Rome Wasn't Built in a Day, a photo from Shropshire, England

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

I have just returned from a most interesting few days in Shropshire. We were stationed at Wroxeter which was once the fourth largest Roman city in Roman Britain.

There is little to see of the remains, above ground, except for this wall section, which used to form part of the sumptuous Roman baths.

A few years ago, a programme on Channel 4 tv showed a team of modern craftsmen build a Roman villa in the style, and with the same tools, as those used 2,000 years ago. It was called 'Rome Wasn't Built in a Day'. If you follow this link you will find out about the building and go on a virtual tour.

My photograph shows part of the original Roman wall, with the Roman villa showing through a doorway.

I hope you enjoy the tour.
Have a great Sunday, Bev :-)

Post Script - I have just noticed that this is the very first posting from Wroxeter!

papagolf21, ikeharel, snunney, timecapturer, tyro, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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papagolf21 (152607) 2013-04-28 0:51

Bonjour, ch鋨e Bev,
J'appr嶰ie beaucoup l'originalit� du cadrage. Cette baie libre s'ouvre sur un lieu 彋onnant charg� d'histoire.
L'image est int廨essante � tous points de vue (un grand merci pour la note pour mieux s'impr嶲ner du site).
Tr鋊 bonne journ嶪.
Amiti廥.
Philippe

lousat (139286) 2013-04-28 0:53

Hi Bev, "Roma non fu costruita in un giorno" is a phrase famous in Italy and is used when people complain about the extension of the work of all kinds ..... ehehe....very nice choice of point of view to create this original perspective,not lucky whit the light but a very good result,i like it! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

ikeharel (113353) 2013-04-28 1:54

Good morning Beverly,
The roman knew how to built places that remain even two milleniums later.
I just imagine, if those walls were part of the baths, how life would be arond , with the tumult associates about such places. They knew how to live, and enjoy.
Nice view through, on the little remnants available to viewrs. Maybe more is yet to be discovered, underground's as well, in future excavations.
Have a nice Sunday.
Ike

mjw364 (1466) 2013-04-28 2:42

Good Morning Bev

Nice use of a frame within a frame that also creates a contrast between areas of light and shade in the image.

I was half expecting Tony Robinson to pop up with his time team in this shot!

TFS

Mike

snunney (130967) 2013-04-28 3:03

Hello Bev,
The broken archway makes a great frame for the villa to be seen in the background. There seems to me to be some evidence of excessive pp work on the sky but it is not unduly detracting. I like the detail to be observed in the ancient walls. Have a good Sunday.

timecapturer (49288) 2013-04-28 3:09

Hi Bev
fascinating and enticing composition this, that works superbly. It is a clever combination of textures and colours that intrigues and tempts the viewer so effectively. Well done!

Enjoy your Sunday - Brian.

Sergiom (117241) 2013-04-28 5:10

Bonjour Beverly,

J'aime beaucoup le point de vue, comme cach� derri鋨e le mur de pierre et profitant d'une ouverture pour aller voir plus loin dans le paysage. Le ciel gris apporte une belle touche de douceur � l'ensemble.

Bon dimanche

Serge

tyro (30513) 2013-04-28 5:13

Hi Bev,

What an interesting note - I loved that link to the "virtual tour" as well and explored all the rooms there! I presume that you must have visited it yourselves - that must have been fascinating.

And a very fine photograph too, cleverly using the ancient archway to frame a building which is two thousand years its younger. Lovely soft lighting and colours and, again, a lovely blue sky has followed you to Shropshire. Spot-on exposure and excellent details and sharpness.

Excellent!

Kind Regards,

John.

manrezaei (1749) 2013-04-28 6:28

Hi Beverley,

A very nice shot. A new manner of view through the old to new side of life. The details, colors and lights superbly well managed here by you. Very well done.

Regards.

Mansour

SWEETFREEDOM (24623) 2013-04-28 8:29

Hi Beverley,
nice old ruins, i like colors and side p.o.v.
regards
Alessandro

jcpix (14030) 2013-04-28 8:37

Hi Bev,

Let me just start off by saying "Congrats" for posting a first of its kind! :) I'm really liking this point of view, your choice of angle is outstanding and creates a more dramatic effect of the opening. I believe most subjects like this are taken from a more head on approach, where as this emphasizes the view through the frame and out into the countryside. The yellow facade from the villa is a burst of color and a wonderful contrast against the deep crimson stonework of the wall. I think the overcast sky works in your favor here, creating a moody atmosphere. Very impressive look at the remains and everything that lies beyond, thanks for the look! Have a great week ahead.

Al the best,

Jason

Nicou (193806) 2013-04-28 10:03

Hello

quel cadrage lat廨al sueprbe quel rendu sur la pierre etm ce d嶰oupage ave cla vue sur la maison sueprbe compo.
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

saxo042 (38078) 2013-04-28 12:21

Hi Bev,
Very interesting note and link! Of course an interesting picture too. When I first looked at it, I disliked the inclusion of a "modern" building, but after reading your note I have changed my opinion. But it would be interesting to know what will remian of that house in 2000 years, they must have used some modern building ingredients that will only last 30 years...
Kind regards
Gunnar

zoomer (6) 2013-04-28 20:12

Hello,this is a pretty impressive wall,photographed with superb detail and color.Friendly regards,Wolf.

ChrisJ (171822) 2013-04-29 1:55

Good morning Beverly,

The diagonal axis of the gated wall adds good dynamism. I like the pastel colours and the view through the arch is sublime. Excellent textural, tonal and shadow details in the stone, a good diffused light, and the red horizontal stripes add interest. Tfs!