Episkopi Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

The history of Mount Pelio churches is a long story worth for historians to explore. Most of them were built circa 1750 and they all have the same style of Basilica which is long, usually without a central dome, or if there was one, it was hidden under a two slope tiled roof. On the left and the right there were roofed porches and their very end two small chapels dedicated to different saints from the main church. They were stone built covered with a stone tile roof. They all had a carved wooden temple and were decorated by local artists, and in the richer parishes there were famous artists, many of them from Constantinople the center of the Orthodox Church since the Byzantine times or Mount Athos. The decoration is mainly frescoes and on the outside carved stones or marbles, depicting various themes from religious, to scientific (Agios Georgios-Zagora) or everyday scenes such as hunting and agriculture (Agia Magdalini-Makrinitsa).

The church here is a circa 12th century construction built at the top of the Episkopi hill in Anankasia.
PLEASE NOTE: Look at the WS!WS1 - WS2

Make: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP550UZ
Software: PhotoScape
Exposure Time: 10/1000 sec
F-Stop: f/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings: 50
Focal Length: 468/100 mm
Date Taken: 2008-01-30 17:37
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
File Size: 194 kb

rigoletto, papagolf21, evanrizo, LamCam, meltemi, thiv56, clio, dip, ChrisJ, jorgi, kpav, ARGI, SlavicaN, plimrn, Silvio1953, stelli, danos, Merline, Paul65, trekks, COSTANTINO, Karmenu, ag1993, gokanlam, sanita, bostankorkulugu has marked this note useful

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papagolf21 (57015) 2008-02-01 4:09

Bonjour, cher Argiris,
Quand la beauté éclate de cette façon, c'est un pur régal. Magnifiques couleurs. J'aime la subtilité entre la lumière et les ombres.
De l'excellent travail.
Félicitations.
Amitiés.
Philippe

bobocortis (14146) 2008-02-01 4:16

Hi Argiris.
Absolutely a great shot.
Well-balanced day light and warm interior's light.
Really well done.
Bobo

amstel (2298) 2008-02-01 4:18

Hi Argiris,

Perfect composition, good idea to focus on the colourful detail from behind the building. When seen as a thumbnail, the picture seemed boring, but I appreciate the final effect after I've seen the full size.

Cheers

John_F_Kennedy (32340) 2008-02-01 4:37

Argiris,
sorry to say this, but in this way manipulated images are not allowed on TE.
Why there are no shadows inside the door ???

panteliz (278) 2008-02-01 4:39

Kalimera ki apo volo!!!
epitelous vrika to hot spot stin plateia tou Ai Nikola kai sinde8ika sto net.. dioti to spot tis forthnet pou xrisimopoiw sini8ws sta starbucks de leitourgei aftes tis meres!

Very strong contrast at your picture, i like the three changes of field, three levels of deapth, three different colour pallets! Good result, congratulation!

evanrizo (456) 2008-02-01 4:50

Γειάσου Αργύρη,
στην αρχή είχα κάποιες σκέψεις για τα μέρη πάνω και κάτω αριστερά που βγαίνουν κάπως σκοτεινά, αλλά παρατηρώντας τα άλλα μέρη που έχουν πάρα πολύ καλό φωτιστικό έλεγχο και ότι τα δύο πιο σκοτεινά μέρη μπορούν να εκληφθούν σαν είδος καδραρίσματος και τονισμό αυτών των κομματιών με τον πολύ καλό φωτισμό και βάθος πεδίου, έτσι εγκατέλειψα αυτές τις σκέψεις και την βρίσκω πράγματι πολύ καλή.
Καλό απόγευμα.
Ευάγγελος

greek (7524) 2008-02-01 4:51

kalo mina azaf,

poly orea syntesi pou sou dinei mia aisthisi dyo kosmwn! Parepiptondws apopse to brady sti Net i Maya Tsokli stis 20:00, paei Xio !!!! mmmmmm, galantis

LamCam (3603) 2008-02-01 5:10

Hello Argyri
A very interesting effect as the tree shadows seem to 'melt' the solid wall - and the golden interior of the porch is warm and inviting. The arches create a strong pattern. The inside of the arches are over exposed under the intense light - I have tried to correct this in a WS, I hope this is OK.
A very pleasing view of this little church - and nice descriptive note also.
Best wishes Maggie

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Mateja (418) 2008-02-01 5:15

Hi,
you captured a very intensive space/room in thsi photo and managed to present it very well with your composition and colours intensification.
TFS
Mateja

kibele66 (2926) 2008-02-01 5:20

Argiris hello,
This shot looks like a surrealistic paintinge(although it is not including your previous and famous cloud piles:)) Its first effect on me was: Like a door to heaven, because of the blue color at the end of the orange corridor.
Nice POV and colors.

best regards
Sibel

messenger1 (1029) 2008-02-01 6:03

I really like the contrast in light between the outside and inside of the archway. The building seems to glow from within. Nice colors, beautiful shot.

