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Chalki - View to Emborio village


Chalki - View to Emborio village
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3788 W: 0 N: 6800] (24225)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-09
Categories: Nature, Architecture
Camera: Canon Digital EOS350D, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Romantic Chalki [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-11-10 0:40
Viewed: 687
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Chalki (Halki, Khalki, also Chalce; Greek: Χάλκη) is a Greek island and municipality in the Dodecanese archipelago in the Aegean Sea, some 6 km west of Rhodes. With the area of 28 km² (11 sq. mi.), it is the smallest inhabited island of Dodecanese. It has permanent population of 330 (much increased during the summer months), concentrated in the only village Emborio (official name Chalki). The 2001 census showed a population of 313 inhabitants, making it the smallest municipality (category dímos, Greek δήμος) in Greece; however, there are many smaller communes (category koinótita, Greek κοινότητα). The community is divided in two parts, Chorio and the port. The island supported a much larger population but following emigration in the mid twentieth century Chorio was almost completely abandoned. A ruined medieval castle of the Knights of St. John overlooks the old town and the chapel contains some of the original frescoes.
There is virtually no natural water supply on the island and rainfall is collected in large cisterns. Drinking water is brought in from Rhodes but there can be shortages during the summer months with the increased population. The island's primary industry is tourism, although fishing is also substantial.

History

Chalki possibly got its name from the copper (in Greek chalkos) workshops that were there in ancient times. The Titans were according to Greek mythology the first inhabitants of all the surrounding islands. The Pelasgians lived here for a long time, leaving several constructions behind, before they were succeeded by the Carians, the Dorians and later the Phoenicians. Aretanassa, the illustrious queen of Halki lived here once, before being exiled in Karpathos where she committed suicide after her husband's death. Remains of three temples of the god Apollo are preseved at the location of Pefkia, today's Nimborio (along the coastline). The god was worshipped here with exceptional honours. During the flourishing period of the Athenian state, Chalki regularly paid the alliance taxes. In the 7th century it is concered by the Arabs, until 825 when it is liberated. Venetians and Genovians arrived on the island in 1204 and repaired the ancient acropolis, building at the same time a fortress on the island of Alimia. In 1523 Chalki was conquered by the Turks. It takes part in the 1821 revolution, it is conquered by the Italians in 1912 and finally is annexed to Greece along with the rest of the Dodecanese.
(Source: Dodecanese islands and Wikipedia)
ChrisJ, snunney, thor68, Buin, paura, Silvio1953, danos, ifanik, jlbrthnn, jhm, UnTrained, siolaw, Cretense, Hellas, salvator, axiotea has marked this note useful
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Hi George,
Truly amazing landscape.Very well composed and captured photo. Great color, details and light,lovely blue sky.
Georg

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8645 W: 911 N: 11402] (55258)
  • [2007-11-10 0:47]

Hi George

I like the colour contrast, between the cobalt blue sea at the back, & the shallower, turquoise waters bottom right. A superb high vantage point, with excellnt sharpness. Tfs!

Hello George,
I see we are neighbours today. Good composition overlooking this town by the bay. Very good colours and clarity; like the distinct contrasts between land and sea.

what a terrific shot showing us a wonderful view on the bay! :-) nice too see how the houses are grouped along the shoreline.
the two different water colors are great as well as all th nice little details. the view is so nice i am trying to peek around
the corner to see how it continues on the right as the land is abruptly cut off - maybe a stitch of 2 (or more) photos would
have been an idea too. well done & best wishes, thor.

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3275 W: 0 N: 6392] (22379)
  • [2007-11-10 2:15]

Good morning George!
Once again: What a view! You show us this landscape with this impressively meagre vegetation in a skillful way from an outstanding point of view. Perhaps something in the foreground here would give more feeling of depth - in double sense.
A photo "to dream into" ...
Greetings from very rainy and cold Germany - and have a nice weekend!
Frank

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3784 W: 8 N: 2498] (20008)
  • [2007-11-10 3:05]

George,
Beautiful photo, friend. The Emborio village is very nice under your 350D. Is a nice point of view indeed.

