Lack of space in the heart of Pyrgos, a photo from Kyklades, South Aegean

Photographer's Note

Of course, the villages hanging on the edge of the caldera (Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, Fira) are really spectacular, but if you ever go to Santorini, you should not miss the less famous and less touristic villages of the inland. Some of them (f.e. Pyrgos, Empoureios, Foinikia) are really beautiful and with some excellent examples of traditional architecture, especially in their old neighborhoods.

This photo is taken in the old part of Pyrgos, which in fact was a "Castelli", one of the 5 small castles built by the Venetians in Santorini, up on a hill. There wasn't much space on the hill, so the locals found some nice "solutions" with arches, galleries and narrow staircases.

***SANTORINI, THE "BLACK PEARL" (THEME)***

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carmia (5461) 2010-05-17 2:22

Hola Hercules, hermoso rincon con unas texturas y detalles muy buenos, los colores realmente preciosos.
Como siempre alabo tu buen trabajo. Feliz semana!

umutlu101 (12168) 2010-05-17 2:25

t'utilise ton appareille Photo comme un peintre utilise son plume.
comme un 3d
amicalement
ömer

swiatopelk777 (0) 2010-05-17 2:29

Hi Hercules!
Amazing point of view, very fine vertical composition. Good capture. Very good sharpness.
Greetings from Warszawa!

carlosmarin (11948) 2010-05-17 4:10

Hola Hercules,
magnífico POV que nos permite ver el recorrido de la escalera, en un intenso aprovechamiento de espacio en la parte vieja de Pyrgos.
Buen encuadre, buena gestión de la luz y el color, buen trabajo.
TFS
Un abrazo,
Carlos

jasmis (57596) 2010-05-17 4:20

Interesting architecture. Superb colours. Fine note.
Regards.

TopGeo (37994) 2010-05-17 4:38

Γειά σου Ηρακλή!
Την έχουμε δεί στα λευκά! σε αντιθέσεις με τα χρώματα του καμμένου και του μπλέ! την Σαντορίνη! εδώ παρουσιάζει τον άλλο της εαυτό με τα δυνατά χρώματα, τις καμπύλες και τις απλές γραμμές, που συνδυασμένα με το καλοκαίρι απογειώνουν τους επισκέπτες! Αυτό είναι το μαγικό της πρόσωπο που μαγεύει και σε κάθε ματιά και σε κάθε της γωνιά αλλάζει!.....
Χαιρετώ σε
Γεώργιος

ciakgiak (30329) 2010-05-17 4:41

Hello Hercules,
I like a lot this type of greek architecture, the colors are really pleasant, the image is well captured in a splendid vertical solution. Congratulations, TFS.
Warm regards.
Giorgio

tober (8748) 2010-05-17 5:13

Merhaba Giritli, you display the most hidden beauties of Santorini with your recent posts. Apparently, the locals skilfully use the narrow space in an optimal way.

Best regeards, Tolga

Sergiom (39148) 2010-05-17 5:36

Bonjour Hercules,

Très belle image. On dirait une peinture. Les couleurs , les teintes, les détails et les textures sont parfaits.

Amicalement

Serge

Leconte (5795) 2010-05-17 5:43

hello Hercules,

tight framing on the maximum space optimization, a hot color for the entrance, a cold for exit, very charming and cosy architecture,

best regards,
Valerie.

Dimitris-Tolis (155) 2010-05-17 6:31

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
another colorful photo of yours. I like the synthesis of your frame and the colors.
Να είσαι καλά.

dip (21875) 2010-05-17 6:43

Geia sou Irakli,
omorfes 'gonies' apo Ellada!
aplo,lito alla yperoxo stil arxitektonikis,
den einai tuxaio pou oi Kyklades travane toso kosmo!
kali evdomada!
Dimitris.

bema (25936) 2010-05-17 6:48

Hello Hercules,

a very beautiful one, very charming corner and a nice colored location, really the cycladic, hoever santorini-style..

have a nice evening, greetings Bernd

oncel (1407) 2010-05-17 7:29

Hola Hercules;

Great composition.You show us every detail in this great hall.
Cong. and have a nice day.

Oncel

JFS (32077) 2010-05-17 8:16

Hola Hércules,

De repente cambias tus maravillosas panorámicas por este bello rincón, que sabes captar con tanto talento como el mar. Curiosa escalera que como estés un poco gordo puedes tener dificultad para pasar...

Un abrazo,
Juan

timecapturer (30256) 2010-05-17 8:40

Excellent POV, well seen I love the colour change, good work Hercules.
Brian D.

vasilpro (40172) 2010-05-17 9:05

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Μοναδική Κυκλαδίτικη αρχιτεκτονική με τα στενά σοκάκια, τα σκαλοπάτια και τα έντονα υπέροχα χρώματα, δύσκολη η λήψη με τέτοιες συνθήκες αλλά εξαιρετικά πετυχημένη, πολύ καλός ο φωτισμός και η σύνθεση του κάδρου.
Σε χαιρετώ, Βασίλης.

rikko77 (10849) 2010-05-17 9:21

hi Hercules
there's just a little space by that window, and that's for hanging on the wall this little masterpiece of yours :-)
have a good day
Rikk

aristo (3209) 2010-05-17 11:44

Geia sou Irakli!
You captured tipical cicladic architecture!Pirgos is one of the most wonderful place in Santorini.Walk down to the narrow street is great expireance,becouse of beauty of this village.
Excellent composition and fabelous colors and great clarity.Compliments,

Arek

Sne011 (3084) 2010-05-17 12:57

Geia sou Irakli,
Beautiful corner and excellent capture. I love every detail here. Mediterranean is the most beautiful region of the world :)
Greetings,
Sneza

pauloog (11735) 2010-05-17 13:04

Hello Hercules,
Cramped space is a good description, but also indivualism, judging from the different colours used, a splendid combination well framed.
Regards,
Paul

pele (283) 2010-05-17 13:20

Γειά σου Hercules. Great composition. I love Greece.

