Enjoying the sunset Photo

Photographer’s Note

Lefkada

Lefkada, or Leucas (Greek: Λευκάδα,Italian: Santa Maura) is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea on the west coast of Greece, connected to the mainland by a long causeway and floating bridge, as well as the island's capital city. The city of Lefkada, is at the north of the island, approximately 20 minutes by automobile away from Aktion National Airport. The Prefecture of Lefkada comprises Lefkada island plus the smaller nearby islands of Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos, Madouri, Skorpios, and Sparti. It is the smallest prefecture of Greece in both land area and population (2001 census).

Lefkada Town (population: 6,903), has a pedestrianized main street, a marina, and bus access to Athens.

The east coast section of the island has small resorts of Lefkada, Nikiana and Perigiali, all north of the largest resort on the island—Nidri. It is set in a sheltered location with views across to Skorpios—owned by Aristotle Onassis, Meganissi and other small islands, as well as the Greek mainland. The main coastal road from Lefkada to Vasiliki runs through the town, although a bypass is being built. There are regular car ferries to Kefalonia, Ithaca and Meganissi.

20km south of Nidri is the resort of Vasiliki—a windsurfing center. There are ferries here to Kefalonia and Ithaca.

Have a nice week.

Λευκάδα

Η Λευκάδα είναι το τέταρτο σε έκταση ελληνικό νησί του Ιονίου πελάγους και των Επτανήσων. Βρίσκεται νότια της Κέρκυρας και πλησίον των ακτών της Αιτωλοακαρνανίας και στην αρχαιότητα πίστευαν ότι ήταν χερσόνησος αυτής. Έχει σχήμα ελλειψοειδές. Κυριότερες πηγές πλούτου ο τουρισμός, η ελαιουργία, αμπελουργία και η αλιεία. Από τις ανασκαφές που έκανε ο Δαίρπφελντ υποστηρίζει ότι το νήσι αυτό είναι η Ιθάκη του Οδυσσέα.

Σήμερα αποτελεί ομώνυμο νομό με πρωτεύουσα την πόλη της Λευκάδας. Κοντά στο νησί βρίσκονται οι μικρές νησίδες Μεγανήσι, Σπάρτη, Σκορπιός, Αρκούδι, Άτοκος, Καστός, Κάλαμος κ.ά. Παλαιότερα ονομαζόταν Άγια Μαύρα (Σάντα Μάουρα) από τον ναό της Αγίας Μαύρας που είχαν οικοδομήσει οι Φράγκοι κατά τον 13ο αιώνα στο ομώνυμο επιθαλάσσιο φρούριο.

Η Λευκάδα διαθέτει πολλές γραφικές παραλίες απαράμιλης ομορφιάς που χαρακτηρίζονται απο τα γαλαζοπράσινα νερά τους τα οποία τις κατατάσουν στις ομορφότερες της χώρας αλλά και ολόκληρης της Μεσογείου. Η διάσημη παραλία της Πόρτο Κατσίκι έχει κατά καιρούς ψηφιστεί απο διεθνή τουριστικά περιοδικά ως η ομορφότερη παραλία της Μεσογείου.

Καλή εβδομάδα.

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Critiques | Translate

aadilj (16701) 2008-11-09 22:13

Nicely compsoed shot Danos with fine hues and extremely well arranged parameters. i lvoe the heus and the the width of the shot

mesutilgim (33870) 2008-11-09 22:20

Hi dear Danos,
A different sunset. Simple but nice composed. Nice the watchers at the foreground and perfect notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

dip (11717) 2008-11-09 22:36

Geia sou Dano,
yperoxo to iliovasilema apo tin Leukada pou mas parousiazeis,
poli kali i epilogi sou na sumperilaveis sto proskunio ta pagkakia me tous anthropous pou dinoun zoi stin sunthesi,
kali evdomada,
Dimitris.

argycon (2593) 2008-11-09 22:37

Kalimera Dano,
Omorfi h dysh sou me yperoxa xrwmata kai tis silouetes sta pagkakia na grafoun poly kala!
Poly wraia!
tfs
Kali evdomada
Kostas

lc4giala (2184) 2008-11-09 23:32

Kalimera Dano
omorfa therma xrwmata kai katagrafi ayton,silouetes,kalamiwnes kai provlita exoun synthesei yperoxa to thema sou apodidontas enan entono romantiko tono
kali evdomada
George

bakes888 (16582) 2008-11-09 23:33

Hi Danos. Well timed shot. The strong diagonal at the bottom strengthens the composition and adds FG interest. Wonderful colour palette also. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good week, Paul.

