2000 year old composition...

Inside the Greco-Roman theater of Taormina...

the random people really detract from the otherwise very beautiful image,

Great lighting and composition. I agree the people do take away from this wonderful image.

Great lighting.

I dont'know if without tourist could be bettere, anyway a good B&W.

Congrats. Fabio

avevo finito i 7......

bella mi piace molto..prima o poi visiter� Malta

Interesting B/W constraction, I like the partition of light and shadows and the old look( well, it is old...). Try to add a version without the people so viewers can decide which one is better... I think that both versions can work. Pnina

Thanks everyone, I really enjoy and appreciate your comments. Unfortunately, Pnina, I shot this compo only once and with these people in it, in fact I waited for them to move by the door...click.

I think the people add a sense of scale, without them we could not tell how large the structure really is, 6/6

Mario,this is great. Well done!

Good lighting . Well done !

Very good light, angle and rendition. I agree with those who would prefer the men out of the pic. Maybe try to clone them out? Anyway, a very good shot.

I like this composition and i like it with people in it, because, i shoot architecture myself, and sometimes it is difficult to judge the scale of the site withour a reference point. It is true in this case as well, for the Arch on the left can be imagined to be anything from 7ft to 20ft in ht . now we are somewhat sure.. Good shot!!

Great composition, with beautiful contrast and light!