Glory Dais, a photo from Rome, Lazio

Photographer's Note

One of the most beautiful and best-preserved reminders of the glory of ancient Rome is the Pantheon. It's difficult to get a unique shot of this beautiful building. I don't know that I've done so here, but at least it's not quite run-of-the-mill.

At the top of this dais is an object even older than the Pantheon, an Egyptian obelisk. It's an indication of how chock-full of ancient artifacts Rome really is that ancient Egyptian obelisks are something of an ordinary object.

Taken about 45 minutes after sunrise. Nobody around except another photographer.

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finlay (1531) 2013-01-22 0:09

Clark

You have chosen an excellent pov for this shot. The sweeping curves of the steps of the Dias make a very interesting foreground. There is a warm natural light that brings out the orange and yellow tones on the surrounding buildings.very well done.

Finlay

Kamilutka (3207) 2013-01-22 1:36

Hello Clark,
I admire your composition in here. Great idea to take the photo from exactly this POV it resulted in very interesting perspective. The colors are well managed and so is the light. Nice clarity and sharpness.
Well done!
Regards
Kamila

chawax (14858) 2013-01-23 12:36

Hi Clark,
You used very well tour wide angle to add perspective effect to the composition. Sharpness and exposure are excellent, the golden light on the buildings on the right is wonderful. Very good work !
Have a nice day,
Olivier

Photo Information

Copyright: Clark Monson (cdmonson) (4301)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2012-05-29
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X AF Pro DX II, Digital ISO 100, Cokin 77mm Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/8, 1/8 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Italy 2012
Date Submitted: 2013-01-21 20:20