Photographer’s Note
Last night, I gave my love a ring, I did the "crucial" question and the answer was "yes". It was a dificult decision, it took me some years to make up my mind, but I am confident I did the right thing. After all, I am 36, it was about time!
Dedicated to Andriana
PS 1. I am sure that these news will make very happy someone here in TE. He will not be a lonely "dead fish", any more. There will be two of us!
PS 2. About this beautiful stone bridge in Kompsatos river, we 'll talk in some future post...
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYBODY!
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Flog
(435) 2008-12-23 4:47
salut
Magnifique pont
Réflexion parfaitement maîtrisée
Jolies couleurs
Bravo
Amicalement
Flo
ymrk
(9142) 2008-12-23 4:52
Hello Hercules;
Wonderful reflex,wonderful color tones and excellent symmetry...
Original capture,good work!
HAPPY NEW YEARS!
YAĞMUR
Sne011
(3103) 2008-12-23 4:59
Yassou Irakli,
Congratulations, I wish you all the best!
Symbolic photo as the bridge with its reflection makes a ring :)
Happy holidays!
Sneza
g_panakia
(4004) 2008-12-23 5:00
sygxarhthria iraklh!!!
sou eyxomai ka8e eytyxia sthn nea sou zwh na einai toso omorfh kai galhnia san thn eikona pou epelekses na mas anakoinwseis ayto to xaroumeno gegonos...na exete agaph kai katanohsh!
sou eyxomai epishs kales giortes me ygeia!
h photo einai eksairetikh, yperoxa xrwmata, wraio kadro kai entypwsiakh antanaklash!
georgia
jonathan_hart
(22627) 2008-12-23 5:12
beautiful old bridge, the reflection making the ring is a nice symbolic for the good news
best wishes for all the events you are referring to in the note ☺
jc
Budapestman
(42844) 2008-12-23 5:24
Hi Hercules,
Picturesque and spectacular shot with great effect. The composition is beautiful, the atmosphere is romantic. Congratulations, my friend!
I wish a Merry Christmas for you and your family!
George
Felip
(3905) 2008-12-23 5:43
...Y comieron perdices !. Recibe mis mas siceras felicitaciones por tu compromiso. Te deseo lo mejor en tu nueva singladura Hercules!
Que pases unas buenas fiestas de Navidad !
Felip
Muse
(31059) 2008-12-23 5:48
Hello Hercules,
Merry christmasto you and a very happy new year.
Beautiful bridge with very good reflections in the water. Beautiful colors.
Best regards
denise
TGULUMSER
(12514) 2008-12-23 5:49
Hello Hercules,
Congratulations for the happy news. Wish you all the best for the new stage of your life. The photo signs this happy event with the shape of ring, very clever idea.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year,
Best regards,
Tulay
kdialyna
(3074) 2008-12-23 5:51
Φίλε καλώς όρισες στο Club.
Ο Korkut το ξέρει; Θα χαρεί πολύ.
Υπέροχη και ταιριαστή η φωτογραφία με το γεγονός.
'Άιντε...και του χρόνου με τον γιο...;;
Πλάκα κάνω.
Αγόρι νάνε κι ότι νάνε.
Εύχομαι ότι καλύτερο για τα Χριστούγεννα και τον καινούργιο χρόνο.
Κώστας
Royaldevon
(5944) 2008-12-23 5:53
Congratulations, Hercules.
This bridge has created a giant face which is smiling at you; you made the right decision!
Lovely details of colour and texture.
Kind regards,
Bev :-)
A very Happy Christmas to you.
portmanndominic
(2388) 2008-12-23 6:12
Irakli Geia sou
a very nice POV for a very good information
congratulations File mou
and an other time Kala Christougennia !
Dominic
glasscafe
(824) 2008-12-23 6:46
Hi Hercules!
Wow! fantastic shot, really very good, and the title is simply super, congratulations!
Greetings from Madrid!
