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Before The Storm


Before The Storm
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Copyright: Kostas Antonakis (kanton) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 725 W: 5 N: 1296] (5400)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-18
Categories: Nature, Transportation
Camera: Olympus SP570UZ
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-22 10:18
Viewed: 459
Points: 72
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Thessaly Lake of Plastira: The famous Lake Plastira, located in the Prefecture of Karditsa, has been named after Nikolaos Plastiras, a former Prime Minister of Greece. It is situated 30 Km west of Karditsa town. The lake is actually man made; The huge arch-shaped dam 83 m high and some 200m in length, created a reservoir and this artificial lake.


Lake Plastira is magical with verdant woods comprising of oak, plane and chestnut trees and abundant flowing water. It is an ideal place for romantic holidays and a favorite honeymoon location. It is a beautiful place offering opportunity for action-packed holidays with diverse activities such as horse riding, mountain-biking, canoeing, boating, rambling, rafting etc. available.
It is an ideal choice for nature lovers and religious tourists as there are numerous churches and monasteries in the region - the most awe-inspiring of these being the Meteora monasteries atop the rock towers. It is not very far from Lake Plastira. Lake Plastira is among the top must-visit destinations in Greece.

For more info: Plastira Lake: The Famous Lake of Thessaly, Greece


Lake also offers a helicopter ride, where you can view a panoramic image of the area.
unfortunately we arrived late and helicopter was not available.I promish i'll have photos from the ride at near future.

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Kostas
What a great light and colors.
Congratulation!
Mariana

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 535 W: 0 N: 1000] (4972)
  • [2009-10-22 10:38]

Hallo Kostas,

Ένα πολύ όμορφο τοπίο. Άριστη χρώματα.
Έκτακτη παίζουν αυτή την εικόνα, συγχαρητήρια.
Ένα όμορφο βράδυ,
Adrian

hi!
wonderful scene for this "before storm"
nicely done
greetings
Matteo

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1707 W: 124 N: 1462] (20612)
  • [2009-10-22 10:53]

Kalimera Kostas,
Amazing sky.Beautiful light and colours.Perfect depth.TFS.Necla.

Hello Kostas,
Eye opener composition and well composed details. Threatening sky is well contrasted warm tones of grasses
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 587 W: 0 N: 1601] (9179)
  • [2009-10-22 11:40]

Hello Kostas!

Splendid scenery...colours, light and stormy clouds
as well as the helicopter which waits on better weather
Very curious and showy formulation.

I greet warmly.
Barbara

Grat use of light. The colours of the ground are really effective against the gray sky. TFS

Merhaba Dostum Kostas,
What a splendid atmosphere vith superb lighting and stormy sky.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

Hi Kostas,Bonjour,
Great composition and amazing dramatic sky,
Nice perpective and point of view,
Excellent DOF. well presented ..
good colors too..
compliments
Michel

Olá Kostas

Uma bela foto com efeitos muito
bonitos que criam uma atmosfera
especial. Lindas cores e boa luz.
Parabéns
GA
Vera

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4250 W: 414 N: 6751] (42409)
  • [2009-10-22 17:04]

Hello Kostas

Very dramatic lighting & tonal contrasts, in the threatening bg sky, with good color & sharpness. The warm colors of the brightly lit fg contrast well. The curved path adds superb lead in lines. Tfs!

Boa noite Kostas
I like your strong colours in this good composition. I have a special pleasure to the sky work.
My regards
Teresat

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21697)
  • [2009-10-22 18:01]

Hi Kostas...

It's really a beautiful shot and lovely PP work..!
Absolutely a great view - I like your post.
Excellently done - fantastic details and colors.
With my compliment,
George

Hi Kostas,
Cool shot, the colours are very rich and bold. Looks like HDR. The clouds are so effective here, good composition with the helicopter too. Looks a bit unsharp in my opinion, and the horizon looks a little tilted. Other than that it works well :).

TFS,
Scott.

