Photographer's Note
The Acropolis rock is part of a Late Cretaceous limestone ridge (Higgins) that cuts through the Attica plateau in the northeast to the southwest axis and includes the Likavitos hill, the Philopappos hill, the hill of the Nymphs, and the Pnyx.
The rock rises from the basin about 70 meters and levels to a flat top 300 meters long by 150 meters wide. Its flat top is due to the numerous landfills that have accommodated construction of fortifications and temples since the Mycenaean era. With its many shallow caves, the abundant percolating water springs and steep slopes, the Acropolis was a prime location for habitation and worship location for Neolithic man.
Info: http://www.ancient-greece.org
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serp2000
(29188) 2013-01-16 5:25
I was there 4 months ago. Excellent view of the evening Athens. Well done, Dimitris! Excellent photo, attractive colours!
Serghei
Bluejeans
(64231) 2013-01-16 5:34
Ola Dimitris ,
Linda foto na blue hour , gostei muito da iluminação dourada da Acropolis , bonita as silhuetas de fundo , belo céu , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
erhan1958
(13053) 2013-01-16 5:40
kalimera Dimitris
this shot is a dream
good colours and sahrpnes,
greetins
erhan
yquem46
(32263) 2013-01-16 6:00
hello Dimitris
A classic but with a nice match of the colors, golden in the sky and of the lights, with the blue of the sea and the gray part of the sky
Beautiful and postcard-like quality
Best regards
Patrick
rogerl
(750) 2013-01-16 6:27
What a great shot! Wonderful colors and great contrast. A nice POV gives us a good view of Athens as well.
Angshu
(51174) 2013-01-16 6:28
Hello Dimitris
Brilliant blue hour shot of the Acropolis standing way above the city in all glory illuminated by the artificial light. The crispness & quality of the shot is excellent.
Regards
Angshu
jurek1951
(35765) 2013-01-16 6:40
Hallo Dimitris,
Excellent POV and DOF.
Magnificent panorama of Athens.
Beautiful light and colors, good sharpness,
Gruss Georg
dta
(51418) 2013-01-16 7:14
Hello Dimitris ,
What a gorgeous night view of Athens ! The illuminated Acropole dominating the city is attractive , but the mountains and the sky in the BG are splendid , too .
Regards
eldancer1
(17036) 2013-01-16 7:54
Awesome capture of this beautiful city! Love the lighting and it has good dof with nice details. Wonderful colors. Well done, tfs.
brianmcc
(5536) 2013-01-16 7:57
hi dimitris,
what a stunning location with the buildings in the foreground surrounding the acropolis which is well centred in the frame and so perfectly illuminated to create a wonderful focal point. the coastline beyond is amazing and to top it all off, the light in the sky with the setting sun has produced some lovely colours.
have a lovely evening,
brian
ikeharel
(37316) 2013-01-16 8:20
Kalispera Dimitris,
a most impressive picture over town, when illuminated so gracefully.
Fabulous light management and good DOF with clarity.
Perfect 8sec.exp.
Regards,
Ike
Romano46
(4890) 2013-01-16 9:57
Ciao Dimitris
con questo scatto fai sognare la Grecia.
Hai colto un momento stupendo tra il giorno e la notte con le nuvole nel cielo illumionate dai raggi del sole, mantre la città e l'acropoli in particolre appare in tutto il suo splendore.
I miei complimenti
cargus
(6456) 2013-01-16 10:54
Spectaculaire panorama, de belles couleurs, bien encadré et rendu, image bien fait.!!
Cordialement
Adrian
mesutilgim
(67960) 2013-01-16 11:27
Hello Dimitris,
Amazing and unusual blue hour capture of Acropolis; unlike many others from a quite interesting pov (I can not imagine from where but it made me jelaous) with the sea and Pireus at back.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
Silvio1953
(98129) 2013-01-16 11:41
Ciao Dimitris, fascinating view of fantastic acropolis, excellent exposure, beautiful clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
saxo042
(31800) 2013-01-16 11:48
Hi Dimitris,
A very beautiful view and a perfect picture where you balance the golden light on both the sky and the Acropolis against the blue parts of the scene. An excellent picture!
Kind regards
Gunnar
lousat
(57626) 2013-01-16 11:59
Hi Dimitris,the choice of the moment and the point of view makes the difference,the best way to show the acropolis whit these magic lights and whit this spectacular sunset in background,great exposure,details and colors! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
npecanhuk
(53901) 2013-01-16 14:07
Hello Dimitris!
