Photographer’s Note
It seems I'll be going back and forth, inside and outside the rock of Monemvasia. I have already uploaded an external view of the rock in my The Greek Gibraltar photo, but that was from the other (south) side of the bridge that connects the rock with the mainland of Pelopponissos since the 18th century, I think.
This is a view of the rock, from the other side (north) of the 130m long bridge. Until year 370 Monemvasia was connected with Pelloponisos with a natural ground "bridge" but then a huge earthquake, converted the rock to an island.
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Paolo
(40703) 2008-03-28 4:46
Hi Hercules, great one, with a brillian POV and and excellent work on the saturation and the light!
excellent quality too.
thnaks, ciao
coco
(27866) 2008-03-28 4:47
Kalimera Hercules.
Veo que la "roca" es un tema recurrente en tus últimas fotos. Pero eso no es problema. Al menos resulta muy agradable de ver fotos como la que nos enseñas hoy.
¿Todo bien por ahí?
¿Cómo va la publicación?
Ta leme, file.
migzal
(485) 2008-03-28 5:00
Hi Hercules,
The composition of this picture is awesome. I just visited your gallery and i like your photos, it seems every piece is a masterpiece.
I just added you as one of my favorite photographer.
Thanks for sharing.
Miguel
Truja
(4948) 2008-03-28 5:31
Hola Hércules,
pués siguiendo la vertiginosa y cristalina orilla del mar justo hasta llegar a la solemne roca, me entran unas ganas formidables de tirarme y darme un chapuzón en esas hermosas aguas.
Formidable fotografía, te felicito nuevamente!!
Una abraçada, Jordi
masquerade
(0) 2008-03-28 5:32
Geia sou Hraklh!
The strongest thing here is your POV I think.
Good job !
Take care
m
barrufeto_77
(25809) 2008-03-28 6:00
Hola fiera.
Otra bonita fondo. Me encanta como nos llevas a la roca gracias al arena del agua, una buena idea.
Cuídate tio y buen fin de semana!
Muse
(31011) 2008-03-28 6:45
Hello Hercules,
De très jolies couleurs sous une lumière agréable et un pov tout bien choisi.
De très jolies textures qui donnent plusieurs effets.
Bien vu!
Best regards
Denise
stefanocer
(10404) 2008-03-28 6:52
The long exposure made your shot very very interesting Hercules , framing colours and light management are simply great , compliments.
Stefano.
zeynepe
(9342) 2008-03-28 8:01
Hi Hercules,
The perspective is so nice, as if all the colors of rainbow are there :)
Have a nice weekend,
Zeynep
bostankorkulugu
(33616) 2008-03-28 8:39
your monemvasia shots are all amazing giritli mou... it was already in my "future destinations" list but now on the top... the colour of the sea is superb in this one... and the sky is like from an oil painting...
(any decision yet?)
bostani
anes_lc
(14768) 2008-03-28 9:16
love the colours ..and the way you frame ...and this magic place ...everything is just perfect
thanks sharing dear
regards,anes
vincz
(19043) 2008-03-28 10:27
Fantastic colors, great vertical composition. I love the feeling here. Great wrok.
crckt
(7076) 2008-03-28 10:33
Hi Hercules,
Once again an amazing POV from you. Fantastic colors, the composition is excellent.
Regards,
Shaeri
TGULUMSER
(12512) 2008-03-28 10:33
Hello Hercules,
We can feel the movement of the sea, you reflected the dynamism very successfully. The sky is amazing, too,
Best regards,
Tulay
TopGeo
(21847) 2008-03-28 11:27
Hrakli! Xaireto! Spania kai entiposiaki eikona kategrapses me to T=1sec edo. San ptosi meteoriton stin Monembasia.
Moy arese kai to xamilo mprosta poy edose vathos kai kali isoppopia.
Ta sigcharitiria mou
filika
Georgios
miumiu
(3866) 2008-03-28 11:31
Hello Hercules!
Amazing beach and point of view is excellent! l like mild waves and little stones! Clouds and lights are very impressive!
Have a nice weekend!