Giasou file Kosatas,

Amazing scene shot with great DOF, warm colours and dynamism. TFS this.
Kalimera

Bayram

Selam Kostas
Impressive capture and job
Depth, light and colors are amazing
Have a nice days
Burak

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1493 W: 23 N: 0] (11826)
  • [2009-10-22 23:36]

Hi Kostas...
Beautiful shot with so nice natural scene...
Have a nice weekend...
Regards...
Andro

Bonjour Kostas.
C’est exactement le genre de photo que j’aime.
Des contrastes affirmé et fort pour mettre en valeur les couleurs.
Un ciel mouvementé est menaçant pour accentuer le côté dramatique.
Félicitations pour cette belle image.
Bonne journée.
Urs

Hello Kostas,
Such fine contrast of colors and light from the threatening clouds and land. A very attractive classic composition with good curves and lines. Best regards
Danilo

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  • ramon Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 278 W: 20 N: 710] (3413)
  • [2009-10-23 7:07]

Kostas,

Excellent lead to the dramatic and threatening clouds.
very good contrast between the FG and BG. Nice composition!

TFS
Ramon

Ciao Kostas,

Magnificent presentation
superb colors and details in the composition!
Clouds afraid, give a show in the sky!
Sharpness and clarity be superb.
Soft contrast image, excellent perspective too.

Have a nice weekend,

Sergio

hello Kostas
how are you my friend?
wonderful shot
great dramatic sky
fine sharpness, good light
nice depth
good composition

regards
Manuj Mehta

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1429 W: 275 N: 1984] (12262)
  • [2009-10-23 9:12]

Hello Kostas.
Very dramatic sky here well presented on your image.
Interesting place, effective shot.
Best Regards.
Janek Kloss

Hi Daskale,

It is a very nice photo with excellent POV. The path gives nice depth and the way the viewer can travel over the lake with the helicopter. The contrast between the grey colours of the clouds and the autumn colours of the earth gives power to the photo.

Excellent work.


Take care and have a nice weekend,
Constantinos

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1307 W: 0 N: 2598] (20817)
  • [2009-10-24 5:50]

Hello

Mercvielleus image, ce cheim de pierre qui serpente et qui nous mène ou ne s'est ou et ce ciel avec le brouillard, deux plans différents, grandiose compo, on se croirait dans un autre monde, quel effet.

Bravoe et amitié

Nicou

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  • vanda Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 245 W: 0 N: 253] (1730)
  • [2009-10-24 13:50]

Gia sou Kostas!
Interesting shot. Perfect DOF.
Amazing colours and details. Splendid lighting.
Bravo. My compliments.
Ciao! Vanda

Salam Kostas

Hope you are doing well
Very fine presentation of this unique moments
Great atmosphere with therible clouds and amazing title you've choosed fot it
The composition is eyecatching, bravo

TFS, Alireza

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  • mi_per Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 256 W: 30 N: 343] (3623)
  • [2009-10-25 15:44]

Gia sou Kostas:)
Another beautiful shot my friend....
POV is perfect, and the colors and extraordinary sky is superb. Realy moody shot!
pozdrav
Mitko:)

Hello Kostas! Dangerous clouds, wonderful perspective, good colours and saturation, perfect exposure. Great effect. Well done!

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1426 W: 31 N: 3076] (12472)
  • [2009-10-28 15:28]

Hi Kostas
The contrast between the menacing clouds and the brightly colored and sunlit land is fascinating.
I like the winding road that leads to the vastness of the lake, and the chopper definitely adds interest.
Well done
Dot

Hello,
Magnificent shot!
Fantastic colors, lovely POV.
TFS

Hello Costas,

The advancing storm clouds are a very ominous, strong feature in your shot. I like how you pov makes them apear to be emerging from the sea, in places, like Poseidon!
The f/g contrasts so well. It has that unusual, translucent light so characteristic of a preceding storm!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Merhaba Kostas,
Return of POSEIDON !!!
Amazing shot and its wonderful details...
Clarity and depth are excellent.Congratulations.Tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1388 W: 0 N: 1688] (13651)
  • [2009-10-30 11:57]

Incredible weather Kostas,the helicopter is bringing a lot of extra to the picture.

jan

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1636 W: 118 N: 2818] (11368)
  • [2009-10-30 17:31]

Hi my good friend,
I love the way you work the colour and light almost in the limit; excellent contrast with the dramatic sky and those fantastic clouds over the water.
Great work, congrats once more,
mb

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19910)
  • [2009-11-16 17:08]

Hi Kostas,
Superb light and threatening sky making the landscape almost surreal! Excellent composition and good saturation of colors! Bravo! Annie

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