Saturday, January 14, 2012

A Deceptive Quietude

Ruins and Old Olive Tree, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy  © Doug Hickok
(Velvia slide film)


A peaceful moment in the Roman Forum inspires reflection upon the immense depth of history found here among the old olive trees and weathered ruins. Yet, it is a deceptive peace. Not only was the Forum a hubbub of activity in ancient times, but it still is during tourist season, when throngs of visitors file past the remains of the once vast and seemingly indestructible Empire of Rome.

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16 comments:

  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    A timeless place of ancient remains !

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  2. JoeJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Solitude in the forum. A rare find.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 14, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    I thougt, it is Italy, and I was right.
    Good Colours. I like it.
    Greetings.

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  4. brattcatJanuary 14, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    this image has the feel of a time portal.

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  5. yzJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    excellent light and color

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  6. FilipJanuary 14, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    We have also been there, it was an excellent experience.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  7. DomLOrthaJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Excellent!! All the mood of the antiquies of Rome! And this unique Italian light!
    Have a nice day.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    The amber light adds such a warm mood to this image...Why don't you come enter it in my 'Weekly Top Shot' meme? We're on Week #13 and I'd love to see you share with me and my readers! Here's this weeks' link: http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=5870

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  9. Traveling HawkJanuary 14, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    For deceptive peacefulness we have a say: "still waters are deep".

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  10. Crash RyanJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    fantastic place and the light is wonderful!!!

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  11. Marie LCJanuary 14, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    C'est toujours un plaisir de revoir des images de Rome, ville magnifique.

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  12. Rae WalterJanuary 15, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    An amazing contrast of the peace conveyed in the photo and your words about the throngs of tourists. Beautiful capture Doug.

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  13. ChristopherJanuary 15, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    I remember having the same kinds of feelings when we visited. It's so interesting to consider the ancient bustle of this place and remember that it was the center of the world at the time. Now here it is. Wonderfully done Doug.

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  14. FriedaJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    The lights in this wonderful calm picture are beautiful.
    I have never been there (was sick when all my classmates went there) :( but I learned a lot about in my Latin lessons... :)

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  15. franzJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    a very unique and personal look at these venerable ruins ... and very attractive mellow light! i was quite impressed when i stood for the first time where caesar and augustus and titus stood before me ... ;-))

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  16. rianFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    must be humbling to be strolling through a place as ancient as this.. great catch..

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