One above all by Nasht

Photography • Historical • posted on Mar 03, 2005

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I'm almost finished with this Rome mini-serie... got another one, maybe two to submit but I still have to work on them. Now to this one: here you can see a good part of the Trajan's Forum with the famous Trajan's column still partially caged. The column is a wonder itself. Actually it is a comic-strip 200 meters long depicting the Trajan's campaign in Dacia (now Romania). The Emperor was said to be "optimus princeps" meaning "the best of the emperors" because during his empire Rome experienced one of its richest and peaceful times. The first statue that was on top of the column was an eagle, roman symbol, but after the death of the emperor it was replaced by a statue of him and his ashes were put under the basement (it's still possible to enter the column and to climb a staircase all inside it). Later, in 1588, the Pope Sixtus V decided to replace the statue of the emperor (which is now lost) with a Saint Peter's one! So now the message of the monument is that... S.Peter conquered Romania! :D hope you like it.

Comments (17)

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Zacko

1:26AM | Thu, 03 March 2005

This photo right here ought to demonstrate why you are the owner of this months gallery....it is just PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cynlee

1:44AM | Thu, 03 March 2005

amazed by the history... stunning night shot! :]

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cbender

2:38AM | Thu, 03 March 2005

interesting mood here... :) like it - great colors :)

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Cosme..D..Churruca

2:55AM | Thu, 03 March 2005

Very fine shot !

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CDBrugg

4:33AM | Thu, 03 March 2005

great picture (as always)

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Chaos911

5:36AM | Thu, 03 March 2005

wow, perfect night shot!!!!! V

amorales

6:29AM | Thu, 03 March 2005

Magnificent!

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chantal-france

6:35AM | Thu, 03 March 2005

Beautiful night shot :) the light is a wonder and the POV excellent too :)) A superb capture!!

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Saurav

7:07AM | Thu, 03 March 2005

Brillant night potography, so crisp and clear.

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diomedes66

7:21AM | Thu, 03 March 2005

Wonderful composition, lighting sets the mood very well! Bravo!

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TwoPynts

9:11AM | Thu, 03 March 2005

The history is almost as interesting as the photo, thanks! Quite a capture here, the lighting is amazing and you either got very lucky with that sky or your postwork was excellent. Bella image!

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Onslow

11:45AM | Thu, 03 March 2005

I have loved all your images in this series on Rome, they have been truly outstanding !

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choronr

12:18PM | Thu, 03 March 2005

These twilight scenes are so effective and pleasant to view. Your work continues to be amongst the best I've seen ...excellent work!

neverfinder

4:44PM | Thu, 03 March 2005

Again a wonderful shot !! great colors and light !

soulofharmony

4:57PM | Thu, 03 March 2005

absolutely superb romantic moody shot.. caught to perfection :) stunning

logiloglu

11:42AM | Fri, 04 March 2005

wonderful light and mood. a very beautiful image. fascinating architecture. excellent presented. #:O)

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sossy

2:59PM | Fri, 04 March 2005

Ohhhhh what a splendid view and awesome capture of this beautiful architecture! love the mood, the magic lighting and fantastic sharpness! a dream of a night shot and NO 1!!!! ;o)))))))