Alberto
andante
(7092) 2008-12-23 6:47
The image looks magical. It give me the impression of being part of a fantasy story. Excellent capture and presentation.
TFS, and Merry Xmas,
E
stefanocer
(10412) 2008-12-23 6:58
Excellent shot for your series about bridges Hercules , fantastic reflecion and composition , I wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and happy 2009 to you and your family .
Ciao Stefano.
Gerrit
(36287) 2008-12-23 7:27
Hi Hercules,
a wonderful giant ring you have found in the water, Hercules.
Excellent photo.
HAve a great Christmas,
Gerrit
bema
(9086) 2008-12-23 7:31
Kalispera Hercules,
first all my gratulations to you and your beloved someone, it´s real a good decision..
great picture for this moment, looks real magical..
have a very happy christmas, filika Bernd
v_vicky
(1021) 2008-12-23 7:57
Kalispera Irakli!
Sigxaritiria. Sas efxomai ta kalitera!
Sindiases mia poli prosopiki kai eftixismeni mera nomizo, poli kala me auti ti foto.
Oraio POV, sharpness kai xromata.
Bravo!!
Kala Xristougenna sou efxomai!
Filika
Vicky
Longroute
(9865) 2008-12-23 8:02
Very enganging photo of this fine bridge and its fantastic reflection.
My concgratulation for your engaging and best wishes for the coming season.
Donato
TopGeo
(22231) 2008-12-23 8:08
Merry Xmas and HAPPY NEW YEARS! και..
Ευτυχισμένος στην Νέα σου Ζωή!
Συγχαίρω και εύχομαι όλα να είναι!......Συμμετρικά!...με την Ευτυχία και την Χαρά...
Κρατώ την εικόνα σου στην συλλογή μου!
Καλά Χριστούγεννα...περιμένω...
.. κέρασμα..
Γεώργιος!
vasilpro
(9453) 2008-12-23 8:48
Καλησπέρα Ηρακλή,
Συγχαρητήρια για τη επίσημη δέσμευση, σου εύχομαι ότι το καλύτερο
με υγεία και ευτυχία. Καλώς πέρασες τη γραμμή, με πλησιάζεις, προηγούμαι 15 χρόνια.
Όσο για τη φωτογραφία,απλά υπέροχη, ταιριάζει σαν δακτυλίδι!
Βασίλης.
Colombiana
(2572) 2008-12-23 9:10
Que buenas noticias!
Con que finalmente optaste por el Matricidio, perdon Matrimonio
Jaja!
Pues te deseo lo mejor Hercules! Hermosa foto en forma de anillo--muy apropiada para la ocasion.
Muchas felicidades parcerito!
Maryori :)
valentinos
(453) 2008-12-23 9:11
Irakli kalispera.
Xairomai pou apofasises na pantreyteis. Soy euxomai na eiste panta eytyxismenoi kai xaroumenoi. Se xaireto Balentinos
(enas palios gnostos sou)
YS. Your photo is well chosen and very symbolic. Excellent choise kai kalous apogonous tora :-D
amaryllis
(17826) 2008-12-23 9:25
Bonjour Hercules
je suis émerveillée par cette superbe réalisation de ce pont et de son reflets dans un cadre environnemental merveilleux
les couleurs sont sublimes et ce pont de pierre avec son oeil du milieu est vraiment remarquable
une netteté parfaite
merry christmas and happy new year
juliette
asajernigan
(14284) 2008-12-23 9:30
Hercules,
Congratulations!!!!!!
Your composition here is excellent using the reflection to create a nice ring. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and DOF.
TFS,
Asa
CatherineD
(4860) 2008-12-23 9:57
Geia sou Irakli,
Congratulations for your great decision and for this beautiful symbolic ring. I wish you and your beloved a happy Christmas.
Filika,
Katerina
npecanhuk
(14718) 2008-12-23 10:44
Hello Hercules!
