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Komboloi


Komboloi
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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: 2005-08-30
Camera: NikonD70, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF ED
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2005-09-05 14:49
Viewed: 943
Points: 37
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is the display of a speciality store in Nafplion, of the popular Komboloi (Worry beads). These are used for praying, as worry beads and as just a fidget toy. Probably Komboloi derived from the knotted prayer strands(Komboskini) used by the Greek Orthodox monks. The meaning of the word Komboloi means " Group of Knots".

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Has an almost National Geographical feel to it this shot Vassilis. Beautiful lighting and memorable subject. TFS

Peter

Nice shot with good composition. Colors are good, too bad it looks like some exhibition, more yellow would give it more natural mood.
Still, it is a good job. I see you have spent some nice time relaxing :)
See you!

Robert

This photo brings back memories of my first, and unfortunately only, trip to Greece in 1978. All the men fidgeting their kombolois, so much so that I bought one myself! It's a nice display, and you've captured it very well with a balance light. Good shot!

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4267 W: 414 N: 6826] (42710)
  • [2005-09-05 22:32]
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Hi Vassilis

I like the repetition of all the necklaces & beads. Thoughtfully set out & composed. Well done!

Hello from Holland again Vassilis

Funny photo / sharp/colors ok and good POV !
If my wife ses this I am sure she want me to book a vacation trip there to do shopping..
( but I send you the bill ... hahahaha )
TFS
Your friend
John

T F S

bye for now

John

Thanks Vassilis for showing us a different side of Greece, not just the beautiful scenary but also the objects of daily life. I like this display of Komboloi in different colours & size. Well done!

love the comp, interesting diplay, beautiful colours, well taken, (*_*)

un veritable tresor d'ali BABA!!
superbe tous ces colliers!
belle composition!
bye...tanbinh.

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  • M4tej Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 224 W: 28 N: 90] (779)
  • [2005-09-06 12:23]

Hi Vassilis !!
Oo!!
Nice jewelery.
All so beautiful just like your photo. ;))))
Take care.
Congrats for nice shot.
MAtej

Hi Βασίλη

That's a great photo of this popular greek "gadget" :). Your shot is very nice and the lighting of your flash well balanced. But I think it wants more color!

So, please take a look at the Workshop I made for you. Hope to find useful!

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5763 W: 198 N: 2582] (10130)
  • [2005-09-06 15:12]
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Beautiful picture
beautiful collection of necklaces, forms
and of whatever it is color and way.
it is a beautiful repetition, but not
tiresome, curious in finding something
different in this group.
Congratulations for the picture. I like that

Sérgio

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  • letr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1162 W: 419 N: 1111] (6780)
  • [2005-09-06 15:45]
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nice compo with this setup Vassilis, colors and details Are good , just for the lower horizontal piec of wood ..I would have cropped it , it distracts in my opinion...

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1134 W: 100 N: 3364] (17540)
  • [2005-09-06 16:01]
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Ah..BUT do the worry beads work? lol..I see tournesol has seen ...all the men fidgeting with their Kombolois..does that mean that all the Greek woman leave all the worrying to the Greek Men ?..I wonder.lol..
Great Photo Vassilis.. thank you for sharing this with us...

Kind regards
Dawn.
p.s. i think i need a Komboloi..lol..

Hi Vassilis!
For that I understand, it treats.if of local artesanato.
That is wonderful, therefore it allows to show our photos, but our customs olso, our folklore, ours artesaneto, at last a little of our lands to the world in general.
Congratulations.
antonio

Well you can't get more typical Greek than the Komboloi.
Good colour tone and detail.
Well done & TFS :)

Yeah!! I like this one ;))
very nice shot. Good comp, lovely colours and very interesting subject :P

well done Vassilis,

take care, Stef
:)))) and here's a smile for you!

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  • CTP Gold Star Critiquer [C: 141 W: 0 N: 5] (42)
  • [2005-10-03 17:33]
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Nice compostion Vassilis.
This is very interesting photo and i like the note a lot;it is very informative.
Good colors,sharpness,focus and nite.TFS
CT of Chicago

We have choice! Colorfull! I like the way it's give the impression it's hard to find with one to wear for today :)

Hello Vas. Are you any better my friend in Greece?
This is a place I like to spend a few hours to play :-) Keep well and bye bye
Josine

Yet another I had missed Vassilis. Execellent detail in the beads, good colour and well composed. TFS,
David

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