A Gift to The Gods, a photo from Naples, Campania

Photographer's Note

ENGLISH: This is the Temple of Apollo at Pompeii. This bronze statue is a replica, the original statue is at the Archeological Museum in Naples. In the background is the omnipresent Mount Vesuvius, responsible for Pompeii's destruction in 79AD.

ITALIANO: Si tratta il Tempio di Apollo a Pompei. La statua che si vedete non e la vera. L'originale potete vedere al Museo Archeologico di Napoli. Nel sfondo potete vedere Il Vesuvio, sempre presente chi ha distrutto la citta di Pompei nel anno 79AD.

Canon 5D
ISO 160
f/11
1/100
75mm using 24-105mm lens
Hand held

J_Burke, ikeharel, janusz2054, phwall, jafadabret, danos, dkmurphys, Charo, ktanska, baddori, kordinator oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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J_Burke (1285) 2011-01-03 7:17

Hi Lisa,

There seems to be more and more architecture cropping up in your pictures these days. I really like your point of view here, the positioning of the statue on the right with space to the left is just right and your inclusion of Vesuvius in the background is great too. Great warm light and well composed. TFS

Regards

Gerrit (62042) 2011-01-03 7:39

Hi Lisa,
fine composition with the sunlighted temple behind the statue and the background dominated by the Vesuvio.
regards. Gerrit

snunney (130967) 2011-01-03 7:53

Hello Lisa,
You had a very impressive light to capture this dynamic statue. The shot is well framed and has good colours and clarity. I like the details to be observed in the statue and the columns.

peppe59 (14555) 2011-01-03 8:02

Ciao Lisuzza,
uno scenario fantastico quello che ci proponi oggi, la storia e sullo sfondo il grande vecchio che dorme (il Vesuvio... mi pare).
Una composizione e una qualitŕ eccellente, GRANDE LISA !!!!
bacioni
peppe

ikeharel (112395) 2011-01-03 8:33

Hello Lisa,
Some say when walk in Pompei, you can feel the ashs and atmo. is like a disaster yet to come...
I never been there, for some stupid reason went strait to Sorento... and I see your image here - and feel the miss.
Good premeditated pov when afternoon light was on the statue, and the Vesuvius stand prominant on background as a reminder...A nice shot.
Ike

sabermonajati (11537) 2011-01-03 8:42

hi lisa
amazing golden light on temple you captured.and there is splendid place.
best wishes
saber

Silvio1953 (220495) 2011-01-03 9:04

Ciao Lisa, l'ho scattata anch'io dallo stesso POV col Vesuvio sullo sfondo, ma non ho trovato la tua magnifica luce, bella composizione, ottima nitidezza, brava, ciao Silvio

janusz2054 (2) 2011-01-03 10:49

Hi Lisa,
I really like the picture. Fantastic pose statue.
Wonderful detail image with very nice POV.
Best regards
Janusz

bema (26591) 2011-01-03 11:21

Cara Lisa,

questa č una grande vista dalle rovine della grande statua verso il torreggiante Vesuvio, profonditŕ bello in questa foto bene ..

Vi auguro una buona giornata, saluti Bernd

hope it works with the translator!

francio64 (39888) 2011-01-03 11:58

Ciao Lisa,
ottima inquadratura su ciň che rimane di questo famoso tempio.
Bella la vista del Vesuvio sullo sfondo.

Ricordo di aver giŕ visto nella tua galleria una foto di questo tempio, ma in bianco e nero.

TFS!
Cicciů

phwall (6787) 2011-01-03 12:48

Dearest one,
Beautiful light, it looks so soft, especially on your main subject, the statue.
Composition wise it is pretty good, except I wish you'd put some air around the column on camera left or cropped it so there isn't that small bit of sky creeping in towards the top of the column. Camera right crop works perfectly.
Nice touch having Vesuvius in the back ground.

Lurve ya work.
Pietro

lousat (138551) 2011-01-03 15:06

Ciao Lisa,quel colpo di sole ha cambiato le cose,bellissima composizione e ottima scelta del POV come sempre,colori naturalissimi e nitidezza impressionante.Complimenti e buona giornata! LUCIANO

Budapestman (82620) 2011-01-03 15:21

Szia Dear Lisa,
a beautiful impression of this amazing place, the composition is very attractive, the beautiful lights adds a lot to the atmosphere, Tfs!
Have a nice day! Kellemes napot kívánok!
György

jafadabret (56501) 2011-01-03 22:58

Bonjour Lisa,
J'aime ce premier plan qui, avec la perspective, met en valeur le volcan. La statue est remarquablement bien placée sous la lumičre. Excellent !
Amicalement
Jacques

danos (110407) 2011-01-04 0:27

Ciao Lisa,
nice shot with the moving God to be in a perfect harmony.I like the good placement in the frame as the columns on its right.

I wish, you and your family a wonderful, peaceful and prosperous New Year,Danos

mkamionka (73256) 2011-01-04 1:42

Hi Lisa,
beautiful composition. I like the statue in the foreground and the classical architecture as opposed to spectacular nature in the back. The low light with some subtle residual sun rays creates a great atmosphere.
Very well done!
Happy New Year again!
M

jjcordier (79299) 2011-01-04 2:07

Lisa
Une jolie composition incluant ruines de Pompéi et Vésuve avec la complicité de la belle lumičre du soir.
Bonne année 2011
JJ

dkmurphys (79209) 2011-01-04 4:30

Ciao Lisa,
Well seen scene, interesting POV. A wonderful impressive place, hope I'll see it someday.
Have a great day.

