In the midst of the busy, vibrant streets of Rome sits the mighty Pantheon from 2,000 years ago. It is the most preserved and influential ancient monument in the world. This Pantheon dome remains the largest unsupported dome in the world! The diameter is 142 feet across (note that the U.S. Capital Building is 96 feet across). The pillar of light that you see in my photo is called "The Eye of the Pantheon." The architects slanted the floor so that when rain water comes through the eye, the water will drain to the center. Originally, this monument was built to honor their gods, but it was turned into a church around 609 AD. It now entombs several Italian kings and artists, exemplifying how important the arts were to the Roman people. Technically, this is the second Pantheon because the first one that was built in the same spot was burned down in 80 AD. Thank goodness Emperor Hadrian felt passionate about rebuilding it so that we could take beautiful pictures of it 2,000 years later! I encourage you to share your breathtaking pictures of ancient Rome. Their story has truly become part of our story today.
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Taylor Muno
2/8/2017 08:50:34 am
Your photography is truly stunning! I admire the way of the use of the different angles and lighting techniques to make the photo dramatic rather than straight on shot. It is wild to think that monuments, such as the Parthenon, have been around for several generations. Many people can stare in awe on the achievements of man kind. It inspires me to set high goals for myself. Everyone was one massive goal that they hope to achieve someday. For the Romans, it was the Parthenon.
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Sara Andrews
2/8/2017 09:37:02 am
This picture is absolutely breathtaking. I love the use of sunlight giving it that natural lighting, but also balancing it with shadows, giving it a unique look. I can imagine as if I were in the building that way you took the photo. The angle makes it feel as I were the one looking up at it. I love how you took this photo and gave background, showing us the importance and how valuable it is. Thank you for sharing this. Looking forward to more of your blogs to come.
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Libby Lewis
2/8/2017 09:17:46 pm
Kelly, your photography is beautiful! I have never been fortunate enough to have left the country, and seeing stunning photography like this makes me want to visit Europe even more! But until that day comes, I appreciate that your photography helps me see the locations as if I am actually there. The angle and lighting of this photograph make it easy to imagine that I am looking up into the ceiling and experiencing the history and location myself.
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