Monemvasia houses Photo

Photographer’s Note

"It is a jewel in the Mirtoo sea, just like it is about to break the bond with the earth of Lakonia and set sail in the blue sea".

It is about a rock of unique beauty, standing in the Mirtoo Sea.

The castle and the city, well-hidden and safe from the north winds, are located on the Southwest side of the rock. Getting closer to the gate, we can see that we will enter an archaeological site, but the surprise is enormous, when passing the very big, heavy door, which has received so many attacks in the past.

Within it, there is a whole Live Medieval city, living on the rhythm of today, but with a magical ambience of the past.
In the castle-city you may find numerous rooms to rent, hotels and motels, but also café, restaurants and shops.
The city is exactly as it used to be. All buildings are original and the reconstruction is done with great respect to the original plans and always under the supervision of the Archaeological Service.,
In the castle you will see many churches and both the Byzantine and French elements can be noticed in the architecture.

Walking on the main alley, which is the only one with shops in the castle, you will end up at the square of Elkomenos, with the cannon in the middle of it, the Elkomenos Christ church on the left and the museum on the right of it.

From the square you may follow the uphill path to the Upper city. There, you can see the Agia Sofia, a church which is a miniature of the Agia Sofia cathedral at Constantinople. Unfortunately, at the upper city, there are very few buildings.

More information about the castle of Monemvasia you can find on the site www.kastromonemvasias.gr.

*see: HERE WS another shot!

MY THEME: **Monemvasia**

belido, JCG, leonorkuhn, vasilpro, snunney, Cricri, lgir, Cretense, shevchenko, bostankorkulugu, bobocortis, antua has marked this note useful

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belido (16807) 2009-10-03 10:44

Hi Georgios,

very good colors and lighting in this one. It's such a nice viallge and you found a good point for shooting. The diagonal makes the image dynamic and the blue sky works perfectly as the background. Great job!
Regards,
Carlos

bema (9044) 2009-10-03 10:51

Georgios kalispera..

truely a very beautiful take from that impressive landscape, village and rock..
like the colors and the fine depth..very nice sky..

have a fine evening, kalo vrady Bernd

carper (65598) 2009-10-03 11:10

fine view here Georgios
a well taken shot here, good details fine light good photo job here, well done, have a good evening.
regard jaap

JCG (25741) 2009-10-03 11:11

Hello Georgios,

Very beautiful visual angle to present this small paradise above the ocean to us. I like much the balance of the image and this good exposure to the light. A splendid area. As I like much this photograph I am allowed a WS, I hope that you will like.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

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plimrn (19694) 2009-10-03 11:42

Kalimera Giorgios,
This looks and sounds like a wonderful place to visit, especially because it's snowing outside. I like the stong diagonal of this city/castle framed against the sea and the distant shore with the diagonal sweep of clouds abouve. Great color and detail as well.
Wishing you health, Love & Joy (HLJ),
Pat

gildasjan (24115) 2009-10-03 11:59

Bonjour Georgios
Cette composition en diagonale est très bien inscrite dans ce format et les textures de l'architecture se détachent bien par rapport à l'arrière plan bleu.L'image est nette et bien exposée.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
Gildas

leonorkuhn (13981) 2009-10-03 12:20

Hi Georgios,

Beautiful panorama. The houses, on different planes, receive sunlight and is overlooking the sea. The sky is fantastic. Beautiful colors and very good sharpness.

Greetings
Leonor

jurek1951 (26110) 2009-10-03 12:42

Hi Georgios,
Nice presentation of another angle of this beautiful architecture of this buildings , good perpective and details, beautiful colors and very well taken and done.
Georg

Silvio1953 (42725) 2009-10-03 13:28

Ciao Georgios, great view of lovely place, fantastic sky, wonderful light and colors, very well done my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

danyy (69393) 2009-10-03 14:23

Bonjour Georgios,
une carte postale très attrayante de cette région côtière avec ces constructions à flanc de colline, j'aime beaucoup admirer toutes ces toitures à des hauteurs diférentes.
De la profondeur avec ces hautes collines à l'arrière plan.
un joli ciel aussi.
Mes amitiés.
Daniel.

francio64 (11688) 2009-10-03 15:26

Ciao Georgios,
altra bella immagine del Peloponneso.
La composizione è ricca di elementi e gode di un buono sharp e una buona gestione della luce.

Well done!
Have a nice WE!

