Vesuvius from Pompei

Artist: Philip Golan
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Vesuvius from Pompei

This shot of Vesuvius, was taken from downtown Pompei in 1969.
This is a scanned slide taken with a Konica T3 35mm SLR.
This city was destroyed when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.

Vesuvius from Pompei belongs to the following groups:

Film Photography, Former DPF Members, Italy and all things Italian, Ruins, Ancient and Derelict Buildings and Travel and Adventure

Luuezz, 4 months ago

Love the colors, focus, and details. Great capture
Philip Golan in reply to Luuezz’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks mate. It’s quite an old shot.
Prasad, 4 months ago

Beautiful work, Phil
Philip Golan in reply to Prasad’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks matey.
Gilberte, 4 months ago

very good shot and a grand souvenir.Incredible to walk through that devastated town and see calcinated people!
Vic Cross, 4 months ago

You have been walking in histories shoes,
Philip Golan, 4 months ago

Hi Gilberte and Vic.
I was there in 1969, and yes, it’s quite an experience to walk through such a perfectly preserved ancient city such as Pompei was. The preservation of the destruction was something special to see.
debsphotos, 4 months ago

Wonderful image of such an ancient place and history..great to see!!!!!!
pryere, 4 months ago

Superb shot, amazing vintage.
SharonD, 4 months ago

Very interesting Phil.
Philip Golan, 4 months ago

Hi Deb, pryere and Sharon.
Thanks for having a look and your comments.
Marvin Collins, 4 months ago

Excellent photo Phil!!
Jonicool, 4 months ago

Beautiful!
Philip Golan, 4 months ago

G’day Marvin and Jonicool.
Thanks for looking and commenting.
Rebecca Barker, 3 months ago

nice shot I love the way the frame sets off the mountians like there is always a bigger picture
Philip Golan in reply to Rebecca Barker’s comment, 3 months ago

Hi Rebecca.
Glad you like it, and thanks for your comments.
Wildwings, 2 months ago

What a beautiful shot. The arch in the foreground seems to be leading the viewer to Mount Vesuvius, We are still learning today from the Romans.This is an instant favorite for me.
Philip Golan in reply to Wildwings’s comment, 2 months ago

Hi Wildwings.
Thanks for your visit and comments and for choosing this shot as one of your favorites, :)