Aurorus Reflectus Colosseo

The
gladiator Spartakus

Wow ! Excellent

wow ... awesome reflections

Aurorus Reflectus Colosseo by Stuck in Customs.

If you want to see how I made this (and how you can too!), visit my HDR Tutorial. I hope it gives you some new tricks!
Ahhh Rome! I love it there. Everywhere I walked was filled with art and inspiration. One of my hobbies is ancient Roman history, so the city had forever held a mythical romanticism place in my mind. I have a bad (good) habit of circumnavigating structures before taking photos to find the right angle. I say bad because some of these structures are so big that it's a major commitment to walk around the thing. Finally, however, it paid off and I found some wet pavement just outside one of the subways.

That purple streak in the upper left is very mysterious. I don't really remember what happened during the shot to cause that, but it was an unexpected and pleasant surprise.
from my daily photo blog at www.stuckincustoms.com

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(272 comments)

SkyShaper says:

scenic beauty
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Dolee Hahn. says:

Wow!!!! That is Art! Great...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

tollen says:

I need lessons, please!!:):)

My Colosseum shots are archived from now on:):)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

originalsinsuality says:

WOW. i really, really need to work on learning hdr.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Sr. Fruc [deleted] says:

The Colosseo looks amazing!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Rebel with a Nikon :) says:

Excellent shot, I will have to revisit my colosseo shot :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Road Blog says:

this is such a fairy-tale quality about it... great, as always!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Nico Ibieta says:

Your new nick should be:
"Stuck in Awesomes"
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your comments as always!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

perfect_hexagon says:

Wow!! Every (and I mean every) detail is incredible!! Just amazing!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

AxlxA says:

sweeeeet sweeeeeeeeeeet shot!!!!
I coudlnt' really get anything like that cause there were still many cars passing by at 10pm. Also not to mention those Middle eastern folks selling cheap tripods. I tried haggling but they still wanted to charge me an arm and a leg for it.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

elymia says:

wow!!! fantastic!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

crowjay says:

so amazing! : )
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

danydrs72 says:

Wow! I love this one!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jinaa.com says:

amazing. splendid shot.

Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jesus Guzman-Moya says:

vERY NICE!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Georgie Sharp says:

Wwwoowww
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

W o n d e r f u l ROME!!!!
Another masterpiece from your camera... you're a great artist, really!!

An instant one of my faves!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

totalisator says:

It's time for you to come home. You've taken too many good photographs. Us stay at homes are being put to shame ;-)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

Great perfect spectacular ...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

TjF Photography [deleted] says:

You are the Master
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

pmarella says:

Wow that is one fantastic shot !
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Photos by Elyssa says:

Wow! I love the reflection and light trails from the cars =)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

HeiðaS says:

This is such a stunning shot, so well taken, well done
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Casa da Martinha says:

wow!!! its seems to be a painting :-)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Terry_Lea says:

love the glowing illumination
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

strollerdos says:

awesome
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Sooooo perfect!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jo Ann 315 says:

Beautiful creation. I love what ou do to your photos. HDR is so beautiful.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

mliebenberg says:

Lovely colours & reflection Trey!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Lupinanto says:

stupenda foto in HDR!!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

i used to be [deleted] says:

absolutely stunning photo.
i think it's perfect.
:)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

fuzzbox says:

I can't even imagine how you do this so well. Amazing.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

/\ltus says:

You really nailed this shot perfectly (as my hand hits the fave in reflex)!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

AlexYoung says:

wOw.
Totally amazing.
Wonderful shooting.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Varyamo says:

Tienes unos HDR magníficos. Verdaderamente son de los mejores que existen en Flickr.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

/\/\.J.B says:

Absolutely spot on! I would buy this one! As i think many others would 2! What a shot! I'm stunned! Straight to favs.! (Been here 2!)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

columbo's dad says:

amazing how lucky you were to get that flare...it adds even more magic to the shot
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

a u s t r a l i a says:

incredible work!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Aesthetic_Ryan says:

WOW! This is amazing. HDR works wonders.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

KrYs+ says:

Good idea to put the colosseo in HDR!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

EMIchiee [deleted] says:

Very pretty, I have been there in 2004
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

alabbad_ahmad says:

wow how did you do that >>>>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

melodrama says:

wow, this can't be a real picture... is it seriously not edited at all?
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

marathoniano says:

A+++ Grade Photo

Preciosa foto
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks all! Yes this is real - I did add the HDR technique to it, however.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

arne1900 says:

incredible
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

diana.vermeulen says:

wow...that is incredible
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

taitou says:

Beautiful! Your best photo to date! :D
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

xk8jag2000 says:

Just Amazing!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

ilyfe says:

incredible!
great!
Just perfect!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Heliøs says:

wonderful, perfect!

fantastica!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Kol Tregaskes says:

Wow!!!