Wonderful place!
Very beautiful, attractive and pleasant-looking picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, horizontal format, chosen pov and composition are all excellent photo qualities that really pleased me!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan
Graal
(88886) 2013-01-16 23:25
Hi Dimitris,
beautiful view of Athens with Acropolis in center. Fine time you had and finaly effect of photowork. Great sky and lights in city. Photo I like a lot.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander
timecapturer
(30324) 2013-01-17 3:27
Hi Dimitris
although I have travelled around the Greek islands, I have not visited Athens. Shots like this make me realise that I really should. This is a stunning vista with magical light and a glorious sunset sky. Spectacular detail and a captivating presentation. Awesome!
Regards - Brian.
pajaran
(36224) 2013-01-17 7:51
Dobar dan, popodne.
Dobar tekst o Hramu s datim podacima ...
Lep pogled na Hram u noci ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, ostrina, kontrast, lepe boje.
Dobra kompozicija, moje cestitke na ulovljenom trenutku.
Lep hram u noci.
Lepa arhitektura i trenutak na nebu, sa lepo obojenim oblacima.
Lep trenutak i panorama.
Prijatno vece i sve najbolje.
Paja.
Good afternoon, this afternoon.
Good article on the temple with a given data ...
A nice view of the Temple in the night ...
A good time recording, sharpness, contrast, beautiful color.
Good composition, my congratulations for the captured moment.
A beautiful temple at night.
Architecture and beautiful moment in the sky, with nice colored clouds.
A nice moment and panorama.
Good evening and all the best.
Paja.
ourania
(12367) 2013-01-17 9:19
Καλησπερα Δημητρη,
μια πανεμορφη εικονα με εκπληκτικο βαθος, φωτισμο και χρωματα. Η πολη φαινεται ομορφη, λαμπερη, ηρεμη και αισιοδοξη. Το συμβολο της κυριαρχει με μεγαλοπρεπεια και η υποβλητικη θεα στο βαθος εμπλουτιζει τη συνθεση και την κανει μαγευτικη. Η διαχειριση των βραδινων χρωματων και των ζεστων φωτων ειναι εξαιρετικη και εχει δημιουργησει υπεροχες αποχρωσεις, αντιθεσεις και ατμοσφαιρα. Συγχαρητηρια και ευχαριστω!
Να εισαι καλα, καλο βραδυ,
Ουρανια
jemaflor
(68913) 2013-01-17 11:06
Hi dimitris,
Great result with this perfect light capture, Good effect with the complement of this golden sky in the horizon, perfect to give an original view about this famous monument.
PaulVDV
(15017) 2013-01-17 11:47
Hello Dimitris,
Taken from Likavitos Hill ?
This is a wonderful blue hour shot with the Akropolis and the complete rock beautifully illuminated and standing out strongly against the dark town all around it.
Also an impressive view of the mountains at the other side of the bay. And a splendid sky!
Best regards, Paul
Fis2
(73100) 2013-01-17 13:04
Witaj Dimitris!
Wonderful view!
Beautiful colors and sharpness.
Excellent work.
Best regards
Krzysztof
elenimavrandoni
(5789) 2013-01-17 13:06
Ακρόπολη η όμορφη, Ακρόπολη η μία και μοναδική να φαντάζει σε μια φωτογραφία με όλη της την πρέπουσα δόξα και να αναδυκνείει την ιστορική της κληρονομιά, δείχνοντας όμορφες λεπτομέρειες τής Πλάκας και τα παράκτια!Διάλεξες μια εξαιρετικη ώρα της μέρας για να βγάλεις τήν φωτογραφία σου και ολα συνομότησαν τέλεια για να πάρεις το βραβείο σου τελικά!
Εκπληκτική διαύγεια και χρώματα της δύσης σε μια σύνθεση αξέχαστη για τα μάτια μου!
καλό σου βράδυ Δημήτρη,
Ελένη
shevchenko
(18243) 2013-01-17 23:54
Hi Dimitris,
Fantastic color and lighting effect, good bird view shot to frame the old city on the coast, nice background seascape and mountain chain, good perspective effect, distinct night photo, good shoot.
Ally
paoloardiani (96) 2013-01-18 0:10
Questa è pura magia! interessantissimo il gioco di luci simili artificiali e naturali! Un immagine che riporta a tempi antichi... Complimenti!!
olive224
(1223) 2013-01-18 0:29
Very nice view of the acropole
Colors are great and the sky is beautiful
Well done ;)
Cheers
Olivier
papagolf21
(76561) 2013-01-18 2:23
Bonjour, cher Dimitris,
Le sujet d'une grande beauté est parfaitement mis en valeur.
