About the Image(s)

When I think of the Colosseum, I often picture its magnificent outer facade that’s so famous in photographs. However, my favorite shot takes you behind the scenes, giving a rare glimpse inside the massive hypogeum where gladiators once awaited their fate.

Using my Nikon camera, I captured this ultra-wide shot at 17mm, which beautifully reveals the scale and intricate architecture of the amphitheater’s inner core. Here are the details of the shot I took:
- Shutter speed: 1/320 sec
- Aperture: f/22
- ISO: 200
- Lens: 17.0–35.0mm f/2.8

I chose a narrow aperture and a low ISO to ensure that every detail remained sharp across the frame. The dramatic sky and rich textures in the stonework really brought the image to life for me. Shooting at 17mm allowed me to capture a sweeping view of the Colosseum’s elliptical interior, highlighting both its grandeur and the signs of aging that tell its story.

This photograph isn’t just an image to me; it feels like a doorway into history, allowing me to experience and share a moment from the past in a way that words sometimes can't.