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Castel san Angelo


Castel san Angelo
Photo Information
Copyright: Per Regnell (PerR) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 250 W: 144 N: 292] (1319)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-16
Categories: Castles, Architecture
Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS, 58mm Hoya PL-CIR
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/125 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-03-23 4:32
Viewed: 501
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello folks.
This is the ‘Castel San Angelo’ in Rome. The bridge is called Ponte San Angelo. The castle is also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian. This Hadrian was a Roman emperor (117 - 138) and the building was used as a mausoleum for himself and his family. It was later used as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum. It is located very close to Saint Peter’s cathedral as you can see in this WS.
Unfortunately it is not allowed to take photos inside the San Angelo. I think it’s a pity, because much of the memories from the trip is what the photos bring you. I can understand that you sometimes may not use the flash, but taking a photo without flash, I don’t get the idea why it’s not allowed. Here I wasn’t even allowed to take my monopod with me!
In this other WS the photo shows real cannonballs from the time they were used. I once learned that they placed them in pyramide shapes because it was easier to fast work out how many bullets there were left. They knew that a pyramide with a specific number of bullets in the base continued a totally specific number of bullets. They also knew the numbers of every layer and could easily see how many bullets there were left in the pyramide.
The white building of which you mostly just see the top floor is the Palazzo di Giustizia (Palace of Justice).
Link = Wikipedia

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Have a continued nice Easter.

Regards
Per
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Olá Per,

I like very much the castles, great architecture. Good composed photo. Very good colour, contrast and definition. Excellent postcard of Rome.

Regards, and have a nice weekend,
Filipe

Hei Per,
You capture fine details in this interesting architecture!
Good point of view gives fine lines for the composition, the river in the diagonal adds dynamics...
Fine light and great colours, sharp fine details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hello,
Beautiful photo with great sharpness and light...
All the best,
Hülya

Dobar Dan Per,
I almost posted a pov of this just a few minutes before you did,
but then i decided on 'the last judgement for today'.
Very pleased i changed, yours is much better! great colours.
Lovely photo, guess mine will have to wait a while!
Regards,
Jules

hi Per
Nice architecture! Good composition, colors and details! Lovely place!
Greetings from Serbia, Bane

Hej Per,
An excellent composition, with the wall along the river curving along and supporting the view of the castle. You really seem to have had fine weather during your stay in Rome. I also appreciate all the good notes you´re writing.
Hälsningar från Göteborg
Gunnar

beautiful angle and interesting moment with the light, colours are perfect :)
regards
jo

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  • pelin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 164 W: 130 N: 421] (2192)
  • [2008-03-23 11:16]

Hi Per! Thanks for comment on my photo! I like this place in Rome. Castle San Angelo is really impressive. Also your photo is brilliant! Very well composed with good sharpness and color balance. All the best,
thanks
~pelin

Per,
Your composition is great using the wall to create a curve through the photo. The river leads the eye through the photo giving the shot direction. The lighting and color is great with excellent sharpness and detail. The reflection adds nice depth to the shot.
TFS,
Asa

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2441 W: 714 N: 196] (20586)
  • [2008-03-24 9:16]

Hi, friend!
Yes, I remember. Some years ago I was in Rome / two times /. It is very beautiful and old city. Good composition and beautiful architecture. Well done.
Marek

Ciao Per ,
you have capurated the castle very well , nice balanced colors and beautiful light .
perfect job
Giorgio

Hi Per,
Beautiful image with spectacular and effective POV, I like the picturesque architectural details and the attractive composition. Splendid shot, Have a nice day
George

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