De plus, la vue nocturne augmente l'intérêt de la composition.
Très bonne journée.
Amitiés.
Philippe
kiks
(11373) 2013-01-18 4:53
Beautiul shot and the moment was perfect with the orange between the clouds making a connection with the orange of the Acropolis and making it even more divine. Fantastic quality.
Best regards
KIks
Nicou
(97679) 2013-01-18 5:05
Hello
Fantastique vue et ensemble quelle image avec ce ciel en fond qui fait une belle ouverture et ces lumière sur les édifices architecturaux merveille quelle image et compo sublime.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
bayno
(16195) 2013-01-18 7:40
Ciao Dimitris, i never been in Atene,,,is in my dream...and not so far...
you present the city in a wonderful mode...stunning view and light...perfect exposure and pov...with good dept and sharp...
regards,
Valter
gildasjan
(38218) 2013-01-18 10:02
Bonsoir Dimitris
L'image est soigneusement cadrée et quelle très belle harmonie de couleurs entre les lumières artificielles le jaune orangé dans ce ciel et les dominantes bleues de ce paysage.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
gildas
Didi
(48926) 2013-01-18 10:57
Yassou Dimitris
Very good point of view on this historic place in the blue hour
Good lights management
But the sharp filter is excessive
Best regards
josepmarin
(55027) 2013-01-19 5:44
Hallo Dimitris,
a superb sight on the city and the Acropolis, beautifully illuminated with a few nice golden tones, and the bay and the silhouettes of the landscape in background, that are outlined on a magnificent sky.
The image is very sharp, and has a high quality in its light and in its colors.
A fantastic shot.
Best regards,
Josep
adores
(28210) 2013-01-19 17:30
Hi Dimitris!
A really good pov to capture such place. The view is really amazing from here - you got the Acropolis and all the surroundings. I like the moment and the exposure. It's great in the blue hour, with those illuminated boats in background.
delpeoples
(44904) 2013-01-19 19:55
Kalispera dear Dimitris
This really is a sensational photo of one of the world's most iconic subjects. What a POV and what perfectly regulated light and colours. The depth of field is exquisite and this is one of the most beautiful photos I have seen of the Acropolis.
Congratulations
Lisa
Kielia
(20445) 2013-01-20 5:33
Hallo Dimitris,
der goldene Felsen mit dem berühmten Bauwerk fesselt das Auge, aber auch der schöne Himmel ist äußerst faszinierend. Ein wunderbares Bild mit einer ganz starken Stimmung. Kompliment!
Herzliche Grüße,
Harriet
dkmurphys
(36801) 2013-01-20 11:46
Hi Dimitris,
Spectacular night capture. An unique place in a great image. Well done!
Have a good week!
Daniel
abmdsudi
(26233) 2013-01-20 16:47
Hi Dimitris
You have captured the warmth of the night landscape beautifully, filled by excellent color saturation, details and nicely exposed with great mixture of lights taken from such an impressive view point. There are lot of contents to look at with the main concentration is nicely lit as very strong focal point while the eye is further invited to explore the whole areas of great interest. The depth of the contrast of light and colors add to the quality of this shot. This is great photographic work, strong in its effect and your technical execution is impeccable. Congrats
Kind regards
fabianoleite
(9016) 2013-01-20 19:16
Perfect and incredible view. The colors are more than perfect and the acropolis makes a great focal point. Great explorations of shadows, too.. Just breathtaking, congratulations!
siolaw
(37568) 2013-01-20 23:25
Hi Dimitri
A classic POV on the city and a good timing at the blue hour. I appreciate the balance between artificial and natural light.
Greetings
Laurent
maria-v1981
(10403) 2013-01-21 2:50
Καλησπέρα Δημήτρη,
Το σύμβολο της Ελλάδος. Η Ακρόπολη είναι από τα πιο πολύ φωτογραφισμένα μνημεία του κόσμου. Και εσύ έχεις αποδώσει το φώς και τα χρώματα με μεγάλη ευκρίνεια και επιτυχία. Πολύ ατμοσφαιρική σύνθεση με υπέροχες λεπτομέρειες.