You are invited to post this picture in theWonders of the World group
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

teşrifat says:

simply stunning...
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

futbolsam says:

Truly a great HDR photo! Selected as HDR Thriller of the Day (May 24, 2007) at Hidyn Gems Blog www.dailyhdr.blogspot.com
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Enchanter of Camelot says:

Hi,
Please feel free to come aboard and add your impressions & expressions about life at Impressions & Expressions .
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Stefano Vescovo says:

Wwwooowww!!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

anjrued says:

Simply amazing!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Miguel Roa Guzman says:

Precioso HDR
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

tiburon_blanco_84 (Carcharodon carcharias) says:

Fantastic picture
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

tientsin973 says:

hey there!
you really need to join this new group right now!
your perfect for it, beautiful shot!
www.flickr.com/groups/editedphotos/

come quick!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Gianfranco Todini says:

waoo waoo waoo....simply beautiful HDR!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Valentina Photography says:

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

alwaysmel57 [deleted] says:

Wow. I am in awe of this photo. Incredible reflection in the puddle. Wow.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

catwoman_mol says:

Hi, I'm the admin of The best of Italy: please add this photo to www.flickr.com/groups/thebestofitaly/
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

•bether• says:

wow...that's incredible!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

renataft says:

loved the sky... pretty magical ;D
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

villarreal_ann says:

"You caught me! I am Spartacus!!" lol Luv how colorful the building is!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

KAiLAMOOREPHOTOGRAPHY says:

WOW!! Amazing shot!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

BeWie says:

wow ... beautiful and fantastic
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

The woman of mass destruction! says:

wonderful!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

@ly$ in wonderland says:

wow the magic is captured
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

OPro says:

Very nice colors! The water has a very clear reflection.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

{Mike's Pix} says:

This is an awesome image. The processing is incredible.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniele Salvatore ZOMPI says:

It seems a postcard !!! It is very beautiful ...
congratulation

Daniele ....#
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Muffix ^__^ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called WELCOME TO ROME (ONLY FOR TOURISTS), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

stereopolique [deleted] says:

Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

infinita.oo says:

wow.. that's an awesome photograph... no special effects? incredible!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

CELL0 says:

This is an Amazing Shot! Please consider adding your photograph to the group Amazing Shots!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

mariomary says:

the best that i have seen
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Azucen says:

This Great Photo was made by a Professional Photographer!
This Award means that the person that made this Photo is a professional photographer and the image looks professional and suitable for magazines, reviews and advertising.
Please add your photo to Photo Professional
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Rayos-X says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado OSTRELLINA (Sólo fotos invitadas) y nos encantaría agregar tu foto al grupo.

Perfect exposure! I love the composition.
Regards
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

trikeratops says:

this is absolutely beautiful!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

sm0k1nggnu says:

Just like I remember it! :-)
Great photo.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

AlinaShots says:

wow ... perfect shot !!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

.:[yorch]:. says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado the biggest buildings in HDR y nos encantaría agregar tu foto al grupo.

Hello, I am the adinistrador of "biggest_buildings_in_hdr" and I would like to add your photo to my group or wall. If you agree, please accept this invitation, thank you.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

<wikd> says:

Amazing
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Sputnik143 says:

WONDERFUL.... like a fantasy
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Yılmaz Akgül says:

in turkish

Muhtesem bir fotogram.
Cok begendim. Tebrik ederim.
Yilmaz
www.fotokritik.com/kullanici/portfolyo.php?id =56017
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Tizius says:

WOW!!!

Tizius

www.images.netsons.org
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

dB e n c h e c i says:

very nice!!! bravo;)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Pyroclastique says:

Magnifique HDR
=============================

Nous serions heureux de voir cette photo dans notre groupe Nikon Pixelistes.
Clic here
=============================
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mirakingat says:

i like it very very very much!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Dimitri Depaepe says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Golden Mermaid (Invite Only) Touristic Cities, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

danger radio [deleted] says:

incredible
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

pedro jr says:

Simply incredible!
coliseo roma
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

zoso80 says:

ma come 'zzo hai hatto?bravo!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Romolo Fevola Pictures [deleted] says:

Posted as one of my favourite pics!

Great job,
Romolo.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

awohlfarth1 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Inspiration from the Imagination, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

s.gianfranca says:

un po' troppo elaborata!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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