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Captain Jack in Volos


Captain Jack in Volos
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Copyright: Stamatis Stamatis (stamatis) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 271 W: 11 N: 352] (2142)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-30
Categories: Decisive Moment
Camera: Sony DSC-V3
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-22 13:55
Viewed: 433
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Volos, which is the administrative centre of Magnesia prefecture, comprises three major municipalities : Volos, Nea Ionia and Iolkos. The geoographical coordinates of Volos are as follows: its latitude is 39°21'38.83"N, and its longitude stands at 22°56'57.26"E. Many of the city domains are separated through natural barricades, such as rivers.

Three main rivers/mountain torrents all rise from mount Pelion (1651m), crossing the city to create a unique urban geography, before ending in the Pagasetic Gulf flowing west. The Anavros river, famous for Jason's pass, divides Nea Demetriada district from the rest of the urban area. Krausidonas is the major river passing through the city, and constitutes the natural lung of the urbanized area of Volos, as well as the boundary between the major municipalities of the metropolitan city, the municipalities of Volos and Nea Ionia. Xirias (Ξηριάς), is the largest torrent of the metropolitan urban area of Volos, and passes through the Nea Ionia Municipal area.

Of great importance for the biological diversity of the area, and the preservation of its climate, is the swamp of Bourboulithra, a wide aquatic ecosystem located west of the city center at Neapoli district. The main feature of this wetland is the apparent rarity of its survival in a densely populated urban area and among port facilities, and its significant level of biodiversity, with over 100 species observed by the established watch post of the Ecological Initiative of Magnesia. Today as the port expands, a new threat rises for the river delta at the northern point of the Pagasetic Gulf, affecting the richness of its flora and fauna.

The city boundary at its south-eastern corner is considered one of the main foothills of Mount Pelion, the hill of Goritsa, which separates the city from Agria. The paleolithic settlement at its higher reaches is a centre for recreational activities.

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Very cute capture !

Yia su Stamati.
Poli omorfi stigmi
xumoristiki 8a elega.
kadro poli oreo.
Dimitris.

Hello,
yes, it is cute, but the shot is also composed very well, sharpness and colours are perfect, the atmosphere is great.
Best regards
Romana

Hello Stamatis,
Picture and title with humour. But also a very good composition.
Clear, sharp, nice colours and a good view on the harbour of Volos.
Regards (also to Capt. Jack), Paul

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1504 W: 121 N: 2002] (9313)
  • [2008-06-22 22:00]

Kalimera Stamati
O filarakos tin katavriskei na tempeliazei oli mera kai h foto exairetiki. Poli omorfo to orthio kadro kai h oxititita tis.
Kali bdomada
filika
Argiris

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  • bema Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 336 W: 0 N: 260] (1976)
  • [2008-06-22 23:49]

Kalispera Stamatis,

nice take and a very good note about volos; unfortunally i donīt remember volos as such a pretty city, passing it for reaching our vacation destination in Kato Lehonia some years ago.

Wish you a nice week and best regards Bernd

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  • ARGI Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 759 W: 4 N: 368] (3378)
  • [2008-06-23 2:49]

Ο καπετανιος οσ Τζακ ο καραβοσκυλος , τοσο ομορφος και γαληνιος.....
Πανεμορφη η φωτογραφια σου Σταματη.
Γεματη λεπτομεριες και ομορφα χρωματα
Συγχαιρω
Αργυρης

Stamatis geia sou

Captain Jack have a good place he is lucky , nice shot with nice colors
TFS
filika
Dominic

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  • Vames Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 522 W: 0 N: 332] (2733)
  • [2008-06-23 5:31]

γεια σου Σταμάτη,αυτή είναι ζωή,υπέροχο χρώμα το ξύλο του τιμονιού και ο σκύλος δένει απίθανα στη λήψη!

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1690 W: 53 N: 2683] (15252)
  • [2008-06-23 8:06]

Mprabo Stamati
Poly omorfos kai ageroxos o kapetanios soy alla kai telios o tropos poy ton fotografises
Sygxarthria poly kalh
Xairetw
Nikos

Gia sou file mou,
Mia poli omorfi stigmi afti ,ptototipi ke efharisti...ise poli tiheros pou tin petihes,
bravo,sindiazi polla stihia kathos ke to humor
Costantino

Ciao Stamatis,
veramente simpatica questa immagine. Se abituati fin da piccoli, spesso i nostri animali sono dei buoni compagni di viaggio, anche su barche e aerei. Complimenti, questa foto mi piace molto.
Ciao
Paolo.

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