Fountain of Fortuna,Pompeii by ElizaB
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Fuji FinePix A330
Frame & text PSE6.
Pompeii,September 2009.
This is one of the best-known fountains in Pompeii. The basin of the fountain is carved from limestone rather than lesser quality stone, and in addition has a fine sculpture of the goddess Fortuna/Concordia with spigot.
Our guide told us that the location of fountains are thought to be significant in that they could indicate neighborhood groupings and be used as a kind of modern postal address. The decoration of the fountains could also indicate the status of both the neighbourhood in comparison to other neighbourhoods, and the status of the patron of the fountain.
Many thanks for joining me..your time, comments and favs are much appreciated.
My next destination to share with you is The Abbey of Montecassino
Hope life is treating everyone kindly.
Comments (12)
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
SSoffia
BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE & COLORS DEAR ELIZA :)
fredster66
Really nice!
3x3
lovely capture!
RobyHermida
Awesome shot.. Wonderful!! ROBY ;o)
nikolais
very nice capture and presentation, Eliza!
carlx
Wonderful fountain, Lisa!!!
frankie96
Wonder what type of original spigot it had....a very nice image..
Richardphotos
amazing history and capture
MrsLubner
Fascinating information and something I really did not know about the quality of fountains. I knew there had been several but not the significance. Wonderful shot!
amota99517
This had to be have been one major awesome trip. Fabulous shot!
PD154
Excellence again Lisa, looks like you had a fun time there, your images are superb.