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Photographer’s Note

Symi belongs to the Dodecanese islands complex and lies 24 nautical miles NW of Rhodes and 255 nautical miles from the port of Piraeus. The highest point is Mountain Vigla at 616 metres. The island is very close to the coast of Asia Minor, just 5 miles from Alopos. It is not a very big island, only 67 square kilometres. The majority of the land is covered in rocks.

The history of the island begins in the ancient times when some of its names were Kirki, Aigli and Metapontis. The island got its current name from the nymph Symi, who according to greek mythology married the God of the seas Poseidon and brought to life Hthonios who became the leader of the islands inhabitants.
Homer mentions Symi in the Heliade, for its participation in the Trojan war, headed by the Symiot King Nireas.
Later in history, Symi was conquered in 1309 by the knights of St. John. Then a period of prosperity began for the island with the development of shipping, sponge commerce, boat building and other crafts. In 1832 Symi was found under the Turkish dominion which was followed in 1912 by the Italian dominion.
Symi confronted poverty at that time: the replacement of sailing with motor ships occurred, sponge diving decreased and world war II begun resulting in a greate migration wave of Symiots abroad.
From 1943 when the Italian dominion ceased and onwards, Symi changed hands several times between the English and the Germans, with the English taking over the island for the third time in 1944. On May 8th 1945, the Germans signed the treaty of the Dodecanese surrender, while on April 1st 1947, the British military command handed over his rights to a Greek one.
At last, it was on Symi that on March 8th 1948 the Protocol of integration of all Dodecanese islands to the Greek state was signed.
(Source: www.symisland.hu)

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ktanska (16695) 2008-02-12 2:44

Hi George,
Again colours and sunshine of Greece well presented. Frame well filled with tables, buildings and boats. I guess it's morning as those tables still wait customers. Strong sharpening brings sawtooth effect on diagonal lines.
Kari

ChrisJ (70443) 2008-02-12 2:55

Hi George

A superb colour contrast, between the yellow facades of the harborside buildings at left, & the marvellous polarized blue sky. Good sharpness & colour. Tfs!

JanD (15053) 2008-02-12 2:58

Howdy George!
Wonderful scene. Nice colors. Beautiful lightness. Amazing sails, amazing background. Nice capture. Original composition.
Regards!

marknunnerley (2768) 2008-02-12 3:00

Hi George.
Been to this very restaurant about 7 years ago. It was so hot we drank a bottle of white wine waiting for our meal to arrive, then another with the meal! Needless to say I don't remember much else of the day ;)
Can almost hear the water lapping against the walls.
br
mark

John_F_Kennedy (31994) 2008-02-12 3:01

What a lovely place. Wonderful architecture, good point of view and great capture. Time to go for lunch :-)
Best wishes,
Achim

meltemi (9746) 2008-02-12 3:13

Hello George,
what a wonderful seafront. Also without the flag, it could be only Greece, with this charateristic architecture and all those blue table and chairs. The atmosphere, with the restaurants and bars just starting to get their morning buzz, is also something special. Perfect exposure, great point of view and beautiful colours, reflections and composition.
A great picture and note.
Kind Regards.
Stella

gildasjan (24143) 2008-02-12 3:37

Bonjour George
Une très belle composition en bleu pour ce cliché de Grèce.Un très bon assemblage de couleurs avec le bâtiment rouge jaune de l'arrière plan.
Bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

Buin (38280) 2008-02-12 3:55

Hallo George!
What wonderful colours! You POV was very skillful and it creates a great depth in the scenery. I like the really realxed atmosphere here. I would like to drink a glass of wine there now ;-)
Greetings from sunny and warm Germany!
Frank

bema (9086) 2008-02-12 3:57

Hello George
a very fine presentation of this amazing island, fine sharpness and very good colours in thhis picture
best regards bernd

evanrizo (456) 2008-02-12 5:09

Hi George, I think to sit there in the evening direct close by the sea is great.
An other very beautiful image from you and from this island the water is a great plus here.
Cheers
Evangelos

snunney (35476) 2008-02-12 5:11

Hello George,
A very nice summery feel to this composition with the man starting to lay out the tables for a lazy lunch in the sunshine. Excellent point of view and lovely saturated tones so redolent of the Mediterranean. Perfect clarity.

