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Photographer’s Note

One of the most unexpected landscapes I 've seen in Greece, is this place, called "Κοκκινόπηλος" (="Kokkinopilos", means "Red Clay"), on the northeast edge of Preveza Prefecture, close to Aghios Georgios village, very close to the "borders" with the Prefectures of Ioannina and Arta. Although it's very close to the National Road between Arta and Ioannina, it's very well "hidden". While driving from Ioannina to Arta, and after you pass a parking place close to the the dam of Louros river, you have to be very careful to notice a red coloured path, climbing up a slope, making sort of a "zig-zag". Once you spot the path, this spectacular place is about a 5 minute walk (or climb) away. I wouldn't be able to spot it if I hadn't precise instructions by Spyros Vagelakis (Spyros60).

In this place with the incredible red-orange colour and the spectacular shapes caused by the erosion, the signs of human presence date back to the Prehistory, 250.000 years ago!

Close to this area, very close to the village of Aghios Georgios, you can also visit an imposing acueduct of the Roman Era.

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jasmis (50402) 2009-09-30 0:34

Mars, indeed. Really incredible landscape.
Fine photo, interesting note.
Regards.

bema (8755) 2009-09-30 0:37

Kalimera Hercules,

really very astonishing colors, one would not mind to find such colors down there in Epirus or Greece Mainland..
looks like burning sand.. very good pov and a well composed picture..

have a fine day, filika Bernd

Longroute (9355) 2009-09-30 1:07

A "Colorado" like place in Greece! you have a skill for discovering the most colourful spots in your country!
And knowing your preference for the red colour this place really is for you! (:-)
With such chromatic contrast between land and sky the spectacle is assured! A simple and essential composition and just for that with a high visual impact. That small tree at the top left is just in the right place.

"Strawberry - red fields forever..."
Have a nice day,
Donato

delpeoples (6068) 2009-09-30 1:25

Hi Hercules, this place could be Mars for all I knew. The red clay is intense and combined with the unusual rock formations, reminds me of something you might see in the Australian desert near Ayers Rock. You really do find the most interesting little corners of your country. I must make a list of all these amazing places when I finally make a comeback there. TFS, Lisa.

portmanndominic (2388) 2009-09-30 1:51

Irakli Geia sou

we have the same or like the same south east of France , the "Lubéron " in Provence

the POV is good with an excellent contrast beetween this stormy sky and this red hills
TFS
Filika
Dominic

lousat (15376) 2009-09-30 2:15

A very great situation for a master of colors like you....impressive this red ground,and the contrast whit this beautiful and dramatic sky is simply fantastic.Best choice of the point of view for the best result as possible.My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

Dashab (945) 2009-09-30 2:25

Hello Hercules,
Another amazing place you are showing us! Great composition, amazing colours, the heavy clouds add to the Martian feeling. You are lucky you were not there on bright sunny day :-) Cheers, Dasha

vasilpro (8722) 2009-09-30 2:31

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Πολύ εντυπωσιακή η σύνθεσή σου, πολύ όμορφη η αντίθεση με τον συννεφιασμένο ουρανό.
Καλή σου μέρα, Βασίλης.

athanvas (2341) 2009-09-30 4:12

Geia sou Hraklh!
Poly omorfo kadro, wraia enallagh xrwmatwn!!!
Yperoxh katagrafh...prepei nanai meta apo broxh
Xairetw Basilis

amaryllis (17497) 2009-09-30 5:00

Bonjour Hercule
surprenante cette photo de cette terre rouge, une nouvelle "planète" comme tu le mentionnes dans ton titre; vraiment curieux mais une couleur magnifique, un ciel de contraste, une composition excellente
juliette

sabermonajati (567) 2009-09-30 5:20

hi hercules
red colour exist amazing and moody space in photo.
best regard
saber

francio64 (11056) 2009-09-30 5:31

Ciao Hercules,
very very impressive shot!
Seem to see the planet Mars :))

Spettacolare resa cromatica ed eccellente contrasto con il grigiore del cielo.

TFS!
Francesco

bobocortis (14140) 2009-09-30 6:19

Hello Hercules.
Impressive colorful shot.
It really seems to be in the red planet.
Well-chosen pov, high sharpness.
Best regards.
Bobo.

ymrk (8735) 2009-09-30 9:52

Kalimerhaba!
How did you found to there!!!??This is unbelievable...Namely,i have been affected than it in any case...Ta leme!

Yağmur

ChrisJ (70231) 2009-09-30 10:31

Hi Hercules

Striking warm cold colour contrasts, between the red rock & blue sky. Excellent sharpness & graphism. Well composed, too. Tfs!

johannita (365) 2009-09-30 10:45

Geia sou Hrakli,

entupwsiakh fwtografia, spania tha elega,
meros pou aksizei na fwtografisei kaneis.
Bravo.

Xereto,
johannita

barrufeto_77 (25809) 2009-09-30 14:07

Hola Hercules.

Desde luego, tremenda. Los contrastes son brutales y si,desde luego, no parece de este mundo.

Un saludo!

stelli (2941) 2009-09-30 14:29

Great contrast of colors and appropriate POV! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα

pal_claudia (317) 2009-09-30 15:15

Hi Hercules:)

Senzational again !
You suprize me every time...
Wonderful and singular landscape, great compo and fantastic red red red ... ! :)
I like it very much.
You are so lucky to find this kind of place... I think I will go in Greece in Preveza :)
Congratulations my fiend again and again ...
Claudia, from Romania

subhendu_bagchi (3101) 2009-09-30 15:25

Namaste Hercules,
I love the rich colour of your 'red planet'. Colour of soil is astonishing and finely contrasted with the fade sky. Light is perfect here. A great take.
Have a nice time.
Subhendu

ciakgiak (10698) 2009-09-30 15:53

Hello Hercules,
this landscape is really incredible, what incredible red colour of the ground in a marvellous contrast with the amazing sky.
Congratulations and TFS.
Friendly regards
Giorgio

lightsensor (721) 2009-09-30 23:49

hi, Hercules,
can't believe "Mars" in Greece! without those trees, you can send this to NASA as a wonderful catch from Mars! even during cloudy day, the "colors" come out good! good job!

J-P,

coco (27854) 2009-10-01 3:06

Kalimera Hercules.

Fantástica la luz y el color de la foto. Y luego, tanto la exposición como la luz de la foto son geniales.

Ta leme, file mou.

Dyerco (9078) 2009-10-01 7:40

WOW! A stunning bit of colour as provided by Mother nature. Even the red rocks of Utah don't quite match this red. Good find.
Phil

AiresSantos (42120) 2009-10-04 1:47

What magnificent picture from a red planet, dear Hercules !
Great low POV and ideia.
Everything is beautiful
Have a nice Sunday
Aires

mauro61 (15540) 2009-10-05 0:31

ciao Hercules,
davvero il pianeta rosso...
mai visto un posto cosi'...
ottimo scatto con un POV che ne aumenta la bellezza ed una buona saturazione che mette bene in contrasto il cielo nuvoloso con la terra.
saluti
maurizio

manousos_jr (225) 2009-10-05 10:37