Imerovigli, The outstanding view Photo

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Imerovigli, The outstanding view
Santorini has a number of spots where one can take magnificent pictures of the unique scenery the island offers. But perhaps the most outstanding is one offered at Imerovigli, at the highest spot of the rim of the caldera (300 meters high). Imerovigli which means day watch, is near Fira and a place which should not be missed while on Santorini. The castle of Scaros is worth a visit. When Venetian leader Marko Sanouthos conquered the island in 1207, he raised the flag on the castle. It was at this point that Thira became known as Santorini (Santa Irene). The castle guarded the western entrance to the island from attacks. The castle had two portions, one called Rocka and the other where Roman nobles and Catholic bishops had their residence. The castle was never defeated during the 600 years of existence. Because of its proximity with Fira, it is connected with a public road or by the old path, offering a tremendous views as you walk along the rim. It's only a 20-minute walk and one that must be on your itinerary. Taverns, restaurants, bars, hotels and rooms to rent are plentiful in Imerovigli.

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Buin (33793) 2007-08-11 23:51

Hallo from Germany!
Really an outstanding view! There's so much beauty in this picture. This landscape really is breathtaking and you caught it in a wonderful light. I like especially the glittering sea. Great!
Greetings!
Frank

doris (474) 2007-08-12 0:01

Stunning? Yes, absolutely. Such a fabulous opportunity Santorini gives for us photographers. The balance in the composition is just right with that little circle of clouds, and the perfectly placed potplant.
Well done and I'm very jealous of you being there.
Karen

kdialyna (2986) 2007-08-12 0:28

Καλημέρα Φραγκίσκο.
Άλλη μία υπέροχη φωτογραφία σου απο την Σαντορίνη.
Το μυστικό εδώ, κατά την γνώμη μου είναι, το ΦΩΣ. Αυτό το μαγικό Ελληνικό φώς που κάνει τα πάντα να φαίνονται μοναδικά.
Και εσύ το... φωτογράφησες σε όλη του την μεγαλοπρέπεια.
Συγχαρητήρια
Κώστας

CRATEOS (7274) 2007-08-12 0:35

exeretiki katagrafi..me tin diathlasi tou fakou..pou poli mou aresi...oi pinelies tis fisis kai i magiatis erxonte na mas thimisoun to megalio tis..epenous kai xeretismous
Nikiforos

manada (6227) 2007-08-12 1:00

Geia sou Fragis
excellent backlight and stunning view!
Great blue tones, your POV with this balcony corner is absolutely perfect. Well done!
Sigxarthria
freddy

Burberry1 (6041) 2007-08-12 1:40

Wow!! This makes an impression!! Beautiful and poetic one.

Agnieszka

mlu821 (1063) 2007-08-12 3:37

Kalimera Fragisko!
Stunning photo from you! The view is breathtaking and the photo is so clear and colourful! Absolutely beautiful!

ifanik (20212) 2007-08-12 5:56

Geia soy fragisko
Panemorfh h foto soy mias apo tis kalyteres thees ston kosmo
Einai apla teleia
Bravo

marirena (22) 2007-08-12 5:59

Geia sou fragis
Poly omorfh foto kai thea

TopGeo (19119) 2007-08-12 8:01

Hi Fragiskos.
To plano sou me ton ilio kontra petixe.Mou arese to fotino diafragma pou fenete gia effe. Ta sinefa kai i katharotita tou ouranou diafana. Poli kalo to anthos aristera.Spoudea lipsi Bravo
Geo

kwstoula (1) 2007-08-13 1:02

Poly omorfh fotografia
kai poly omorfa xrvmata

orfanak (172) 2007-08-13 1:08

Para poli omorfi fotografia Fragkisko
poli omorfa xromata
kai mou aresei idiaitera oi xromatikes epelaseis ton louloudion kai tis glastas pou dinoun ena idiaitero xaraktira
sto kadro.
sigxaritiria
Michalis

eva1986 (4) 2007-08-13 3:15

Poly omorfi
Sygxaritiria
eva

evanrizo (456) 2007-08-13 11:57

Γειάσου Φραγκίσκε, αν παραβλέψω την αντνάκλαση-παραμόρφωση που δηνιουργήθηκε από τον φακό, η φωτογραφία σου είναι καταπληκτική,το φως της υπέροχο μαζί με τα χρώματα.
Τα κυμματάκια στην θάλασσα εντυπωσιάζουν πολύ.
Το καδράρισμα και η σύνθεση επίσης πολύ καλά.
Χαιρετώ
Βαγγέλης

sebinho342 (18341) 2007-08-14 17:10

Marvelous one, "spirit" is there even if there are some technical problems here but i don't care in that one
Such a view ...

Starscream (890) 2007-08-17 11:17

Geia sou Fragisko,
Panemorfh sunthesh, me eksairetiko kadrarisma kai omorfa, entona xrwmata.
Apotupwses polu epituxhmena thn atmosfaira kai to xrwma enos apo ta pio omorfa nhsia ths Elladas.
Xristianna

Muse (29028) 2007-08-24 2:46

Hello Fragiskos,
Superbe photo de cet endroit merveilleux.
Une vue typique et une très agréable lumière.
Best regards
Denise

danos (27886) 2007-08-25 0:44

Φραγκίσκο γειά σου,
πολύ ωραίο το σκηνικό με την γλάστρα και με θέα το απέραντο γαλάζιο.Πολύ καλά ισορροπημένη φωτογραφία με ζωηρό φως και χρώματα.Πολύ καλό και το σημείωμά σου επίσης.

Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο,Δάνος