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 …
Where the price of entertainment could be your life …
And now …
Where the price of entertainment could still be your life …
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?
Patricia Sands 
I think I prefer the ancient.
That makes two of us! 🙂
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.
Now photos from Drumheller would have been the ultimate contrast! I would love to visit there one day.
I love all the photos, but love the perspective on the second one!
The shutter never stopped in Italy. You would certainly appreciate that!
Difficult here in Toronto where they tear everything old down. You’d have endless photo ops in Montreal.
So true, Fransi. Montreal and Quebec have so much more in the way of historic buildings. Puts Toronto to shame!
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!
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!
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 🙂
I LOVED the photos you chose for your post, Madhu! Great fun to connect with you.
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!
You are so right. The possibilities are endless. Venice was my favourite for photo ops though … need to go back … si …
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
Thanks! It’s great fun to share these photos and discover the surprises on other blogs. Armchair traveling at its best!
Rome always sounds so romantic. 🙂 Great shots for Marianne’s challenge. 😀
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.
No question about that, Phil. It’s a photographer’s dream over there!
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!
I enjoy the contrast between ancient and modern, it’s lovely to live in both worlds through your photos. Thanks!
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.