Le necropoli rupestri di Falerii Novi, a photo from Viterbo, Lazio

Photographer's Note

The rock necropolis of Falerii Novi - Faleri - Fabrica di Roma (VT)

Falerii Novi is the Roman city built in the third century BC to deport the inhabitants of Falerii Veteres. Its walls can be discovered along the road between Fabrica di Roma and Civita Castellana, near the hamlet of Faleri. Once you have taken the crossroads to the Falisco Park, you will reach the most well-known entrance, the Porta di Giove.
The rupestrian necropolis are located near, along the ancient Via Amerina, of which large tracts of cobbles are preserved: it is one of the lesser known Roman roads, little attested in ancient sources and epigraphic documents despite having played a role of primary importance as fast communication route, mainly for commercial purposes.
To find out more: http://www.iluoghidelsilenzio.it/le-necropoli-rupestri.../

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dedee (3235) 2022-02-20 3:44

Hi Silvio
A really well framed image. I like the dark foreground showing and emphasising the doors and windows of this city. Lovely colours and lighting.
David

holmertz (103520) 2022-02-20 3:45

Hello Silvio,
This is a well composed photo of the rock necropolis seen through a special kind of gate. We see a very interesting view, and the photo is very well exposed. I like the light brown rock wall with the green frames.
Best regards,
Gert

pajaran (116915) 2022-02-20 4:32

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, interesantan teskt ...
Lepa star arhitektura i zelenilo, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
L:judi iz proslosti ostavili su mnoge tragove o svom postojanju i zivotu.

Zelim vam lepo popodne za odmor, sve najbolje.
Paja

ikeharel (114435) 2022-02-20 5:03

Ciao Silvio,
Besides its an old ruins picture, interresting by itself - good choicr to frame through the dark/black opening.
Arrivederci,
Ike

CMJC (5109) 2022-02-20 6:18 [Comment]

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jean113 (28221) 2022-02-20 9:17

Hello Silvio, your point of view looking through the large hole in the rock is an eye catcher.
An interesting scene.
All in sharp focus.
Kind regards, Jean.

Fis2 (171789) 2022-02-20 9:40

Witaj Silvio!
A good idea, a hole in the wall is impressive, an interesting composition and a natural frame of the ruins.
Good colors and shaepness.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (115408) 2022-02-20 9:50

Hi Silvio,

Vous avez eu une bonne id嶪 d'utiliser l'ouverte pour cadrer la sc鋝e. La prise de vue permet de voir les d彋ails de la n嶰ropole. La lumi鋨e fait ressortir les couleurs. Bonne soir嶪.

Pierre

Royaldevon (86328) 2022-02-20 9:52

Ciao Caro Silvio,

Roman remains are immediately interesting but do not always make attractive photographs for other viewers. You have been extremely thoughtful, using the irregular, silhouetted surround, to create that interest and create a link to the irregular shapes in the opposite cliff face.

My warm regards,
Bev 😊

lousat (139906) 2022-02-20 11:50

Ciao Silvio,non avrei mai pensato che il centro Italia fosse cosi' ricca di necropoli ma tu stai sfoggiando una serie infinita davvero interessante. E stavolta si riconosce il tuo stile con la classica cornice fornita dal luogo. Buona settimana e complimenti,Luciano

PaulVDV (63432) 2022-02-20 14:18

Hello Silvio,
Great presentation of the rock necropolis.
It seems you were inside such an excavated place destined for a grave. Excellent framing.
Best regards, Paul

ifege (49257) 2022-02-20 20:05

Hi Silvio
Great use of the hole in the wall to frame a good photo of the necropolis.
cheers
Ian

aliabazari (23115) 2022-02-20 20:45

Hello Silvio
A beautiful view of this rocky cemetery. Combines well with the green of the trees. Clarity and exposure are well done. Thanks for sharing

COSTANTINO (117652) 2022-02-20 21:51

Hello dear Silvio
have a nice new week
a nice capture of this part
of rock necropolis under
a different chosen point of
view...I like the light
of the brown wall rock
with the green frames
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (148094) 2022-02-20 23:27

Hi Silvio,
Excellent photo result with this view taken with these rocks in the Fg, good idea, well made, interesting contrast. Original to show us this necropoli, tfs.

emka (158672) 2022-02-21 0:21

Hello Silvio, Nice view through the natural window of these old graves.

Best regards MAlgo

mkamionka (75009) 2022-02-21 1:19

Ciao Silvio,
As amazing as the ancient sites are when one thinks about the history, they are sometimes incredible difficult to photograph well simply becaue not much is left. Here the brilliant framing made a huge difference.The resilting effect is very eye catching.
Excellent work,
M

adramad (73376) 2022-02-21 12:36

Hello Silvio.
A sensational composition, framing in this hollowness that I suppose is a tomb the opposite wall with the various tombs carved into the rock.
Magnificent color that gives a lot of chromatic richness to the image.
Very good management of lighting and sharpness.
Well done. I like.
I wish you a pleasant week.
Very best regards.
Luis.

abmdsudi (95869) 2022-02-22 4:50

Hi Silvio
A great image of this special historic place and I also like what you have done, using the silhouetted foreground as stronmg lead in. Excellent colour, detail and light contrast.
Best regards

jmdias (116307) 2022-02-25 9:27

silvio

a nice use of the hole as a frame. impressive these niches where I think the old tombs would be.

take care

jorge

everlasting (19978) 2022-03-01 3:18

well exposed with good natural colours. the silhouette surrounds making a good frame

worldcitizen (16226) 2022-03-12 13:10

Ciao Silvio,
I like the shape of this natural frame that you found. The contrast of the dark frame and all the greenery is nice, and the ruins are interesting, too. Take care!

mcmtanyel (69063) 2022-03-16 20:38

Hello Silvio,
A nice view, I like views from irregular holes - well done!
Regards,
MT