St. Efstratios Island, a photo from Lesvos, North Aegean

Photographer's Note

Agios Efstratios is the third and the smallest island of Lesvos Municipality but belongs to Lemnos island. The island is only 21 miles away from Lemnos (from Myrina).
Around the island there are many small islands, most important of these are Daskalio, Velia and Dodeka Apostoloi.
Agios Efstratios is one of the most "misunderstood" islands since during war, was a place of expulsion.
The soil is volcanic and the biggest valley is northeastern, at the area named Alonitsi, that used to be a vineyard many years before. There is a smaller valley at the edge of the contemporary settlement.
The highest pick is named "Simadi" (sign in Greek) with 298 meters height. The island has a few vegetation specially at the northeastern side, mainly forest areas consisted of oaks.
Main occupation of local people s fishing and less cattle-breeding and farming. The island took his name from Agios Efstratios who during iconoclasm disembarked on the island, interrupting his journey to the place of expulsion. His grave is there also.
From 1928 to 1960 Agios Efstratios was quite famous as a place of expulsion for 3000-4000 famous or anonymous people that were living in tents.
The settlement (the only village) and the port of Agios Efstratios are at the northwestern side of the island. The village is new since in 1968 an earthquake destroyed the houses and the inhabitants had to rebuilt the village.

http://www.lesvoslemnos.com/en-lemnos.htm

raszid62, jhm, timecapturer, Sonata11, saxo042, Charo, danos, HFASSOURAKIS, baddori, kordinator, delpeoples has marked this note useful

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raszid62 (14239) 2011-04-16 0:45

Γεια σου, ο γείτονάς μου από τη σημερινή Πινακοθήκη.
Fantastic αυτά τα μικρά, λευκά σπίτια με μπλε παράθυρα και drzwami. Μεγάλες, εύκολο χρωματικό εφέ. Γκαρνταρόμπα ρούχων, υπενθυμίζει ότι δεν είναι το υπαίθριο μουσείο, με τους ανθρώπους που ζουν εδώ. Η σύνθεση είναι πολύ καλή.
Χαιρετισμοί.
Joseph

jhm (112100) 2011-04-16 1:11

Hello Vasilis,

Up stair leads us to the splendid old houses.
Balconies and construction is pleasant for look at.
Colors and sharpness are superb.
Nice composition, good presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Royaldevon (12698) 2011-04-16 1:39

Good Morning Vasilis,

How could this be anywhere but Greece!
A good pov uses the steps as a fine lead towards the houses, proud from their elevated position.
Good light control has prevented oe of the white buildings whilst the exposure is sharp and details clear.

Have goos w/e,
Bev :-)

Bluejeans (59394) 2011-04-16 2:28

Ola Vasilis ,
Lindos detalhes em azul nestas casas pintadas de branco , encantador este lugar , bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns !!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Bom fim de semana

npecanhuk (45285) 2011-04-16 3:19

Hi Vasilis!
Interesting, beautiful and pleasant-looking architectural & urban details!
Truly attractive picture!
I specially enjoyed its chosen pov, colors, exposure and composition!
TFS - congrats,
Have a great week-end,
Neyvan

dta (39960) 2011-04-16 5:38

Hello Vasilis ,
The so typical greek colors ! White and blue . Even the stoned walls and stairs are painted . Like the washing under the pergola , too .
Very well framed .
Regards

Sergiom (26867) 2011-04-16 6:23

Bonjour Vasilis,

Mais quelle blancheur dans ces bâtiments et ces pierres. Tout semble peint en blanc et bleu. Une chance qu'une serviette rouge fournisse une couleur différente.

Amicalement

Serge

timecapturer (17943) 2011-04-16 6:40

Hi Vasilis
fascinating buildings, so typically and enchantingly Greek. Great composition with the curve of the street emphasising the shapes of the houses. Captivating image.

siudzi (15766) 2011-04-16 7:53

Hello Vasilis,
Excellent picture with strong color contrast and saturation. You provided us with a really lovely view! Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Malgorzata

bema (24111) 2011-04-16 8:33

Geia sou Vasilis,

another nice corner at this truly charming island.. looks like as greece islands should look like.. perfect composition and colors..