TopGeo (22231) 2008-02-12 5:58

Hi George! It is the hour that they little prepare the tables in the beach front comes the peoples is the moment for photo, the moment that I like! one still splendid picture!Bravo!
Georgios

jjcordier (25256) 2008-02-12 7:48

George
Les couleurs de la Grèce en premier plan (drapeau mais aussi tables et chaises et même un bateau...) tranchent avec ce fond d'immeubles très colorés pour composer une image très agréable aux belles teintes.
Amicalement
JJ

danos (33300) 2008-02-12 8:59

Hello George,
a nice and typical daily snapshot of the Greek islands to spread the tables of their restaurant near the wave.Excellent the perspective and the POV.The colourful building in the foreground as the man that set the table make the scene marvellous.Informative your note too.

Regards,Danos

carper (65696) 2008-02-12 9:30

a fine shot George,
you had almost the flag for 100%, good lines, good details and perspective, very nice place, good photojob, have a nice evening.
gr. jaap

jurek1951 (26156) 2008-02-12 9:51

Hi George,
A well composed presentation, sharp fine details in the architecture,lovely scenery, beautiful colors,
Georg

jlbrthnn (38971) 2008-02-12 10:37

Good evening George,
It is an image of any beauty, a perfect clearness and nicely coloured. A superb work, as usual. Cheer.
Have a nice day.
Cordially
Joël

kpav (5025) 2008-02-12 10:57

Hello George, great clarity and sharpness and very beautiful vivid colors. Thanks for sharing.
Kostas.

berek (29029) 2008-02-12 11:48

Hi George,
nice holiday atmosphere . I like your composition. have a nice day.
Burak Erek

xavshot (63133) 2008-02-12 12:16

Hello George
jolies couleurs dans cette prise. Les façades apportent un graphisme intéressant et j'apprécie le cadrage avec cet homme au premier plan.
amicalement
Xavier

hay_kes (28562) 2008-02-12 12:33

Hi dear George,
What a great capture from Symi. Very good POV and colours.TFS
Best regards
Have a nice day my friend.

hAyAti

paura (39306) 2008-02-12 17:33

George,
A very cool place indeed. The tables close the boats and sea and the nice urban background are excellent elements.

Regards

Paulo

PixelTerror (86853) 2008-02-12 23:04

Hi George,
Nice scene using the succeeding tables to give depth, the man is animating this perspective without breaking it, I'd like the whole scene to be framed a bit wider.
Have a nice day JY

Photo65Net (43096) 2008-02-13 3:52

George,
Nice catch !
Different planes work well together, andf colors are very attractive.
Regards,
JB.

Cretense (57010) 2008-02-13 4:49

Hi George!

Beautiful, classic Greek summer scene, with excellent composition and brilliant, very "vivid" colours! Symi is a jewel, indeed! Congratulations!

Hercules

jhm (83352) 2008-02-13 6:11

Hello George,

Splendid summer image with a wonderful place for eat or drink a cup of coffee, or maybe a good glass wine out your splendid country.
Excellent composition we get here a good depth and good perspective.
Colours and presentation are very well, the man in foreground is a nice addition.
Thanks for sharing.

Best regards,
John.

sacavem (8523) 2008-02-13 8:18

Olá George,

Great colours and light in this very nice picture. What a refreshing and relaxing holiday in the Symi.
This fabulous image makes me hungry for the sun/beach!

Um abraço
Filipe

ifanik (20542) 2008-02-13 10:39

Very beautiful capture
I love the summertime and your photograph reminds me
Thank you
best regards
Nick

bakes888 (18353) 2008-02-18 21:56

Hi George. Sunshine, blue skies, clean water and boats, what a great combination. Well composed with excellent colour and detail. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

jaywalker (12308) 2008-02-19 13:40

Hi George, Wonderfully composed, I love the use of the man as he just adds that little extra, a very beautiful looking place &, what a place to have a meal, excellent light & colours, this is something I always notice in your shots that quality is first class, TFS, kind regards Wilson.