Congratulations, my friend, both for the decision taken - happiness forever for the newest couple! And for this picture! The broken stone bridge is such a fantastic theme for a very nice picture! Natural colors, perfect brightness and sharpness and this wonderful reflection! Yes, a real good one, a real pleasure for the eyes! You celebrate giving a ring to your love and we get this gift!
TFS - MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Seasons Greetings!
Neyvan
nasokoun
(0) 2008-12-23 10:55
πολύ δυνατή στιγμή και άψογα δοσμένη,
καλά χριστούγεννα
χαιρετώ σε
Νάσος
gneufeld
(15235) 2008-12-23 12:49
Hi Hercules,
Wow, this bridge and corresponding reflections fills the whole frame - love the colors, the details, and the textures in this one. Very well done and TFS. Gerald
ocskaymarci
(2510) 2008-12-23 14:22
Dear Hercules!
Although I'm not that versed in this case (haha), I think it's never too late to decide a marriage! ((: My very best wishes to you and the felicitous lady!! And I think it's really a nice dedication for the event!
Χαρούμενα Χριστούγεννα, my friend!!
Take care,
Marci
gilou530
(35700) 2008-12-23 14:45
salut hercules
un pont romain bien conservé avec des reflets qui le rendent encore plus grand, beau travail et un bon et joyeux noel
amitiés
gilbert
ifanik
(20542) 2008-12-23 15:05
Kalispera file moy
Klineis to 2008 me ton kalytero tropo.
Soy eyxomai loipon to 2009 na einai h xronia poy tha pragmatopoihthoyn ola ta oneira soy
Kalos irthes sto club loipon
Mh fobasai den einai tipota ta prwta 20 xronia einai dyskola meta ola einai kala xaxaxa
Oso gia thn foto apla yperoxh
Kala Xristoygenna
Xairetw
Nikos
bakes888
(18353) 2008-12-23 20:50
Seasons greetings and congratulations Hercules. Very apt photo for the occasion.
All the best with your future and have a good Xmas, Paul.
dip
(12850) 2008-12-23 21:49
Geia sou Irakli,
to antitheto tou "pantremenos" einai "eleutheros" ksereis...
kala plaka kano:)
eyxomai olotherma me to kalo na erthei auti i ora kai na dimiourgisete mia eytixismeni oikogeneia panta me ugeia kai xara!
Kala Xristougenna s'esena kai se olous osous agapas!
Dimitris.
syrus_persia
(2222) 2008-12-23 23:11
Dorod Hercules
This photo is wonderful as your others works. The composition with beautiful colours and reflections is great!
Regards..
cyrus
Dyerco
(9304) 2008-12-24 6:11
Hi Hercules
Congratulations on your engagement. I hope the love of your life enjoys photography although I'm sure by now she knows what she is letting herself in for. It won't be long before you hear " I think you love TE more than me" Ha! Ha! Great shot of the old stone bridge with a marvellous reflection. very creative and appropriate.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both.
Phil
danos
(33300) 2008-12-24 9:20
Ηρακλή καλησπέρα,
καιρός ήταν να δώσεις στην Ανδριάνα το δακτυλίδι, ηλικιακά εννοώ, αν και συνειρμικά φαντάζομαι όχι τόσο μεγάλο όσο φαίνεται από την γέφυρα του Κομψάτου.Μεγάλο και δυνατό πρέπει να είναι το αίσθημα,η αγάπη για τον άλλον, που προφανώς αποδίδεται τέλεια με την φωτογραφία σου.
Εύχομαι Καλά Χριστούγεννα και Ευτυχισμένος ο Καινούργιος χρόνος και για τους δυό σας,Δάνος
ciakgiak
(11262) 2008-12-24 10:55
Hello Hercules,
then double Greetings!
The photo is beautiful, an exceptional composition...
really a beautiful ring!
A huge hug my friend.
