For this week’s Word a Week Photo Challenge – Round I’ve decided to post a photo of the most famous amphitheatre in the Roman world Colosseum, which though not round, but oval in shape, is the best known example of Roman architecture. The word amphitheatre is derived from Latin amphitheatrum, i.e. Gk. amphitheatron, neut. of amphitheatros “with spectators all around,” from amphi- “on both sides” + theatron “theater,” from theasthai “watch, look at.” (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=amphitheater)
The word round thus made me think of another word – amphitheatre. I hope you’ll find this etymology interesting.
What a sky !………..
Il cielo di Roma
…..la foto di Paula……
Si, la mia ma dovevo prendere la lente di mio marito
Grazie cara Anna.
Absolutely outstanding Paula!
Many thanks Phil
I wanted to “shadow” the multitude of tourists 
. I am glad you like my take and editing 
Colosseum is an amazing experience, the Italian sky likewise and your photo too …
This is a beautiful photo with a wonderful sky.
I appreciate this Cornel
that is an amazing photo
Thank you very much Sue
Well chosen for the topic! Love the photo … those dramatic skies sure adds to it!
circular … oval … doesn’t matter — it’s still round LOL
You are so right
see you later Rebe…
One place I have never been and would love to visit! I have been to many places in Italy and love it there. One day
Beautiful photo, yes and the sky is so incredible!
Thank you Paula XXXX
I wish you to go there… I also had visited so many Italian places before Rome and I was pretty worried that it would disappoint me, but the stars lined up nicely on my visit and I felt so much great energy there, and as you noticed the sky was just right
THANK YOU. xxxxxxxx
Wonderful photo. You know how to shoot sky photos! Great.
Thank you so much Sartenada.
Stunning Paula I love it
Fabulous! Viewing pictures on your site is an experience
Thank you so much for your time Madhu. Your comments bring out smiles
Excellent composition. The sky is adding to the beauty of the photograph.
I appreciate this HItesh. Your opinion always counts
Adore the colour and tone balance in this Paula, the stone with that dramatic sky is gorgeous!
I am happy to read you Patti
Thank you for your visit and input 
Hope you are well.
Spectacular shot matey, and that sky has an ethereal look to it. Marvelous
Awwwwwww
I am proud that I managed to turn all the tourists into shadows 
. I have no idea how I did it 
Oh how I miss visiting Rome. Even the times I’m in the train looking outside. *sigh*
Great panoramic shot by the way. Makes me wonder where you took it.
Hello Rommel
This is the shot of the west side of Colosseum; I was standing on the high level ground; the Arch of Constantine was to my left… I wish you get to visit it soon.
The photo is very nice and I love the etymology. Etymology is always interesting
I find it fascinating too
Thank you CG….
Cool shot. I would love to see the Colosseum one day.
I hope you’ll get to see it some day.
I love the color of the sky here… very nice
Another place that I’d love to photograph. Nice work, Paula.
Thank you Allan… Rome is wonderful .. crowded but inspiring too
Thank you for sharing blog