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Downtown Apamea


Downtown Apamea
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Copyright: Susanna Leon (sleon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1119 W: 125 N: 2109] (8701)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-18
Categories: Architecture, Ruins
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma 18-200 f3.5-6.3, Hama circular polariser
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Travels in Arabia
Date Submitted: 2006-02-24 4:07
Viewed: 1658
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Following my previous posting from Apamea, this shot shows a more comprehensive view of the Cardo Maximus – the main street – in the city. Running North-South for two miles, this colonnaded street was the showpiece of Roman Apamea, built to show off the prosperity of the city. Following an earthquake in 115 AD, much of the street had to be rebuilt, and so much of the street as seen today dates from 180 AD, considerably reconstructed in the 20th century. The large column in the distance is the votive column, serving no other purpose than as a monument to the city’s power and wealth. Beyond the votive column is the northern gate to the city under which would have passed the road to Antioch, now situated in Turkey but in Roman times the seat of the provincial government of Syria.
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Hi Susanna, beautifull shot. Great compo and exposure.
George

Salut Susanna,
Bien aussi celle la, peut etre meme je la prefere a la premiere, toujours une excellente perspective mais plus d'elements architecturaux a admirer et pour la foule on est plutot loin de disneyland... Joli !
Tu skies ce WE ?
Je te souhaite un bon week end,
Jean-Yves

Wonderful perspective with this interesting shot Susanna, well balanced composition and good colour, nice informative note as well, excellent work.

Regards Ian
Townsville,Nth Queensland

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  • AmiBe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2066 W: 370 N: 1681] (19512)
  • [2006-02-24 9:38]

Hello Susanna,
bien cadré, bonne perspective, l'image est bien fermée à gauche et à droite.
En plus la lumière était bonne.
Bien vu, a+

Fantastic perspective shot - a graphic image set against the wonderful blue sky. Good light/shade contrasts.
Kath

Another good use of the columns to get a whopping perspective, Susanna. Technically well handled with a good disposition of light and pleasant color contrasts. Well titled, too - fun idea to link the 20th century term of "downtown" with this ancient sight.

Hi Susanna,
Great composition of this main street, pointing to the large column in the back. Good dephness, very well chosen POV, marvellous colours and sharpness, showing us nice details on the columns against the beautiful blue sky. The low angle of the shot enhance the perspective as well as the game of shadows on the ground. Excellent work!
TFS,
Best regards,
Ricardo

Hi Susanna,
Great perspective and composition in this shot.
Very clear details and warm colors.Excellent work!

Best wishes,
Thomas

Hi Susanna,
Great view of this antic city !!
Great and interesting !
Christophe

Hello Susanna, this is a delightful scene from this ancient place. The side lighting brings out the details well and gives a pleasing tone.

Beautiful perspective, nice sharpness and light. Regards, Yvonne

PD: What places did you like the most of Syria?

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