Shadow play of Lovers Photo

Photographer’s Note

For Valentine Day....from the Palace of the Grand Master

Rhodes (Greek: Ρόδος Rhódhos; Italian Rodi; Ladino: Rodi or Rodes; Ottoman Turkish: ردوس Rodos) is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in terms of both land area and population, situated in eastern Aegean Sea. This Greek island lies approximately 11 miles (18 km) to the west of the Turkish shores, situated between the Greek mainland and the island of Cyprus. As of 2001, it has a population of 117,007 of which 53,709 reside in the capital city of the island.

The Palace of the Grand Master

The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is a palace in the town of Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes in Greece. The palace was built in th 14th century by the Knights of Rhodes (now officially known as the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta), who occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1522. After the island was captured by the Ottoman Empire, the palace was used as a fortress.
The original palace was largely destroyed by an ammunition explosion in 1856. When the Italians occupied Rhodes in 1911, they rebuilt it in a grandiose pseudo-medieval style as a holiday residence for the King of Italy, and later for Benito Mussolini, whose name can still be seen on a large plaque near the entrance. When Greece reclaimed the island from Italy in 1948, the palace became a museum.

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sagitarian (353) 2008-02-14 9:25 [Comment]

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francesav (610) 2008-02-14 9:28

Hi George,
nice romantic shot!
My whife and me went in Rhodos for our honeymoon... what else...
Regards.
Francesco.

TopGeo (21723) 2008-02-14 9:32

Hi George very romantic choice. I believe that it is a particular moment that you impressed with a particular and beautiful way! Good the background with the architecture and the frame gives accent and makes the picture most romantic!
Compliments
Georgios

evanrizo (456) 2008-02-14 9:43

OOOOooo George, yes a right, a clever post for today, the couple framed with the passage works fantastic.
An ideal framed photo and the background is also great, also very amazing.
Have a nice night.
Evangelos

peco85 (919) 2008-02-14 9:46

Great tribute:) A really interesting photo with good atmosphere and lots of emotions.. Thank you for sharing

jlbrthnn (37785) 2008-02-14 10:12

Good evening George,
it is well seen, but a little timid:)Excellente image where shade and light are well managed. Superb framing on an eternal architecture.
Have a good evening
Cordially
Joël

chiaretta (1915) 2008-02-14 10:13

Hi George,
what a delightful shot!
The composition is great, exposure perfect and colors sharp!
You've choosen a very intersting pov!
Chiaretta

see, if you want, a picture of mine of similar POV (Ferrara Revealed)

ben4321 (9785) 2008-02-14 10:19

I like how you framed this shot with the archway George, and there's a nice interaction between the couple.
You know, I think it would have worked even better if you'd reduced the exposure so that the couple were rendered as silhouettes against that bright background. That would have given you deeper shadows too, and got rid of the slight over-exposure in the background.
In terms of the concept and the framing though, I think this is very good indeed.

Cheers,
Ben

Buin (37540) 2008-02-14 10:48

Hallo George!
I like this one because your picture combines impressive architecture, interesting history and "normal live" as a wonderful silhouette. In inventive modality of presenting such an historic place! Congrats to this idea!
Greetings from still sunny but cooler Germany!
Frank

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-02-14 11:18

Hello George

A scene very appropriate on this day Valentine.

The composition is very nice too romantic under the shadow of the arch. The protagonists are well inside the frame and perspective in the background, detailing some very charming and warm tones.

Thank you for sharing it.

John

ifanik (20522) 2008-02-14 12:02

Very beautiful capture my friend
Very nice framming and lighting
Well done
Best regards
Nick

Butterflyka (518) 2008-02-14 12:56

Hi George
Great well-timed shot!Very romantic and warm composition for this special day.Good point of view u've chosen.Good sharpness and light management.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Karina

Cormac (26449) 2008-02-14 13:20

Great shot for Valentine's day! You have managed to combine romance and travel in the same shot, by not only including the young couple, but also some interesting archictecture and history. I especially like the way you used the arch to provide a natural frame for the scene. Well done!

mesutilgim (36709) 2008-02-14 14:32

Hi deat George,
Wonderfull pov ! Very good compo with the natural framing of the arches.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

devimeuxbe (55865) 2008-02-14 14:35

Hi george
Perfect cropping with this couple under the arche.
The picture is beautifull and you post it at the right time
Well done
Bertrand

bostankorkulugu (33520) 2008-02-14 15:22

all the shots i took at that spot are overexposed so i am jelaous of this one george... such a romantic moment... take care...

korkut

jonathan_hart (22576) 2008-02-14 16:33

hi George
romantic composition, excellent control of the light, very nice shot
regards
jo

jjcordier (24566) 2008-02-14 22:22

George
Toi aussi tu as su trouver l'image qui colle bien à l'actualité du jour avec ces amoureux qui préfèrent une tendre complicité à l'ombre plutôt que d'admirer les merveilles architecturales inondées de soleil.
Amicalement
JJ

