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Colosseum Upside Down


Colosseum Upside Down
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Copyright: Mario Barral (pikas) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 157 W: 9 N: 198] (726)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-01
Categories: Nocturnal
Camera: Olympus mju 600
Exposure: f/3.1, 1/2 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-24 5:18
Viewed: 385
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Portuguese]
The Colosseum

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Colosseum or Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.

Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96). The name "Amphitheatrum Flavium" derives from both Vespasian's and Titus's family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia).

Originally capable of seating around 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It remained in use for nearly 500 years with the last recorded games being held there as late as the 6th century. As well as the traditional gladiatorial games, many other public spectacles were held there, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building eventually ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such varied purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry and a Christian shrine.

Although it is now in a ruined condition due to damage caused by earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum has long been seen as an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. Today it is one of modern Rome's most popular tourist attractions and still has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit "Way of the Cross" procession to the amphitheatre.

The Colosseum is also depicted on the Italian version of the five-cent euro coin.
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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 286 W: 0 N: 155] (1411)
  • [2008-07-24 5:32]

Olá Mario,


gosto muito desta perspectiva do coliseu. O contraste de luz também resulta muito bem.

Um abraço,
Romeu

Olá Mário,
Interessante perspective e um efeito muito bem conseguido com os arcos bem desenhados e a luz reflectida nos topos, tudo entre colunas bem definidas a suportarem a captura de baixo.
Bem feito, parabéns, mb

boa tarde Mario

Gosto muito da perspectiva que mostras. Fotografar arte muitas vezes vista , em livros faz com que nos habituemos a ver sempre do mesmo angulo e acabamos por não acrescentar nada. Este teu olhar acrescenta. Obrigada.

Um abraço

teresa

Olá Mario,

Excelente perspectiva.A luz, o equilibrio das cores e a composição ficaram fantásticas.

Hi Mário...this is a great shot..wonderful perspective and light...great details. Nice work.

Roger

later

hi mario, never been to italy but would love to see such places as this, amazing!!! nice shot and welcome to trek lens!
scott

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 860 W: 0 N: 1388] (5630)
  • [2008-07-26 12:07]

Hello Mario
A very impressive building and you did it justice with your photo which is nice and sharp with good colors and light.
Dot
Thank you for your comments on my looking down

Hello Mario,
The isolated view of the Coliseum is very attractive at night. Good use of the rule of thirds. Details of the Coliseum are good, well exposed. Greetings! Danilo

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1606 W: 0 N: 173] (12337)
  • [2008-07-27 5:55]

Hi Mario,
Great point of view for your shot. Superb light and details, a real beauty of a beauty :) Thanks
Regards
Diane

Love this architectural detail Mario.
You captured some great light and the essence of this place.
Godd placement of the edge line in the frame.
Nice work.
- Vincent

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5243 W: 181 N: 6224] (32841)
  • [2008-07-28 5:11]

Ola Mario



Interessante teu close.
Geralmente as pessoas mostram ele por completo,
aqui voce apenas nos da um close bem de perto
para vermos o quanto tambem é belo e bonito bem de pertinho!
Parabens

Sergio

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1456 W: 126 N: 2045] (17633)
  • [2008-07-28 20:19]

Hello Mario, very nice pov, good light control and a fine result, thanks!

Mario

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1481 W: 117 N: 2350] (8975)
  • [2008-07-29 22:26]

hi Mario

This must be one of the most photographed place in Italy and you choice of night exposure and upside view brings a different effect, although not necessary the best view. Good imagination.

tfs, bill

Impressive composition you are showing here Mario,

Makes the perspective very interesting.

What strikes me the most here is the light coming out of the arches.

TFS
Els

Bonjour Mario,
Une composition très intéressante, par sa luminosité nocturne, c'est splendide
Amitiés
Odile :)

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  • dbp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 713 W: 11 N: 100] (3600)
  • [2008-08-03 5:49]

nice shot Mario
well composed from interesting pov and great lighting catch.
thanks for your nice comment on
"the fountain".
regards
David

ciao Mario,

Interesting angle to photograph il coloseo. The colors and shadows are nice too. Welcome to TL.

Richard

A different POV from those normally shown Mario. Good detail and fine textures in the stonework,
David

Hi Mario,
Excellent POV. and details of the colosseum of Rome,lovely perpective and light, Beautiful composition and colors,..
Very well done,
Michel

Hi Mario
wonderful pov of colosseum
great light and details
very good
work
ciao
Lucio

Pryitanne Mario!
Wonderful photo with beautiful colours!good job!!!=)
ALiaksandr

Dear Mario Barral!
Very original perspective.
Good composition.
Very good capture.
Interesting job.
TFS!

Diferente e original perpectiva do Coliseu! Diferente do que estamos habituados a ver! PARABÉNS!! Bom equilibrio de cores! Parece que estamos a assistir ao vivo a um espectáculo!!

Hello mario,
A very interesting POV with good light control.
The lighting allows the details of the stone to be heightened.
Good job!
Joni

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1177 W: 90 N: 951] (6608)
  • [2008-08-27 15:02]

Hi Mário, I like this original and very dramatic angle of this famous structure. Excellent notes about this place i'd like to be able to visit one day. TFS. Murray.

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 638 W: 6 N: 428] (2746)
  • [2008-09-09 18:45]

Interesting lighting and abstract representation of history. TFS. Karin

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2195 W: 59 N: 2438] (13791)
  • [2008-09-10 5:13]

Hi Mario...
Very nice architectural scene.
Nice colors and clarity!
Excellently done!
George

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  • Niva Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 960 W: 0 N: 506] (6479)
  • [2008-09-17 12:04]

Uma bonita perspectiva para essa foto noturna.
Valeu, Mário!
Um abraço brasileiro,
Nivaldo

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