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Ostia Antica

up to 3,000 people could enjoy plays at this theatre, built during the 2nd century in Rome's port of Ostia Antica...the rear wall of the stage area is now missing, revealing a view of the Piazzale delle Corporazione, or Square of the Guilds

Nikon D90
Nikkor 12-24mm - 1/640s f/9.0 at 12.0mm iso200 full exif

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Aud Elise Sjøsæther14-Jul-2010 20:46
Wonderful capture! V
H2M13-Jul-2010 12:25
Splendid shot and brilliant angle. BV!
Lamar Nix13-Jul-2010 11:53
Interesting image and description - makes one wonder which of U.S. ruins will be of interest in about 2000 years! V
Máire Uí Mhaicín13-Jul-2010 08:57
What bright bright light you still had at 6pm! I like the perspective and detail you achieved here. -v-
Paco López13-Jul-2010 05:37
Fantastic place and shot! V!
PauloCGama13-Jul-2010 04:03
Impressive in all ways!! Vv
lou_rozensteins13-Jul-2010 01:48
Amazing with that wideangle lens. Such a lot to see. So much history. Well done.
marie-jose wolff12-Jul-2010 21:08
great capture of this wonderful old theatre! V
Jess. ( Lady.D.)12-Jul-2010 20:32
Good wide angle shot David, interesting history and well detailed...
Jim Coffman12-Jul-2010 20:29
Amazing to see what they had back then! V
Raphael_E12-Jul-2010 19:48
Excellent use of the wide-angle, overall a superb scenery ! V.
bill friedlander12-Jul-2010 19:39
Great POV and good choice of a WA lens. Stirs the imagination with the events held here. V
Johnny JAG12-Jul-2010 19:23
I like this pov.
Stephanie12-Jul-2010 18:32
A wonderful sweeping view of this amphitheater. V
Pete Hemington12-Jul-2010 17:25
You've captured this well, like the view from the audience.
John Reynolds LRPS12-Jul-2010 17:06
Great shot of a wonderful historic scene.
John
Walter Otto Koenig12-Jul-2010 16:44
Great perspective really show this off nicely. Very nice details and exposure. "V"
Mairéad12-Jul-2010 16:13
Super wide-angled shot capturing the tranquility of this ancient city. V
Marcia Colelli12-Jul-2010 15:25
Wonderful capture of this historic place V
Gerard Koehl12-Jul-2010 15:13
Superbe vestige.. V
borisalex12-Jul-2010 15:00
Gorgeous in that composition, great details and view! V.
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