Francesco

lousat (16022) 2009-10-03 17:07

Hi Geo,this perspective and the beuatiful sky was decisive in this pic!Very very nice view whit a perfect light,good sharpness and nice colors too.My best compliments,have a nice Sunday,LUCIANO

saxo042 (16234) 2009-10-04 1:27

Hi Georgios,
A good diagonal composition with beautiful buildings on one side and a likewise beautiful landscape on the other side. Attractive colours!
Kind regards
Gunnar

vasilpro (9360) 2009-10-04 1:43

Καλημέρα Γεώργιε,
Πολύ όμορφη η εικόνα από τη Μονεμβάσια, με τη μοναδική αρχιτεκτονική της κάτω από έναν υπέροχο ουρανό.
Με εκλογικούς ρυθμούς σε χαιρετώ, Βασίλης.

snunney (35436) 2009-10-04 1:46

Hello Georgios,
You have chosen a great point of view to show us these lovely houses. I like the contrast in tones between the two halves of the image and that lovely sky. Sharpness is excellent.

dta (6049) 2009-10-04 1:54

Hello Georgio ,
A superb composition , with a strong diagonal . Pleasant light and colors .
Regards

Cricri (43706) 2009-10-04 4:28

Hi Georgios
Une jolie carte postale de ce village bâti sur la colline, un cadrage réussi avec une belle mise en valeur de l'endroit
Friendship
cricri

npecanhuk (14600) 2009-10-04 5:38

Hello Georgios!
Very beautiful photo! My favorite feature here is the composition: effective, attractive, superb!
I also like its colors and its brightness!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

lgir (2845) 2009-10-04 6:49

Hello Georgios,

very beautiful sight contrasted well under this superb sky.
The composition is well balanced. Good work
Regards
Laurent

Cretense (57010) 2009-10-04 7:19

Γεια σου Γεώργιε!

Αλλη μια εξαιρετική φωτογραφία από τη Μονεμβασιά, εκπληκτικό το "κτίσιμο" του κάδρου σου από αριστερά προς τα δεξιά, ωραία σύνθεση! Άψογος φωτισμός, υπέροχα χρώματα!

Ηρακλής

Fis2 (46341) 2009-10-04 11:44

Witaj Georgios!
Curious place, interesting architecture.
Good frame and colors.
Photo has climate.
Sharpness???
Greetings from Poland.
Krzysztof

COSTANTINO (23135) 2009-10-04 11:52

Geia sou Georgio,
Polu kali foto apo tin omorfi Monembasia,
yperoxo kadro, xrwmata kai spoudaia Arxitektoniki
Kalo vradi,
Costantino

shevchenko (10066) 2009-10-04 19:55

Hi Georgios,
Lovely old roof tops and old pots, goof pov to show an old city by the sea, nice sunny day, full in relaxing feel, thanks for sharing a beautiful corner from the city.
Ally

bostankorkulugu (33962) 2009-10-04 22:41

i would have loved to wake up to this view in the mornings... a place to spend a lifetime... poli oreia georgio...

Budapestman (42756) 2009-10-05 3:37

Hi Georgios,
picturesque view with beautiful architectural details, the diagonal composition is very spectacular, splendid colours and lights. Have a nice week!
George

bobocortis (14144) 2009-10-05 4:49

Hello Georgios.
Your shot does has not an high sharpness but the combinations of colors and the well chosen viewpoint makes it a little masterpiece.
Best regards.
Bobo.

antua (470) 2009-10-06 9:11

Καλησπέρα Γεώργιε,

εξαιρετικές αποχρώσεις και πολυ όμορφο καδράρισμα σε αυτή την υπέροχη φωτογραφία σου! Εξαιρετικός φωτισμός και πολύ καλό βάθος πεδίου! Συγχαρητήρια!

Χαιρετώ,
Αντώνης

AiresSantos (42826) 2009-10-08 0:34

Hi Georgio
Beautiful perspective of this houses in front of sea.
Excellent POV and colours. Lovely sky with nice clouds
Have a nice day
Aires

Bluejeans (33017) 2009-10-09 12:00

Ola Georgios ,
Muito bonito este primeiro plano com estas casas mediterrânicas , um bom ponto de visão , gostei muito das cores , parabéns !!!
um abraço Gonçalo

Longroute (9801) 2009-10-13 5:30

Your photos really make me feel like going to Monemvasia!!! (:-), it's a special place with a special atmosphere and here you find all the charm of this simple but picturesque village. The red roof tiles remind that we are in the Mediterranean (it could be a village of my island too). Fine diagonal and sight of the sea.

Best regards,
Donato