Aggelokastro Photo

Photographer’s Note

Angelokastro (Greek: Αγγελόκαστρο, English translation: "Angelos's castle") is one of the most important Byzantine castles of Greece. It is located on the island of Corfu at the top of the highest peak of the island's shoreline in the northwest coast near Palaiokastritsa (Greek: Παλαιοκαστρίτσα, English translation: "Old castle place") and built on particularly steep and rocky terrain.

The origin of its name is not completely clear, with some historians mentioning that in 1214 Michael I Komnenos Doukas, Despot of Epirus, sometimes called Michael Angelos, annexed Corfu to Epirus and following his death, Michael II Komnenos Doukas, often called Michael Angelos in narrative sources, further fortified the area and named it after himself and his father: Angelokastro.[1] The Despots were related to the Komnenoi dynasty of Byzantine emperors. Today foreign language tourist signs in the area refer to it, wrongly, as St. Angelo's castle.More Informations

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bema (8760) 2009-06-17 2:10

Kalimera Vasilis,

another fine motive you´ve captured here from your journey around the corfu-island..
perfect pov and very fine colors, like it a lot..

have a nice day, best regards Bernd

Budapestman (41974) 2009-06-17 2:53

Hi Vasilis,
What an effective shot, this is really imposing sight. The composition is superb, beautiful lights and spectacular details. Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

asajernigan (14138) 2009-06-17 3:33

Vasilis,
You chose a great POV for this shot giving us a nice upward view of this castle. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. The nice blue sky provides a nice backdrop for the shot.
TFS,
Asa

argycon (2749) 2009-06-17 7:58

Kalispera Vassili,
Poly wraia i parousiasi tou kastrou apo eksairetiki gwnia lipsis! Omorfa xrwmata kai fws!
Filika
Kostas

mortijo (12248) 2009-06-17 8:39

Hi Vasillis,
ZThis castle is very impressive and the picture is well framed and with beautiful colors. Only one remark...you were a bit heavy on the sharpening I think.
Regards
John

Cretense (56192) 2009-06-17 13:52

Γεια σου Βασίλη!

Πολύ ωραία λήψη από αυτό το πανέμορφο, επιβλητικό και κάπως απομωνομένο κάστρο, πάνω από την Παλαιοκαστριτσα! Απλή, αλλα ενδεδειγμένη σύνθεση, πολύ καλός φωτισμός (εγώ, όσες φορές έχω περάσει από εκεί δεν έχω πετύχει καλό φως). Συγχαρητήρια!

Ηρακλής

lousat (15390) 2009-06-17 14:12

Hi Vasilis,the warm light of sunset is the best thing to give fashion and charme at this fantastic place.Impressive point of view and excellent sharpness too,thanks to show us this place that i don't know the existance.Have a nice day,LUCIANO

TopGeo (21811) 2009-06-17 23:04

Καλημέρα Βασίλη!
Μια ενδιαφερουσα θέση και ένα σημείο που εντυπωσιάζει αλλά άγνωστο! Ο πλάγιος φωτισμός ενισχύει την εντύπωση! Πολύ καλή εργασία.
Χαιρετώ σε!
Γεώργιος

Gerrit (35733) 2009-06-17 23:19

HiVasilis,
a wonderful place in great colours.
An excellent composition and tight framing.
Regards, Gerrit

pablominto (40732) 2009-06-18 7:57

Hello Vasilis,

Stunning location!
It is just like the ancient castle grows out of the rock and mixing so well with the landscape, I guess this was a difficult place to conquer...
Fine framing of the view, good details and the pleasant light renders fine colours!

Greetings,
Pablo -

clio (22741) 2009-06-18 10:43

Geia sou Vasili,
The rock is really impressive, well centred !
I also like very much the evening light (I think!) which brings many shadows and still stresses the relief.
Filika
Diane