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so, we now have less than 3 weeks left here in Rome, and we are all sad and happy about that. it's sad cuz our time here has really flown, and now as we get down to the last few days, we're really going to try to cram it in with homework assignments, classes at the LdM, site presentations, on-sight drawing, and of course, shopping. but at the same time, i think we all miss home quite a bit. we're all missing boyfriends and pets, and, the comfort of our own homes and not having to be really responsible for anyone but ourselves.

but with all that said and done, Ms. Dawson had commented to us the other day that "we haven't blogged in a while", so here i am, succeeding in procrastinating from my homework, blogging.

i would like to share a pic that i took in St. Peter's square a couple weeks ago when me and a few others went out for a night-time stroll. night time photography is really hard, even when you have a really nice camera, and this is one of the pics that i took that just came out wonderfully.

the bad thing about Rome, or, any high-tourist spot is that there's a lot of opportunity for a lot of cliche'-shots. i've really been looking around, above and beyond the cliche', and have been photographing a lot of random things that you normally wouldn't think of. like, if i hadn't stated earlier, that this was shot at St. Peter's, well, viewers probably would've dismissed this as "just another shot in an unknown place".

but these are actually lamp post located in the square. i just love this shot.

the other day we were given a free day, and around 3 or so Rachael and Renee had invited me to go "out for a stroll" with them, and we just walked aimlessly for a while, but landed at the top of the Spanish Steps right at sunset. it was breath-takingly beautiful. i only wish i had my really good camera for this shot, but being how i was the only one who thought to bring their camera, well, i was grateful for the fact that i even got a shot.

to be honest, i'm not sure if that's St. Peter's dome in the background. it was just soo perfect up there at the time! it was like a dream!

speaking of Rachael and Renee, before we hit the Spanish Steps we were at the edge of the Borghese Gardens, where it overlooks Piazza del Popolo, and that over-look point just has an amazing view as well. i had convinced the twins to get a shot of them sitting on the overlook. well, you really can't tell where they are, but it's a great shot of the two of them nonetheless! i actually got this shot soley for their mom's sake! but i enjoyed it too!