Cheers!

omixlistilimni (3287) 2008-02-01 6:45

Γεια σου Αργύρη

Πρωτότυπο κάδρο με πολύ ωραία σύνθεση χρωμάτων και φωτισμού!!

Μαρίνα

meltemi (9746) 2008-02-01 7:19

Γειά σου Αργύρη,
unbelievable colours and structure of terraces and additionally marvelous light makes this place cut out of reality.
My compliments.
Kind Regards.
Stella

Nadeemkhawar (746) 2008-02-01 8:26

Nice and dramatic shot, Wonderful.

ifanik (20694) 2008-02-01 8:44

Argiri poly kalh foto apo oles tis apopseis alla ayto to galazio sto bathos nimizw einai poy kanei thn diafora
Apisteyta kalh diaxeirish twn xrwmatwn kai twn skiwn exeis kanei
Bravo file moy
Xairetw
Nikos

thiv56 (1454) 2008-02-01 8:49

Kalispera Argiri,

Panemorfi sinthesi me yperoxo fotismo kai xromata! Poly dynati arxitektoniki fotografia, pou deixnei tin evaisthisia kai dexiosini sou kai s' afton ton tomea. TFS.

savvikos (238) 2008-02-01 8:53

To ekanes pali to thavma sou...
Syndiastike apolita to ekswteriko fws.. me to eswteriko... kai sto kentro tou kadrou... mesw ths prooptikhs tou diadromou... kyriarxei to galazio...
Eksairetikh!!

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jimkok77 (992) 2008-02-01 9:14

Argiri geia

Poly periergi alla kai omorfi synthesi. Mou aresei poy apo to zesto esoteriko xrwma h matia vgainei apo thn alli meria sto pio psyxro eksoteriko.

Bye

aadilj (17950) 2008-02-01 9:30

Now thats worth a million poems. There are frankly no words to describe the beauty and grace of this imge. Lovely composition and control

miumiu (3868) 2008-02-01 9:46

Hello Argiris!
Wonderful shades and lights!
Composition is very nice too!
Have a nice weekend!
Agnes

TopGeo (22495) 2008-02-01 9:49

Geia soy Argyris! Pote den ida omorfoteri tin Episkopi! Ta plagia skiasmena kai fotina meri me tous chromatismous edosan sti ikona to telio!
filika
Georgios

philsim (1910) 2008-02-01 11:42

Hello Argiri
I am looking at this photo whilst sipping one of Mr. Boutari's fine wines - what pleasure. Beautiful enhanced colour a very surrealistic effect. I am sure that the two artists associated with your region - Theophilos and de Chirico would have approved
Regards
Phil

mesutilgim (37583) 2008-02-01 13:19

Hi dear Argiris,
What a wonderfull trial !
Great colors and great graphical effect. Wonderfull notes.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

clio (23421) 2008-02-01 13:53

Geia sou Argiri,
I like both photos. I do not know which I prefer. The light, the colors, the shadows and this so sweet architecture full of curves and always these stones which I so like on the ground it is a perfect sort for me, a place where I can live the rest of my life, I believe!
Bravo, filika
Artemis

CRATEOS (7274) 2008-02-02 1:04

apisteuti..!!exeretikos metaforikos dialogismos toy xorou...spania!!asxoliasti!!
epenous to ligotero poy exo na doso

nf

dip (13006) 2008-02-02 1:04

Geia sou Argiri,
katapliktikes fotoskiaseis kai oraia zesta xromata,i thea sta apenanti vouna einai mia mikri alla polu kali leptomeria pou prostheti kai vathos stin sunthesi,
Xaireto,
Dimitris.

ChrisJ (70521) 2008-02-02 1:09

Hi Argiris

Splendid sharpness, with superb lighting contrasts, & marvellous colour. I like the reflected yellow light within the archway & the blue in the distance. Tfs!

