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Going Out In Style

© Mary K. Robison

Going Out In Style

Uploaded: January 24, 2015 | Entered: January 24, 2015 02:51:11

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Taken in Naples, Italy, a number of years ago, late one afternoon. I was startled by the sight of this hearse, whose horses trotted through the intersection so fast, I barely had time to turn on my camera and shoot this photo.

Exif: F Number: 0, Exposure Bias Value: 0.50, ExposureTime: 23697424/268435456 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 0, Model: COACH

Comments

Avril Young January 24, 2015

Delightful capture and find Mary...must have been quite a sight to see.. #1604733

Mary K. Robison January 24, 2015

It was definitely an eye-catcher, Avril. I couldn't speak enough Italian to ask if this was how all the wealthy people go to the grave, or this person was particularly rich...
Thanks for commenting! #11230891

Gord MacEachern January 24, 2015

That's an amazing image Mary, eye-catcher indeed!! #11230932

Mary K. Robison January 24, 2015

Glad you like it, Gord. Thanks! #11230965

Tiia Vissak January 24, 2015

a great capture! #11230969

Gail Sullivan level-classic January 24, 2015

So ornate and gilded...what an amazing site to see, Mary! #11230985

Jeff Sielski January 24, 2015

Great capture! #11231062

Mary K. Robison January 24, 2015

Thanks for your comments, Tiia, Gail, and Jeff. Much appreciated! #11231318

Sheri Whala January 24, 2015

Such a cool shot! #11231478

Teresa Burnett level-classic January 24, 2015

But you did capture it, and beautifully, Mary!! What an elaborate and gorgeous hearse!! #11231487

Douglas Pignet January 25, 2015

wonderful catpure #11231599

Joy Rector January 25, 2015

beautiful shot #11231619

Robert R. Goodman January 25, 2015

Hi Mary,Now that's the way to go.Excellent capture my friend.All is well out here in Az! #11231700

John Connolly January 25, 2015

What a remarkable sight and capture Mary! There doesn't appear to be any money shortage here! #11232015

Mary K. Robison January 25, 2015

Thank you, everyone! I appreciate your responce to this. #11232086

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 25, 2015

Very interesting scene. Beautiful hearse, horses and capture, Mary. #11232206

Ellen Hodges January 25, 2015

Wonderful and memorable capture, Joannie!! #11232238

Ellen Hodges January 25, 2015

Wonderful and memorable capture, Mary!! Love the title, too! #11232239

Ellen Hodges January 25, 2015

Sorry about the mixup! #11232240

Barbara Waldoch January 25, 2015

Looks great, Mary! #11232319

Nadia Paul January 26, 2015

It certainly does look opulent Mary - someone went out in style! A wonderful story and capture my friend! #11232333

Mary K. Robison January 26, 2015

Thank you, Tammy, Ellen, Barbara, and Nadia. Your friendly and supportive words mean a lot to me. #11232377

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 26, 2015

This sure is an impressive sight, Mary.
What a scene to catch. I've never seen anything like it and I've been in Italy a lot.
It looks like the hearse is made of gold.
I would say someone very rich or someone very important to the rich died.
Thanks for sharing this interesting piece of culture. #11232387

Mary K. Robison January 26, 2015

Hi, Kiki!
Thanks for stopping in with your always-friendly comments. I'm glad I can finally share photos from Europe, which were originally taken as slides. They've been waiting for My Better Half to give me a portable scanner, enabling me to download the converted images via a memory card. This shot has always been a favorite because of its unique subject. I'm glad you "like" it, too! #11232443

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 30, 2015

And I sure do :) #11234797

Mary K. Robison January 31, 2015

:-D #11235245

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