Agnes
Chris3
(511) 2008-03-28 11:59
Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Πολύ όμορφη φωτογραφία με πανέμορφο ουρανό.Προτιμώ αυτή τη γωνία λήψης,αφού φαίνεται πολύ ωραίος ο ουρανός.Έχεις κάνει βέβαια παρόμοια επεξεργασία με αυτήν του The Greek Gibraltar.Έχει καλή προοπτική και το καδράρισμα της είναι πολύ καλό και αυτό.
Χαιρετώ,
Χρήστος
giorgos_gr
(276) 2008-03-28 14:01
Γεια σου Ηρακλή.Αν και δεν είμαι σε γενικές γραμμές λάτρης της θάλασσας (αλλα του βουνού) η φώτογραφία σου αυτή όπως και πολλες άλλες είναι καταπληκτική τόσο που με κάνει να θέλω να πάω σε αυτό το μέρος.
Φιλικά, Γιώργος.
gilou530
(35254) 2008-03-28 14:18
salut hercules
une belle courbe de la plage qui nous mene droit sur cette montagne a la forme spéciale, un trés beau cadrage, bravo
amitiés
gilbert
syd1946
(17913) 2008-03-28 14:53
Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Η Μονεμβασια γινεται ακομη πιο ελκυστικη για ολους εμας που δεν την εχουμε επισκεφτει!Πραγματικα υπεροχη φωτογραφια με ενα πολυ πετυχημενο σημειο ληψης...
ευχομαι ενα καλο Σαββατοκυριακο,
Θωμάς
giorgimer
(21226) 2008-03-28 15:03
Hi Hercules,
great one! Perfect composition, great DOF and colors.
Very well done!
Gio
jaywalker
(12190) 2008-03-28 16:10
Hi Hercules, A very nice array of colours & your POV across the pebbled beach is a great choice, a perfect exposure time, I love the effect of movement as the water hits the shore line, overall very well composed &, TFS, kind regards Wilson.
gneufeld
(15173) 2008-03-28 19:20
Hi Hercules,
Wow, a stunning perfectly executed shot with deep rich colors and perfect contrast and sharpness. Excellent work and TFS. Gerald
dareco
(17104) 2008-03-28 21:57
The colors are fantastic. It looks rather heavenly :) Very nice pov. TFS
PixelTerror
(86146) 2008-03-29 3:14
Hi Hercules
Still playing with the big beast ? lucky you !
The perspective and water smoothing by the 1 sec exposure are very nice here, as is the wide angle effect perceived in the clouds, the big rock is very effective attracting the eye
Have a nice day JY
Clementi
(44215) 2008-03-29 3:33
Ciao Hercules,
great one, with a brillian POV and excellent work on the saturation of colors ,
fantastic light .
good job
giorgio
delkoo
(34308) 2008-03-29 6:00
hi hercules
nice view again on this spectacular rock, great framing using water as head line , the transparency of the sea is well rendered , finally a fine composition .
have a nice w.e
ta leme
didier
v_vicky
(1021) 2008-03-29 6:46
Πανεμορφος ουρανος, που δειχνει τον βραχο ακομα πιο επιβλητικο στην εικονα.. εξαιρετικα τα χρωματα.
Συγχαρητηρια!
Βικυ
jpinkham
(848) 2008-03-29 7:54
The colors in this image are immediately delightful, Hercules, but then the closer inspection reveals even better features. I lreally like the converging lines of water, wave, shore, and cloud guiding us to your subject. The lighting is great, too, as is the texture of the pebble-strewn coast. A fine composition!
