I went to see the Carnevale in Viareggio on Sunday. Just like last year it was a mad affair with people dressed up, music, dancing in the streets and the most amazing floats. I will show you some of those in a while. I had a great time finding faces. Some are parts of floats, some participants in the parade, some are there to watch.
Italy’s obsession with bottoms and breasts continues.
A very famous face from a different angle.
The last one is me covered in confetti. Last year it was foam. I prefer confetti.
Take a look in the Carnevale in Viareggio category for a look at the amazing floats from last year.
Love it, they are so creative.
By: kirsi sade on March 2, 2012
at 6:27 am
The parade of floats is amazing.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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So much creativity there. I especially love the close up shots of real faces made up. Fabulous photos as always Debra!
By: janinevasta on March 2, 2012
at 6:44 am
People go to a lot of trouble to dress up. It is not easy to get photos as the place is incredibly crowded and people are moving. I saw lots that I would have liked to photograph that I missed.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
at 8:58 am
You did very well. And there’s always next year!
By: janinevasta on March 3, 2012
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I will definitely be back.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
at 5:46 pm
Unbelievable. Emphasis on T & A this year it seems…and then that beautiful sweet geisha-like face surrounded by white…so very beautiful. Thank you so much. You look lovely as always…
By: The Daily Cure on March 2, 2012
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T & A are always popular here.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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Beautiful photos, Debra and they accurately show the people’s art and creativity. They have enjoyed these traditions since Roman times, when the festivals were called Saturnalia, or Baccanalia. Carnevale, or farewell to meat, which was banned in the past during the forty days preceding Easter (or Lenten period), was the last chance to have fun and even “debaucherie” prior to this very austere season in the calendar. The Church did not like it and had to “tolerate” it, hence all the references to religion. Viareggio’s Carnevale is worth a visit. I’m glad that you had such a great time.
By: mulino dominillo on March 2, 2012
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There is certainly lots of criticism of politics and religion here.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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looks like it was fun!!!! thanks for sharing all those photos…that is a lot of work to upload all of those!
By: rene on March 2, 2012
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It is a lot of fun. You will have to go one year.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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WOW! At the end I have met with your face dear Debra, you are so nice. And these photographs are all so funny, made me laugh. But there is one of them, that is amazing, the man with orange hair, how absurd… Thank you dear Debra, how nice to have an image with your lovely face now, have a nice weekend, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on March 2, 2012
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The costumes that people wear are great. You have a fun weekend too.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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The Italians know how to use farce to a fine art – such cheeky, provocative and humorous pictures! You’ve captured the good, the bad and the ugly in all forms. Your photographs bring out the spirit of Carnevale. Love the gay atmosphere! The Geisha Girl is gorgeous and that Vulture looks rather ominous.
By: Sandra H on March 2, 2012
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The place is a madhouse with people and floats all over the place.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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Deb, this is brilliant, my friend! So, so well done. What a collection. I especially love that you included one of yourself at the end!
Hugs,
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on March 2, 2012
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I don’t include myself very often.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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Loved the photos…looks like wonderful fun. You look great covered in confetti…much nice than foam I know.
By: Karen on March 2, 2012
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The foam last year got into my eyes, hair, yuk!
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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Wow, such brilliant characters! Looked like a brilliant time, plenty of t & a! 😉
By: Jennifer Avventura on March 2, 2012
at 7:07 pm
Always t & a in Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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What an entertaining collection. I am especially loving the two *cardinals*.
By: Just Add Attitude on March 2, 2012
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I though they were wonderful too.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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Oh how wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!! May I ask what type of camera was used?
Just magnificent clarity!
By: zannyro on March 2, 2012
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It is a Canon G12. I love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
at 9:05 am
Oh I’m SO excited! Thank you so much. As I said the pictures were just perfect!
By: zannyro on March 3, 2012
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Aweee! So many different, colorful faces!
That’s oughtta be a hectic event to take pictures of those many creative costumes to capture.
By: rommel on March 2, 2012
at 9:01 pm
I have lots more photos. I will do more on the floats later.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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What fun. A fabulous collection of faces. I especially like the closeup of the Joker. That must have been fun to take!
By: jenny@atasteoftravel on March 2, 2012
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That was a lucky shot. He walked right past me and looked at the camera.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
at 9:06 am
Such wonderful caricatures — Sarcozy, the Pope, Obama, Berlusconi — so much like Carnaval, Halloween, Mardi Gras, and maybe a bit of New Years Eve. I wish Americans could be as adventurous, silly, creative, and fun loving at holidays.
Jack
By: jackandmarilynerickson on March 2, 2012
at 11:29 pm
The sarcasm and criticism is very strident.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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Where was Putin?
By: jackandmarilynerickson on March 2, 2012
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I didn’t see him anywhere.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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These pictures are so full of fun and creativity; wish I had been there. Thanks for sharing!
By: Marcia Clarke on March 3, 2012
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You will have to visit Viareggio one year for Carnevale. It’s great fun.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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Great faces. Obama as a cardinal? Why not? All very much fun and puts me in mind of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico. Enjoy the spring.
By: mltucker on March 3, 2012
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There were several other cardinals as well.I will show more of this float and others soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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Beautiful. A photographer’s dream!
By: 2summers on March 3, 2012
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There is certainly no shortage of subjects.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 3, 2012
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Wow, has it really been a year since the last one? Nice to see your beautiful smile again, Deb! 🙂
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on March 3, 2012
at 10:25 pm
The years fly by much too quickly, I prefer not to think about it.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2012
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Really? A whole year?!
Love this collection of photos Debra. It would have been lots of fun to be there.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on March 4, 2012
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Carnevale is a lot of fun. This year was my third one.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 4, 2012
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By: Faces in Venice « Bagni di Lucca and Beyond on May 23, 2012
at 8:36 am
What a fantastic display of character and creativity! The artwork is absolutely amazing. By simply looking at the photos, one can even feel the energy of the Carnevale. I love the collection, it is really stunning.
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at 11:46 am
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