Teatro Marcello

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• Paolo (40235)
• [2007-05-11 12:48]
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Hi Patricia it isn't business...it is simply the History.
Roma, as all the other Italian cities were settled 6 or 7 or also 10 centuris b.C., and never abandoned, and lived by people for also 3 thousands years.
The archeology and the tourism conservation were born in the XIX century...so for more or less 1.900 years from the Caesar era Roma was daily lived by Roman people.
Houses were built over the Temples, fluds of Tevere covered the Forums, Barbarian Invasions destroyed large part of the Roman Urbe, Plague, Fires, earthquakes...
So today it isn't possible to destroy buildings built in the past 3, 4, 5 centuries to repristinate the old Roman ruins!

the buildings in that 2 image, are all built more or less between 250 to 150 years ago.

And dont' forget that for the large part the touristic Roma that all the world runs to visit isn't the Roman one, but the one bulit during the Rinascimento, in the XV-XVI centuries, built over the Roman Ruins, and built really often using the marbles and other stones of the old ruins.

that's is really typicall in Roma, Napoli and Milan.

In Milan we have few Roman RUind, despite the city was capital of the Empire and for large period the world biggest city and capitel of the trade of the whole Europe in the first 3 centuries a.C....today there are really few ruins.
All is underground.
20 and sometime 30 meters underground.
The Medieval Milan was built over the Roman Milan; the Renaissance time Milan over the Medieval one...and so on.
Some of the most bueaitufl ruins of the Imperior Palace of Milan...are 3 levels underground inside the HQ of a big bank in the city centre!

that's the history.
thanks, ciao

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• xuaxo (4150)
• [2007-05-11 13:15]
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Ciao Pat!
Your unusual presentation, that seems to open like a book, displays two sides of history - the older part and the newer part. And the newer is built over the old one. It's not easy to do a balance. But maybe it's true that here (like in Portugal) there's "a casual reverence for all that is ancient". Maybe it shocks you more, because you come from a country where almost nothing is really ancient (I mean buildings, etc).
Anyway, in fact I think that in Portugal (and maybe some parts of Italy too) there should be more care about ancient heritage.
Regards,
Francisco

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• elmec (12184)
• [2007-05-11 16:18]

Hello Patricia!
Very good idea to show this place!
I like the ancient details and delicate colours of the architecture!
Congratulations!
Best regards!

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• singuanti (15257)
• [2007-05-11 22:50]
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Hi Patricia. This was a good idea to do two pictures like that. Those old ruins did give you some excellent textures and detail which are fun to inspect. I think the light is a lot better on the one on the left though. Nice one Pat!

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• Clementi (25848)
• [2007-05-12 3:34]
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hello patrizia,
all true the one which has said Paul.
however the immense artistic patrimony of the city of Rome is not easy to manage.
there are beautiful ruins much and very conserved outside from the touristing tour.
great photo.
Giorgio

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• feather (42156)
• [2007-05-12 5:22]
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What Paolo says is true all over Europe. It's only today we wish our ancesters had taken more care of our heritage. The benefit of hindsight.......
I like the double helping today to show different aspects of the subject. Well thought out. For some reason your WS won't open.
Kath

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• pboehringer (19598)
• [2007-05-12 13:13]
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Hi Pat, long time no seen and off you went to my favorite country and favorite city - Rome. Paolo and Kath are quite right. "business" apllies to everywhere in Europe. Italy is probably the place that most suffers from it, but that adds an immense charm to the whole city. At least, that was always my feeling when I was there.
Have fun and see you soon back in the "New World".
Peter

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• rafelito (3629)
• [2007-05-13 2:46]

Hi dear friend
I have you left per months, but I have had several personal problems and a long trip to the South... Already I am of return.
Your photo is very interesting at the composition that you did, a clipping and apare a brilliant diptych.
An embrace, Rafelito

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• robertosalguero (14683)
• [2007-05-13 4:47]

Pat I was unable to see the workshop but the double scene of this picture is very good. Two well composed images of this city. When I was in Europe I noticed how older architecture is well preserved. They truly spend lots of money to keep these buildings in good shape. Your note is interesting and informative to understand the reasons for keeping these ruins in decent shape. Thanks Pat for taking the time to post pictures during your holidays. Enjoy :-)

Roberto

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• Gerrit (27237)
• [2007-05-13 6:01]

Hi Patricia,
yes that's Rome, archeological sites in your backyard.
Interesting ensemble.
Regards, Gerrit

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• edytungkal (3809)
• [2007-05-13 21:46]

Hi Pat,
Impressive picture and your short notes but very interesting. I like the double scenes these are very well composed picture and nice framing too. TFS

besr regards
daniel

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• John_F_Kennedy (22580)
• [2007-05-14 11:33]

Wonderful photos with great POV. The colour and lighting are very nice.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• banyanman (7490)
• [2007-05-14 11:43]

Interesting double shot presentnation, Pat. I think the one on the left was strong enough to be posted in its own right - the details and contrasts between the old and new stonework stone is fascinating. I couldn't open the Workshop pic either - maybe you need to try reposting it. Cheers . . . David

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• toto (15306)
• [2007-05-15 0:40]

Belles doubles photo,cette photo nous montre bien ces constructions des 2 côtés a la fois, bonne idée que ce dédoublement de votre photo. Amitiés Thomas

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• pablominto (32205)
• [2007-05-15 1:39]
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Hello Patricia,
Interesting to see the ruins in the backyard of what looks like a residential building!
It is a fine montage and the colours are attractive and the details sharp...
Both images are well composed!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• jmcl (12356)
• [2007-05-15 18:35]
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Hi Pat (& Larry)

I love how the two sides share the tone of the stone and sky .. and this wonderful depth.

The left side is my favorite .. because I am left handed .. no wait .. that isn't it . How about because of the way the ancient columns tumble into the vibrant greens full of life.

take care,

John

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• Angshu (26526)
• [2007-05-16 4:20]

Hi Pat
A good idea to have the two pictures side by side for us to understand the two chapteers of history. Paolo's detailed critique is a very interesting read. I think you got better light for the photo on the left, which happens to be more attractive as well for the setting.
Regards
Angshu

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• gunbud (19980)
• [2007-05-28 16:44]

Hi Pat,
Wonderful contrast between the modern and ancient. Excellent details to the wonderful old stone work.
Regards, Tom

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• scobert (5327)
• [2008-04-03 20:50]

Hi Pat,
Very interesting rendition and very interesting POV of these old ruins. It is interesting how little reverence that people have for history, even in with their own culture. The cat sanctuary where the great Ceasar was murdered should be a lesson for the vain politicians of how soon people forget and that they are NOT as important as they think they are. The egos and vanity in our current presidentail race makes me gag (I wish that Bill Clinton would keep his mouth shut and mind his own business!...no, I am not a Republican). Your photos and layout are both superb!
Stan