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Trajan's Column
Copyright ©2007, Robert Melnyk HoF ♥ ¤ $1
A small section of a very tall column, erected in 113 AD to celebrate Trajan's victory over the Dacians, the present inhabitants of Romania. 2500 figures in a continuous spiral frieze with vibrant spaces of light, describe the most dramatic moments in the conquest of the barbarians who, even when submitting to Roman military power, kept their dignity. Location: Forum, Rome, Italy
| Photographer: | Robert Melnyk HoF ♥ ¤ $1 |
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| Folder: | Bob M's |
| Uploaded: | 2007-May-01 17:21 EDT |
| Current Rating: | 0.00/0 (Weighted rating: 7.99) View all ratings Delete my rating |
| Copying allowed: | No |
| Camera: | Olympus E-500 |
| Lens: | Olympus 14-54mm f2.8/3.5 |
| Lens Adapter: | None |
| ISO: | 400 |
| Aperture: | f8 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/640 |
| Focal Length: | 54mm |
| Flash: | No |
| Tripod/Monopod: | No |
| Critique Level: | Dead Honest Critique |
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I can see shooting this is tough. Sun washes out the upper left. Shows where a NG filter, maybe two stops or more would really help here.
Bruce Wendler Win ♥ ¤ $ at 20:16 EDT on 2007-May-01 [Reply]
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Bob, this is so interesting. I wish I could see more detail on the lhs. I like the shadows and depth the sun creates, but it might be a bit strong on the left. Although it sure does capture it's brightness.
Kathy Kempson ♥ ¤ at 20:34 EDT on 2007-May-01 [Reply]
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for sure a difficuly circumstances with the strong light, but very interesting documentary shot and history.
vaggelis fragiadakis HoF Win ♥ ¤ $ $ at 12:30 EDT on 2007-May-02 [Reply]
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Thank you Vaggelis... yes, this was a rather difficult shot - it is a beautiful very tall column. The first third was surrounded with scaffolding, and the column supported at the top by cables to keep it steady while all the work / digging continues around it.
Robert Melnyk HoF ♥ ¤ $1 at 17:22 EDT on 2007-May-02 [Reply]
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Bob:
This is a good effort which might be improved by a bit of PP.
As othrs have mentioned, the exposure on the left is a bit too high; that on the right pretty good.
But, there appears to be deiial on the left that might be brought out by using a "curves layer" that darkened just the left part.
I've never seen the subject. But, I used to show a video to students that displayed it almost panel by panel to illustrate Roman military technology.
Best wishes...
joe
Joe Sneed HoF ♥ ¤1 at 20:43 EDT on 2007-May-02 [Reply]
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Thanks for the comments Joe... I'm always learning and very much appreciate hearing from others.
Robert Melnyk HoF ♥ ¤ $1 at 15:55 EDT on 2007-May-06 [Reply]