Category Archives: Monuments

Photographer’s Choice – Ron Seiverth

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An Unfamiliar Look at the Familiar

Ron Seiverth - Rome Coliseum

Ron Seiverth – Rome Coliseum


In early June of 2011, Ron had a one night stop over in Rome, arriving at 3:00 in the afternoon and flying out early the next morning for home. With time limited, he wanted to capture at least a taste of the great city. After dinner he grabbed his Canon 7D with a 10-20mm wide angle lens, a Joby GorillaPod and a cable release, and walked to the Coliseum for some possible night shots. “The Coliseum is beautifully lit and it was really fun to experiment to get the proper exposure.” You would have to say in this image, he nailed it. Finding the proper foreground without distracting clutter had to also be a challenge. The “starry” moon was a pleasant addition. Overall, he came home with a winning capture.
Focal Length – 11mm, shutter 1.0 sec – aperture f/8 – ISO 3200.

Photographer’s Choice – Wendy Painter

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Calm Simplicity Tells A Complete Story

Taos Pueblo-San Geronimo Chapel Courtyard Entrance

Taos Pueblo-San Geronimo Chapel Courtyard Entrance

Wendy traveled to Sante Fe and Taos in early November of this year after an absence of 20 years. Late in the afternoon on a cold, clear day she captured this image of the entrance to the courtyard of San Geronimo Chapel. It’s remarkable that a photo consisting of so few elements can tell such a complete story and with a definite artistic touch. The adobe wall, the desert mountains in the background, the cross and blue sky are all clear evidence of exactly where we are. The scalloped wall is complemented by the mountain shape moving in the opposite direction and the carefully placed cross against the clear blue sky all come together to provide a feeling of peace in the wide Continue reading →