shevchenko (8021) 2008-11-09 23:53

Hi Danos,
Fresh to see this evening scenery in rare color with not colouring so much to the sea where majority sea surface in grey color, silhouette of sitting people add relaxing feels, good exposure and distinct image to show the semicircle sun, good shoot.
Ally

Longroute (7306) 2008-11-10 0:57

Hello Danos,

we did enjoy your sunset!
It's a good composition, with the two benches with the people at the sides and the shore line that cuts the photogram in diagonal. Nice colours too.
Have a nice day,
Donato

Budapestman (36662) 2008-11-10 1:09

Hi Danos,
Picturesque impression with beautiful colours and lights. The composition is spectacular, romantic and tranquil atmosphere, beautiful.
Have a nice week!
George

azaf1 (15365) 2008-11-10 1:31

Kalimera Dane
Galini kai iremia, mia optiki apolafsi eidika me tin anthropini parousia na dinei emfasi sto sinaisthima
Kali bdomada
Argiris

bema (6512) 2008-11-10 1:44

Kalimera Danos,

what an beautiful and amazing view, like your pov and the colors of this dreamlike sunset, the sun seems to sink into the the sea, very fine realisation..

Yassou Bernd

Graal (52732) 2008-11-10 2:30

Kalimera Danos,
very nice evening image, well composed. Peaceful atmosphere and pleasant warm light during the sunset time. Good photojob. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

TGULUMSER (11897) 2008-11-10 2:42

Hello Danos,
A magnificant sunset view with fantastic colors and nice silhouettes,
Best regards,
Tulay

rodgerg (17572) 2008-11-10 3:33

Hello Danos,

Very nice, the desicive moment with the "half sun" in the BG Nice coloeurs well collected too and a great propsect with the peoples in the FG. Thse peoples gives too an intersting element of life. Congratulations for this excellent photowork.
Have a good week,
Roger

carper (60991) 2008-11-10 3:43

it's a lovely sunset Danos,
a fine composition, well taken shot, good contours and a pleasant shot to look at, good photojob here my friend, have a nice day.
regard jaap

paura (33137) 2008-11-10 4:43

Danos,
Amazing colors in this beautiful composition photo. Excellent job.

regards

Paulo

Vames (4356) 2008-11-10 5:18

γεια σου Ντάνο,υπέροχο ηλιοβασίλεμα με χρωματα ομορφα και απεριοριστη θέα !

vasilpro (4615) 2008-11-10 8:18

Γεια σου Δάνο
Ωραία σύνθεση με το μώλο διαγώνια στην άκρη και το θαυμάσιο αυτό ηλιοβασίλεμα να γεμίζει τον ουρανό με καταπληκτικά χρώματα.
Καλή βδομάδα, Βασίλης.

emilbo (8473) 2008-11-10 8:28

Allô Danos!
Une magnifique photo et un beau coin pour se reposer et admirer le beau coucher de soleil. J'aime bien la composition avec la promenade en diagonale et les silhouettes des personnages sur les bancs. Superbes couleurs et intéressante note.
Bravo!... et bonne semaine,
Emilius

feather (46273) 2008-11-10 8:40

Perfect timing to catch the sun just before it disappeared behind the horizon. The sky colours are lovely and I like the inclusion of the silhouetted people.
Kth

Emile (19038) 2008-11-10 10:15

Hola Danos.
Very good sunset shot with soft sky colors, very well composed, it's a nice place to be and watch this beautiful moment.
Well done.
Best regards.

belido (13371) 2008-11-10 11:13

Hi Danos,

what a nice and peaceful sunset view. I like to see the diagonal line with the people silhouettes and the partially hidden sun in its soft light. A pleasant seen indeed, well done!
Regards,
Carlos

jaywalker (12076) 2008-11-10 13:25

Hi Danos, This is a great tranquil scene & the silhouettes of the people is very good, I like the angle of the boardwalk as it passes through & your timing is excellent with the sun just dropping behind the horizon, also a lovely red sky, kind regards Wilson.