Hellas (5119) 2008-02-14 23:01

There are everywhere in the world, many lovers of Greece and we all appreciate that! You are one of them George!
Your photo combines love with architecture, nicely!
Love over all!
Very good exposure and frame, too.
Have a nice weekend,
Athanasios.

azaf1 (15541) 2008-02-15 0:42

Hi George
Best wishes to you, too
Argiris

ChrisJ (70153) 2008-02-15 0:54

Hi George

Good upload for Valentines Day. The arch nicely frames the silhouetted lovers, & the rest of the scene, & adds marvellous graphism. Excellent sharpness, & tfs!

snunney (34774) 2008-02-15 1:15

Hello George,
A very romantic feeling to this image; their poses say it all! I like this capture of silhouettes against the backdrop of golden stones. Well seen and executed.

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-02-15 1:44

George,
Nice Valentine's Day picture !
I like these shadowed lovers, and the environment is superb too.
Nice job,
Regards,
JB.

cunejo200 (7157) 2008-02-15 4:27

Hello George,
A very attractive composition. Architectural details look mighty fine, the interplay of shadow and light is appealing, and the inclusion of the semi-silhouetted couples lend drama. Best regards, Danilo

John_F_Kennedy (31315) 2008-02-15 4:31

Good capture of the great architecture through the black shadowed arch. Lovely colours and details. It's a wonderful shot.
Best wishes,
Achim

Burberry1 (6041) 2008-02-15 4:36

Interesting and attracted the eye!!!
I am not sure if they are in love or maybe only in the relationship...if U know what I mean.
She seems to be shield herself against him...
Anyway, a great image.

Kind regards from Poland
Agnieszka

danos (32302) 2008-02-15 5:33

Hello George,
very beautiful and topical the shot of the pair that is ready to be kissed in the shade,of the Palace of the Grand Master.I like the pose of the pair and the brightness of background. Excellent effective shot to celebrate the Valentine's day.Informative your note too.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

Greg1949 (8507) 2008-02-15 6:20

Nice shot George, appropiate for the occasion, nice exposure and composition.

Greg

UnTrained (0) 2008-02-15 6:22

Szia George,
good play with light to have this couple in the arch but more as only a silhouette and the bright place behind. I like their position and the touchy mood. Very pleasant for Valentine day and good details in the background.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

hatti52 (12654) 2008-02-15 9:49

Hi George
very lovely shot
couple on foreground and background with the architecture
great light management
regards

hay_kes (28562) 2008-02-15 12:07

Hi George,
What a superb picture.Great point of view.Excellent colours, light and silhouettes.TFS.
Regards.

hAyAti

paura (38278) 2008-02-15 18:39

George,
Very beautiful shot with a fantastic background. Composition is also very nice with all those archiecture elements very vivid.

regards

Paulo

Graal (57773) 2008-02-15 23:41

Jó napot George,
fine captured scene, good natural frame (gate), interesting view in BG, nice architecture. Well done photo anf good informations.
Gr., Aleksander

leo61 (43384) 2008-02-16 0:32

Hi George!
A good shot I like the people`s silhouettes and their poses.Good lightmanagement,too.A good mixture of architecture and portrait.
Regards,leo

jhm (82341) 2008-02-16 0:37

Hello George,

Excellent image for valentine day with the couple in the gate
Splendid that we through gate can see the background, you play nice with light and shadows, this care for a wonderful composition.
Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

jaywalker (12190) 2008-02-17 8:54

Hi George, A beautifully composed photo & a great piece of opportunism, catching the couple in such a wonderful place worked perfectly, perfect use of light &, I love your positioning, TFS, this excellent shot, kind regards Wilson.

robertosalguero (110) 2008-02-17 21:16

Hello George,

This is a nice framing of the couple. It does seem like a nice romantic moment in this beautiful place. Light is awesome and the window created by the door frame allow a nice balance of shadows and light. Nicely composed image. Thanks George.

Roberto

AiresSantos (41990) 2008-02-20 12:50

Hi George
Great capture of the lovers !
I like your POV, the silhouettes and how you managed the light. Good atmosphere and lots of emotions...
TFS and greetings
Aires

Jakab (3468) 2008-03-07 17:55

Szia Gyuri!
Aranyos, ahogy az ódon (na jó, ódonná újjáépített) falakat élet tölti meg, méghozzá nem a szokásos bámészkodó turisták által (na jó, persze ezek is turisták, csak most nem bámészkodnak), hanem igazi emberi gesztussal. Egyébként az épületrészletből felsejlik valami a századelő sajátos, megalomán olasz historizmusából, ami Mussolini alatt érte el csúcspontját - szidják is ma rendesen. Szerintem remek kép, a pár sziluettje emeli meg.
Üdv
Laci