Giorgio
hrschwartz
(696) 2008-12-24 11:22
Congratulations Hercules! Looking foward to a lot of little Hercules. :-))
Merry Christmas,
Randy
MiguelP
(14336) 2008-12-24 13:49
¡Enhorabuena Hércules! EStoy seguro de seréis muy felices, y además me gusta la manera que has elegido para contarlo fotográficamente. Un gran abrazo desde Madrid, y mis mejores deseos con él.
Miguel
delkoo
(34792) 2008-12-24 14:48
hi hercules
i am glad to hear that you have found love,i hope my wishes will reach you and hope the coming days and next year will please you all in health , joy and happiness.
Kala Christougennia file mou.
dider
elendim
(1677) 2008-12-24 17:35
Γεια σου Ηρακλη!
Αψογη φωτογραφια με τελειες αντανακλασεις και χρωματα!
Καλα Χριστουγεννα με υγεια και δημιουργικοτητα!
Ευχομαι να περασεις υπεροχα,
Ελενα!
ChrisJ
(70443) 2008-12-24 17:57
Hi Hercules & Merry Xmas!
Wonderful reflections, with good symmetry & sharpness. Good motion blur of the moving water. Tfs!
COSTANTINO
(23239) 2008-12-24 19:07
Gia sou Hrakli,
mia katapliktiki foto ,
me sumvoliko xaraktira ,
gia mia simantiki sou apofasi,
SYGXARITIRIA,
Sou euxomaste olopsuxa Xronia polla,kai
Kala Xristougenna
Costantino
bostankorkulugu
(33984) 2008-12-24 23:53
:D...
so we are dead fish on both sides of the aegean...
as i told you on my mail, i am so happy for you giritli mou... i am sure you will be a great husband and a great father... an ideal dead fish that is! hahahhaaa....
hugs
bostani
the shot is flawless af course, symbolising the ring... or the shakles on your feet>:P...
tober
(4056) 2008-12-25 0:51
Merhaba Hercules, first of all I extend my congratulations for your decision and best wishes for the new period of your life.
If you are 36, we are coevals. When I saw the phrase "it was about time" in your note, I felt under pressure :)
This photo of yours is really a nice dedication which has a symbolic value.
Best regards,
Tolga
kibele66
(2926) 2008-12-25 11:28
Hercules hello!
Great news and conratulations! Dedication of the ring like bridge photo to Adriana is amazing and romantic too. 36 years is an excellent time for the "crucial" question.
A very Mery Christmas to both of you.
I expect a photo of Adriana over this bridge, smiling in a white wedding dress. Why not? Just ask her.
best wishes
Sibel
quillo
(7328) 2008-12-25 14:10
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Hola amigo Hércules, una elegante imagen
del viejo puente ya en ruinas pero todavía
con su dignidad de mantener el arco principal intacto, bonita foto, preciosos reflejos; enhorabuena.
Un abrazo, feliz año 2009.
-
Vasa
(6357) 2008-12-25 16:33
Hi Hercules, friend,
in front of this wonderful and romantic picture from Komotini, I stress my warm and best wishes for you in 2009! Best wishes for Greece, dear country!
Branko
trekks
(14334) 2008-12-25 23:02
hi Hercules
Incredible water level POV of the bridge and reflection to give an almost circular core. Yes, it does look like a ring :)
Very good choice to have the mountain slope behind to take away any glare from the sky.
Lord of the RING?
tfs, bill
luighi
(4296) 2008-12-26 1:49
Hola Hercules , estupenda simetria , hoy publicare una foto de este estilo pero cambiando la arquitectura.Aprovecho aunque sea tarde para felicitarte la navidad y desearte un 2009 lleno de felicidad.
Un abrazo amigo cretense.
Luis
baba_flies
(8099) 2008-12-26 2:22
Hello Hercules! What a wonderful way, what wonderful words, and not many get a photo published above!!! The photo has the shape of a ring, you are so creative. It had to be a yes :))) Again, as so many times, it is the words that make the photo although the photo is a treasure on its own and yet the combination makes it work completely. Or: I am a woman and like to hear such things, yes maybe, a little bit, this is all so romantic :))) Congratulations, and happy Season, may all your dreams work out for you. Barbara.
