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Hilandar Monastery...


Hilandar Monastery...
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Copyright: george radonic (gnada) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21697)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-27
Categories: Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 8800
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-23 7:07
Viewed: 338
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Same serial:
“Discover the secret paradise of Greece”
For today: St Atos Mount - Hilandar, Serbian Orthodox Monastery...

Mount Athos is situated in the entire third, eastern and most beautiful peninsula of Halkidiki, called the peninsula of Athos. It is the only place in Greece that is completely dedicated to prayer and worship of God. For this reason, it is called the Holy Mount.

The Holy Mount is about 50 Km in length, 8 to 12 Km in width and it covers an area of about 350 square km.

Hilandar is an Eastern Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos in Greece. It was founded in 1198 by the Serbs Saint Sava and his father, Emperor Stefan Nemanja (Monk Simeon) of Raška. Due to the fact that its founders are Serbs and the first monks were of the Serbian Orthodox Church it is also called "The Serbian monastery" thus it is nowadays the monastery where the Serbian orthodox monks traditionally reside. Now, Hilandar presents the greatest shrine for Serbian people.

In the 1970s, the Greek government offered power grid installation to monasteries on Mount Athos. The Holy Council refused, and since then every monastery generates its own power, which is gained mostly from renewable energy sources.

During the 1980s, electrification of monastery Hilandar took place. Electricity was needed mostly for lighting and heating. In 2004, an accident happened when one of the heaters was not turned off and the old, dry wood used to build that part of monastery ignited. The fire significantly damaged Hilandar. About 40-50% of the monastery burned to the ground. It is currently undergoing restoration.

Captured from Helicopter with Nikon Coolpix 8800
ISO speed:150, Exposure:1/400, f/4.5

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Odlicna fotka George!
manastir izgleda odlicno izmedju zelenila:)...
odlicno pozicioniran u fotku...
prelepe boje i fino svetlo...
pozdrav i sve najbolje;)
Alper

Hello my friend George,

Wonderful place, beautiful old castle, excellent shot!
I like very much the light, colors and sharpness!
Very well done and framed, as always!
Congratulations and TFS
Sergio

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1307 W: 0 N: 2598] (20817)
  • [2009-08-23 8:06]

Hello,

superbe compo, quel ensemble, dans ce vert au milieu de la végétation, avec le beau toit rouge, grandiose iamge. mangigiuqe.

bravo et maitié

Nicou

Hello George,
What a wonderfulgreen texture, contrast and light.
Incredible shot with clarity and saturated colors
TFS
Selahattin E

Hi george,

this is lovely shot.

I love the way your subjects is hugged by the trees making a natural frame around it. So beautiful natural and unique.

I like the contrast between the green trees and brown stone walls at the right - white walls and the red roof at the left - makes up such a nice composition.

Nice exposure control and great colour balance.

Good job !

Hi George,

a good old castle in the middle of greenery. a good shot with a mixture of good pov, lights, colors and above all sharpness.
well framed as well and thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Sanjib.

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1493 W: 23 N: 0] (11826)
  • [2009-08-23 23:45]
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Dobro jutro George...
Veoma lijepa fotka...
A Manastir kao da izranja iz ovog zelenila...
Odlicno svijetlo, boje...
Odlicna razglednica...
Pozdrav...
Andro

the view is just like Germany from above.. that what i saw on the plane window though last time :) you were in a helicopter.. i thought it will be shaking like that.. this is nice work, George.. well composed and presented..

regards, terry

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  • starky Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 329 W: 2 N: 43] (2965)
  • [2009-08-24 12:33]

Odlicna razglednica i dobre izrazite boje.
Pozdrav, Bosko.

Witaj!
Doskonaly POV i kompozycja.
Wspanialy widok,pieknie polozony ten klasztor wsrod pieknej zieleni.
Interesujaca notka.
Pozdrawiam
Tadeusz

Ciao..bellissima foto
colori magnifici!
Complimenti

Alessia

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2737 W: 412 N: 2987] (32855)
  • [2009-09-02 0:43]

merhaba George...
yunanistandan ormanlar içinde harika bir manastır, güzel bir yer, harika renk ve detaylar, selamlar

Hi George,

Lovely capture, my friend!! Amazing green spread across and the building is well situated. Reminds me of the big fort in Lord Of The Rings. Well framed and presented. TFS.

Kiran.

Great POV, dear George! Very beautiful colors, good framing and great sharpness. Well done. TFS :o)

Saúde,
Bruno

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