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Leptis Magna (2) - Arch


Leptis Magna (2) - Arch
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Copyright: Moncef Moncef (Monceflibra) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 121 W: 0 N: 259] (968)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-19
Categories: Artwork
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-15 3:15
Viewed: 175
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lepcis Magna or Leptis Magna, an ancient city along the Mediterranean Sea, located near the modern-day city of Al Khums in Libya. The city began as a trading port for the ancient people of Phoenicia around 1000 BC and then became part of the Roman province of Africa Proconsularis. Lepcis was the most easterly of the three cities that gave the North African region of Tripolitania its name.

Lepcis Magna was associated with the Roman Empire for more than 600 years beginning in the 2nd century BC. During that time many buildings were constructed using Roman architectural styles. These Roman structures, well preserved under sand for centuries, have made the city an important area for archaeological study since the 1920s. Lepcis Magna was also known as the birthplace of Roman emperor Lucius Septimius Severus (AD 146-211).

The arch of Septimus Severus born in Leptis Magna in AD 145 and who later went on to become Emperor.
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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 288 W: 0 N: 154] (1405)
  • [2008-06-15 3:31]

Hi Moncef,

love the perspective, of the 2 archs. Great composition with beatiful colors.

Congratulations,
Romeu

witaj Moncef;

great capture, interesting historical place
very good sunny shot, nice sharp and colours

best regards
pozdrawiam Karolina

Hello dear Moncef
another piece of wonderful old architecture, great POV, wonderful light, colours and sharpness, i wish to see this in real,
hugs
Magda

Hi Moncef,
A beautiful photo,good colour and perspectief.
very interesting story too!
t.f.s. greetings,
Frieda.

Hi Moncef,
superb compo with perfect clarity and sharpnes,
beautiful colours,
great pov,
welldone and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) tomorrow

WOW!

Now this is very impressive indeed. Great POV and capture. The arch acts like a door to beyond in this compo. Good sharpness and colour saturation, this is a superb photo and an interesting location to visit. TFS.

Martyn

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  • subs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 130 W: 0 N: 95] (1095)
  • [2008-07-07 9:19]

Hi Moncef,
What an amzing piece of construction, and it looks imposing standing alone. Once again, beautifully composed with the contrasting sky and with the tourists within the arch. Well done.
Best Regards,
Subashini

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