Graal
(58732) 2008-12-26 3:16
Kalimera Hercules,
great old bridge, fantastic reflections and superb quality of photo. I like it a lot.
Happy New Year 2009!
Aleksander
molla
(6891) 2008-12-26 7:07
hej hercules
such extra ordinaty expression this bridge has, it's like it's been built to have a life like it soon will start to talk, about things that have happened on its arch. I just love when architectonical forms becoming so much more than a functional form.
Anders
Merry Christmas
patdeph
(18346) 2008-12-26 9:41
hello Hercules
if the size of your love has the same size that this ring,I think it was a good decision,and I wish you much happiness with the woman of your heart!Congratulations!
Regards
Pascale
coco
(28130) 2008-12-27 2:56
Enhorabuena Hercules.
¿Fotos? Qué más dan... enhorabuena por las buenas noticias, kalo xristougeunna (¿se dice así?) y os deseo que seais muy felices.
Un abrazo.
burGu
(4548) 2008-12-27 4:50
Dead fish are doubled now :) But don't worry the previous dead fish is surviving, I am sure you will, too :) I wish you a happy healthy life together away from any sorrows with the owner of the ring :)
Smooth surface of water and the bridge doubled by the reflection (just like the dead fish...) represent a perfect symmetry.
Congrats,
Burcu
Vasoula15
(126) 2008-12-27 17:21
Geia sou Hraklh!
Para polu omorfh k armonikh eikona,
me polu zwntana xrwmata k apsogh antanaklash!!!
Xairetw,
Vasoula! :)
pasternak
(13650) 2008-12-28 11:35
My sincere congratulations with this development in your life, Hercules, and I think this shot is very symbolic for wjat's going to happen soon, not only because of the obvious ring shape, but also because of the refelction...
Best wishes for 2009,
A.
jmcl
(14149) 2008-12-28 16:12
Hi Hercules.
Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My best holiday wishes to you and yours ..
wonderful stillness here .. it gives it a great sense of timelessness .. thoughtful place .. I hope you asked her here : )
take care, John
sweet_universe
(1693) 2008-12-29 4:50
Ciao!
Fantastic ring... fantastic reflection, fantastic view....
All is fantastic!
You're a master ;-)
Happy new year!!!!
Marco
mursaloglu
(5260) 2008-12-29 5:44
Ηρακλή καλησπέρα,
Great picture my friend amazing reflection and stunning POV. Ine poli omorfo bravo. Really eyecatching composition. Dear Irakli, I wish you a happy and great new year with our family my friend. Ihsan
AiresSantos
(42924) 2008-12-29 5:50
Hi dear Hercules
Wonderful POV and reflections in this excellent picture.
I like a lot the colours and how you managed the light.
Thanks and Happy New Year 2009
Aires
zeynepe
(9362) 2008-12-29 6:37
Hi Hercules ,
You are definitely so romantic... A superb dedication...I wish a happy future to you both :D
The symmetry looks fantastic with wonderful color tones.
Congrats and HAPPY NEW YEAR,
Zeynep
steliosk
(4784) 2008-12-29 8:57
File euxarista nea blepw, ante h wra h kalh! poly xairomai, kserw kserw kai sta dika mou xaxa
oso afora gia thn eikona, re an8rwpe.. kainouria o8onh mou th katestrepses!!! pwpwpw...
Tis kaluteres euxes mou na pane ola kala! to enoww!
Stelios
Kielia
(8735) 2008-12-29 10:29
Hi Hercules!
Congratulations - most important - on your decision and - of course - on this beautiful image! All my best wishes to your bride and to you! And please allow me to write, that I appreciate very much sharing personal matters with us, it makes this site so wonderful!
With my best wishes for a Happy and Peaceful New Year!
