Wednesday, August 1, 2012

The Midas Touch

Portico at Night, Pantheon, Rome, Italy  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia Slide Film)


Columns of the ancient Pantheon, the color of aging florins, adorn the Piazza della Rotonda on a golden Roman night, where everything seems transformed by the touch of Midas.


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25 comments:

  1. Luis GomezAugust 1, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Very nice Doug!

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  2. OlaAugust 1, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    I agree, the feeling of overwhelming richness is here

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  3. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 1, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    Fantastic composition, love it!

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  4. PhotoAttractionAugust 1, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Pure gold!
    Very good composition.

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  5. píxeles y neuronasAugust 1, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    Fantastic composition.
    Agustín.

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  6. JoeAugust 1, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Magnificent light and height Doug. I want to go back to Rome.

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  7. London CallerAugust 1, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    While everyone was busy capturing the celestial doughnut,
    you found the unsung heroes of golden churros.
    Both served great with chocolate, of course. ;o)

    I remember Dickens mentioned Dover in A Tales of Two Cities.
    TWo months ago, I visited Rochester.
    It's a little town but it has quite a lot to offer.
    Lots of Dickens related stuff to see there.

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  8. GinnieAugust 1, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    OMG, Doug. That's gorgeous! I'm gobsmacked! I have stood there but never at night and never seeing with those eyes.

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  9. BirdmanAugust 1, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    "It's gold, Jerry, gold! Love Seinfeld. That's what came to mind on seeing this.

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  10. A.BarlowAugust 1, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    It is a nice warm gold glow. Good job man!

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  11. MelissaAugust 1, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    That's quite a sky! Looks like the gods are about to make a visit!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 1, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Cool shot Doug!
    Excellent

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  13. Visu...ElleAugust 1, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Great composition Doug. I like this against-diving on the columns and beautiful night lighting of this photo

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  14. Roland TheysAugust 1, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Good composition shot! bravo Doug!

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  15. FilipBlogAugust 1, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    This is a perfect example of creativity. It is a perfect picture and I know the location but would not have recognised it. When I read where it was, I could see me standing on the same spot. Thanks for sharing.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  16. yzAugust 1, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    love the sky and the light

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  17. john4jackAugust 1, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    fabulous photograph. simply superb!!

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  18. ....peter:)August 1, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    This is a magnificent POV to capture the three columns against the golden city Doug... excellent photo....peter:)

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  19. DomLOrthaAugust 2, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    The tones and the dynamism of the sky give a dramatic touch to your picture! Really, a beautiful capture!!
    Have a nice day.

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  20. franzAugust 2, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    brilliant angle and perspective and awesome use of light! what a place to be ...

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  21. fabrizioAugust 5, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    i have a similar vision of the pantheon's pronao, your is really fascinating, nice work Doug

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  22. georgeAugust 5, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    I normally dislike the effects of sodium lights, but, there's always the exception - and this one works superbly.

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  23. ArashAugust 5, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Thats brilliant!
    Great point of view to capture a nice composition!

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  24. rianAugust 7, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    it does have that golden feel to it.. very nice capture.. :)

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  25. ChristopherAugust 27, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Such beauty in those golden hues--really lovely!

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