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The whole lake of Kastoria


The whole lake of Kastoria
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Copyright: Hercules Milas (Cretense) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3523 W: 65 N: 9200] (31835)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-02
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM, 82 mm circular polarizer
Exposure: f/8, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Lakes and lagoons of Greece [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-13 5:24
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Favorites: 1 [view]
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Here's a view of the whole lake of Kastoria (or Orestiada Lake) with the town of Kastoria in the middle. Photo taken from the top of a mountain, which locals claims that it's a giant head of Alexander the Great. This peak is also known as "Psalida". The weather conditions weren't the best possible, although it was a very windy day, as you can possibly see on the lake surface, the atmosphere wasn't very clear, but since it was my last day in the region, I had to take the photo. Eitherway, I don't know if I had the courage to climb up there one more time (hey I am a heavy smoker, after all).

You can also check the ***LARGE VERSION***.

Here's some info about the lake, that i found in "www.kastoria.gr":

" The lake of Kastoria, one of the most beautiful in the Balkans, is directly linked to the character, history and development of the city. It has been classified as “Monument of Natural Beauty” by the Ministry of Culture and it has been integrated in the European Network “Nature 2000”.

It covers an area of about 28 square kilometres and its maximum depth is 9.5 metres. In the region, there are nine streams flowing into the lake. The largest one of them is the stream of Xeropotamos.

Apart from the streams and the rain water, Orestiada lake is also supplied by several underwater springs. It is a wetland of great importance for both aquatic and predator birds, since this is where they reproduce, feed and winter.

It preserves a rich bird fauna – about 200 species – including rare and endangered species, protected by international and national law. The most typical species are pygmy cormorants and Dalmatian pelicans, four species of herons, mute swans, wild ducks, night herons, cormorants and many waterside birds.

Apart from the large number of birds inhabiting the lake, it is the only lake in Greece where one meets an important area of lakeside forests of hydrophilic trees, consisting one of the most rare habitats in Europe.

The lake of Kastoria is the second most productive lake in Greece in terms of fishing. The fish species inhabiting the lake are the following: carp, perch, chub, tench, wells, muskellunge, roach and butterfly ray."

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wonderful lake, never been to
nice panoramic pov
thanks

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  • coco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4081 W: 138 N: 4776] (22690)
  • [2008-05-13 6:12]

Si llevara sombrero me lo quitaba ahora mismo.

Kalispera Hercules.

Ya me falta poco para ir.
Pero eso no forma parte de la crítica de la foto (lo del sombrero sí).
Me podría para en describir muchas cosas de la foto. Hablaría de muchas virtudes de la foto... pero para decir cosas obvias prefiero decir otra: me gusta mucho la foto.

Ta leme, file mou.

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4701 W: 146 N: 8986] (39501)
  • [2008-05-13 7:34]

Hi Hercules, great large view, with good quality, a good saturation on the blue tones and a fantastic view over the lake.
thanks, ciao

These 'large versions' are so interesting to look at. An amazing view here!! Beautiful scenery and perfect pov. TFS

Γεια σου Ηρακλή

Πανοραμική θεσπέσια λήψη!!!
Υπέροχα χρώματα!!!!!

Μαρίνα

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3261 W: 0 N: 6353] (22231)
  • [2008-05-13 10:38]

Hallo Hercules!
Here one word is enough: Gorgeous!
Greetings from summerly Germany!
Frank

Hi hercules ;

çok çok güzel bir geniş açı renkler ve netlik dikkat çekici eliniz esağlık

Önder Kahraman

Γειάσου Ηρακλή, καταπληκτικό αποτέλεσμα.
Έκανες πολύ καλά που ανέβασες και το σημείωμα.
Βαγγέλης

Hi, Hercules -

Great panorama shot! The atmosphere may not have been perfect, but you captured a complex lighting situation very well.

Khaire,
Dan

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  • quillo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1129 W: 213 N: 966] (4868)
  • [2008-05-13 11:16]

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Hola Hércules, espectacular toma del lake of Kastoria, da gusto abrir la imagen y ver la belleza del lugar, es una gran foto y te felicito por el trabajo.

Un abrazo amigo y gracias.

