Colosseum, Rome

@Ted: I had to pay a price for this. For our ten-day-trip to Rome I had my tripod at hand. I used it only once (the session I made this shot) and almost risked a rupture when carrying our not so light baggage. It was hard. I was so wimpish.

@Eleftheria!: Thank you, Eleftheria! I'm sure the Acropolis at night is a nice sight as well!

@MaryB: Thanks, Mary! Wished I already had my zoom lens then, maybe I could have made the moon a bit bigger! :)

@JoeB: But don't you feel its energy?! ;-)

@Ekaputra Tupamahu: Thanks very much!

@dj.tigersprout: Thanks very much! Massive indeed! Considering that a big part of the Colosseum has been demolished during the centuries makes it even more impressive. The sight at night is just breathtaking.

@Kevin: Thanks! (I took many test shots at home to be prepared for this :-) If you look at my 'portfolio' page you'll see that I often have to handle bad light conditions. I'm still learning.)

@Laurent: You're right: I've seen my image on a different display and noticed that dang noise (don't see it on my display at home). So what! :-D
A trip to the Vercors would be great, indeed! I'm not a mountaineer (neither is my wife!) but to experience a wildlife that is less tame than the parks at home is something I'm in dire need of :-)

@Evelyne Dubos: Thanks, Evelyne! I'm especially glad because these were my first 'real' night shots after some test captures at home.

@Observing: It's very cool that you don't have to wait for this light: this lightshow happens every night!

@Fliss: Thanks, Fliss! Glad to hear that!

@akarui: Yes, that was a nice surprise when I was there. Could have been a bit larger, though :)

@DarkElf: A vespertine service by the city of Rome!
(Not the moon, of course! ;-)

@Japanalia: My pleasure :)

@Ina: If it would have been a failure, I would have been able to retry, as the Colosseum is illuminated daily :)

@Michael: Danke :)

@Twelvebit: It just had to be done :)

@Daily Phototherapy: Thanks! :-)