Colosseum at Sunrise, Rome, Italy
by Liesl Walsh
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Colosseum at Sunrise, Rome, Italy
Artist
Liesl Walsh
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
Seeing the Colosseum in Rome in person was incredible! It is huge! It is the largest ancient amphitheater ever built, and the largest one still standing in the world. It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions. It was built in the center of the city between 72-80 AD during Emperor Vespasian and completed during Emperor Titus. It was modified by Emperor Domitian. The three emperors who were patrons of the building are known as the Flavian dynasty, so the colosseum was named the Flavian Amphitheater.
The Colosseum could hold 50,000 to 80,000 spectators and was used for gladiator contests, public spectacles, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas of Roman mythology. Earthquakes damaged the colosseum and stones were removed from it. Some of the outer wall came down and now the inner wall can be seen as the exterior. In 2013 the colosseum had its very first full cleaning and repair in its history. It took three years to complete.
Because the colosseum is so popular and busy with tourists I woke up very early in the morning and got here in the dark before sunrise to take photos. There were two other photographers already there at the same spot, but we patiently worked around each other so we could all get the angles we wanted. I made this image by merging 15 vertical photos of different angles and exposures to create a large hdr panorama. The original image is 10199 x 7649 pixels and can be printed quite large. This image is available in both color and black and white.
SOLD:
40 x 26.5 Metal print to buyer in Sarasota, Florida on 1-13-2024. Thank you!
Contest Wins:
First place in Old Places contest on 2-27-2024
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April 26th, 2023
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Comments (38)
Jurgen Lorenzen
An incredible iamage with wonderful lighting, Liesl, congratulations on your win in the OLD PLACES contest, you had my vote!
Steve Gass
Congrats on your First Place in the Old Places contest. Voted for your beautiful entry in the Old Places contest! l/f
Nikolyn McDonald
Beautiful lighting and sky - incredible backdrop for his iconic architecture. Congratulations on the sale.
Tatiana Travelways
I'm delighted to feature your beautiful artwork on the front page gallery of the "Travel Art" group, at Fine Art America! :)
Nancy Carol Photography
WELL DONE!! Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "JANUARY 2024 Features."
Liesl Walsh
Thank you to the buyer from Sarasota, Florida for purchasing a 40 x 26.5 metal print of this image on 1-13-2024! I hope you enjoy it very much! It will look amazing next to your Majestic Tiber River print!
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