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CBBH Photo Challenge: Ancient & Modern

August 13, 2013 by Patricia Sands Leave a Comment

You know how I love photo challenges! When I saw this month’s topic on the CBBH Photo Challenge on Marianne’s East of Malaga blog, I knew precisely which photos I wanted to use.  In all of our travels, nowhere was the contrast between ancient and modern more vivid to me than in Rome.  With the blink of an eye, the new contrasted with the old no matter where you looked.

First, then …

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Where the price of entertainment could be your life …

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And now …

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Where the price of entertainment could still be your life …

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Part of the fun of this challenge is visiting other participants’ blogs to see what photos they have chosen. Here are just a couple of my favourites!

Don’t miss this fabulous post~secrets of Paris revealed! Theurgetowander.com

And a look at ancient and modern in Scandinavia – Forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com

This challenge got me thinking about what might be good subject matter for ancient and modern in my own back yard. It’s not so obvious in a young country like Canada but I’m taking my camera one of these days and thinking outside the box. Where would you look?

 

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  1. wordsfromanneli says

    August 13, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    I think I prefer the ancient.

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    • patriciasands says

      August 15, 2013 at 11:46 pm

      That makes two of us! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Darlene says

    August 13, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    I love the idea of the acient beside the modern. I noticed much of that in Spain as well. We don’t have as much here in Canada but I recently visited the Tryrrell Museum in Drumheller, where the bones of ancient dinosaurs housed in a modern building with modern day vehicles, using oil and gas to operate, parked in front, made me think of the circle of existence.

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    • patriciasands says

      August 15, 2013 at 11:48 pm

      Now photos from Drumheller would have been the ultimate contrast! I would love to visit there one day.

      Reply
  3. Angeline M says

    August 13, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    I love all the photos, but love the perspective on the second one!

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      August 15, 2013 at 11:50 pm

      The shutter never stopped in Italy. You would certainly appreciate that!

      Reply
  4. fransiweinstein says

    August 13, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    Difficult here in Toronto where they tear everything old down. You’d have endless photo ops in Montreal.

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    • patriciasands says

      August 15, 2013 at 11:51 pm

      So true, Fransi. Montreal and Quebec have so much more in the way of historic buildings. Puts Toronto to shame!

      Reply
  5. Marianne says

    August 14, 2013 at 1:42 am

    Ah yes, Rome. Isn’t it wonderful how the Colosseum sits majestically next to modern, every-day building?

    Your photos are exactly the reason I chose this subject for August. You’ve captured the spirit, beautifully, Patricia 🙂

    Thanks for sharing two links you have visited and enjoyed. I love this part of the challenge. There are so many fantastic blogs out there!

    As Darlene mentions, I’ve visited the Dinosaur museum in Drumheller, too – you can’t get much more ancient than that in Canada, Patricia!

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    • patriciasands says

      August 15, 2013 at 11:53 pm

      You do get around! I must get there one of these days. Your photo challenges are always great fun and provide lots of food for thought along with introducing opportunities to meet intriguing bloggers!

      Reply
  6. Madhu says

    August 14, 2013 at 4:05 am

    Great examples for the challenge Patricia! Haven’t been to Rome in decades, but I remember the contrasts clearly.
    Thank you so much for the kind mention. Much appreciated 🙂

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    • patriciasands says

      August 15, 2013 at 11:54 pm

      I LOVED the photos you chose for your post, Madhu! Great fun to connect with you.

      Reply
  7. thephotoseye says

    August 14, 2013 at 6:41 am

    Wonderful photogrpahs! I so love Rome and one of the most amazing feels is that of the ancient and the new. I can walk around the same spot over and over and always see something so different….really an amazing city!

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    • patriciasands says

      August 15, 2013 at 11:55 pm

      You are so right. The possibilities are endless. Venice was my favourite for photo ops though … need to go back … si …

      Reply
  8. jansenschmidt says

    August 14, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Great photos, Pat. And I loved the Scandanavian post. I got to take a little virtual vacation this afternoon.

    Patricia Rickrode
    w/a Jansen Schmidt

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      August 15, 2013 at 11:57 pm

      Thanks! It’s great fun to share these photos and discover the surprises on other blogs. Armchair traveling at its best!

      Reply
  9. Sonel says

    August 15, 2013 at 5:47 am

    Rome always sounds so romantic. 🙂 Great shots for Marianne’s challenge. 😀

    Reply
  10. filbio says

    August 15, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    I love love love the photos of the ancient ruins! I am a sucker for old architecture. Europe holds on to its history so much better than the America’s.

    Reply
  11. patriciasands says

    August 15, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    No question about that, Phil. It’s a photographer’s dream over there!

    Reply
  12. Marcia says

    August 17, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    I see someone already suggested Quebec for photo ops. I went there in 1976 on honeymoon. Gorgeous contrast between old and new. We stayed at the Hotel Frontenac which was an elegant structure. Here in the states, most cities keep some of the old in their downtown area (business buildings) and in a few residential areas with stone houses or Victorians. My hometown had the Erie Canal running through it and the city is nicknamed The Salt City for the large salt marshes and the trading of salt with other areas via the canal. Historic buildings are protected here as landmarks. Good hunting for more gorgeous pics like these from Italy!

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  13. Kate MacNicol says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    I enjoy the contrast between ancient and modern, it’s lovely to live in both worlds through your photos. Thanks!

    Reply
  14. sheridegrom - From the literary and legislative trenches. says

    September 2, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    Patricia – Your photos of Rome are exquisite. It’s such an enchanting city and full of mystery all at the same time. Hope all is well in your world.

    Reply

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