The Coliseum

© Patti Coblentz

The Coliseum

Uploaded: August 25, 2011

Description

Roma, Italy

Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Marcie A. Fowler August 25, 2011

Like the splashes of blue sky peeking through the earth tones of the ruins. #1403619

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 25, 2011

Just beautiful....did you go back? #9626835

Patti Coblentz August 25, 2011

Thank you Marcie, and Linda!

Ha, Linda...I went back into my archives :)
Going to Santa Fe week after next, though!! #9626917

David M. Montero August 25, 2011

I am suprised this structure is still standing. I like the texture. Nice capture Patricia! #9626993

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 25, 2011

Interesting POV and composition, Patricia. Great colors. #9627008

David Phalen August 25, 2011

Excellent light, tones and textures!! Love It!! #9627172

Gord MacEachern August 25, 2011

Hi Patti, this is beautiful, love the puffs of blue between the arches, very well done! #9627180

Joy Rector August 25, 2011

great shot #9627319

Patti Coblentz August 25, 2011

Thank you Dave, Bojan, Dave, Gord, and Joy! #9627321

Robert R. Goodman August 25, 2011

Hi Patricia,one day I hope to make it there my friend.Absolutely beautiful,great detail and clarity!!! #9627331

Patti Coblentz August 25, 2011

Thank you, Bobby...I hope you do to! #9627335

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 25, 2011

WOW! Patti! This is such a fantastic capture of ROMA! Makes me really wish I could have gone, too. It would have been so much fun!!! AND SUCH LIVING HISTORY!!!

The colors here are so rich and love the textures, too. Great Job!

-Laura :D #9627494

John Connolly August 25, 2011

Impressive light and textures here Patti! The clarity of this image is amazing! #9628506

Ellen Hodges August 25, 2011

Gorgeous light and texture, Patti! Have fun in Sante Fe!! #9629061

Michelle Alton August 26, 2011

Wow, Patti, A totally unusual and wonderful capture of this magnificent relic! #9632128

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 26, 2011

you came to Rome and didn't tell me!!! wonderful capture! :0) #9632914

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 26, 2011

Fabulous capture Patricia, we were there just a few months ago. This place is so awesome and would linger in my memory for a long time.. #9633082

Patti Coblentz August 26, 2011

Thanks so much...I appreciate t! #9633762

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 27, 2011

Brilliant lighting,tones, textures, clarity, pov & image here, Patti! Exceptional , indeed! #9636459

Marijana Fajgl August 27, 2011

Great light and perspective, Patricia! Wonderful capture! #9637280

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 29, 2011

Put me in your travel bag on your next trip Patti. #9640864

Patti Coblentz August 29, 2011

Thank you very much Patrick, Marijana, and Emile!
LOL, Emile :) #9640870

Leslie McLain level-classic August 29, 2011

Very cool capture and details, Patti. #9640972

Patti Coblentz September 01, 2011

Thank you, Leslie! #9646691

Thomas E. Hinds September 02, 2011

Wonderful POV, textures and detail! Nicely done, Patti! #9648670

Patti Coblentz September 02, 2011

Thank you, Tom! #9648677

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 04, 2011

I like the angle and the contrasting shadows with the beautiful blue sky backdrop. #9653407

Patti Coblentz September 05, 2011

Thank you, Heather! #9653891

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