Jakab (3024) 2008-11-10 14:11

Hello Danos,
I like the colours of the sky and the gentle waves on the sea. Sure, not a profound critique but I find the photo simply nice without any speculative remark.
Best whishes
Laszlo

jusninasirun (8990) 2008-11-10 17:57

Hi Danos. Beautiful sun setting atmosphere registered here. I like the sea/sky division with human interest in silhouettes. Stunning view in very well managed respective. Regards. Jusni

Waylim (8382) 2008-11-10 18:06

Simple but just lovely image, with the sunset and people taking time to enjoy. Lovely composition, peaceful atmosphere, magical hour of the day. Fantastic color and tone. Thanks Danos.
Way

jrj (34527) 2008-11-11 2:01

You got the sun just in time here danos before it sttles in the horizon line. Good use and inclusion of the people at the beach, a good result with the use of the straight and diagonal lines in the compo.

syrus_persia (1636) 2008-11-11 3:23

Danos , Doroud
Good timing and very good control the light. Wonderful atmosphere with blue and warm colours. Well done...
Best regards my dear friend...
cyrus

John_F_Kennedy (27465) 2008-11-11 3:25

So romantic and with beautiful colours, I like it very much.
Best wishes,
Achim

josepmarin (31437) 2008-11-11 7:01

Hi Danos,
When I look at your photo I am enjoying the sunset as these people sat in the wharf.
I like the tranquilizing effect of this scene, and logically, the magnificent tones, the cross-light and such a soft luminosity of the sunset.
It is a very beautiful composition, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

mark_mk (44) 2008-11-11 7:55

Hi Danos,
you caught the sun at the perfect moment, already some stunning colors in the sky, but also the sun going down, great! The people in the front on the benches add life and are the final touch for your well done image, I like it a lot!

Take care
Mark

riclopes (32362) 2008-11-11 9:57

Olá Danos, great shot of a sunset. The position of the sun disapearing is a splendid point of atraction along with the warm tones in the sky, but what makes the picture stands out from a regular sunset is this excellent foreground with the two benches. Strangely, the one on the corner is facing the opposite direction of the sunset, while the other gives a more poetic mood. Anyway, I like the interplay bettween the two.
Have a nice evening,
ricardo

scroller (2795) 2008-11-11 13:34

Good evening Danos,
Despite the hard condition with a strong sun in the sunset you managed to get the silouettes and the sharpeness very fine. I also like the lines around the sun far far away on the fading sky.
Hälsningar
/Stefan

parbo (10804) 2008-11-11 17:41

Kalimera Dano,

Your timing is excellent for catching half of sun ball and capturing reverse lights, on sea too. I liked leaden colored shining, dazzling surface while splendid lights creating visitors silhouettes. Reeds of fishermen's net on shore great view too. Congratulations. Ευθυμίες.

Χαιρετισμούς,

Ertugrul

toto (17589) 2008-11-11 21:48

Bonjour,
belle photo de ce superbe coucher de soleil,ces bancs a l' avant donnent un bel effet et une excellente profondeur a votre photo.
Jolies couleurs de ce soleil couchant.

Amitiés Thomas

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-11-12 3:30

Good afternoon, Danos.
A lovely, moody sunset, as it should be.
Well composed, with that powerful diagonal at the bottom & the silhouettes of those people perfectly placed. And, of course, those hues in the sky are simply wonderful. Good job, TFS!
Have a nice day, see you soon.
Fulvio.

jhm (76918) 2008-11-12 3:34

Hello Danos,

Lovely sunset above the sea with the sun half in water.
Also the people on the benches are a nice contrast against the pink sky.
Colours and sharpness are superb.
Composition and presentation are very well.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

MarcT (20231) 2008-11-12 6:48

Hi Danos,
Very nice sunset. Excellent soft colors and great use of the the people to create the composition.
Cheers
Marc

gracious (20005) 2008-11-12 10:19

Hello my friend Danos,
I thank you for this beautiful sunset well captured and composed in the best manner!
very nice to include the silhouette of people who enjoyed the sunset!
good pov with sharpness, wonderful colour and details
well done
cheers
Tony

jemaflor (36474) 2008-11-12 10:33

Hi Danos,
Well captured this sunset, good light and lovely colours, well composed too, an interesting reslt for this plaesant scene.

Charo (28168) 2008-11-12 13:45

Hello Danos,
Superb composition and a beautiful sunset with a light fantastic. Excellent atmosphere and colors. Bravo!
Best regards,
Charo

danyy (62985) 2008-11-12 13:46

Bonjour Danos,

calme et romantisme au traveres de cette photo bien cadr&e et prise au meilleur moment de la journée.
Best regards.
Daniel.

devimeuxbe (54043) 2008-11-12 13:47

Hi Danos
The light here is beautifull. The shadows are an important element of the picture also.
Beautifull
Bertrand

stego (21486) 2008-11-12 16:28

Γειά σου Danos,
You are a real master in catching the light, colours and mood of these sunsets by the sea. You hadn't much graphic elements at your disposal to make the compo, but you used very cleverly the pier, the benches, the people, the poles on the water and and the sun to produce a very attractive photo, by drawing imaginary triangles that give an unexpected gentle sense of dynamism.
Χαιρετισμούς, José

ElAprendiz (7362) 2008-11-12 16:53

Hello my friend Danos:

It is one of the most beautiful sunsets I've seen in TrekEarth.

