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Fontana piazza della Rotonda


Fontana piazza della Rotonda
Photo Information
Copyright: Christian Perotti (chpp) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 532 W: 51 N: 562] (2735)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-15
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Canon PowerShot S2 IS
Exposure: f/2.7, 1/2 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Italia 2007
Theme(s): Rome fountains [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-10 19:48
Viewed: 371
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a shot at the Fountain in Piazza della Rotonda in front of the Pantheon. I found the art and the light on this particular spot very attractive and this was the best shot. I was pretty happy with it considering I only had a small tripode to take the picture so.... not a lot of options for framing and certanly not for placing the camera.

The basin of the fountain was built by Pope Gregorius XIII. In 1711, during the pontificate of Pope Clemens XI, the architect Filippo Barigioni completed it by adding the obelisk. A reminder of Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers is the snake you can see on the right and in the background. The dolphins and the snake were sculpted by Vincenzo Felici.
The Piazza della Rotonda in front of the Pantheon, the heart of the Centro Storico, is a popular meeting place for all ages, particularly in the summer months. The pleasant cafes, bars and tea rooms which encircle the square and its fountain, create a lively atmosphere late into the night.
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Hi Christian,
very mysterious, a mystic one with the light from beneath... :)
Compliments, Chris

Ciao Cristhian,
bellissimo il gioco della luce, rende queste fontana misteriosa,bella la diversa colorazione dell'acqua.
ottimo anche il Pov .
ben fatto
Giorgio

Formidable jeu de lumière sur cette sculpture ! Très bien vu et bien fait !
Jean

E' una foto bellissima, mi piace il gioco di chiaro-scuri creato dalla luce.
Alessia

Hi Christian,

very good light management. I like your play with highlight/shadow controls. You made good use of the cold light coming from bottom to emphisise the details of the artwork. Successful photography. Great job!
Regards,
Carlos

Hello Christian,

interesting and mystic picture which I like very much.Thank you for your detailed note and for sharing.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

Hi Chris,

not easy to notice this detail in a so beautiful square. Very good idea, I like the effect created by the light coming from the bottom.

TFS

Gio

Hello Christian,

Both mystical and frightening, you've managed the light very well in the surpassing time exposure shot. The half-second shot makes the water stream even more continuous than it might appear otherwise, and yet the light and shadows, colors and resolution are all very natural. Well done,
Warm regards,

Bulent

Beautiful! I love the dramatic lighting here!! Regards, Doug

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