TGULUMSER (12528) 2008-02-02 3:14

Hello Argiris,
An extraordinary composition with amazing colors. It is magnificant. Thanks for sharing with us.
Best regards,
Tulay

jorgi (3804) 2008-02-02 4:38

Hi Argiris,

again I envy you your weather. O gosh, look at this beuty, this most embracing play of warm sun light and lovely shadows. But you did not satisfied just for this, you showed us an entrance to another dimension, an architectural world of great composition, a passage to land of blue, land limited only by clear sky. This is such a perfect shot, so greatly composed with so many embracing ambients and most adorable colour work. My big compliments!

Kind regards,
Jeri

testmaniac (12342) 2008-02-02 5:33

Hi Argiris, very nice and colorful architecture photo! Great composition,POV and contrast!

TFS and regards,
Philip

Philip

iason (415) 2008-02-02 7:02

Γεια σου Αργυρη!!!
Το τελευταιο καιρο ανεβαζει πρωτοτυπες φωτο οι οποιες ειναι παρα πολυ πετυχημενες!!
Πολυ ωραια η αντιθεση των χρωματων!!!

kpav (5025) 2008-02-02 7:22

Γειά σου Αργύρη, πολύ όμορφη εικόνα, με εξαιρετικό καδράρισμα.Μ' αρέσει πολύ η εναλλαγή φως-σκιάς και η προοπτική που ενισχύεται από τη γωνία λήψης.
Κώστας.

silvano38 (50) 2008-02-02 7:29

argiris

magnifique. Il y a tout, la lumiere, le cadrage, la composition, l'originalité.
Je suis tres impressionné car je sais que c'est tres difficile d'avoir un si bon résultat avec une lumière aussi variée et contrastée
Bravo!

ARGI (3418) 2008-02-02 9:59

Τι τρομερα ομορφη δουλια Αργυρη !!
Τι χρωματα ειναι αυτα και τι σκιες - τελεια.

Ο διαδρομος αυτος σιγουρα σε οδηγει στη ομορφια.
Συγχαιρω χ2
φιλικα Αργυρης

SlavicaN (544) 2008-02-02 12:00

Kalispera, Argiri:)

This is an excellent composition, with splendid warm colors and contrasts. Very interesting information in your note, and also amazing photos in WS:)

Have a wonderful Sunday,
Slavica

hay_kes (28596) 2008-02-02 14:53

Hi Argiris,
Woooowww!!What a stunning picture.Colours, light-shadows and perspective are excellent.TFS.
Cheers!

hAyAti

Graal (59126) 2008-02-03 4:03

Hi Argiris,
unusual place and amazing view. Fine composition. Pleasant colours and game of shadows with light. An interesting WS also. Good work. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Cretense (57564) 2008-02-03 4:06

Γεια σου Αργύρη!

Πραγματικά εκπληκτική φωτογραφία, από τις καλύτερες που έχεις ανεβάσει! έχει μια υπέροχη, μεταφυσική διάσταση! Τεχνικά είναι άψογη, αλλά εδώ μετράει περισσότερο η αίσθηση και η ατμόσφαιρα! Τα θερμά μου συγχαρητήρια!

Ηρακλής

stelli (2987) 2008-02-03 6:51

Wonderful colors and shadows! Great framing and depth in the picture! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα

Flip (58) 2008-02-03 7:49

Ke Argurh,

foberh h foto sas! Uperoxa xrwmata, swsth gwnia, omorfes skies.

xxxxxxxx
Maria

danos (33730) 2008-02-03 8:55

Αργύρη καλησπέρα,
πολύ εντυπωσιακό το αποτέλεσμα από την επέμβασή σου στον ναό αυτό στην Ανακασιά.Ο διάδρομος όμως μου φαίνεται πολύ φωτεινός,δεν υπάρχουν πουθενά σκοτεινά σημεία, όπως και ο τοίχος που είναι φάτσα, μοιάζει με wallpaper. Επειδή έχω δει πολλούς ναούς στο Πήλιο αυτού του τύπου και έχω προσπαθήσει να καταγράψω τους στεγασμένους αυτούς χώρους χωρίς επιτυχία,θεωρώ ότι τέτοιο φως είναι εξωπραγματικό.Φυσικά στα workshops το φως είναι πολύ πιό πραγματικό.

