Spectacular Rome, a photo from Rome, Lazio

Photographer's Note

Well if this photo doesn't make people want to go to Rome and see the famous fountain of Trevi then I'll eat my hat. I was particularly happy with the result. A VERY slow shutter speed as well (1/3 sec), yet quite a sharp image.

Paolo, snuggleaphagus, gaby, Roly, kevinos, mineelci, natc, Facsi heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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nluarca (62) 2005-06-07 2:01

I've seen Trevi in person, but you've really captured it! I wish my photos of it had turned out this well! It's so clear and I love the shadows.
I find the yellow building to the left a bit distracting, but otherwise it is very nice. The water looks great.
Cheers, Nichelle

Paolo (41258) 2005-06-07 3:07

Very nice Paul.
you captured very well that fantastic fountain.
excellent POV, great focus and colors and a very good light.
good idea the slow shutter speed.
thanks, ciao

joninchina (163) 2005-06-07 6:17

what a great place a go to. i want to go to rome so bad. Good idea with the shutte speed it makes the water look so smooth.!

snuggleaphagus (4146) 2005-06-07 17:24

I've always wanted to go to Rome, and now your photo confirms why i want to go, because it's pretty and full of art.
A magnificent capture, very sharp and the light is gorgeous. The water is very attractive so silky.

gaby (19819) 2005-06-08 5:40

Hi Paul,
wonderful shot - I like a lot -
Fantastic gestion of the light -
Thanks
Gaby

paolino (1024) 2005-06-08 7:59

Hi Paul,
Trevi's fountain is familiar to me, because every day I cross that square going to my work. It is allways crowded with people and tourist, so I know the worst side of that fantastic monument. This picture, (taken late by night , I suppose) give me a diffent, and more beautiful, view of Trevi's fountain.
Thank you for sharing it.
Paolo

jinju (14265) 2005-06-09 3:34

The trevi is a big fountain isnt it? The angle is a good way to capture all of the fountain and still show some of the surroundings. Its a gorgeous spot in Rome.

msadventure (632) 2005-06-09 6:53

Definitly! I was there when they did some renovation or cleaning and had all these construction drapes over the statue and other equipment in the fountain. I could not get a decent shot, of course, but this one makes me want to go back today!! You captured what one feels when there - romantic!

saigon (6443) 2005-06-11 11:28

superbe image bien composé!
la fontaine de trevi celebre dans le monde entier!!
une belle photo nocturne!
bravo PAUL!
bye...saigon

rabdelnoor (3423) 2005-06-13 6:09

Hi paul,
Wonderful long exposure shot. You have worked very well with the lights and speed to keep everything very sharp.
Nice Job!!!
Ricardo

Luan (12971) 2005-06-13 7:25

Je ne me lasse pas de voir des images de cette fontaine. Surtout que la tienne est tres bien reussie. Le monument est parfaitement eclairee et tu as su exploiter cette luminosite.
Apparemment tu as reussi a t'imiscer dans la foule...a non la chance, y a pas grand monde ;o)
A+
Luan

azadys (717) 2005-06-13 15:21

nice pic.
good exposure. and nice compo. great DOF.

regards
azad

kebek (5438) 2005-06-14 16:20

Serwus Paul !
This is absolutely wonderful shot of this amazing place in Rome.
I saw many photos from here - most of them taken by daylight - not so interesting, and these ones taken by night - often not so good.
Your "picture" has excellent quality, sharpness and light. Colors - very Italian.
Great job !

Gregtom (7169) 2005-06-15 2:15

Hello, Paul! I just love this work of Bernini! You have shown it well, with perfectly catched movement of water. Good exposure and sharpness.
regards,
Greg

Roly (2024) 2005-06-19 2:28

Yes, it's a pretty good image indeed. Well chosen shutter speed. Nice, steady hand at 1/3 sec! Your camera has an antishake mechanism, right? I appreciate the way you managed to take a picture without getting a bunch of tourists in the frame. I was there in the middle of the day, and it was difficult to get close to the water...

The_Rock (230) 2005-06-19 9:37

Indeed its a great image. nicely captured and very sharp. Congratulations.

jpages (1670) 2005-06-20 20:40

A very beautiful and known place, and very well captured. Night shots are difficult, in addition, including different zones of light, but here you achieved it perfectly. I suppose you used a tripode. Of course the fountain is the main motive of the shot, but I also like to see the light reflection on the water of the yellow light on the left side.
The sharpness of the whole scene is impressive. Very good work.
Best regards Paul.
Jaume.

Burberry1 (6041) 2005-06-22 15:57

This is also a fantastic shot Paul:))))
First of all very good brightness.
Great sharpness and Your VERY slow shutter speed!
Thanks that the effect is really amazing!
Yes...I want to go to Rome...this year:))))
The composition and POV are also for 5...with a plus:)))

Best regards Paul,
AGnieszka

Janice (4403) 2005-06-25 6:01

Hi Paul, for a view that is seen so often, I think this is very good. Much better than what I took in 1999. But you have the night and lights and your angle is good. I love the lights in the water. Well captured, thank you.

Jean-Luc (5488) 2005-06-25 13:02

Salut Paul,
Il ne faut surtout pas manger ton chapeau car le résultat est fantastique! Quelle belle pub pour cette fontaine!
Que de souvenirs pour de nombreux TE..tistes..!
Bravo, c'est superbe..
Jean-Luc

kevinos (7517) 2005-07-01 11:06

Yes, a very sharp image, nicely composed and with lovely soft colours.
Regards kevin

mineelci (1535) 2005-08-03 1:10

ha ha haa nice note :) no way you are going to eat your hat. a fantastic shot from a fantastic city. well done it is a sharp one with a lovely PoV :)

Niara78 (0) 2005-08-15 7:15

Rome's majesty is pouring out of this shot. Feels exactly as it did a couple of years ago. Reminds me of how much I want to return.

MON (135) 2005-08-29 10:37

Good photo!. Maybe composition isn't the best, but I like that the picture is sharp and clear. Well done!

ydarias (679) 2005-09-02 12:47

Hola Paul. Me agrada mucho los colores y la nitidez de tú foto. No se si el encuadre podría haber sido un poco mejor. Pero el resultado en general es bastante bueno la verdad.

Yeray.

clic (76) 2005-10-18 19:49

Bonjour Paul
C'est la première fois que je vois Trévi la nuit.
J'admire la qualité de l'exposition qui montre bien tous les détails.
Merci
Robert Deschênes