-

Hello Hercules,
Many thanks for sharing this beautiful panorama view of Lake Kastoria well captured and composed!
good pov with depth in good sharpness, warm colour and details
I loved those clouds formation that adds a big bonus towards this great job
well done
Tony

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  • Vames Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 512 W: 0 N: 329] (2655)
  • [2008-05-13 12:31]

γεια σου Ηρακλή,πολύ μεγάλη ευκρίνεια σε μια υπέροχη θέα με απαραμιλλη ομορφιά!τέλειο σημείο λήψης !

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1663 W: 0 N: 759] (7777)
  • [2008-05-13 12:31]

Po,po file mou ti evgales edo!
Tin Kastoria me olokliri tin limni apo akri s'akri!
katapliktiko apotelesma ti allo na po
Dimitris.

Merhaba dear Hercules,
Wonderfull job done !
Great scenery very well captured. A real masterpiece and great notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

I never and ever saw that famous place from that angle, from that aeroplane heights!
This, i think, is the real merit.
To find a -never shown before- view.
And to present it masterfully.
Great!
Chereto
Rigo

salut hercules
une vue aérienne de toute beauté de cette baie avec des couleurs bien polarisées et la version large géniale
amitiés
gilbert

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3959 W: 81 N: 4736] (23379)
  • [2008-05-13 14:23]

Hi Hercules,
fantastic place in a great situation. Good to see it in its entire environment. Brilliant colours.
Regards, Gerrit

Γεια σου Ηρακλή
Αυτό είναι που λένε Αγγλιστή bird view. Ο ορισμός της πανοραμικής φωτογραφίας. Εντυπωσιακή αναπαράσταση του ανάγλυφου του εδάφους και πολύ καλό φως. Να 'σαι καλά
Χρήστος

Hola fiera.

Otra vista estupenda claro! Un POV realmente precioso!

Un saludo, OScar

Hi Hercules,
A stunning panorama featuring great views, deep rich and well saturated colors, and awesome details and clarity. A pleasing image and TFS. Gerald

ìéÜ õðÝñï÷ç êáñô ðïóôÜë!
ìðñÜâï!
÷áéñåôþ ÍÜóïò

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 87 N: 5049] (17510)
  • [2008-05-14 0:56]

very beautiful with such a dramatic sky with these beautiful white clouds in the strong blue. The landscape with all the colours is stunning. Great work.

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3620 W: 214 N: 4621] (22859)
  • [2008-05-14 2:16]

hi hercules
I was drawn into this one by the thumbnail and title, and wasn't disappointed: it's an unusual, cleverly taken photo,i like this view, nicely spotted and well executed

all the best
didier

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  • kiks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 585 W: 113 N: 454] (3427)
  • [2008-05-14 3:27]

WOW... wonderful work Hercules. THe strong saturated colors make this incredible landschape even more impressive! All your foto's from this place make me think very strong to visit this place.
Best regards
KIKs

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2100 W: 14 N: 3845] (15195)
  • [2008-05-14 3:29]

Hola Hercules,
Una preciosa panoramica de este bonito lugar, La versión LP es fantástica y en la que se aprecian muy bien todos los detalles. Gran POV con muy buenos colores.
Cordialmente
Charo

Olá / Γειά σου Hercules,

Beautiful large view!
I love all these Islands Greeks. A very nice shot, the light, colours and compo are fantastic.

Well Done
Regards / σεβασμοί,
Filipe

Kalimera Hercules,
a great high POV to show the whole beauty in a wonderful toning from red/brown to blue. The lake is very nice presented in this one and you got great clouds for the final in the sky. Wonderful light and details, especially in the large one.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

hello Hercules
how can you say that the conditions were not good,how would the photo be if they was good?The light is so beautiful, the blue of the sky is a marvel,and the white clouds add a real beauty!The contrast with the lightened and "red" foreground is great,and the large version is really impressive!Congratulations!
Pascale

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  • clio Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1237 W: 140 N: 1877] (8615)
  • [2008-05-14 7:23]

Geia sou Hrakli,
Now the lake of Kastoria has not secret anymore for me!
Many contrasts and colors, it is really very beautiful.
Thank you for this journey much easier for us.
It is true that rise in the top of a mountain is sometimes hard, but which happiness to see a sight as this one. Sometimes it is like that that we decide to stop smoking!!! (I managed to stop and nevertheless I smoked more than 2 packages a day, then, I am sure that you can reach there also!)
Filika
Artemis

Hi Hercules
Very beautiful picture, colors are fantastic. You're a good ambassador for Greece. Good comment!

