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the land of the sun Lycia


the land of the sun Lycia
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Copyright: Sea Ayhan (norenastramus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2442 W: 94 N: 1387] (21348)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-17
Categories: Nature
Camera: Sony DSLR-A100 W, Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Telephoto Zoom
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): sunset [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-26 2:51
Viewed: 322
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
THE LAND OF THE SUN LYCİA

Olympos of the Greek word/name "Ολυμπος". Olympos is a valley at the south coast of Turkey, 90 km southwest of Antalya city near the Town of Kemer.

The city was founded in the Hellenistic period, sharing its name with nearby Mount Olympos (Turkish: Tahtalı Dağı). Its coins date back to the 2nd century BC. The city became one of the six leading cities of the Lycian federation. In the 1st century BC, Olympos was invaded and settled by Cilician pirates. This ended in 78 BC, when the Roman commander Servilius Isaurieus added the city to the Roman Empire. The emperor Hadrian visited the city after which it took the name of Hadrianopolis for a period, in his honour.

Near Olympos, about 200 meters above sea level, some eternal flames called the Chimaera may be seen issuing from the ground. The fuel source for the flames is natural gas, largely methane, seeping through cracks in the earth. The mythical Chimaera - or Chimera - was a savage beast who sprouted fire from its mouth.

In the Middle Ages, Venetians, Genoese and Rhodians built two fortresses along the coast, but by the 15th century Olympos had been abandoned. Today the site attracts tourists, not only for the artifacts that can still be found (though fragmentary and widely scattered), but also for its scenic landscapes supporting wild grapevines, flowering oleander, bay trees, figs and pines.

my photo here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimaera_%28geography%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Olimpos.jpg


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympos

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H.Ayhan
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Critiques [Translate]

Merhaba Ayhan,
Muhteşem bir manzara.Hani portfolyomda olmasını istediğim türden bir çalışma.Eline sağlık.
Selam ve sevgiler,

hAyAti

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1613 W: 0 N: 178] (12413)
  • [2008-06-26 3:10]
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Hi Sea,
You have take great shot of this place. A lovely place of dream :) Excellent composition and the colors are alive. Well done. Thanks
Regards
Diane

Fantastic place for rest and enjoying in the sun and sea, great image, I like it!

TFS

Have a nice day!

merhaba AYHAN bey . kadrajın orjinal oluşu ve bakış açısı çok uyumlu. tebrik ederim elinize sağlık. selamlar.

İNAN UÇ

Land of paradise!

Beautiful composition, Good POV.
Have a good day Sea ,

Regards,
Josée

Hi Sea

A marvellous seascape with superb colour, lighting & sharpness. Tfs!

A great landcape with lovely greens! The composition is perfect. Colors and sharpness are good. TFS.
Carme.

Hello Sea,

Fabulous framing of this seascape by the f/g rocks and the distant hills!
Wonderful colours and good composition.
I wish I was there, my friend!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Selam Üstad,
Bu muhteşem tabloya ne söylense az gelir...
Cennet renkleri ve kompozisyonu
Selamlar
Selahattin E

A beautiful shot of a beautiful scene.
I love the frame created by the greenery. Very nice.

selamlar arkadaşım
birde bu cennet sahillerimizin kıymetini bilsek.harika bir kumsal ve nanzara.
hayırlı akşamlar dostum.
gürkan akçakır.

Merhaba Hemşerim Ayhan bey,
Bir diğer güzel Antalya köşesi...
Lycia2nın muhteşem sahilleri.
Yeşil ve mavi dinlendirici.
Selam,sevgiler.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Hi Sea,

Another beautiful image of the beach, I think this one is the best, excellent POV and perspective and very well framed by the old wall.
Best regards,
Sorina

Hi Sea,

Magnificient vision.
Superb tones.
All the best for this share.
Take care, smile.

jp

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2220 W: 59 N: 2489] (13943)
  • [2008-06-26 10:55]
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Hi Sea...
Very impressive capture. - Nice composition, beautiful colors...
Well dan...
Regd. George

Merhaba H. Ayhan!
Nice view and perspective! Lovely beach! Beautiful natural colors, lights and details!
TFS, Selamlar, Zorica

hi Sea
amazing colors of the sea. good POV of a peaceful place.
beautiful view.
regards
tsilla

hi sea, beautiful shot, great pov, nice composition and colors, very pretty place, tfs, scott

Beautiful place. Well composed Sea. great work.
Dennis

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2512 W: 48 N: 2993] (14128)
  • [2008-06-26 14:37]
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Merhaba my friend Ayhan,
A marvelous organization with amazing colors, simply class. It is wonderful done with very good success. Thanks for divide of picture and information.
Best wishes.
janusz

Hi Hilmi,
Excellent shot of this bay, were is it, I want to plunge into the clear water! Superb vivid colours I made again a nice picture for TL!
A nice job here my friend!
Hans

I would love to spend a little time here, just laying on the beach! What a view! Nice colors! Nice control of the sky Sea!
B-)
Linda

Hello Sea!
Beautiful this place!
Nice colours and good light in your composition!
Lovely perspective!
Best regards!
Lili

Cennet yurdumuzun harika köşelerinden biri
Sayenizde oralara kadar gittik üstat
Teşekkürler
Burak28

Hi Sea,
Superb landscape and beautiful POV here..
Nice detail,great colors and sharpness..
Really beautiful my friend..

CM

Thanks for your kind words on "SKY AND CLOUDS".

hello Sea,

lovely capture again of this lovely view of the beach.. love the colours.. more green on the sea and green trees. excellent composition and your point of view, my friend. well done.

regards, terry
pl :D

Merhaba Ayhan,
The coast is very attractive especially with sunbathers. I like your composition, it showcases the beauty of this place. Best regards, Danilo

Hello Sea

Beautiful visual
What enchants me in your series, they are the wonderful ones
colors and sceneries.
All of an incredible beauty!
Beautiful composition, Good POV.
Greetings my friend...

Sérgio

Hi,Komshi,Sea,
A nice idea to jump into the water to cool a bit in this heat that has arrived too early.
TFS
Valerka:)

Merhaba H.Ayhan, splendid sea view with fantastic colors, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 879 W: 0 N: 1423] (5754)
  • [2008-06-28 6:51]
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HI Sea
The colours in this shot are superb, that little touch of red and yellow near the sandy beach adding to the charm of this well taken shot which looks so inviting.
Good shot
Dot
LAter

Hello Sea,

Beautiful beach, great perspective and an excellent photograph!
Congratulations and TFS,

Sergio
on sunday

Selamlar Ayhan:)
Olymposu çok güzel bir açıdan görüntülemişsin.Nefis bir komposizyon.Ellerine sağlık.Tebrikler.
İyi Günler,
Deniz:)

Olimpos'u en guzel noktadan goruntulemissiniz. renkler ve kompozisyonun cok harika. ellerinize saglik,

figen

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