Byzantine Church Photo

Photographer’s Note

Naxos holds an important position in the history of Byzantine art because of the large number of temples which are scattered, imposing, across almost the surface of the island. Religious monuments decorate and create awe with the architecture. Characteristics of the churches, starting from the palaiochristian times, are the Basilicas of the 6th A.C. century and several other types of temples, “kamaroskepeis” (arch-roofed), temples of “mafsoleiou” (mausoleum)type, temples “idiotypoi”, “dikogchoi” (double-aisle), “trikogchoi” (triple-aisle), with dome that illustrate the strong religious culture of Naxos. The materials are “argolithodomi” more or less carefully. Another feature of the temples are arches which, almost all, are semi-circular, rarely rectangular triple-part and also exist “anapsydoi” both Byzantine and after Byzantine temples. The cupolas have drums in cylindrical form, in almost all cases, with minor exceptions of eight-parts. Also, sometimes, we can see cupolas with the base being particularly pressed that gives the impression of a square or a rectangle form with rounded corners. Also are saved parts important marble temples and frescoes that were destroyed through the years by wrong interferences.

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Budapestman (41974) 2009-11-05 0:42

Hi Vasilis,
a beautiful photo of this architecture with attractive composition, the colours and lights are amazing, splendid shot. Have a nice day!
George

dta (5218) 2009-11-05 0:46

Hello VAsilis ,
The light is hard , but that gives us a feeling of the hot greek summertime . an excellent framing of this superb stoned church . Wonderful blue sky , too .
Regards

Cretense (56192) 2009-11-05 1:06

Γεια σου Βασίλη!

Εξαιρετική αποτύπωση, μιας πανέμορφης βυζαντινής εκκλησίας, με απλή αλλά ενδεδειγμένη σύνθεση, σφιχτό κάδρο. τέλειος φωτισμός και εντυπωσιακή οξύτητα! Συγχαρητήρια!

Ηρακλής

bema (8760) 2009-11-05 1:24

geia sou Vasilis,

truely eye-catching this splendid capture; here´s everything perfect in my opinion!
and for sure this capture shows one of the reasons, why i like your home-country a lot..

kalo apogeyma.. Bernd

pasternak (13354) 2009-11-05 1:47

A pleasant shot with good exposure control, which is not easy with this harsh light.

Cheers
A

John_F_Kennedy (31427) 2009-11-05 2:08

Hello Vasilis
Great shot of this fine architecture. Very nice presentation of this church with the colours and light to be well managed
Best wishes,
Achim

Yves-triga (3467) 2009-11-05 3:46

hello vasilis,
very beautifull church,colors are nice and well sharpened,well see
i like,
yves

alin-m (1035) 2009-11-05 5:09

Hi Vassilis!
This is another great immage of a nice church.Yours pictures make me remember how much miss me Greece.The photo is verry good,with nice colours and interesting details.Yassas.Alin.

francio64 (11072) 2009-11-05 5:31

Ciao Vasilis,
bel soggetto in piacevole composizione con ottima gestione della luce, sharp e resa cromatica.

Well done!
Francesco

canbayimages (273) 2009-11-05 8:34

Kalispera Vasilis;
Perfect composition with excellent colours.
Congratulations.
Greetings from Istanbul,Cem

ciakgiak (10714) 2009-11-05 9:25

Ciao Vasilis,
l'architettura di questa chiesa bizantina è fantastica, una visione enfatizzata dagli splendidi colori e da un cielo meraviglioso.
Complimenti, un abbraccio.
Giorgio

Kielia (8505) 2009-11-05 9:25

Hi Vasilis,
the architecture of this historical church is absolutely beautiful! And you have composed a wonderful impression of this tiny building in the bright sun. I also love the harmonious colors. Excellent photo work!
Warm regards
Harriet

hardyuno (2267) 2009-11-05 11:17

Kalispera Vasilis,
these colours are amazing, the deep blue and the ocker of the church. Great POV and depth. Well done
Have a nice evening
Hartmut

JT50 (781) 2009-11-05 14:02

Hi Vasilis,
The blue BG makes this
sun baked stone building
outstanding quite remarlably.
Lovely stone structure.
Regards.
Janak

lousat (15390) 2009-11-05 14:36

Hi Vasilis,this chruch is very interesting,strange and beautiful..and your fantastic pic is the best way to learn this example of byzantine architechture.What a perfect composition and wonderful hard saturation..a very professional work.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

Dashab (951) 2009-11-05 14:51

Hello Vasilis,
What a beautiful little church, love the texture of the stonework and the old roof tiles.
You chose a nice natural frame of olive trees for your shot and achieved beautiful colours in spite of shooting at high noon.
TFS and have a nice evening, Dasha

ifanik (20540) 2009-11-05 23:15

Kalhmera Vasili

Yperoxh fotografia apo ena panemorfo ekklisaki
Xairetw
Nikos

raszid62 (3137) 2009-11-05 23:26

Hello
Beautiful Byzantine church, laid in splendid flowery neighbourhood. Excellent light and colours. Very good description.
Best Regards

npecanhuk (13963) 2009-11-06 0:54

Hello Vasilis!
Pretty interesting church built with stones!
The picture truly pleases me with very good sharpness, exposure, colors, pov and a simple but effective and attractive composition!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

danos (32512) 2009-11-06 0:55

Βασίλη καλημέρα,
εξαιρετική η παρουσίαση αυτού του μικρού εξωκλησιού με το φως να αναδυκνύει τα φυσικά χρώματα και ειδικά αυτά της πέτρας.Οι πλαινές ελιές και το βαθύ μπλε του ουρανού κάνουν το σκηνικό συναρπαστικό.

Καλή σου μέρα,Δάνος

clio (22741) 2009-11-06 13:02

Geia sou Vasili,
I believe that it would be necessary at least one month to see only all the churches and the chapels of Naxos!
This one is really charming and your POV excellent because you really perfectly integrated it into the nature between oleanders and olive trees. My regret is not to have seen the inside. When I went there, it was the day of closure!
Kalo sabbatokiriako
Diane

Graal (57995) 2009-11-06 22:46

Kalimera Vasilis,
very nice presentation of Byzantine Church. Great colours and composition with the trees like natural frame. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

s_lush (2220) 2009-11-07 10:03

Hello Vasilis,
This beautiful old church looks very picturesquely in your picture due to the excellent composition, where the walls of the church, natural rocks, flowers and green branches framing the image are in full harmony with each other. Very good contrast between colors of rocks and so blue sky! Great job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

COSTANTINO (22709) 2009-11-07 11:24

Gia sou Vassili
Eho tin entipossi oti den ehis afissi kammia
gonia tis Naxou pou na min tin fotografissis.
Mou aressoun poli ta lampera hromata pou haraktirizoun tis fotografies sou,i leptomeries,i prototipia ke i paroussiassi,o n i r o
Kalo savatovrado
Costantino

testmaniac (12136) 2009-11-22 23:52

Hi Vasilis, nice photo of this church with attractive composition, colors and contrast!

TFS and regards,
Phil

fabianoleite (1055) 2009-12-05 4:11

What a nice and sympathetic construction, and it was very well framed. Congratulations and regards from Brazil!

Photo Information

Copyright: Vasilis Protopapas (vasilpro) (8760)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-31
Camera: Nikon D90, Nikon AF-S VR 18-105mm f/3.5 - 5.6G ED, HOYA 67mm HD Circular Polarize
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Naxos Island - Greece [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-11-05 0:32