ENTRY TO THE OLYMPIC STADIUM
OLYMPIA, PELOPONNESUS, GREECE
Image Number 374
Olympia on the Peloponnese peninsula was the site of the Olympic Games in classical times. The Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical Antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The first Olympic Games were in honour of Zeus. Over time the site was buried under alluvial deposits, up to 8 meters deep. The first excavation of the sanctuary at Olympia was not carried out until 1829. Over 14,000 objects have been recorded. The Olympic flame of the modern-day Olympic Games is lit by reflection of sunlight in a parabolic mirror in front of the Temple of Hera and then transported by a torch to the place where the games are held. When the modern Olympics came to Athens in 2004, the men's and women's shot put competition was held at the restored Olympia stadium.
TECHNICAL NOTES
The image was taken with a tripod mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/34th of a second and aperture F5.6. 45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.