Bluejeans (64251) 2011-01-04 5:15

Ola Lisa ,
Muito bonita esta tua composiçăo em Pompeii , muito belo este primeiro plano com esta estátua , gostei muito dos tons dourados , bonito o poderoso vulcăo Vesuvius de fundo , parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

photoray (13981) 2011-01-04 6:24

Howdy Lisa,

Interesting positioning,leading the eyes down the pathway rather than showing the columns head-on, and the golden low lighting to enhance the darkness.

Good job, cheers,
Ray

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-01-04 6:29

Ciao Lisa!
A very attractive picture of Pompeii!
Special regards to the chosen pov, composition, exposure and colors!
The statue was so harmoniously place in the frame, together with the top of Vesuvius!
TFS - congrats,
Saluti,
Neyvan

Charo (51290) 2011-01-04 12:19

Hello Lisa,
A city that thrilled and excited me, if I can come back to visit.
Superb composition with Vesuvius in the background.
Excellent light and sharpness.
My best wishes for the New Year!
Charo

ciakgiak (30) 2011-01-04 14:50

Ciao Lisa,
mi piace molto la scelta del POV che mette in contrasto la bellezza della statua con quella del Vesuvio. Molto bella la luce sul colonnato, eccellente la qualitŕ.
Un caro abbraccio amica mia.
Giorgio

mesutilgim (0) 2011-01-04 23:36

Hi Lisa,
A real "masterpiece" ! Wonderfull sidelight and the famous Vesuvius at the background, as the main "responsible" of the catastrophe 2000 years ago !
The statue at front has the pose as if he tries to escape..
Perfect entry
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

ktanska (44446) 2011-01-05 0:01

Hi Lisa,
That place is so full of history...
You make a good connection between that statue and Vesuvius. As he would try to fight bact the force of the volcano. Very nice light on those columns.
Happy New Year!
Kari

mauro61 (53411) 2011-01-05 1:57

ciao Lisa,
una immagine davvero bella con la statua che sembra protesa verso il Vesuvio.
La luce bassa ha creto una bella atmosfera intorno a questa zona,
saluti
maurizio

macjake (98260) 2011-01-05 8:46

Hi Lisa
i see that we are on the ongoing quest to find the most unique composition in Italy...must be hard as so many photos are taken here.
well, i can honestly say that i've never seen this view before, so congrats on that.
really like the warm sunlight on the right, it truly does give it the golden touch.
nice work
have a great one
Craig

baddori (20341) 2011-01-05 10:36

Lisa
A prescindere la "brutta" autostrada ..Pompei č bella per il suo essere emblematica ed unica .
Astraendo i pensieri ...e (Santorini,ma .."Guai a te, Corazin! Guai a te, Betsŕida. Perché, se a Tiro e a Sidone fossero stati compiuti i miracoli che sono stati fatti in mezzo a voi, gia da tempo avrebbero fatto penitenza, ravvolte nel cilicio e nella cenere. Matteo (11,20-24) )
La foto esprime la potenza e la "cecitŕ" di una vita fuori dal mondo .
GF

danyy (0) 2011-01-05 23:13

Bonjour Lisa,
un contre jour bien réussi, des lumičres plus difficiles ŕ restituer. L'arričre plan brumeux fait bien se détacher l'avant plan, ce qui donne de relief ŕ la scčne. Les couleurs chaudes d'un soleil bas sont superbes.
Mes amitiés.
Daniel.

kordinator (8738) 2011-01-06 9:08

Hello dear Lisa
Amazing composition of this wonderful temple with fantastic monument in the foreground.
Perfect light management and sharpness.
Have a nice evening.
In my country today is a great holiday and now it says: Christ is born.
Best wishes
Saa

faletiz (10113) 2011-01-08 7:52

Ciao Lisa come stai? mi piace moltissimo questa foto per la sua luce, bella e morbida e per la composizione molto accurata che concentra tanti elementi interessanti. Bellissimo il Vesuvio sul fondo.
Ti faccio tanti tanti auguri affettuosi per il nuovo anno
Letizia

lilito (3534) 2011-01-09 10:13

Bonsoir Lisa
Encore une réussite! J'adore la lumičre et le cadrage que permet d'imaginer le bonhomme partir en courant vers d'autres horizons... ŕ la fuite du volcan?
Lily

emka (157280) 2011-01-09 10:42

Hi Lisa,
Some beautiful photos you posted here. On this one fantastic light of sunset. Beautiful statue of Apollo and the columns of the temple. It is a pity there is this fence but on the other hand we have impressive view of Mount Vesuvius. I was in Pompei but it was so long time ago.

Have a nice day

Malgo

adramad (72532) 2011-04-06 7:07

Hi Lisa.
I was curious to see in your gallery, this magnificent frame, the right ... because "ikeharel" told me today a photo of this place I also I have in my gallery and commented on the similarity, so I was curious.
Certainly this composition with the golden light of dusk and Vesuvius in the background is very beautiful.
Best regards.
Luis.

Vague (307) 2013-01-16 4:44

Hello Lisa and happy new year (a forthnight late, I know... :-( ).

A very nice photo with very good light and ideal cadre that renders the subject so expressive! Apart from that I like the merging of the natural and the man-made. Furthermore,it is somehow so artistic and tragic to present this subject with reminder of the "doom" that awaits all mortals and even civilization and art with the presence of Vezuvius.

Best regards
Vangelis

Photo Information

Copyright: Lisa DP (delpeoples) (60342)
Genre: Miejsca
Medium: Kolorowe
Date Taken: 2010-10-00
Categories: Ruiny
Wersja zdjęcia: Oryginalna wersja
Temat(y): Pompeii and Herculaneum, My Pompeii, Campania Mia [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2011-01-03 7:10