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Photographer’s Note

The statue of Achilles in the gardens of Achillion Palace, located in the village of Gastouri, was erected in 1890 for Elizabeth (Sissy), the Empress of Austria as the solace of her soul. It was used as her summer retreat. Later the Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany bought the Palace. Directly below, on the coast, is the unusual Kaiser’s bridge, the stone built jetty where the Kaiser set out on his yacht for swimming trips. The Palace is definitely a place to take your camera. This beautiful building in picturesque gardens overlooks the sea and Corfu town.
Famous to the British public as the birthplace of Prince Phillip, Achillion Palace is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Corfu. (http://www.travel-to-corfu.com)

dta, swiatopelk777, Budapestman, COSTANTINO, d0ul0s, cfreire, npecanhuk has marked this note useful

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dta (6189) 2009-06-08 0:33

Hello VAsilis ,
I like your framing of this statue , between the so beautifill palm trees , and the trees in the low part . Very well done . And very interesting note .
Regards

swiatopelk777 (9366) 2009-06-08 0:36

Hi Vasilis!
Wonderful sculpture. Very funny POV and capture. Perfect shot.
Greetings from Warszawa!

Budapestman (42876) 2009-06-08 1:07

Hi Vasilis,
Beautiful photo from the gardens of Achillion Palace with attractive composition and very nice natural framing. The colours and lights are splendid, elegant and spectacular shot. Have a nice week!
George

COSTANTINO (23255) 2009-06-08 1:13

Geia sou Vasili,
Omorfi foto apo to Achilio,
me polu kalo kadro,
entuposiako PON,
kai omorfous xrwmatikous sundiasmous,

XAIRETISMOUS,

Costantino

d0ul0s (186) 2009-06-08 2:05

Hi Vasilis
Archilles in the middle of three different kinds of trees presents a very interesting view. Nice composition!
Rgds
Seb

rodgerg (25079) 2009-06-08 11:39

Hello Vasilis,

Excellent framing for this vertical format. The vegetation give a nice natural framing to the sculptur. Details of the sculptur and nuances of the green of the vegetation very well collectd.
Have a nice evening,
Roger

cfreire (11667) 2009-06-08 13:41

Hi Vasilis,
Splendid sculpture portrait well composed with beautiful lights, colors and contrasts. It's magnificent work. Well done. Regards, Consuelo

ophelcia (5502) 2009-06-08 14:23

Unbelievable frame made of palm trees:)
I like it so much;) also his butt;))))
G.

lousat (16166) 2009-06-08 16:41

Hi Vasilis,this perspective behind the palms it's surely a great idea and a intelligent way to show this statue of Achilles.A perfect moment to take whit the best light as possible!My best compliments,Luciano

raszid62 (3497) 2009-06-08 23:15

Hello
Good idea. Proud hero hidden among palms and they overgrew.
Perfect sharpness, light and contrast.
Best Regards
Joseph

npecanhuk (14756) 2009-06-09 8:31

Hello Vasilis!
I love this kind of statues and your picture is great, specially because of the magnificent composition with the vegetation around!
TFS - congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan