Helens of Perge by brewgirlca
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Some may have gotten ebots for this yesterday. I uploaded it but it was not showing up in the What's New so I deleted it. Seems you could get to it from your ebot but not from Rendo page. I complained and seems there is a new bug in Rendo.
So why Helens of Perge? Firstly the charming lady taking the photograph of the tower is Helen. She and her husband were on day 50 of a 200 some day tour around the world when I met them in Turkey.
Secondly these are the Helenistic Gates of Perge. They virtually define the city and are relatively rare examples of still standing Greek gate towers in southern Anatolia. They were built sometime between 334 B.C. when Alexander the Great entered the city and 133 B.C. when the region came under Roman control. So they are about 400-500 years older than the Roman Gate I showed you earlier.
After Alexander left the region there was a long period of warfare ranging from invading tribes to Alexander's generals duking it out for regional control. So Perge build a defensive wall and a pair of four story high watch towers at the main gate. You can see the entrance door to the tower at the lower left side.
After the Romans took control there was a long period of peace called the Pax Romana and the gates and wall fell into disuse. At the end of the peaceful period the Romans built a second wall and gate that enclosed the old Greek walls.
This image was all postworked in a program called perfect effects 3 by onOne software.
You guys still interested in seeing more of this city or are you bored by her?
Roman Gates
"Gates of Perge"
"Gates of Perge"
Comments (20)
Faemike55
Very cool photo and interesting information cute way to title the photo glad you were able to finally upload this image for us
odile
Very interesting. A place I would like to visit! :)
brycek
Wonderful capture and information!!
eekdog Online Now!
same thing happened on your birthday dedi i did for you Roxy, i reposted also.. i got to comment on this yesterday, as i was going to fave you had already removed it. love this capture, incredible work behind the lens..
twelvemark21 Online Now!
Gorgeous photo, eye popping textures and colors! Still loving the tour of the city and it's history.
magnus073
What a magnificent capture Roxy, and I very much enjoyed the history behind it as well as your thoughts
0rest4wicked
I could get to the thumb, but not the image yesterday. Oh well, it's here today! Great image and postwork, keep em comin!
adrie
Beautiful photoshot and info Roxy.
barryjeffer
Beautiful capture Roxy, and a great play on the title.
RodS
Roxy, only you could go all the way to Turkey and run into someone named Helen at the Helenistic Gate.... ;-D Another fascinating photo and historical information, my friend! Speaking for myself, I hope you keep 'em coming - these are definitely not boring - quite the contrary!
FaeMoon
Oh, I would definitely love to see more. I love viewing through the eye of your camera and hearing the history! These towers are beautiful and must have been something in their day!
renecyberdoc
very fine description.i think i got a message it was removed.
mikeerson
I NEVER GET BORED... DO WHAT YOUR HEART DESIRES. Cool picture, amazed no one has finished knocking it over.
photosynthesis
I really like the jagged profile this structure has acquired as it has deteriorated through time. I also like the light & shadow in this shot, as well as the pastel blue sky - fine postwork. This is a fascinating location, so would be happy to see more...
nefertiabet
Very nice capture my friend!!!
Tracesl
excellent
adorety
Never bored. Ruins and their origins will always fascinate me. It's nice to have an education brought to me. The effects are cool and really nice compositon framing. Sometimes I like to see the nature effected ruins, but the postwork adds some nice vibrancy. A very lucky couple to be able to do that.
3dpoetry
Great work
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture!
Katraz
Nice shot.