In 1730 Pope Clement XII organized a contest in which Nicola Salvi initially lost to Alessandro Galilei – but due to the outcry in Rome over the fact that a Florentine won, Salvi was awarded the commission anyway. Work began in 1732, and the fountain was completed in 1762, long after Clement's death, when Pietro Bracci's Oceanus (god of all water) was set in the central niche.
The backdrop for the fountain is the Palazzo Poli, given a new facade with a giant order of Corinthian pilasters that link the two main stories. Taming of the waters is the theme of the gigantic scheme that tumbles forward, mixing water and rockwork, and filling the small square. Tritons guide Oceanus' shell chariot, taming hippocamps.
In the centre a robustly-modelled triumphal arch is superimposed on the palazzo façade. The centre niche or exedra framing Oceanus has free-standing columns for maximal light and shade. In the niches flanking Oceanus, Abundance spills water from her urn and Salubrity holds a cup from which a snake drinks. Above, bas reliefs illustrate the Roman origin of the aqueducts.
The tritons and horses provide symmetrical balance, with the maximum contrast in their mood and poses (by 1730, rococo was already in full bloom in France and Germany)
A traditional legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome.
An estimated 3,000 euros are thrown into the fountain each day. The money has been used to subsidize a supermarket for Rome's needy; however, there are regular attempts to steal coins from the fountain.
17 Apr 07:36
bjosted
Superb shot. A tiny bit more contrast would have been better. ( my opinion)
17 Apr 10:38
mau67
la cosa più incredibile è che tu sia riuscito a fare questa foto senza prendere neanche la testa di un turista(cosa praticamente impossibile)ottimo processo!
17 Apr 12:54
arnie58
Looks good to me
17 Apr 13:34
digicam
You captured a Lot in just one Click. I agree with Steve , Looks Fine.
17 Apr 13:37
pecoreproduction
Very nice !
17 Apr 13:46
pandarino
great post
17 Apr 14:21
flipd1
Looks great.
17 Apr 16:34
oysterphish311
great composition!
17 Apr 17:11
rcuello
A traditional shot, without
be less spectacular "Fontana di Trevi".
Process would deserve a bit more contrast,
but the fact that people do not appear (what I thought impossible ... so far)
it's score.
17 Apr 17:15
aperture8
It doesn't have enough contrast and saturation therefor seems to washed out a bit. When comes to architecture of course that lens distortion bothers me.
17 Apr 20:20
dirk
I like it, but also think a little more contrast would be better.
17 Apr 20:58
johnt
I like the soft touch on this.. contrast maybe but...
17 Apr 21:11
uschibetz
great harmony. I like it particularly to see the Fontana di Trevi without people.
In 1730 Pope Clement XII organized a contest in which Nicola Salvi initially lost to Alessandro Galilei – but due to the outcry in Rome over the fact that a Florentine won, Salvi was awarded the commission anyway. Work began in 1732, and the fountain was completed in 1762, long after Clement's death, when Pietro Bracci's Oceanus (god of all water) was set in the central niche. The backdrop for the fountain is the Palazzo Poli, given a new facade with a giant order of Corinthian pilasters that link the two main stories. Taming of the waters is the theme of the gigantic scheme that tumbles forward, mixing water and rockwork, and filling the small square. Tritons guide Oceanus' shell chariot, taming hippocamps. In the centre a robustly-modelled triumphal arch is superimposed on the palazzo façade. The centre niche or exedra framing Oceanus has free-standing columns for maximal light and shade. In the niches flanking Oceanus, Abundance spills water from her urn and Salubrity holds a cup from which a snake drinks. Above, bas reliefs illustrate the Roman origin of the aqueducts. The tritons and horses provide symmetrical balance, with the maximum contrast in their mood and poses (by 1730, rococo was already in full bloom in France and Germany) A traditional legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome. An estimated 3,000 euros are thrown into the fountain each day. The money has been used to subsidize a supermarket for Rome's needy; however, there are regular attempts to steal coins from the fountain.
Superb shot. A tiny bit more contrast would have been better. ( my opinion)
la cosa più incredibile è che tu sia riuscito a fare questa foto senza prendere neanche la testa di un turista(cosa praticamente impossibile)ottimo processo!
Looks good to me
You captured a Lot in just one Click. I agree with Steve , Looks Fine.
Very nice !
great post
Looks great.
great composition!
A traditional shot, without be less spectacular "Fontana di Trevi". Process would deserve a bit more contrast, but the fact that people do not appear (what I thought impossible ... so far) it's score.
It doesn't have enough contrast and saturation therefor seems to washed out a bit. When comes to architecture of course that lens distortion bothers me.
I like it, but also think a little more contrast would be better.
I like the soft touch on this.. contrast maybe but...
great harmony. I like it particularly to see the Fontana di Trevi without people.
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