The WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge has the theme of Peek. A bit of an interesting theme, as it allows us to take it into many directions.
As I mentioned yesterday, there are a couple of images that came to mind. Today’s image is also from this year’s trip to Italy and is probably one of my favorites. In this photo, we get to look across the ages at a location that has had a significant impact on Western civilization: the Roman Forum. Many political deals were made here, the fate of countries and people were decided and much intrigue played out!
Take a walk back into history…
Looking across the Forum
Looking from ancient to more modern in the background, one can walk and explore many events in one locale.
Hope you enjoyed this look back and have a wonderful day!
A Fresh Perspective
Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment.
Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael.
My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals.
Universal Connections
My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation.
This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections.
Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client.
And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography!
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16 thoughts on “A peek across the Forum”
A place of thoughts and beauty for ever. Also a beautiful shot from that angle.
A place of thoughts and beauty for ever. Also a beautiful shot from that angle.
Thank you most kindly!
Beautiful photo, thanks for sharing it.
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What a beautiful photo!
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Awesome perspective!!
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Nice picture
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You are welcome
Such an amazing blend of old and new, giving a new perspective to time. Very lovely capture, Frank
Thank you very much, Hammad!
I like the photo Frank. One of my favourite places to wander about in Rome
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