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Temple of Saturn

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Temple of Saturn

Temple of Saturn
These are the remains of the Temple of Saturn, the oldest temple in the Roman Forum. The first temple was consecrated in 498 B.C., during the early years of the Roman Republic, torn down in 42 B.C., and rebuilt. The second was destroyed by fire in 283 A.D. The eight surviving granite columns are from the third temple. and the inscription on the pediment above them translates, “The Senate and the People of Rome restored what the fire had consumed.”

The building also served as the treasury where Rome’s supply of gold and silver was stored. Seen from this angle, it puts me in mind of the last few lines of Percy Shelley’s poem Ozymandias:

"My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings:
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!”
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare,
The lone and level sands stretch far away.

Jean B. Hall

Mary E. Lake

Makes me feel as if I'm right there in front of it, :)

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September 11, 2008

Jean B. Hall

Thanks very much, Mary. It was a real thrill for me to see the Forum. I have always been a big fan of Roman history!

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September 11, 2008

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S.

IT'S A GREAT EXPOSURE HERE JEAN...

KARU.

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September 11, 2008

Jean B. Hall

Thanks very much, Karu.

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September 12, 2008

Kristy A. Keene

WOW! Awesome Capture, Jean!!!

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September 12, 2008

Jean B. Hall

Thanks, Kristy. Really appreciate your kind comment.

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September 12, 2008

Avril Young

Outstanding detail,clarity and composition...lovely tones and light too...thanks for the infor about it, very interesting indeed!

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September 12, 2008

- Stefania Barbier

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just beautiful Jean!

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September 12, 2008

- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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Oh wow, great capture of the remnants of this civilization and your narrative adds so much significance to this wonderful image. Love those markings and fine details, a testimony to the artisans of the time. Great work Jean!

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September 12, 2008

Jean B. Hall

Thanks, Reynaldo. I had actually forgotten which temple this was -- but was able to identify it by Googling the inscription on the pedimen...and then find out more about it than our guide told us. Interestingly, the same floorplan was used for all three temples.

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September 12, 2008

- Evy Johansen

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Wonderful capture, Jean!! Beautiful texture and great composition!! Thanks for the info!!

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September 12, 2008

Jean B. Hall

Really appreciate your comments, Evy. Thanks!

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September 13, 2008

Leslie Carson Wolfe

Excellent point of view! Nice work Jean! Adding your descriptive captions and sensitivity to poetic writing you could publish a wonderful book of your travels!

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October 16, 2008

Jean B. Hall

What a lovely compliment, Leslie! Thank you so very much. You made my day!

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October 16, 2008

Courtenay Vanderbilt

Congratulations on your Finalist Jean, this is fabulous!

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October 22, 2008

Nancy (Peaches) Harker

WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS and best of luck in the next round!

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October 22, 2008

- Stefania Barbier

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CONGRATS ON YOUR FINALIST!!!

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October 22, 2008

Jean B. Hall

Dear Courtenay, Nancy, and Stefania -- I can't thank you enough for your good wished. Your messages really made my day!

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October 23, 2008

Connie J. Bagot

Congratulations Jean---love your pov and the textures are amazing!

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October 23, 2008

Jean B. Hall

Thank you very much, Connie!

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October 23, 2008

- Usman M. Bajwa

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Congrats. on this very beautiful Finalist.

UB.

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October 23, 2008

Jean B. Hall

Thanks so much, Usman. I'm really thrilled about it!

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October 23, 2008

Jean B. Hall

Thank you very much, Sabrina!

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October 24, 2008

Beverley Scott

Congratulations, Jean, on your terrific Finalist photo. I love the composition and POV -and especially the reference to Ozymandias which I studied in school.

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October 26, 2008

Jean B. Hall

Thanks so much, Beverly!

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October 27, 2008

- Songbird Cline

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very very cool image.. love the point of view.. well done.

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June 04, 2011

Jean B. Hall

Thanks very much, Songbird.

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June 04, 2011

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