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I need some ideas of what to make sure i photograph in Rome. I'll be going in a few weeks and don't want to miss the opportunity of some great shots.
 
(Some of the spellings might be wrong, but you get the idea)

Colloseum (day and night)
Roman Forum (day)
Trevi Fountain (day.. but better in the evening)

and if you get a chance, go to the Vatican.

I'm sure there is more to the list, but those three were my favourites.

Also.. initial thoughts are that you need to take a bus or train to visit different places but you'll be surprised that most places are within walking distance of each other. When I went a few years ago the weather was awesome, so me and the better half spent a long time walking and didn't regret it. Make sure you get a good (but small) guide to Rome, it will be money well spent.
 
Trevi fountain mid-day is a nightmare, and Id imagine that it would still be tricky to get a decent shot in the evening, personally try for early morning.
Youll also find smaller fountains dotted around everywhere too.
Id also add the Spanish Steps to the above list.
 
St Peter's and the Vatican

I agree with Glo, early morning or very late at night will be your best chances of capturing the Trevi fountain without hoards of people.

you are going at quite a good time of year though, as there are far fewer crouds compared to later in the season when it warms up a bit. I hate to think what it must be like in high summer. :eek:
 
Thanks for the replies, i'm getting quite a nice list together now. :D
 
Shane,

Not sure if old aircraft appeal to you but the Italian Airforce Museum is about 40 minutes north of Rome. It's very well laid out and sits on the edge of a very picturesque lake.
Vigne de Valle is the place if my spelling is correct.

Bob
 
Some very good street can be had, but a word of warning..
WATCH OUT for THEIVES..they are as quick as lightning.:thumbs:


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Shane,

It all depends how long you will be staying in Rome. Rome, much like Florence, is filled with treasures, small and big. Even strolling some of the lesser travelled streets you'll be able to get ample photographic material!;)

Try this site as well for the more common places to visit: http://www.romaturismo.it/v2/en/main.asp

As was mentioned, do be careful. Although Rome is not the only place in the world where thieves abound, they do spot a tourist a mile away. :lol: So, try not to appear too obvious a tourist!

And have a great time. Ciao :wave:
 
Thanks for all the help :D Them thieves had better be very fast runners! hmmm that reminds me, camera insurance! :lol:

Not quite on the subject of photography but i need somewhere near the historical centre of rome to stay:thinking:, any suggestions from anyone that has been?
 
Shane said:
Thanks for all the help :D Them thieves had better be very fast runners! hmmm that reminds me, camera insurance! :lol:

Not quite on the subject of photography but i need somewhere near the historical centre of rome to stay:thinking:, any suggestions from anyone that has been?
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A word of warning about rome and some of thier hotels!!!!!

When my wife and I went a few years back we booked direct to a hotel not far from the railway station, we got email confirmation of the booking etc but on arrival they said they never had our booking and were fully booked but recommended a hotel not too far away. It was a run down backpacker type place but it was quite late and we were worried that we'd end up on park benches so accepted it for the night. Talking a few others in this hotel 4 other couples had had the same experience from different hotels! we were only there for four nights and ended up staying there but I doubt we'd of done that if it had been for any longer. (still had a fab time though)

I went for my sisters wedding last year and we ending up speaking to some people who had had the same experience with the over bookings maybe its a Rome thing, that occasion we stayed at the Travel Inn/lodge but it was a bit far out of the city (one train stop). Not saying it's rife but make sure you do your homework with the likes of travel advisor before booking.

I'm sure you'll have a great time and the #1 place to go is the Vactican City/St Peters whatever you do dont miss that, the museum is a bit uneventful tbh and if you get time go see the sistine chapel although I don't think its a must see. I did one of the bus tours which I thought was worth it but the euro was a better rate then so it may be more expesive now.
 
sit, have a coffee and snap away. I'm sure there'll be lots of people watching/snapping to do
 
for architecture the church of Santa Maria is nice and also Domus Aurea.
For panoramic views the obvious one is Giancolo Hill which you probably have on your list but Parco Savelo is less well-known and also very beautiful.

Hope this helps. :)
 
*1* COMFY SHOES *1* this is VERY important. Rome is very walkable.

2 watch the native Romans.. they are very characterful

3 all of the sites mentioned above

4 via-appia splendid Roman road starts in the south end of Rome an runs into the countryside
 
Last time in Rome I borrowed a friends 10-20mm, set it at the lower end and got down as low as possible to the Colloseum. You can, with this size of lens, get some very dramatic views as it's a round structure.

