but I adjusted the shadows and contrast so you can have a better idea of the facial features.. Sorry I don’t have a better angle but this statue is quite a high one.
– Al Bourassa
Congratulations on your well deserve feature in Your Country’s Best X
Sheila
Thank you so much Sheila, xoxoxo
– Al Bourassa