Harriet
clio
(23069) 2008-12-29 10:38
Geia sou,
This is the last great news of 2008! Sygxaritiria! CHAMPAGNE!!!
I understand, it is a very difficult decision, certainly the most difficult of its life! But if you waited for a long time, you did not certainly make a mistake!
This photo is very well chosen as this event: in a couple, nobody has to be the reflection of the other one but each needs the other one to create beautiful and round one (as this ring) harmony.
Then I wish you to you and to Andriana a particularly beautiful year of 2009.
Filika
Artemis
batalay
(21205) 2008-12-29 13:36
Hello Hercules,
Congratulations to you, and to your fiancé! The symmetric semicircular arch, with its reflection creates a vision emblematic of your deed. Wish you and your family, and now your fiancé a New Year, marked by health, happiness and prosperity.
Warm regards, my friend,
Bulent
hatti52
(12654) 2008-12-30 2:22
Hi Hercules,
spectacular image with great reflection
my compliments
happy new year
gepall
(1808) 2008-12-30 10:53
My dearest friend Hercules,i must congratulate you for your choice that will change to the best your whole life.
The image is totally suitable for your proposal.
dta
(6145) 2008-12-30 13:14
Hello Hercules , The bridge is so interesting , the reflection is nice . With the warm colors and the original framing : what a beauty !
Regards , and happy new year .
Denis
Emile
(20127) 2008-12-30 19:54
Hola Hércules.
Felicitaciones mi amigo, espero que sean muy felices.
Una joya de foto con el impresionante puente y su magnifico reflejo que realmente parece un anillo. Esta muy bien captada desde un buen POV, muy buenos colores, definición y detalles.
Nunca es tarde para desearte una feliz navidad a ti y a toda tu familia y a tu futura esposa o quizás ya tu actual esposa.
Un fuerte abrazo mi amigo.
stelli
(2959) 2008-12-31 6:18
Beautiful reflections and synthesis! Sharpness and colors are superb! Excellent photograph to announce the big event in your life! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα
ΚΑΛΗ ΧΡΟΝΙΑ!!!
parbo
(11026) 2009-01-01 10:26
Hello Hercules,
How I missed your wonderful (and meaningful) photo I don't know. But Korkut's last post reminds your photo once more.
First of all congratulations both of you and I wish happy, healthy long life together with your families.
Your photo very well selected while using ancient Greek bridge and its fantastic reflection as a rounded symbol. Your long exposure created a good matted effect on river surface. Congratulations again.
I hope you and your family had a very nice Christmas holiday.
I wish you and your family a healthy, prosperous and happy new year.
Best Regards,
Ertugrul
gokanlam
(6431) 2009-01-01 21:51
Hi Hercules,
congratulations for your decision.. I hope you will have a great life together.. keep your love forever with this ring..
Happy new year to both of you..
ReLa
Angshu
(34119) 2009-01-02 0:26
Hello Hercules
What a brilliant allegory! The amazing bridge & the excellent reflection. I'll have to follow your later posts to know more about the bridge. Congratulations my friend for your engagement!
Wishing you, Andriana & your dear ones the very best for 2009
Regards
Angshu
AyseGurel
(536) 2009-01-15 13:21
What a spectacular point of view!
accomplished with a romantic story and a dedication..
All the best!
ayse
flatwin
(1936) 2009-04-20 8:44
bonjour,
excellente composition, le reflet de ce pont dans l'eau est parfaitement maitrise de la prise de vue pour l'effet de réflexion
Arnaud
Photo Information
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Copyright: Hercules Milas (Cretense)
(57010) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2008-12-19
- Categories: Architecture
- Camera: Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM, 77 mm circular polariser,HOYA
- Exposure: f/22, 4 seconds
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Ney's favorite reflections!, symmetry, Bridges of Greece, ***54 MOST RATED PHOTOS***, The best Bridges!! [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2008-12-23 4:42