have a nice weekend , see you around, Bernd

Sonata11 (16346) 2011-04-16 8:52

Hello Vasilis,
wonderful, beautiful composition of St. Efstratios Island with an amazing colors, sharpness, super clarity, great POV. Fantastic picture of this view. Gorgeous excecuted picture. My congats.
All the best and have a nice WE,
Barbara

carlosmarin (11597) 2011-04-16 11:22

Hello Vasilis,
I like this scene from the typical architecture of St. Efstratios Island.
You did a good shot with great colors and light. The image is very sharp.
Happy weekend.
Regards, Carlos

saxo042 (27762) 2011-04-16 11:54

Hi Vasilis,
Fantastic blue-green colours against the white walls of these houses. A beautiful view with many interesting details to enjoy!
Kind regards
Gunnar

ciakgiak (27890) 2011-04-16 14:13

Ciao Vasilis,
adoro le isole e le loro splendide atmosfere...
adoro i loro colori e le grandi suggestioni...
adoro quest'angolo di paradiso.
Buon WE caro amico.
Un abbraccio
Giorgio

Charo (51174) 2011-04-16 16:40

Hello Vasilis,
The picture is almost all white blue, just some small things, break this trend bicolor.
I like those simple whitewashed houses either blue screens.
Excellent composition with good depth and detail.
Best regards,
Charo

emka (49725) 2011-04-16 23:30

Hi Vasilis,

Beautiful nphoto in typical Greek colours - white and blue. Interesting place. Nice composition with the stairs leading our sight to the nice houses.

Warm regards

Malgorzata

danos (64263) 2011-04-16 23:32

Βασίλη καλημέρα,
να μια ωραία σκηνή από τον γραφικό Αγ.Ευστράτιο,με τα σπίτια σε μπλέ και άσπρο σε ένα τέλειο συνδιασμό.Η παραδοσιακή αρχιτεκτονική με τα απλωμένα ρούχα και την ψησταριά στο δρόμο,να είναι κάτι που δεν βλέπεις σχεδόν πουθενά στον κόσμο.

Σε χαιρετώ,Δάνος

HFASSOURAKIS (1117) 2011-04-17 5:27

ΓΕΙΑ ΣΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΗ
απο τις ομορφότερες ελληνικές γωνιές που εχω αντικρίσει στη ζωη μου
φαντασου πωσ ηταν πριν το σεισμό !!
ετυχε να κανω Πασχα στο μαγικο αυτο νησι πριν 5 χρονια και οντως μαγευτικα απο την γαληνη και τα χρωματα. Βεβαια δεν ημουν πολιτικος εξοριστος οπου θα τα εβλεπα αλλοιως τα πραματα.
τελειο καδραρισμα και ζωντανοτατα χρωματα
(καποιος πλενει την αυλη του εκει πανω !)
ευχαριστω για τισ αναμνησεις που μου ξυπνησες !

καλη εβδομαδα να χεις!
ηρακλης

baddori (17511) 2011-04-17 7:00

Vasilis
Come sempre particolari e di particolare qualità e cura le tue foto.
Una costruzione con un ottimo equilibrio statico ...ed i colori e (sapori) della Grecia.
Complimenti
GF

Silvio1953 (83393) 2011-04-17 12:15

Ciao Vasilis, lovely composition with beautiful house, excellent clarity, splendid maditeranean colors, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

siamesa (25859) 2011-04-17 12:21

Boa tarde Vasilis

Splendid picture. The white and blue color make a lovely effect in this composition

Abraços
maria.

kordinator (11519) 2011-04-18 0:33

Hello Vasilis
Beautiful composition that shows the beauty of this wonderful place.
The article described're beautiful sights and history of places.
Excellent photo with perfect light and sharpness.
Fantastic place with elegant colors.
The quality is perfect.
Best regards
Saša

delpeoples (34853) 2011-04-19 16:50

Kalimera dear Vasilis

I had never heard of this island, so thank you very much for your informative note. The colours are wonderful and I love the chaos and confusion of this daily life scene. The clothes hanging out to dry are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

Geia sou
Lisa

mkamionka (20323) 2011-05-04 2:18

Hi Vasilis,
fantastic architecture and excellent presentation. I like the perspective which makes the roof lines to go in all possible directions. Great colors with predominant white and blue.
Very charming and simply beautiful!
M