Dingo Workshop Photos Given

Title: Dark cloudes and fearCanon 400D Rebel XTi

Dark cloudes and fear (84)
JohnTulip

(36194)

The truth about John [1]

(11717) [2008-06-08 13:45:56] [2] [+]

A couple of posts ago, John, you mentioned you couldn't possibly be an evzone because you're too short.

Can you imagine my amazement when I came home and looked at the shots I took during the changing of the guards?

I'll post a closer look in a couple of minutes ;o)

Italy

Vivere Militare Est (70)
JohnTulip

(36194)

2 years ago...

(11717) [2008-06-05 10:17:26] [2]

...he was there too, John ☺^☺.

He seems to have exchanged some of the equipment with his companion, but made one mistake: the legionnaires carried their gladius on the right hand side... So far for authenticity ☺

Evzones (10)
iliannak

(3400)

Evzone, Ann and Ilianna

(11717) [2008-06-03 11:29:10] [+]

Hi Ilianna

Couldn't resist putting this "bonus image" in the ws section...

Hope you like it ☺

Hugs

Ann & Frank

Title: ΖζζζCanon EOS350D/Digital Rebel XT

Ζζζζ (24)
Dingo

(11717)

Stray dogs

(11717) [2008-05-31 11:35:38]

When we were waiting for our friends near the fountain at Syntagma square, we saw these stray dogs.
The collar means they have been sterilised and have been registered by the municipal authorities.

Ζζζζ (24)
Dingo

(11717)

Stray dog

(11717) [2008-05-31 11:34:07]

Another stray dog we found in the streets of Athens. A totally gentle character, and happy with a little carress from this shopkeeper.

Belgium

Title: Have a little faith in me ...Nikon D200

Have a little faith in me ... (14)
janneman

(864)

Dimming the highlights

(11717) [2008-05-26 13:49:02] [1]

Hi Jan

As explained in my crit, I find the highlights a bit too bright, especially on the ground.

In Cs3, I used the shadows/highlights tool: S 0, H +35. Basically, this dims all highlights whilst leaving the darker areas of the shot unaltered.

Title: A presidential guardCanon EOS350D/Digital Rebel XT

A presidential guard (34)
Dingo

(11717)

Straightening...

(11717) [2008-05-25 04:54:30]

...the uniform. As the evzones themselves are apparently not allowed to move (except for breathing and blinking their eyes every once in a while) another soldier has to straighten their uniform after they have moved to another position.

As you can see, the Presidential guard consists of GIANT soldiers! They really are impressive.

A presidential guard (34)
Dingo

(11717)

More uniforms...

(11717) [2008-05-24 07:32:22]

The officers are saluting the Unknown Soldier while the platoons of Evzones stand at attention.

On the left you see the soldiers' outfit, to their right we have the Cretan version of the ceremonial uniform, then you see a captain in the officer's version of the outfit. Officers wear a scimitar instead of a rifle, their foustanella is longer than those of the soldiers, and they wear boots.
In between the Evzones you can spot "regular" service dress.

A presidential guard (34)
Dingo

(11717)

Backside of the ceremonial uniform

(11717) [2008-05-24 07:25:43]

Another view, the backside of the ceremonial uniform. Here the guard is standing directly beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Mini TL Meeting 2008 Greece (36)
vsinopoulos

(13077)

Our personal guides...

(11717) [2008-05-18 10:30:29] [2]

...for this visit to the ancient theatre of Epidavros.

Vassilis and Tanya, thanks for making us feel very welcome in your lovely country, and for taking us to this awesome place!

Ευχαριστούμε πάρα πολύ, φίλοι μας!