Ephesus Theatre Photo

Photographer’s Note

The theatre built on the slopes of Mount Panayir was constructed during the reign of Lysimachos and later it was altered many times. Like all the other ancient theatres, the theatre consisted of three main section: the skene (stage building) , the orchestra ( place of action for the actors) and the cavea (auditorium) where the audience sat. The skene which was approximately 18 meters high, was the most imposing section of the Theatre. The facade of the structure which faced audience was three-tiered and had columns. There were statues in niches behind the columns and niches had either triangular or semi-circular frontals.
The auditorium still used today for seating the public during the performances in the theatre, is arranged in three large semi-circles broken-up by eleven wedges of steps separated by entrance staircases. The original theatre could seat about 24.000; the auditorium originally rose for at least 30 meters over the orchestra and was crowned at the summit by a porticoed structure which had the function of further improving the acoustics in the complex. The theatrical productions in the classical period were performed by male actors who wore masks on their faces. These and other elements related to the social life in Ephesus during its period of greatest splendour have been inferred from the frescoes decorating several walls of the so-called Houses on the slope.

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ManuMay (11421) 2009-08-11 10:03

Ciao caro Luciano!!

Really you have find a very personal and recognizable style, unique and wonderful... your colours tones amazing always and the special light management, so good and particular, an excellent capture, full definiton and details...brilliant!!

My compliments, friend!!!!

Best regards

Manu

vasilpro (9453) 2009-08-11 10:08

Hello Luciano,
Excellent photo with great atmosphere and beautiful composition. I like the POV with the many details of this ancient theater in Ephesus.
Have a nice evening, Vasilis.

rodgerg (25027) 2009-08-11 11:52

Ciao Caro Luciano,

Uno famoso posto molto ben presentato con un'inquadratura ben scelta. Bei colori sotto quest'impressive cielo. Gradisco anche la prospettiva sulla destra del'immagine. Les due personne danno un'interessante idea della scala. Buono ed interessante fotolavoro ancora una volta.
Buona serata,
Roger

siamesa (13239) 2009-08-11 14:47

Hello Luciano

A spectacular image. A superb and perfect capture.As always a marvelous picture. Congratulations.
Abraços
maria

emka (22357) 2009-08-11 15:42

Hi Luciano, here is theater but there are no viewers. interesting view, a bit strange colours. Great shot. Excellent composition. Fantastic place - Ephesus.

Regards

Malgorzata

ymrk (9142) 2009-08-11 16:14

splendid sharpness amico mio!Historical details and contrast are very great seeming at the same time...
Ciao!

Yağmur

Clementi (45245) 2009-08-11 23:27

Ciao Luciano,
devo essere sincero questa non mi piace.....ha troppo di artefatto le luci e le ombre non le hai gestite bene, per non parlare del colore vogliamo parlare del cielo, faccio come il mio vecchio maestro DUE.
Giorgio
p.s. il sorriso te lo do' per incoraggiarti.... in estate e' facile deprimersi.....

danyy (69465) 2009-08-12 0:15

Bonjour Luciano,
un ciel spectaculaire bien retravaillé, une photo aux contrastes bien gérés et un cadrage difficile bien négocié, interessante photo sur ces monuments qui défient le temps.
Friendly regards.
Daniel.

Budapestman (42844) 2009-08-12 2:03

Hi Luciano,
Great shot of this amazing place with wondeful details, the composition is very spectacular, the beautiful lights adds a lot to the mood. Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

JanD (15053) 2009-08-12 5:31

Howdy Lousat!
Amazing theater! Wonderful capture. Good texture. Very good sharpness. Original frame.
Regards.

ciakgiak (11262) 2009-08-12 9:36

Ciao Luciano,
dopo aver letto il tuo "mea culpa" che cosa potrei aggiungere? Diciamo che è una foto a primo impatto spettacolare per poi pian piano.....
Un carissimo abbraccio dal mare!!!
Giorgio

cfreire (11667) 2009-08-12 14:28

Hi Luciano
Splendid lights well management. The colors are beautiful and very attractive. Excellent pov and framing. Regards, Consuelo

ghilain (1714) 2009-08-12 21:54

Excellent Luciano!