Well done.

Paulo

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 87 N: 5049] (17510)
  • [2007-11-10 3:34]

One of your beautiful wide views on the greek islands. I love the colors. A really nice one.

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2242 W: 690 N: 178] (18460)
  • [2007-11-10 4:50]

Hi, my friend!
it is very interesting and very beautiful view. I like your oryginal composition. Good colours and light. Interesting all nature and architecture. Well done.
marek

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3099 W: 83 N: 4508] (16823)
  • [2007-11-10 6:32]

Hello George,
very nice this aerial,panoramic view of Chalki.You catch here a large part of the Hora as the golf behind it.The existans of the islet in the frame, crate a large depth in the capture.Excellent the light and the colours as the clarity and sharpness.
Informative your note too.Well done George.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1461 W: 52 N: 2312] (12966)
  • [2007-11-10 7:33]

Hi George
This blue is impressive beautiful and your photo have many blue colour.
Your photo is impressive beautiful
Regards
Nick

Hello George,
Very beautiful "air image" which shows at which point the place is splendid, but also desert. Beautiful realization. Cheer.
Have a nice day and weekend
Cordially
Joël

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12311 W: 244 N: 16146] (64582)
  • [2007-11-10 8:01]

Hello George,

Greece with are very depth blue water colours give a very extraordinarily image, togehter with the small islands.
Wonderful panorama view with the village against the edge of the water.
Very well done, thanks for sharing.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Szia George,
these colours make it. A great high POV with a rocky landscape, but still full of beauty and a great blue of water. Wonderful DOF.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4605 W: 119 N: 429] (40469)
  • [2007-11-10 23:24]

Jó napot George,
great view, amazing a small islands, nice town by sea. I like the colours and contrast also. Interesting informations. Good work.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi George, splendid view of lovely village and wonderful sea, superb colors, very well done, have a great week end, ciao Silvio

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3778 W: 393 N: 6182] (21176)
  • [2007-11-11 1:26]

Hi George,
Good high POV making the islands look like floating in the air! Nice colors and sharpness of detail too and an interesting note as well
Greetings
Laurent

Hi George,

Great bird's eye view (eagle eyes). Excellent panorama, nice colors and very good details.

Well done!
Have a nice sunday
Leonor

Hi George!

Fantastic panoramic view, excellent high POV adn great composition. Impressive clarity and fantastic colours. Congratulations!

Hercules

What a nice view from up there, George! The weather was fantastic and clear, thus the limpidity is great! Romantic Chalki, indeed. Very well done, my friend.
Have a nice weekend,
Athanasios.

Hi George, you show us the richness of folds of this island with the best way, so we can have the best impression of it.
Have a nice evening.
Evan

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9292 W: 445 N: 14616] (51323)
  • [2007-11-12 8:01]

well george I like this one more then your last one,
the view is nice and the composition is good, good contrast and good qualityjob, have a nice evening.
gr. jaap

Hi Gorge, Beautifully composed & the deep blue colour of the sea at the back is gorgeous & just where I would like to be, a brilliant view of this little village, nice simple framing & not distracting, kind regards Wilson.

Hello dear George,
Very nice pov ; very good compo ; very good info's. Amazing two different shades of blue at the upper and lower parts of the capture.
Good sharpness as well.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Hi George,
It's a beautiful landscape, I like the cobalt blue sea and the islet in the background, nice view.
Regards

Hi George,
What a superb panoramis view.Great colours, POV and perspective.TFS.
Regards.

hAyAti

Hi George,
Superb high pov and wonderful composition. The colors and details, the blue of the sea, the details on the village below are absolutely wnderful. Best regards. Salvator.

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4763 W: 166 N: 7278] (23668)
  • [2007-11-18 7:07]

Dear George
Excellent colours, superb contrast. The small town nestling right on the sea shore, the amazing azure blue sea, the red roofs & the brown slopes. This is fantastic!
Regards
Angshu

Hello George
Yes, the contrast between the deep blue of the sea and the land is just great! There is not much vegetation and your note explained well the water situation on this island. Colors and framing are fine too!
Cheers
Marilyn

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