JPG: Photos: "In The Shadow of Rome..." by Aaron Mythen

In The Shadow of Rome...

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by Aaron Mythen

Uploaded 12 Jun 2009 — 25 favorites

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We cannot hope to understand the present without first understanding our past.....
Temple of Saturn, Roman Forum, Rome 2005......
Taken in late evening on B&W film 35-80mm lens....

In the Rome : The Eternal City in B&W photo essay.

37 responses

Alice gave props (12 Jun 2009):
...great shadow! Well done!
Brenda Burk gave props (12 Jun 2009):
excellent B/W
eithne mythen gave props (12 Jun 2009):
This has a haunting feel Aaron, can feel myself being drawn back into the past..
Regenia Brabham gave props (12 Jun 2009):
This is a wonderful shot! Perfect for this theme!
Michael Ball gave props (12 Jun 2009):
You are so right Aaron!! Fantastic shot! I love the B/W!
JOE FAILK gave props (12 Jun 2009):
Well said, Great shot!
Deborah Downes gave props (12 Jun 2009):
So true, Aaron. I agree with your mom. This does have haunting quality that makes me feel like I've fallen back in time.
Lanis Rossi gave props (12 Jun 2009):
Great capture!
daniele castellucchio gave props (12 Jun 2009):
fantastica!!!!!!!
stuart s gave props (12 Jun 2009):
Cool shot.
Bridget M said (12 Jun 2009):
nice silhouette!
Andrea Petersen gave props (13 Jun 2009):
Great silhouette...Well done!
Litz Go gave props (14 Jun 2009):
yes, I agree with Andrea,the silhouette is great. Good shot!
John Linton gave props (15 Jun 2009):
Fabulous b&w.
Judy Wanamaker gave props (15 Jun 2009):
As has been observed, this looks like a gateway to the past. A very majestic capture of this view.
Jüri Vissak gave props (15 Jun 2009):
Cool find! Well done.
david ong gave props (15 Jun 2009):
well done!
elfriede fulda gave props (16 Jun 2009):
great silhouette,,,nice in B&W,,,and good entry for sure
alex ringer said (17 Jun 2009):
Good conclusion, Aaron, though it doesn't necessarily lead to a better world. For us, Jews, the Roman empire created some impressive monument in the Holy Land but exiled our people and our temple treasures. Anyway. your enchanted picture and words brought me for this second thought.
Karen Roberts gave props (17 Jun 2009):
This is a fantastic photo! Excellent entry!
Jan Hoffman gave props (22 Jun 2009):
Excellent; love the dramatic silhouette
Karen Roberts said (5 Sep 2009):
Back to VOTE!
Judy Wanamaker said (8 Sep 2009):
back to vote.
Michael Ball gave props (10 Sep 2009):
BTV on this awesome shot!
Andrea Petersen gave props (12 Sep 2009):
Back to vote!
Deborah Downes gave props (17 Sep 2009):
Back to vote for this incredible shot.
Alice gave props (19 Sep 2009):
Voted!
Matt. Fletcher gave props (22 Sep 2009):
Yeah my Vote
Regenia Brabham said (4 Oct 2009):
I am back to vote.
Jüri Vissak gave props (15 Oct 2009):
Beautiful composition and tones! Got my vote.
John Linton gave props (15 Oct 2009):
Oh YEAH! Rad!
Steven Maguire gave props (15 Oct 2009):
Fantastic image!!!
Allison Fleming gave props (26 Oct 2009):
I love how this picture is a little unclear, it really does seem like a shadow of something.
Sara Elena gave props (3 Nov 2009):
nice work... very interesting
JOE FAILK gave props (12 Nov 2009):
Back to vote
Christopher J Chalk gave props (16 Nov 2009):
Great perspective, voted!
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (21 Nov 2009):
Came back to vote.