Fontana di Trevi

Artist: Jo O'Brien

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Fontana di Trevi

When traveling, I became really disenchanted with photography. So many photographers all taking the same shots from the same spots. Why even bother trying to come up with something different?

By the time we got to Rome, I had started leaving my “good” camera at home, instead taking the point and shoot, which also happens to be an underwater camera. This pretty much saved me from a total creative burn out. There was something about dunking it in the fountains, and taking it out while it was pissing down rain that made me feel free to enjoy the experience. Okay, and I had a smug little moment watching the tourists rush to shelter their SLRs from the weather while I happily plonked my camera into a puddle. hehehe

This shot is from our trip to the Trevi Fountain. I thought about straightening it up, but decided I like it crooked. Besides, lots of Italy is a bit crooked (architecturally)

Around 3,000 euros are thrown into this fountain each day. That’s a lot of coins!

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valzart

A stunning capture sweetheART a shot with a difference eh? ;} happy hippy hugglez
midzing

fantastic shot Jo
Magenta

gorgeous shot..I know there are a trillion shots of the ol’ trevi but how beautiful was it when you found it and saw it?
Jo O'Brien replied

In Rome, all the good stuff seemed to be squashed down the end of narrow streets. Quite surreal when you realise the grandeur of what’s at the end.
John Robb

wonderful
JimFilmer

and here I thought you had jumped in the fountain to capture this… well I’m glad that your creativity hadn’t completely burnt out… great shot Jo
Jo O'Brien replied

I might as well have jumped in – it was splashing all over the place. I walked away wet all up my arms and in my lap! lol
salsbells69

I envy your freedom! And i delight in the fact that you did it..ditched the SLR and felt free to deliver. wonderful shot..full of expression! Excelllent!!
Alf Caruana

beautifully done Jo, thats one shot of the Trevi fountain i’ve never seen before. Very original
Soxy Fleming

I think it is wonderful Jo….and I’m now jealous, I want an underwater camera!
Jo O'Brien replied

prior to having an underwater camera, I had some Tupperware, heavy duty tape and a remote control for my SLR which worked through the clear plastic…. and no fear! lol
AmandaWitt

Cool underwater camera.
micklyn

brilliant! love the description, the point of view, so different and refreshing, in more ways than one ( :
Jo O'Brien replied

Thanks micklyn :)
Stephen Colquitt

Very appealing work Jo
Melinda Kerr

Cool idea
Jeff Burns

very clever and it made this very cool!
John Fish

this is beautiful. a creative interpretation of a classic scene
Fiona Christensen

i love this perspective its so different for a change!!! all my shots of Trevi are so convetional, this is so creative, a different take on Italy… Lovely! i love the difference between the top and bottom of the shot, its great! :)
Jo O'Brien replied

Thanks Fiona. I took a bunch of conventional shots too, but it was nice being able to dive right in and have some fun with it.
davesphotograp...

great capture and good idear like it
jemimalovesbigted

it looks good! like the new perspective. nice one jo!
Soxy Fleming

O WOW Jo…..I’m running to the kitchen for the tupperware!!!! RIGHT NOW!!!!
Jo O'Brien replied

At this point in time I would like to go on the public record as saying “Be really careful”
Soxy Fleming

maybe I should just try….old standard SLR converted to pinhole sealed in Tupperware quickly after have self timer activated….(could it work? you’d have to be quick!)
Jo O'Brien replied

It took me far longer than a ten second timer to tape that baby up. How trustworthy is your Tupperware? You would really really really want to do some tests for depth and air tightness. maybe fill your container with tissues for a trial run?
Soxy Fleming

yes I’ll be careful! But thank you for the inspiration. I have a firend who has made a sound proof housing (out of…tupperware) for his digital camera so he can take close up pictures of classical acoustic performances. Looks ridiculous, like a large toy camera, but it works!
Rachel Davison

I love your perspective Jo – it’s cool, refreshing and “deep” LOL
And this is beautiful – crazy happy beautiful.
Paul Vanzella

superb point of view.. thank you for bringing this unseen view to me! Almost like a half closed eyelid!
Matthew Stewart

Very cool idea, nice POV and superbly executed.
Liis

Such a great idea!
BYRON

You probably didn’t notice, but about 100mtrs down the road from there, there is a fashion shop called “Byron”.

Wierd, huh.

Much better shot of the fountain than the ones I got!
Julie Langford

Beautiful Jo, and I agree on the perspective of this shot being very Italian in feel.

I wonder if any of those tourists thought you were grabbing those Euros when you dunked your hands into the puddle ;)
Jeff Clark

I have some really standard and boring shots of the Trevi and have seen countless more. This is absolutely the best picture I’ve ever seen of it, simply brilliant and you’re right about the crookedness too. Perfect!