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Hayravank


Hayravank
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Copyright: Grzegorz Blachuta (dvknow) Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6 W: 10 N: 101] (1275)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-17
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Sony Alpha 100, Konica Minolta 17-35mm f/2.8-4, B+W 77mm Graduated Filter Grey
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-05 1:27
Viewed: 851
Points: 13
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Berdkunk (161 v, formerly Aghkala), was a transit point on the ancient Dvin-Partev road. On the E edge of the village is a cyclopean fortress called locally Ishkhanats Amrots. From the village 1 km W and 200 m SE of the left edge of the Sevan-Gavar road is a cyclopean fortress with megalithic tombs. Hayravank or Ayrivan 488 v; 22.4 km from the Sevan highway, on the left (E of the road) shortly after the Geghama Pensionat, a paved road leads to a rock outcrop with a fine view of Lake Sevan. There stands Hayravank monastery, with a late 9th c church, a 12th c. gavit, and khachkars. The rocks just NW preserve substantial walls of a Bronze Age through medieval fort and settlement; nearby are Iron Age tombs. There are two shrines in the village, with inscribed khachkars.
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To starbug: :)dvknow 1 09-09 05:39
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Hi,

Nice shot, but a bit too dark in my opinion.

Nice capture, specially because the differentiation between colours is lost hee, it could well be a sepia air a coloured image and it doesnt matter. nice shades and texures, great tones and a superb POV. Good overall composition

Hi
Nice shot, nice shades and texture, nice composition but i think very dark...

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  • sayat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 548 W: 4 N: 287] (2537)
  • [2007-09-05 3:10]

Could be lighter. But the overall composition and the wide angle are amazing!

Hello Grzegorz,
this is indeed a very interesting photo. Sharpness is well done, and the composition too. The dark clouds look great, but I had made more light to the grass & the tomb stones.
However, this shot has a strong expression. Thanks for sharing
Regards, Ferhat

wonderful athmosphere here, good good light conditions and overall good composition
i like balanced shadows and dark parts in contrast with parts rich with light. excellent work.

marko

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  • starbug Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 501 W: 4 N: 1033] (6924)
  • [2007-09-09 3:46]
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czesc Grzegorz, ciezko chyba bylo ze swiatlem (sama zawiodlam sie pogoda w wielu miejscach w armenii)- choc tu ten mrok wpasowuje sie bardzo dobrze do atmosfery miejsca.te monastyry sa tak surowe i stare ze przy blekitnym niebi traca na swojej tajemniczosci:-) .suer udalo ci sie przeniuesc ten klimat na fotografię.
pozdrawim
O.

Hello Grzegorz,
it's really wonderful!
Great effect with dark colors, nice composition.
Respect!
Julia

Hi Grzegorz !
Fascinating shot with very melancholic, even a bit spooky mood. Everything looks very old. I like especially the POV and the dark, depressing light.
Regards
Andreas

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