This week's PhotoHunt was a tough one. All week long, I have been counting groups of things. I found 12 beautiful palm trees in a row, 7 great hibiscus flowers on a bush, but I have yet to find a group of 13 items that would make a good photo. I also searched through my photos with not much luck there either. I ended up going with a few photos with signs (even though next week's PhotoHunt has to do with signs). I figured with this choice, I could add a little bit of trivia to my post.
The word rione (plural - rioni) comes from the Latin word regio (plural - regiones) meaning regions. If Wikipedia is correct, the rioni in Rome were established for the first time in the 4th century BC by Servius Tullius, with only four, which at the time were called regiones (the plural of regio). More regions were added since then and they have been changed often over the years. Currently, there are 22 rioni.
R. XIII refers to the Trastevere rione of Rome.
Comments (21)
Good take on the PhotoHunt 13. :) Great pictures!
Posted by Leslie | April 19, 2008 10:56 AM
Posted on April 19, 2008 10:56
A nice take on this week's theme. Have a great weekend
Posted by jams o donnell | April 19, 2008 11:15 AM
Posted on April 19, 2008 11:15
Interesting post - and I love your "13" interpretation!
Mine's up finally.
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Posted by anita | April 19, 2008 11:25 AM
Posted on April 19, 2008 11:25
I'd never heard of rioni before. You taught me something.
Posted by Alice Audrey | April 19, 2008 12:24 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 12:24
this photohunt was a tough one. I would have take the 12 palm trees and just combine it with one of something. I've also been counting things but ended up finding none
this is a pretty good choice for photohunt and the bit of info adds interest
Posted by lissa | April 19, 2008 12:38 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 12:38
Thank you for explaining what a rioni is. I've heard of it a few times but I never took the time to look up the meaning in the dictionary.
Lovely photos!
Posted by María I. | April 19, 2008 1:34 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 13:34
this is just the he type of pictures i love the up close nitty gritty and the beautiful overviews
Posted by marcia @ joyismygoal | April 19, 2008 2:29 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 14:29
I sure learned something from you today :)
Have a good weekend!
Posted by napaboaniya | April 19, 2008 2:59 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 14:59
GREAT 13 photos! I love it
XIII!!!
Posted by SabineM | April 19, 2008 4:04 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 16:04
And if I am not mistaken, Trastevere means across the Tiber. So XIII is in the area across the Tiber from--well, from somewhere.
Posted by katney | April 19, 2008 5:28 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 17:28
Great photos. I found it tough to do this one too and spent some time looking at photos counting 11 geese or 15 geese (I guess I could have cropped that one). Thanks for the educational post with the signs. I will have a sign one up next week but will be away so I won't be able to notify TNChick. Have a good week and thanks for visiting. Please feel free to comment. I love comments.
Posted by Dawn | April 19, 2008 7:59 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 19:59
great idea for this weeks theme! :-)
View mine if you wish. thanks.
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Posted by graham | April 19, 2008 8:46 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 20:46
nice shot! mine's is up too hope you can drop by, Ciao!
Posted by Prettylifeonline | April 19, 2008 9:45 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 21:45
Ciao! sunflower.. LOL! great shots, mine's up too " The taste of Italy", hope you drop by-
Posted by SnapCatch | April 19, 2008 9:47 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 21:47
Thanks everyone for commenting! I am glad I ended up using the XIII photos. I did not know about the rioni either until this weekend. I wish I knew sooner as it would have been interesting looking at all of the signs in Rome with this knowledge. I guess I will just have to return!
Posted by girasoli | April 20, 2008 12:57 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 12:57
Wonderful take on the theme and great shots!!
My pic shows a ski slope, there are numbers along the slope like on a street for quick referral, particularly in case of an accident.
Posted by Mar | April 20, 2008 9:02 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 21:02
That was a tough assignment, but you did a wonderful job! That's a lot of 13s to have dug up!
Posted by sandrac | April 21, 2008 6:52 AM
Posted on April 21, 2008 06:52
Great job with XIII!
Posted by Annie | April 21, 2008 6:55 AM
Posted on April 21, 2008 06:55
Very creative choice for 13! Wonderful photos, especially the first one. I adore the contrast between the gritty wall and reflection in the oh-so-shiny window pane.
Posted by Anne | April 21, 2008 2:23 PM
Posted on April 21, 2008 14:23
Mar, thanks for the reply on my question. How brilliant of them to put signs up to help with locations.
Sandra, I actually found 5 R. XIII signs but didn't want to overdue it. Too bad I didn't happen to take 13 of them! That would have been cool.
Annie, thanks for your encouragement. I was a little hesitant when posting but think I did good.
Anne, thanks! It is good to see you back. I hope you are doing ok. I see just what you mean about the contrast. I personally love the second one the best. I am not sure if it is just all the greenery and the little bit of camouflage or the fact that I loved visiting that park.
Posted by girasoli | April 21, 2008 9:38 PM
Posted on April 21, 2008 21:38
ThanX for visiting. I'm running late getting around to visit the "13" themed shots. Glad I didn't miss your unique series of shots ~ great commentary too.
Posted by diXymiss | April 23, 2008 11:34 AM
Posted on April 23, 2008 11:34