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  • Glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 645 W: 6 N: 356] (1853)
  • [2008-05-14 12:04]

hello hercules,
an almost aerial view. Excellent POV. Good note too.
regards
Bev

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  • Truja Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 674 W: 94 N: 1450] (4900)
  • [2008-05-14 14:09]

Hola Hércules,
sencillamente espectacular, es una hermosa vista repleta de fantásticos colores y buenas vibraciones. Te felicito enormente porque es una de esas fotografías que no te cansas de admirar nunca, me trasnmite una gran sensación de bienestar y paz.
Es una pasada de fotografía!

Un fuerte abrazo gran maestro,

Jordi

Γεια σου Ηρακλη,
Τι εντυπωσιακη 'αεροφωτογραφια'!
Γη και ουρανος εξυμνουνται μεασ απο αυτη σου τη ληψη.
Σε χαιρετω,
Γιωργος

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  • manada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 779 W: 62 N: 1056] (5209)
  • [2008-05-14 21:35]

Geia sou Hirakli
fantastic view, the nature often gives us wonderful sceneries.
Great caught with excellent sharpness and clarity.
Kalimera file
Freddy

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9246 W: 445 N: 14483] (50896)
  • [2008-05-15 0:25]

Marvelous.... Hercules,
a fantastic view here in LP format. I realy like the good view, fantastic quality, very good photojob here, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

Hi Hercules,
This is a very good panoramic shot. You high vantage point taking this shot is what i like most. The heavy saturated color is very attractive and you did it well here. Blue is in its best beauty. Excellent one

Regards
Albert

Hi Hercules,
excellent panorama of beautiful Kastoria
very nice colours and lighting
congrats

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8620 W: 910 N: 11366] (54980)
  • [2008-05-15 3:35]

Hi Hercules

A good, high pov, with excellent colour & sharpness. I like the superb colour contrast, between the reddish brown fg, & blue sky. Tfs!

Hola Hercules,
el ángulo utilizado es muy ancho y nos ofrece una visión panorámica realmente impresionante. El lago es muy bonito, y la ciudad en el medio tiene un aspecto magnífico. He visto otras fotos tuyas de este lugar y desde luego que vale la pena visitarlo.
Y sobre la luz, los colores y la calidad de la imagen no puedo decir más que son perfectos.
Un gran trabajo, me gusta.
Un abrazo,
Josep
PS: gracias por tu felicitación, somos unos abuelos felices.

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  • stelli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 567 W: 103 N: 362] (2104)
  • [2008-05-15 13:02]

Beautiful panoramic picture with vivid, sharp colors and excellent framing! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα

Hi Hercules, great panorama landscape, with good quality and nice composition and colors. Wonderful view over the lake. Great place!
TFS

Philip

This has to be, together with the previous photo by Evanrizo, the best photo of the most scenic lake of Greece...

Eksairetikh, einai apo tis fwtografies me megalh aksia. xrhsimo note. Apsogh douleia.
Se sygxairw file mou

Stelios

Hi Hercules, A very good & well composed panoramic photo, the high POV is truly perfect, excellent light & stunning colours, a beautifully picturesque scene, kind regards Wilson, PS love the larger version.

Hi Hercules!
I really like this panorama picture! It shows a pretty nice landscape!
Very nice knowing other great spots in Greece!
TFS - Congratulations!
Greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan Peçanhuk

Merhaba Hercules,
Very good composition... Excellent light, colours and very good POV.
Best wishes.
Ahmet

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  • Felip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 255 W: 8 N: 292] (1439)
  • [2008-05-31 9:59]

Amigo Hercules, y que quieres que te diga de ésta grandiosa imagen sin caer en el aburrimiento de los típicos tópicos. Es brutal!, aunque bien mirado, lo que me sobra es ese campo de deportes que le quita encanto es éste idílico paraje. Eres bueno tío, muuuy bueno.
Un Abrazo

Felip

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