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Monemvasia 6


Monemvasia 6
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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
Camera: Nikon F4, Nikkor 70-210 4-5.6D, Fuji Velvia 50
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-11 5:00
Viewed: 1231
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The way to the Rock and fort of Monemvasia.
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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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1134 W: 100 N: 3364] (17538)
  • [2005-06-11 5:08]
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Hi Vassilis...Wow such long history.. so different to my land...A beautiful capture..the colours so strong.
Regards
Dawn.

Again you found the right place for a beautiful photo the colour is so nice and the strong point are perfectly placed

quel magnifique POV sur cette montagne avec cette mer bleu...
encore une belle carte postale!!
bye....tanbinh.

Hi Vassilis,

another great landscape shot!!! Love it! I think I'm knowing greece through your shots. I really love this kind of work and yours is incredible. Perfect light, perfect comp. wonderful colours...Congrats!

take care, Stef

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  • Maru Gold Star Critiquer [C: 471 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-06-11 7:12]
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Hi Vassilis,
such a beautiful place and you did great with the perspective of the bridge.
Very interesting note too. It must be quite impressive that rock in the middle of the ocean!
Well done.
Marisa

What a beautiful landscape photo. I love the green reflection of the rock in the blue sea. Wonderful colours!

Hello Mr Vassilis,
This is womderful.. I like the composition most.. Three main objects; bridge, that small island and that beautiful see; are composed perfect..
Very nice view..
..Calayan

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2734 W: 263 N: 864] (8653)
  • [2005-06-11 8:36]
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Excellent picture,Vassilis! Did you visit the Fort? I am very impressed by the beauty of that site! I find your notes very interesting.You are a very good touristic guide! Michel

The color of water, the form of that piece of land. It's wonderfull view. I like your POV

Awesome POV. Lovely colours! Almost as rich as the history of the country. Nice work as always!

Ακριβώς έτσι θα έβγαζα κι εγώ την ίδια τοποθεσία φωτογραφία (φαίνεται έχουμε το ίδιο μάτι!) :)

Πολύ ωραίος ο φωτισμός και ρεαλιστικά τα χρώματα. Συγχαρητήρια!

beautiful summer scene Vassilis! great composition and study of perspective and i could get lost in that wonderful deep blue...

lovely shot!

Ayda

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  • padre Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1419 W: 90 N: 263] (4035)
  • [2005-06-11 19:27]
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Beautiful Vassilis. It might have a tinge of a red tint but it works well to warm the image. B

Hi Vassilis. such a beautiful shot. You are the man when it comes to landscapes. The colors and composition are allways great. Thanks for sharing
Jim

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  • sela Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 1 N: 473] (3758)
  • [2005-06-12 17:25]
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Very beautiful image with wonderful colours.It seems to be a magic place to relax.

You always take such beautiful scenes. I like the composition where the road leads the eye to that big rock. The film you use is good as the colours are so rich.

Great postcard again Vassilis!
I like the composition, especially the road, which emphasises deep DOF, which is very well chosen.
The colors are great again, but I wonder how the colors will look like couple of hours later? It must be something amazing but totally different.
Consider this as a wish or order! :))))
Great job done!

Another excellent photo.
I wouldn't expect anything less from you now :)
Excellent POV with crisp and vibrant colours.

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  • SILVA Gold Star Critiquer [C: 321 W: 0 N: 0] (3917)
  • [2005-06-15 7:49]
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magic light...another fantastic work

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  • letr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1162 W: 419 N: 1111] (6780)
  • [2005-06-15 17:39]
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Beautiful shot with excellent composition and colors ..great work Vassilis !!

beautiful color and composition in the photo
very good landscape photo :)

I would love to get on top of that rock and take some real nice pictures. Nice view.
Great colours.

Excellent composition Vassilis, capturing the impressiveness (if there's such a word) of this location to its full potential. As always, great colours in the sky and surroundings.

Oh Vas how I love your work. Like this, tears in eyes of longing to Greece and vacation. Bye bye
Josine

Digging back in your portfolio and found this master piece
Perfect Vassilis! Greetings from your TL friends in Canada and seeing Robert Saturday! All ok there |??? Hugs for the girls and you from Yol and me

Bye bye
John

Hi Vassilis,
Greeat shot, beautiful colors and framing.
Excellant work my friend.
Well done
Hichem

Superb Vassilis. Lovely colour and very fine detail. We have an outcrop on the coast North from me which I believe is similar in shape to this one...they call it the 'Nut' I must get there one day. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘A Belated Birthday...’

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 370 N: 2624] (11948)
  • [2007-09-25 12:52]
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Sorry to have missed this one before, Vassili. Nice scenery from our beloved Greece... Excellently captured on Fuji. My favourite brand back in the analogue era ;o). Nicely converted to digital here.
I like the shadow of the railing on the road as well as the rock.
TFS

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2008-08-07 7:23]

Beautiful capture.The colours are so strong. Well done.
Mitra

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