3rd October 2003 by Chris Brooker

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03-OCT-2003	Chris Brooker

3rd October 2003

The "Great Bath" at the Roman Baths, Bath, Somerset.

The baths were built in the 1st century AD and are filled by a natural hot spring at 46C(115F). The Great Bath is lead-lined to prevent cold ground water from entering and cooling the bath.

There are notices around the baths that you must not touch the water.
I asked why we were forbidden to touch it when for 2000 years people had bathed in it.
They said that it was not treated and was dangerous!!!!

I touched it anyway.

Olympus E-10
1/100s f/3.2 at 13.0mm iso80 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Guest		16-Oct-2003 12:14
This is lovely! I like the reflections of the pillars in the water, and the steam rising above the water adds to the marvellous effect of peace! Lucky cameras can't pick up aromas - the last time I went to these baths it smelt horrible!!

Guest		15-Oct-2003 01:23
What a great shot!! Tremendous POV, great composition, wonderful reflections - and that rising steam really sets the mood. I can feel the soothing warmth of that water from here!

Guest		13-Oct-2003 01:19
This reminds me of the Roman bath in Bath .. wonderful low angle and reflection.

Guest		12-Oct-2003 20:03
This shot is excellent Chris. The steam is nicely captured :Steve:

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