Just make sure you don't get any of the scaffolding that always seems to be there. :(

Trevi Fountain, as suggested, may be best early morning as it gets packed during the day.

Spanish Steps can be quite dramatic too, from the bottom looking up.

Any you have all of the Roman ruins and the Vatican to play with too.
 
Ahh Rome- very photogenic! Lot's of oppertunities- biggest problem I found was keeping other tourists out of shot. But then it's very good for candids & street life too and no-one seems to mind having their picture taken. All the usual sites mentioned above plus it's worthwhile exploring the side streets for lesser known churches, fountains & ruins. Don't worry about looking like a tourist- because 90% of the people you'll see will also be tourists. Comfy shoes is good advice!

Take a look at my Rome Gallery:

http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f206/laser_jock99/TRAVEL/ROME/?start=all

Some tasters!


Spanish Steps:
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Fountain
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Fountain
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Cross.
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There are statues everywhere.

On the out skirts of Rome there is a lot of Grafitti. Some tasteful, some not.

There is always the opportunity for a picture in Rome wherever you look. Oh you can guarantee that someone will try and sell you something on the streets too. Brollies if its raining - sunnies if its warm.

Watch out for the distraction tactics used to try and steal your stuff. It happens a lot apparently in Rome.
 
Thanks for all your help and advice, i have a bit more of an idea now.

Some very nice shots Laser Jock. Love the Cross one :D
 
Shane said:
Thanks for all the help :D Them thieves had better be very fast runners! hmmm that reminds me, camera insurance! :lol:
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They often don't need to run. They work 2 up on a moped and just grab as they go past.
 
Thanks to everyone for all the advice, i have been took 7gb of pics.

Started off a little snap shotty but hopefully got some nice pics. havent really had chance to convery from RAW yet.

Only thing that bothered me about Rome this time of year was most of the buildings i would liked to have photographed were surrounded by scaffold.

Fantastic place though.
 
Shane said:
Thanks to everyone for all the advice, i have been took 7gb of pics.

Started off a little snap shotty but hopefully got some nice pics. havent really had chance to convery from RAW yet.

Only thing that bothered me about Rome this time of year was most of the buildings i would liked to have photographed were surrounded by scaffold.

Fantastic place though.
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Can't wait to see the pics!
 
Please tell me you had a go at the Forum in the dark? I took 2 quick snaps last year by balancing the camera on the railing behind the museum (above the forum) and just pointed it at the colloseum in the distance. they could have been great shots if I'd taken a bit more care.

Agree with the Scaffold commnets though, I found the same and we went in September.
 
its a while since i was there but stay away from the collaseum at night its rather seedy
gwh
 
wish i'd known before i went. i would've made sure i got down there ;)
 
don't know if you are into it, but read angels and demons before you go to rome. its makes the book so much better when you can actually visit the sites it refers to.

Eoghan
 
Eoghan said:
don't know if you are into it, but read angels and demons before you go to rome. its makes the book so much better when you can actually visit the sites it refers to.

Eoghan
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I'll do that for when i go back. :D
 
Rome rules in general. The best is to start your walk on Piazza Del Popolo and follow Via Del Corso and small surrounding streets as far as you like. Just like that; you can walk there for ages and see different things every day.

I love Rome ;) http://www.flickr.com/photos/wojtek_k/collections/72157602032350777/ - been there many times (I have family there) and will be going more.

Some of my other favourite places: Piazza Navona, Trastevere, San Lorenzo (massive student area)... Geez, everything there rocks! :D
 
if you go to the tomb of the unknown soldier (you can not miss it!) DO NOT sit on the steps, lean against anything or even put your back down... I think even eating and drinking is severly frowned upon. a chap with a whistle will defo give you a strong TOOT! but its an impressive building and i think has a good view of the colleseum.

Eoghan
 
radiantvision said:
Rome rules in general. The best is to start your walk on Piazza Del Popolo and follow Via Del Corso and small surrounding streets as far as you like. Just like that; you can walk there for ages and see different things every day.

I love Rome ;) http://www.flickr.com/photos/wojtek_k/collections/72157602032350777/ - been there many times (I have family there) and will be going more.

Some of my other favourite places: Piazza Navona, Trastevere, San Lorenzo (massive student area)... Geez, everything there rocks! :D
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Nice pics. :D i have one almost the same as "The philosopher". Mine looked nothing while walking along but came to life when i looked through the viewfinder.

I seen so much that looked fantastic, but when i looked through the viewfinder it looked dull or boring. My photographic eye is still very much in training.

One of my favourite areas was the Borghese gardens.
 
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