Bella la composizione e il lavoro sul cielo e colori!
Bravo

brigitte

aadilj (17950) 2009-08-12 22:45

You sure make the stones sing a marvellous song Luciano...like Pavorotti! I love this poetic and superbly refreshing composition

John_F_Kennedy (31994) 2009-08-13 3:45

Hello Luciano,
I'm very impressed by this amazing colourful scenery, excellent clarity and colours
Best wishes,
Achim

rossofuoco (6384) 2009-08-13 11:36

Ciao Lausat.
Urpo!! che colori. Ottima HDR, veramente ben gestita.
Ciao Renzo

jhm (83352) 2009-08-14 4:39

Ciao Luciano,

A splendid view about this old but wonderful Ephesus Theatre.
You did very well addition the people to above, more dynamic!
Good perspective through your excellent choice of your angle.
Very well composition and good presentation, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

danos (33300) 2009-08-14 6:50

Ciao Luciano,
nice presentation of this part of Ephesus theatre,with the colours tints to be corrected to your personal aesthetic.I'm not fun of the characteristic of the scene,as for example the reddish tint of the marbles.If you like it,it likes and me.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

Bluejeans (33081) 2009-08-14 16:37

Ola Luciano ,
Beleza de lugar com muita historia por contar esta ruínas deste teatro , é uma bela construção romana , bem escolhido o ponto de visão baixo deu uma sensação de o teatro ser gigante , gostei das cores e da luz , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Bom fim de semana

Longroute (9865) 2009-08-15 7:48

Vedo che perseveri con gli HDR..., niente da obiettare!
Sembra (come colori e imponenza) un scena di Ben-Hur. Oltre all'indubbia magnificenza del teatro romano un'attrattiva della foto è questa luce dorata e i colori molto caldi della gradinata. Per essere imparziale devo aggiungere che il cielo questa volta non ti è riiuscito molto bene (:-)
Ciao,
Donato

baddori (4555) 2009-08-15 15:19

Ciao Luciano
Bel viaggio e belle foto.
Ottimo il taglio ed il dosaggio dei colori.
Una Efeso a me cara per la prima predicazione cristiana.
Per l'annuncio....pensavo di essere passato ...in dimenticatoio.
Salutoni
GF

AiresSantos (42924) 2009-08-17 6:23

Ciao Luciano
Beautiful picture of the Ephesus Theatre.
I never was there despite I was in Izmir several times.
Fine vivid colours
TFS and have a nice day
Aires

giorgimer (21478) 2009-08-21 0:20

Ciao Lucianone,

bello scatto di queste imponenti rovine, con una luce che solo tu sai dare ed un cielo attraente

Complimenti!

Gio

mauro61 (16300) 2009-08-21 13:02

ciao Luciano,
mi ripropongo di ritornare nella tua galleria ora che le ferie sono finite..
Intanto commento questa dallo splendido pov basso che mette in risalto i livelli del tetro con un ottimo cielo sullo sfondo.
un abbraccio
maurizio

denisn72 (7077) 2009-08-21 13:57

Hello Luciano,
I really like the different tones and colours of those ruins. You chose an excellent point of view and the sharpness is very good. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards
Denis!

Uhu (7436) 2009-08-26 12:16

Oh so very impressive theater! Even the ruins are impressive - and The History behind it, Lisimachos, what a name! Great contribution - just amazing one!

paura (39306) 2009-09-01 4:24

Luciano,
Uma artística tomada apresentada com eficiente técnica e pp adequado. As pessoas dão idéia da grandiosidade do local.

Abraço

Paulo

subhendu_bagchi (3516) 2009-10-13 3:26

Namaste Luciano,
nice presentation of this old theatre with a superb point of view and a really good note. The colours are almost monochromic except the some outer Portion like the sky. Great depth and sharpness. Light is beautifully managed. Very well composed shot. Tfs.
Have a nice day.
Subhendu