The law of thirds is well established in the frame. Beautiful tones, great details, especially by those who observe the event. Reflections in the water are wonderful, serene and indescribable.

Thank you for sharing this beauty of the Greek landscape. You have a really beautiful country

John

ChrisJ (65367) 2008-11-12 18:27

Hi Danos

Well framed using the rule of thirds, with good sharpness & silhouettes / graphism. Marvellous sunset colours. Tfs!

jorgi (3790) 2008-11-13 0:27

Hi Danos,

I wish yesterday my end of the day would be like this one on your photo. But if we had a privilige to see a beauty like that every day or whenever we wanted than we wouldn't appreciate it so much. It is like a gift, gift from nature to remind us not everything is black... Wonderful peaceful scenery. Thank you for sharing.

Warm regards,
Jeri

ifanik (20212) 2008-11-13 6:28

Poly omorfh stigmh Dano
Yperoxh wra kai poly kalh h lipsi soy
Ta xrwmata kai oi siloyetes einai ekplhktika
Xairetw
Nikos

saylan-cb (12716) 2008-11-13 7:48

Kalimera
Super sunset and very nice silouetes.I like photo...
Well done!
TFS/Regards

delkoo (31658) 2008-11-13 13:43

hi danos
nice sunset indeed, the well-placed people contemplating the sun adds an intense sense of life at the photo.

ta leme
didier

plimrn (18682) 2008-11-13 15:14

Kalimera Danos,
Lovely light, the silhouettes of the watches add an excellent focua to thwe color.
I've really been enjoying your photos of Lefkada as it was a place I wanted to visit but could not fit into our schedule.
HLJ, Pat

pablominto (35973) 2008-11-13 22:45

Hello Danos,

I can understand those people, settling on the beach to enjoy a moment like this!
And the moment is exactly captured, just as the sun dips in the sea...
Beautiful colours and a fine atmosphere, the simplicity of the composition enhances the scene!

Greetings,
Pablo -

anducina (7868) 2008-11-14 5:26

Hi Danos,
Excellent scene, the POV is very well chosen and I like the combination of pink sky, silver sea and black silhouettes. Simple and charming scene. I'd like to be there and contemplate the sky and the immensity of the sea...
TFS and a nice WE,
Andreea

AiresSantos (35827) 2008-11-14 23:25

Hi Danos
beautiful view of the sunset. Fine pOV with the people sitted enjoying the sunset and the sea. Well managed the like. I like it.
Have a nice weekend
Aires

amaryllis (15345) 2008-11-15 0:22

Bonjour Danos
ces couchers de soleil sont toujours des moments régaliens avec des couleurs superbes orangées,une mer calme, ces silhouettes sur le banc qui contemplent ce joli spectacle que npous offre cette nature nocturne
bon week end
juliette

Cricri (38422) 2008-11-15 12:33

Hi Danos
Magnifique prise du soleil et ses couleurs, avec les personnes qui regardent cet instant de douceur et de beauté, trés belle composition
Friendship
cricri

MarianneS (13052) 2008-11-20 13:11

Hi Danos,
Very nice composition to show us this sunset.
I like to see these people enjoying the beautiful colours of the sky. They create a perfect contrast.
Very well done.
Regards,
Marianne

Angshu (30896) 2008-11-23 22:41

Hello Danos
Lovely pastel colours...fine diagonal of the pier across the bay...lovely view of the sun half dipping below the horizon. Love the colours my friend!
Best Regards
Angshu

pierrefonds (23528) 2008-11-24 5:01

Hi Danos,

The presence of the people on the benches has an effect of scale. The point of view takes our eyes toward the horizon which is giving depth to the photo. The light of the sunset is enhancing the colors of the sky and is giving a set of shadows to the picture. Have a nice day.

Pierre

edytungkal (4513) 2008-11-27 18:03

Sunset shots are always my favorite and this absolutely a very nice sunset picture which the sun almost going down and still created a warm pastel colours. I like the contrast colours against the shadows and both groups was really enjoying that moment. A beautiful shot Danos, i like it alot....tfs

daniel

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Xairetw file mou
Stelios