Greek theater Photo

Photographer’s Note

The theater of Taormina is the second of the classic theaters of Sicily as far as size, after the one of Siracusa. It is placed in the highest part of Taormina under the Tauro mount that gives name to the town.

Although the origin of the theater is hellenistic, because therefore they demonstrate some inscriptions to it recorded in the stone remembering to Hierón II, its present appearance corresponds with the modifications and extensions realised in Roman imperial times, mainly what it has to do with the structure of the scene. The cavea or launching slips of the theater of Taormina has a diameter of 109 M.s constructed in brick, are divided in 9 cúneos, just as the Greek theater of Siracusa.

The semicircular orchestra is slightly more loss than the scene with two lateral exits for the choir, on these lodged the scene with two floors, three exits for actors in first and decorated with columnatas and a porch superior. The walls of the bottom conserve niches whose decoration consisted of sculptures, as well as marble columns.

During the decade of the 90 the theater was recovered and at the present time summer concerts of classic music, classic festivales and theater representations are offered that demonstrate the spectacular acoustics.

Taormina
Taormina II

I hope you like it.

rodgerg, gracious, fanni has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

quillo (7440) 2008-10-01 10:57

-

Hola Elena...... pues si me gusta, es una buena foto/documental bien acompañada por tu ilustrativa nota, buen color, buena luz.... el único pero es esa planta que impide que se vea el teatro más completo, pero que le vamos a hacer las cosas están donde están.

Un saludo y enhorabuena.

-

ManuMay (11554) 2008-10-01 12:10

Primero gracias por tu ilustrativa nota!!
En cuanto a la imagen muy buena, mostrando toda la amplitud y grandiosidad del teatro, y algo muy importante...nos dejas ver el entorno natural que lo enmarca, lo que nos ayuda a recrear como fué realmente.
Gracias.
Manuel.

rodgerg (25575) 2008-10-02 0:32

Holà Elena,

A place charged of history, an image which present it very well with a POV well selected and a beautiful prospect to the moutains. Thnaks for the interesting note.
The peoples in the theater gives an interesting idea of the scaole of the edifice.
Have a good day,
Roger

Thanks to have chosed my photo of Venice in your favourites.

gracious (20017) 2008-10-02 0:51

Hola Elena,
Como esta usted!
I loved the pov how you captured the ruin theatre with a far distance view of the mountains! your focal point is really good with perfect sharpness, good colour and details in the image
well done, my friend from Spain!
muchas gracias
Tony

fanni (9045) 2008-10-02 2:56

Hola Elena,
excellent composition, in my opinion! The distant mountain balances the wide heavy right side of the theatre very well. Axcellent lighting, beautiful natural colours! Very lovely distant mountains in the haze. Absolutely nice blue sky with a hint of clouds in it. All this creates a very elevated mood! Some people dressed in red add a very nice "element" to the picture :)
best wishes,
Elena

jemaflor (39895) 2008-10-02 10:12

Salut Elena,
Belle présentation de célèbre théatre,
Bon cadrage, la lumière et les couleurs sont plaisantes, bon résultat.

josepmarin (34295) 2008-10-02 11:50

Hola Elena,
muy buen encuadre para captar este magnífico teatro romano y el bonito paisaje que lo rodea.
Bien compuesta, hay un buen equilibrio gráfico de los elementos, bajo una buena luz y unos bellos colores naturales.
Gran trabajo.
Un abrazo,
Josep

Charo (32234) 2008-10-03 2:10

Hola Elena,
No me había olvidado de ti, pero me costó llegar...
El teatro precioso y la profundidad, buenísima.
Gran perspectiva con muy buenos detalles y colores.
Un abrazo amiga,
Charo

luighi (4308) 2008-10-03 9:17

Muy buena Elena , muy natural y con buena luz , el POV esta bien aunque tape algo la vegetacion y la saturacion no es excesiva.Bien hecho

Un abrazo.Luis