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Ancient Greek Theater of Taormina, pt 2

Photography
Ancient Greek Theater of Taormina Skene Composition 1
Ancient Greek Theater of Taormina Skene Composition 1

In theaters of ancient Greece, the skene was a structure behind the stage providing a space for stage scenery, an additional elevated stage, and storage.  The façade typically included columns, arches, statues and other architectural features.  The ancient Greek Theater of Taormina’s construction starting in the 3rd century BC, and was later embellished by the Romans.  The theater overlooks the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, Sicily.

Prow to the sky

Black And White Photography, iPhoneography, Photography, Teresa

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – Waterfront Park Lane Mall

Pompeii Forum

Photography
Foro de Pompeya Composition 1
Foro de Pompeya Composition 1

The Pompeii Civil Forum was the core of daily life of the city and was the focal point of all the main public buildings for city administration and justice, business management, and trade activities such as markets. It also was the main places of citizen worship, a once-sophisticated Roman city.

It occupied quite a large area measuring 157 x 38 meters with a fine view of Mount Vesuvius – the ultimate source of the city’s destruction in 79 AD.

Port of Marseille

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography
Marseille Pier Composition 1
Marseille Pier Composition 1

Two dock workers at the Marseille cruise pier and port authority in Marseille, France. For the best viewing experience, click to view a high resolution version from my portfolio site.

Cheers,

C. S.