Jeppo (17623) 2010-05-17 13:27

ciao hercules,

I like this sight from the Pyrgos village. the soft colours and the richness of details

tfs
silvio

Fante (5429) 2010-05-17 13:39

Hi Hercules,

great photo of Santorini village. Perfect POV with very good sharpness. You show us the very original domestic place. Nice natural colors. Bravo
TFS

Regrads, Sasko

syd1946 (18663) 2010-05-17 13:40

Γεια σου Ηρακλή!
Ενα μικρο θαυμα πετυχες παλι με το φακο σου!Εξαιρετικη συνθεση,υπεροχα χρωματα,ενα εργο τεχνης απο την ιδιαιτερη αρχιτεκτονικη της Σαντορίνης!

Θωμάς

PaulVDV (15017) 2010-05-17 14:38

Hello Hercules,
Beauty often is in a small corner. Like here.
Great POV to show us both stairs that look completely different but that come together right at your feet. The walls are also painted in a different colour. Further there are some beautiful details like the vase with the red flowers and the lantern that make a more complete image.
Best regards, Paul

npecanhuk (53881) 2010-05-17 15:30

Hello Hercules!
Superb architectural details in this picture!
Sharpness, exposure, pov, vertical format and colors are all outstanding features here too!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

sandpiper (5997) 2010-05-17 15:41

Hi Hercules

Another great shot from this island. Amazing construction and I like the colours. Superb composition, the wide angle lens really came in handy here. Great work, TFS

Sorry out of smiles today, I'll be back.

Chris

Wanda1 (13950) 2010-05-17 23:07

Hi Hercules,
Thats quite cool with the two different kinds of stairs leading in two different directions, into two different colours and spaces. Great angle of view to get that all in. I also like the details like the pot of flowers and the lamp.
Regards
Wanda

Cricri (86347) 2010-05-17 23:07

Hi Hercules
C'est très beau et très typique, super cadrage, les détails, les couleurs, en somme une très belle mise en image de l'endroit
Good day
cricri

Graal (88820) 2010-05-17 23:36

Kalimera Hercules,
amazing backstreet, very nice details. Good vertical format and composition. I like it a lot.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

mikolaj_kawa (0) 2010-05-18 0:47

Hello Hercules! Wonderful cul-de-sac, amazing houses. Excellent POV and capture, superb composition and exposure, ideal contrast and focus. Nice lightness and saturation. Original work. Well done!

LOOOK13 (19022) 2010-05-18 8:52

Salut Hercules.
Μια θαυμάσια φωτογράφιση, των εξαιρετικών χρωμάτων, η λεπτομέρεια είναι μαγική, μια καλά που βρίσκεται μορφοποίηση πολύ. Πολύ όμορφη σύνθεση.
Μπράβο.

Glint (5569) 2010-05-18 10:04

hello Hercules,
this is really nice! I like your artictic pov.The steps descending and ascending make a creative composition. Lovely colours too. I'll save this to my favourites for 2010.
best wishes,
Bev

AiresSantos (56155) 2010-05-19 11:58

Hi Hercules
Great composition from an excellent POV
Lovely colors and details
Fine photo work
Regards my dear friend
Aires

Ricx (13435) 2010-05-20 1:07

Hi Hercules, Your images continue in their high standard both creatively and technically. I like the detail and the angles you have picked up in the stairewell, and great light control Excellent image TFS Rich

pasternak (15165) 2010-05-20 1:58

Excellent work of the wide angle, the pov, colors, and definition are all perfect, nice work.

Cheers
A

amaryllis (30149) 2010-05-21 2:04

bonjour hercule
une superbe photo de ces endroits cachés avec cet escalier de pierre qui monte et les superbes couleurs des murs des maisons
un superbe pays
juliette

xramm (1831) 2010-05-22 4:29

Hello Hercules ,
Very good POV!
You professional works make me reinvigorated ,and encouraged my amateurs works indeed.
Good catch!
Hakki

yeln (11502) 2010-05-22 5:52

hi Hercules
very impressive composition. Brilliant idea. Extraordinary view, excelent sharpness with good DOF. great vivid colors. Bravo
TFS
Regards
Yeln

clio (27955) 2010-05-22 23:23

Geia sou Hrakli,
Fantastic! Another watercolor than I made and I had forgotten because I sold it three years ago at least!
Even there you created an interesting contrast of colors.
Filika
Artemis

coco (30433) 2010-05-29 4:32

Kalispera Hercules.

Fabuloso lugar y foto.
Todo un espectáculo y una foto muy agradable de ver.

Ta leme, file mou.

Greg1949 (9011) 2010-06-02 7:31

Hercules, this is really a lovely view. The layers and lines are awesome and the colors other than white are nearly magical. Great work.

Greg

kordinator (13411) 2010-06-02 8:49

Hi Hercules
Beautiful point of view, excellent vertical composition.
Amazing capture.
Excellent sharpness.
Beuutiful colors and light.
Fine note.
Regards
Saša