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Matala


Matala
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Copyright: Eduardo Balogh (Ketaka) Silver Note Writer [C: 2 W: 3 N: 47] (571)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-06
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon F70, Sigma 24mm f2.8, Kodak E100VS, 52mm HOYA Circular Polarizer
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-24 3:07
Viewed: 470
Points: 6
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Matala 2004 June

The artificial caves in the cliff of the Matala bay were created in the Neolithic Age. Matala was the port of Phaistos during the Minoan period. In the year 220 BC. Matala was occupied by the Gortynians and during the Roman period Matala became the port of Gortys. In the 1st and 2nd century the caves were used as tombs. One of the caves is called "Brutospeliana" because according to the legend it was frequented by the Roman general Brutus.

Matala was then a fishing village. In the 1960s the caves were occupied by hippies which were later driven out. Now Matala is a small village living mainly from tourism.

Canadian folk singer Joni Mitchell's experiences with the Matala hippies were immortalised in her 1971 song Carey.

Mythology
When Zeus raped the princess Europa in the form of a white bull, he crossed the sea and brought her to the beach of Matala. There he changed into an eagle and flew her to Gortys where he raped her.
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  • JanD Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 561 W: 0 N: 216] (5675)
  • [2008-03-24 3:20]

Howdy Ketaka!
Amazing point of view. Original light. Amazing shadow. Good background. Original capture. Fantastic effect.
Regards!

Wow! Very intereting point of view.
I was there when I was 16 yo ..32 yars a go, time goes fast..
I like this Pic

Hello,
Very good shot. Nice colours and pov.
Regards
Andrea Gatt

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