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Monemvasia 1


Monemvasia 1
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Copyright: Vassilis Sinopoulos (vsinopoulos) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 40 N: 2168] (13115)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1993-05
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Nikon F4, Nikkor 70-210 4-5.6D, Fuji Velvia 50
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-05-25 9:42
Viewed: 905
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Monemvasia occupies a steep, rocky islet connected to the Laconian coast by a bridge. The settlement was founded in the 6th century A.D. by the inhabitants of Laconia. A second settlement was later founded on a lower level, and gradually developed into a town of significant strategic importance. After a short domination of the Popes, the area was captured by the Venetians in 1464. In 1540 it was occupied by the Turks and its decline became more evident. In 1690 it was given over to the Venetians and in 1715 was recaptured by the Turks. It was the first among the fortified towns of the Peloponnese to be liberated by the Greeks in 1821.
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  • Quark Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1339 W: 10 N: 29] (66)
  • [2005-05-25 9:48]
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Fantastic view on the churches with all different details and textures on the roofs.
Light and colours nice, the glittering sea, nice picture, Vassilis !

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  • padre Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1419 W: 90 N: 263] (4035)
  • [2005-05-25 11:13]
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A visual banquet of patterns, shapes, and textures. Well seen Vassilis. B

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2733 W: 263 N: 864] (8653)
  • [2005-05-25 11:27]
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Lovely picture! The blue water and the sun's reflexion on it is beautiful! Nice architectural designs presented! Well composed! TFS! Michel

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  • WIN Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 133 W: 12 N: 64] (1510)
  • [2005-05-25 11:53]
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Very nice picture!The old buildings in Greece are great.I like the colours and the contrast!Nice work.

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  • SILVA Gold Star Critiquer [C: 321 W: 0 N: 0] (3917)
  • [2005-05-25 12:14]
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Just great..this color and light is fantastic...you are a very good photographer my friend..congrats

Well composed, great light, great colours! Maybe the frame is a bit overdone, but still, a fantastic photo. Excellent!

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2744 W: 369 N: 2624] (11948)
  • [2005-05-25 13:20]
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I agree with Pierre about the frame, Βασίλη. It's a bit too much for me. Also, the reflection in the water is somewhat disturbing, maybe a polariser could have cleared that up a bit. What I do like is your composition, the way you show parts of both buildings. Haven't been in the Peloponisos yet, will ad it to my 'shopping' list ;o). TFS.

WOW Vassilis,
This is one sharp and beautiful birds eye view picture. The sun reflecting on the tiles and the dark blue water is very nice.
Regards,
Paul

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1792 W: 128 N: 3006] (16617)
  • [2005-05-25 15:37]
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Nice captured, very well composed, the texture and detail of the roofs very beautifully display. the green and the deep blue of the sea... just excellent shot Bassilis, TFS

Πολύ ωραίο στιγμιότυπο από αυτόν τον πανέμορφο τόπο, τον τόσο άγριο αλλά και τόσο γοητευτικό. Για 12 χρονών φωτογραφία τα πάει μια χαρά. Ωραίο το φως και ζωντανά τα χρώματα.

I agree on all the comments given before.
What I wonder about is, whether you used a tripod or not.
I think, you must have, for it seems to be zoomed-in quite a bit.
So I wonder.
Great shot anyway!!
Greetings,
Joop.

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  • sela Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 1 N: 472] (3756)
  • [2005-05-26 12:12]
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Perfect work, dear Vassilis. Very good perpective, nice colours and contrast. Composition is perfect.
Regards Rose

Hi Mr Vassilis,
Is this shot from heaven?
Regards..

Hi Vassilis, great show of this settlement. I love the brown, orange and green topped off with the emerald sea. A very peaceful looking place with a tragic history. Thanks for sharing
Jim

I like your photo, especially the colours and your very informative Photographer's Note. May be better if you had included more of the sea (the texture of which is interesting). Overall, well done!
Thank you for the short but interesting tour to Monemvasia (complemented by your Monemvasia 2).

Very beautiful photo of the church and "Kelia" before it was changed into a hotel. The green grass gives a totally different feel from the "standard" dry summer look.

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  • CTP Gold Star Critiquer [C: 141 W: 0 N: 5] (42)
  • [2005-10-28 0:38]
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Hi Vassilis,
Excellent photo. I likethis overlook view.
Sea color looks awesome.
Nice pov,colors,sharpness,note and frame.TFS
CT

Hi Vassilis,

This shot is very well taken. I like the way it is build up with the colors blue, green and red. Good contrast and sharpness also.

TFS,
Pedro

Hello Vassilis, Nice aerail view of the forms of the roof tops. Nice details of the textures and the colours.

Very well done! Cheers, Yan :)

p.s. thx for the review on "Purple Tulips". I am very pleased that you like it."

Always there are new treasures to find in your corner of Photo miracles ..like this excellent shot!
Efgaristho Mr Sinopoulos !

John T

I enjoy that POV. Mostly much interesting here then the thumbnail. Even the vegetation have it's texture... An area of green, of blue, of white! Yes i enjoy the division!

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