Regards,
Jim
ChrisJ
(70283) 2008-03-29 8:23
Hi Hercules
I like the transparecy of the water, the reflections, & the motion blur. The shoreline provides good lead in lines. Nice sunset colours in the sky. Tfs!
kpav
(5023) 2008-03-29 8:45
Γεια σου Ηρακλή, απίθανη αριστοτεχνική λήψη με υπέροχο φως και υφή του νερού. Μου αρέσει πολύ η καμπύλη που δημιουργεί το κύμα που αποτραβιέται και οδηγεί το μάτι στον βράχο. Απίθανα και τα χρώματα και ο ουρανός επίσης. Σε χαιρετώ,
Κώστας.
carper
(64936) 2008-03-29 10:39
your going to quick for me hercules,
a fantastic one here, good photo, I like the perspective of the coastline and the fantastic sky, good photojob here, well done my friend. Have a good weekend.
gr. jaap
steliosk
(4784) 2008-03-29 11:00
Foberh, thn protimw perissotero apo to prohgoumeno post me analogo POV.
to kyma grafei mia omorfh prooptikh, kai oi xrwmatismoi glykoi kai pistoi ws Cretense trademark ;)
To barkaki sta aristera me problhmatizei ligo file mou, ka8ws 8ewrw oti h8ele ligo aera, h ena sbhsimo estw me clone stamp. Proswpika 8a dialega to 1o
Xairetw
Stelios
ifanik
(20542) 2008-03-29 16:00
Panemorfh Hraklh
Apisteyta omorfa xrwmata kai yperoxh prooptikh
Poly kalh doyleia file
Xairetw
Nikos
stelli
(2945) 2008-03-29 16:12
Amazing depth and gorgeous colors! It's been a long time since I visited that place, it's time to go back! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα
Bruno40
(6440) 2008-03-29 19:45
Hola amigo,
Como ya sabes, he estado un poco alejado de TE debido al trabajo, y no he podido dejar comentarios a todas tus maravillosas fotos recientes.
me gusta esta por los colores del cielo, el efecto de gran angular, y la valocidad lenta de disparo. Muy buen trabajo.
un saludo y espero que tengas un buen Domingo.
Jorge
sagar
(2307) 2008-03-29 23:55
Hello Herecules,
What a wonderful shot of the place by the sea!!! The cliff at a distance is just stunning to watch. I also liked the colored pebbles on the shore. Great take.
Regards,
Sagarneel.
jonathan_hart
(22576) 2008-03-31 9:07
hi Hercules
beautiful curve leading the eye into the depth of the photo, the sky has very good looking tones
regards
jo
batalay
(20964) 2008-03-31 18:07
hello Hercules,
An entirely inspiring shot of the "Greek Gibraltar." Indeed, I never knew that a rock so reminiscent of the Rock of Gibraltar exited. A similar situation, but in reverse, took place with the Island of Kyzikos, jutting out into the Sea of Marmara from the South. Alexander the Great had visited it when it was an island, and now it has joined the mainland as a peninsula with a low land bridge. The colors are superb, the slow, 1 second exposure, has made the image all the more dramatic.
Warm regards,
Bulent
delic
(6735) 2008-04-01 14:55
The diversity of landscape in Greece does not seize to amaze me, Hercules. Beautiful wide-angle composition and nice effect achieved by the one-sec exposure. You are making good use of full-frame. Regards,
Hakan
Wanda1
(10981) 2008-04-01 22:10
Hi Hercules,
The curving line of the textured pebbled beach leads our eye smoothly towards the rock. I like the rusty reds contrasted with the greens and of course the sky is spectacular too with its scattered clouds. Nice use of wide angle.
Regards
Wanda
jafadabret
(39697) 2008-04-08 2:24
Kalimera Hercule.
J'aime beaucoup les couleurs extraordinaires de la photo avec les vert émeraude et les rouge brique de la plage. Le ciel est également d'une grande beauté. Belle composition avec la courbe du rivage qui va vers le rocher.
Jacques
bakes888
(18239) 2008-04-09 1:28
Hi Hercules. Excellent timing, composition and framing. I love the colours both in the sky and in the sea. The water must be really clean here. Well captured and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.
CRATEOS
(7274) 2008-04-13 1:12
dimioyrgontas mis theiki ypostasi ston xoro dixnis oti to mellon einai apeiro..kai stin fotografia..!!!
nf
Photo Information
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Copyright: Hercules Milas (Cretense)
(56222) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2008-03-21
- Categories: Nature
- Camera: Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM, 82 mm circular polarizer
- Exposure: f/16, 1 seconds
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Bridges of Greece [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2008-03-28 4:42
- Favorites: 2 [view]
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