Rumbles of thunder, a photo from Messina, Sicily

Photographer's Note

I know that you cannot hear the thunder rumbling in the background, but you can see the dark clouds gathering over the mountains.Fortunately rain did not follow!

This is the Greek Theatre in Taormina.
"The second largest ancient theatre in Sicily after the one in Syracuse.Originally built in the Hellenistic age [3rd century BC] and was almost entirely rebuilt by the Romans in the 2nd century AD."

Built on a hill, standing at the top, there are wonderful views across the town and countryside.

ls7902, holmertz, tyro, COSTANTINO, ourania has marked this note useful

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ls7902 (7380) 2014-11-01 5:21

Wonderful scenery & composition. Super sharp. Regards. Latiff.

snunney (130967) 2014-11-01 5:40

Hello Jean,
Your point of view gives a good idea as to the dimensions of this impressive amphitheatre helped by the presence of the people. I like very much the lighting and the excellent detail to be observed.

holmertz (101988) 2014-11-01 8:01

Hello Jean,
This is a very fine composition with excellent colours and clarity. It is informative, as it gives us a good view of the theatre, and the dark clouds contrast very nicely with the bright and sunny lower part. The two persons in bright shirts are perfectly included. I would say they are necessary for the composition from the colours, life and dimensions they add.
Regards,
Gert

dta (98848) 2014-11-01 9:27

Hello Jean ,
An excellent presentation of this ancient theatre , Under a superb stormy sky . I like the composition with the red shirted man in the corner .
Regards

rychem (72187) 2014-11-01 10:04

Technically perfect photo with ideal bright light and interesting sky before the rain or storm, excellent sharpness and depth
regards Ryszard

macondo (20449) 2014-11-02 0:03

Hello Jean
An interesting and effective composition, with good timing too to include the bright red t-shirted fellow in the corner. Those figures make all the difference in this shot. I know many people wait patiently for the scene to be emptied of humans, but I like to see them well placed like this. They help to demonstrate the scale of things, too. I also like the contrast of the sunlit stadium and the threatening sky. Really well done.
Regards,
Andrew

jemaflor (146280) 2014-11-02 8:25

Hi Jean,
Nice view on this famous theatre, interesting frame with also people with colors and great light with the contrast of this cloudy and grey sky, well made.

wolf38 (30) 2014-11-02 10:11

Hello Jean. Nice to have so renovated a building or was preserved for posterity. Composition, light and colors are best.
Best rgds, Wolfgang.

macjake (98262) 2014-11-03 14:50

Hi Jean
as you said, we can't hear the thunder, but its easily imagined.

the sky is actually trying really hard to compete with the Theatre, not sure which one is winning :)

both are quite deserving of the title.
excellent shot of ancient architecture and atmosphere.
cheers
craig

ChrisJ (171222) 2014-11-03 17:14

Hello Jean

Excellent sharpness with a fine high pov and the dark ominoius clouds in the bg adding mood. They contrast well against the brightly lit fg. Good colour and saturation. A nice contrast in textures between the ancient stonework and more modern reconstructed parts of the theatre. Tfs!

eldancer1 (36343) 2014-11-04 6:41

Even with the coming thunderstorm those brave tourist keeps on snapping pictures. I like the dark clouds in the background and with the sun shinning on this ruins. Good combination of old and modern seats for the arena, is it being used for concerts? Sharp details. Well done, tfs.

tyro (30513) 2014-11-07 8:20

Hello Jean,

An interesting note and a beautiful photograph to accompany it!

Your composition here is excellent and this ancient amphitheatre simply glows beneath that dark and threatening sky. The inclusion of the two tourists, one dressed in bright red, adds greatly to the fine composition as they direct us to the pathway leading to the "vomitory" (just learned that word yesterday - it's a passageway leading to different levels or tiers in an amphitheatre - just imagine telling someone you were having some pargetting done in your vomitory!).

Gorgeous light and colours, perfect exposure and exquisite details and sharpness.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

COSTANTINO (115539) 2014-11-10 5:05

Hello my dear friend
and have a nice evening
this shot brought memories into my mind
from my last visit to Taormina the second
largest ancient theatre in Sicily after
the one In Syracuse
fine composition with excellent colors
technically perfect photo with good
timing including impressive historical
details
regards
Costantino

ourania (51103) 2014-12-05 9:43

Hello Jean,
your composition is unusual and interesting, the ancient theatre has preserved its gracefulness even in its current condition and by giving so much space to the stormy sly you've added to its presentation fascinating atmosphere. I like the people's presence, they look interested in the sight we are looking at too, their colours and movement add vividness. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great weekend,
Ourania

jmdias (114278) 2020-05-14 10:34

jean

looks like most of the original parts were restored or covered with modern seats. anyway I liked the image including people and the dark sky ahead. I like this kind of contrast.

take care

jorge