On
any given day from May to September the Colosseum, the most dominating and
enduring icon of Rome, will be packed with visitors. Tens of thousands of
photos are taken of the Flavian Amphitheater and therefore many millions of
images are shot every year. It has been photographed from every angle and at
all times of day and night and every photographer from the amateur tourist to
the hard core professional will shoot it.
Originality aside, I suggest shooting
a time exposure at dusk or at night when the amphitheater is accentuated with
recessed lighting in the arches. You will need a tripod for an exposure ranging
from 10 seconds to perhaps 30 seconds depending on your ISO rating. The ISO
rating determines the sensitivity of your digital sensor. The lower numbers
like ISO 100 allow for longer exposures and also a sharper image. The streaking
lights of the automobiles and buses during a time exposure will add motion and
action to an otherwise stationary form. I suggest shooting from the high ground
along a road on the north eastern side above the metro station. Another
possibility is to shoot very early in the morning just before sunrise when there are
no visitors and you can have the Colosseum all to yourself.
by William Shepley -Master Photographer in Rome
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