Ancient Rome - Coliseum, Forum, and Architecture
Nov 18, 2018 06:49:29 #
Just returned from a trip to Italy and Greece. Here are a few shots from Ancient Rome.
Nov 18, 2018 06:54:21 #
I'm glad those old structures haven't been torn down to make a parking lot or a mall. I'm sure there is big demand for those properties.
Nov 18, 2018 06:56:17 #
Very nice images of the ancient city. Been there several times. Early Roman craftsmanship was remarkable, considering their use of very basic tools.
Nov 18, 2018 06:56:34 #
Nov 18, 2018 07:14:40 #
Cly72642 wrote:
Just returned from a trip to Italy and Greece. Here are a few shots from Ancient Rome.
Nov 18, 2018 07:16:23 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm glad those old structures haven't been torn down to make a parking lot or a mall. I'm sure there is big demand for those properties.
If they tore them down there would be no need for a mall or parking lot as no one would give a crap to go there anymore.
Like Disneyland tearing down iconic rides and symbols for more food courts and parking.
Nov 18, 2018 07:22:09 #
We took the subway from our hotel to the Coliseum. I never expected the subway exit to be directly across the street. I expected the Coliseum to be more isolated.
Nov 18, 2018 07:23:30 #
Nov 18, 2018 07:33:22 #
Several years ago there was a TV show that tried to replicate the construction of the Coliseum using tools, equipment, materials and construction methods known to exist at the time. Fascinating stuff...especially for someone like me who can’t understand how something like suspension bridges don’t all come crashing down😊
Nov 18, 2018 07:49:59 #
Nov 18, 2018 08:17:50 #
LenCreate wrote:
.......... I expected the Coliseum to be more isolated.
Don't go to see the Pyramids or Sphynx in Cairo. All of those shots with the desert stretching out forever in the background are misleading. Turn around and there is a KFC and McDonalds's right behind you on a busy street of pure chaos.
Nov 18, 2018 11:48:08 #
Nov 19, 2018 07:50:36 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm glad those old structures haven't been torn down to make a parking lot or a mall. I'm sure there is big demand for those properties.
They must bring in a lot of money that would be lost do to parking lots. Sometimes one has to look at the overall picture. I am with you. Love the series hope we do not sterilize the world.
Nov 19, 2018 08:12:08 #
A very nice series for sure. When we were there, we were unable to get to the “valley floor” so your images were greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing.
Nov 19, 2018 08:31:10 #
Cly72642 wrote:
Just returned from a trip to Italy and Greece. Here are a few shots from Ancient Rome.
Wonderful photographs. I particularly like the fact that you worked to keep the horizon horizontal in all frames.
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