Καλή εβδομάδα,Δάνος

horatiuTT (4566) 2008-02-03 23:00

Hi Argiris,
You used the warm light superbly here,very nice seen.
I like very much the balance of the black shadows and warm light.
Great mood.
HOratiu

Merline (6578) 2008-02-04 1:25

Hello Argiris,
Great piece of work... I love the way you have thought out your composition, it's like a superposition of worlds, it's a bit like a dream with fantastic lights and shadows. That opening in warm colors makes for a great depth. I feel you could have redressed the vertical perspective a bit.:-)

TFS
Best regards
Michèle

Paul65 (1402) 2008-02-04 3:13

Hi Argiris!
A very interesting effect of kaleidoscope. Incredible picture create amazing atmosphere. You choose good white balance.
Congratulation!
Greetings from Poland.
Paul.

Silvio1953 (43412) 2008-02-04 6:06

Hi Argiris, great composition with splendid perspective, good light and colors, very well done, have a nice Sunday, ciao Silvio

trekks (14336) 2008-02-04 6:31

Hi Argiris

Very nice contrast of the features and lines, really great graphic impression. Really good work.

TFS, bill

batalay (21416) 2008-02-04 6:38

Hello Argiris,

This is a staggeringly beautiful photograph, as many of the other photographs in your gallery are. the composition, colors and resolution are all first rate. I see that you were educated in the United States, but are now a teacher in Volos. I will certainly check out your students' photos and encourage also.

I am a professor of physics in the United States, but also and artist and author. I frequently visit Greece, while giving lectures on cruises (4 weeks each summer); and Volos is a port I remember visiting once.

Warm regards,

Bulent

COSTANTINO (23477) 2008-02-04 8:20

Geia sou Argiri,
O epituximenos xrwmatikos sundiasmos kai h katapliktikh fwteinothta dinoun ena aristo apotelesma,
Xairetw,
Costantino

dbar (582) 2008-02-04 11:54

Γεια σου Αργύρη,

Πολύ καλή φωτογραφία. Η έκθεση ειναι άψογη και τα χρώματα εντυπωσιακά (και ασυνήθιστα για τη περιοχή... Μου θυμίζουν λίγο Σαντορίνη :-)

Εξαιρετική,
Δημήτρης

Karmenu (1386) 2008-02-05 0:45

The lighting and focus here is very good! I really like this photo! Very well done! Some years ago I saw a docunmnetory about Mt Athos. It was very interesting.
Compliments,
Charles

ag1993 (634) 2008-02-05 2:24

Hello,
Nice photo with lots of colours and great pov.
Regards
Andrea Gatt

mursaloglu (5284) 2008-02-05 2:44

Γειάσου Αργύρη
I like wonderful stunning perspective you gave to this photo and stunning lightning in both side. Bravo filios mu. Mu aresi poli ine poli orea. ihsan

gokanlam (6451) 2008-02-05 3:12

Hi Argiris,
Very nice thought.. The colorful part creates great contrast with the walls outside.. The shadows make nice light games...
Congratulations,
ReLa

sanita (44) 2008-02-06 1:52

Hallo Argiris
For me to talk about the contrast, sharpness or lighting of any picture would be wrong. All I can normally say about a picture is if I like it, and as with all your pictures I can honestly say that I like this one to. Thanks

jusninasirun (10401) 2008-02-06 2:06

Hello Argiris,

Well framed tunnel. The bright orange color of the inside contrasting well with the outside framing.

Regards,
Jusni

bostankorkulugu (34198) 2008-02-07 10:42

how did i miss this beauty, shame on me... what a moody place this is argiri... the light and shadows, the arches and warm colours are amazing in this one file mou... take care...

korkut

MayaG (2393) 2008-02-10 3:46

Kalimera Argiris,
this is so well seen, and very creative. You made a very pleasing composition cleverly using the shadows and colours. A very good one!

rigoletto (27082) 2008-02-12 0:30

Kalispera Argyri,
I've been admiring this one since the first day of its upload.
Great composition with light, colors and perspective. Especially the warm orange/brown tones and the green/blue tones make a superb warm/cold contrast. Would be even more perfect to have a figure in the arched corridor.
Congrats!
Deniz

Vames (4356) 2008-03-03 0:35

καλημέρα Αργύρη,εντυπωσιακή λήψη με το διάδρομο του ναού φωτισμένο πολύ σωστά ώστε να σου δίνει την αίσθηση της λάμψης της ορθοδοξίας !