Καλή συνέχεια,
Μαρία
danos
(73974) 2013-01-21 23:00
Δημήτρη καλημέρα,
ωραία η πανοραμική θέα της Ακρόπολης με τα φώτα αναμμένα,να δεσπόζει της περιοχής.Το ότι βλέπει κάποιος και την θάλασσα μου λέει ότι την τράβηξες από τον Λυκαβηττό,κάτι μου είπες αν θυμάμαι καλά από την πρόσφατη συνάντησή μας.
Σε χαιρετώ,Δάνος
Cricri
(86431) 2013-01-23 11:42
Hi Dimitris
Bravo pour le POV, la prise a l'heure bleu et la couleur dorée de l'acropole, les couleurs du coucher du soleil, les touches de lumière dans la ville, belle réalisation
Belle soirée
cricri
Sonata11
(28331) 2013-01-23 17:38
Hello Dimitris,
Wow!!! This perspective is very cleverly chosen for this Acropolis and surroundings to show us. I love this an aerial view of the land and the sea quality are an excellent. My congratulation. Thanks for sharing. Love it a lot.
Best regards,
Barbara
ifege
(9430) 2013-01-24 1:08
Hi Dimitris
Classic Athens - a great night time photo topped by a good sunset.
cheers
Ian
ChrisJ
(86862) 2013-01-26 5:28
Hi Dimitris
A superb high vantage point with wonderful warm cold color contrasts between the blue & yellow, and excellent sharpness & framing on the Acropolis. Nice shadow detail yet still with good light contrasts. Good saturation too. Tfs!
SnapRJW
(18722) 2013-01-29 0:07
Hello Dimitris - What a beautiful blue hour image. I wish I had seen this view when I was in Athens; if I go back I shall make a point of it. The Acropolis is laid out before us and we see it in situ with the buildings clustered around the base of the rock and the wider view out towards the ocean. Magical in every respect but of special note is the sky echoing the colours of the lights. Super. Warm regards rosemary
adramad
(27552) 2013-01-29 15:37
Hello Dimitris.
Wonderful night this composition, which shows the Acropolis with night lighting, like a jewel overlooking the city.
Very good the management of the brightness and sharpness.
Best regards.
Luis.
COSTANTINO
(42746) 2013-02-03 0:49
Hello
no comments,a fantastic capture
perfectly executed from you
in golden tones,greetings
Costantino
s_lush
(15588) 2013-02-03 12:55
Hello Dimitris,
The Acropolis rock looks like a jewel surrounded with the picturesque blocks of the Greek capital city, blue sea and impressive mountain range under beautifully clouded and colorful sky. Absolutely excellent blue-hour photo!
Best regards,
Sergiy
Hellas
(6505) 2013-02-05 2:00
Χωρίς αυτόν τον βράχο και το διαμάντι του, η Αθήνα δεν θα ξεχώριζε από άλλη πόλη όχι μόνον της Ελλάδας αλλά της υφηλίου όλης!
Το βράδυ με τον φωτισμό, είναι ωραιότερη η εικόνα που βλέπει κανείς.
Η ώρα που οι τελευταίες ακτίνες του ήλιου στέλνουν το δικό τους φως στη γη, ήταν πιστεύω η καλύτερη και κάνει πλουσιότερη την σύνθεση!
Η συμμετοχή του καθενός μας στο ΤΕ «δίνει bonus» στην πατρίδα και χαρά σε εμάς, χωρίς αμφιβολία.
Σου εύχομαι τα καλύτερα!
batalay
(32860) 2013-02-28 13:00
Hello Dimitris,
This expansive shot of the Acropolis of Athens, crowned by the magnificent Parthenon, is one of the finest photos I've seen of the site at TE. You have a collection of gorgeous images here and in your personal website.
Warm regards,
Bulent
i9l2y1m8a8t3
(4435) 2013-03-04 7:07
Hi Dmitris!
This is one stunning POV! When I visit greece someday, you should tell mer where was this taken! It seems that it's a nice play to view the city and watch sunset. Amazing view, love the well-lit acropolis and its surroundings. Love the colors and the light management. One thing only bothers me, the over sharpened image and the jpeg minimization that let me feels something not so natural. Nonetheless, a great photo. TFS!
regards,
Matt
Photo Information
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Copyright: Dimitris Pap (dip)
(21909) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2013-01-13
- Categories: Architecture, Ruins
- Camera: Nikon D7000, AF-S DX NIKON 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6G ED VR
- Exposure: f/10.0, 8 seconds
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): blue hour photos [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2013-01-16 5:01
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