Photographer's Note
Machu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls. Its three primary structures are the Intihuatana (Hitching post of the Sun), the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows. These are located in what is known by archaeologists as the Sacred District of Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu was built around 1450, at the height of the Inca Empire. The construction of Machu Picchu appears to date from the period of the two great Incas, Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui (1438-71) and Tupac Inca Yupanqui (1472-93). It was abandoned just over 100 years later, in 1572, as a belated result of the Spanish Conquest.It is possible that most of its inhabitants died from smallpox introduced by travelers before the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the area. The latter had notes of a place called Piccho, although there is no record of the Spanish having visited the remote city. The types of sacred rocks defaced by the conquistadors in other locations are untouched at Machu Picchu.
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Janusz1974
(2271) 2012-10-31 9:14
Hi Eleni,
I love this shot of Inca civilization. Even today it's very hard to believe that such a great civilization is there in such a mountain.
This picture is completely perfect.
Best regards
Janusz
maria-v1981
(10403) 2012-10-31 9:27
Καλησπέρα Ελένη,
Πρώτων από όλα μπράβο είσαι από τις λίγες Ελληνίδες που έχεις επισκεφτεί αυτό το μέρος και σε θαυμάζω. Θα ήθελα παρά πολύ να ταξιδέψω εκεί. Πιστεύω το συναίσθημα όταν πρώτο αντίκρισες το τοπίο να ήταν απίστευτο?
Η εικόνα είναι από μόνη της υπέροχη. Τι αλλό μπορώ να πω.
Καλό απόγευμα,
Χαιρετισμούς,
Μαρία
emilbo
(20838) 2012-10-31 9:59
Allô Eleni!
Une merveilleux endroit que j'aimerais bien visiter bien présenté dans une excellente qualité d'image. Bel éclairage entre ombre et lumière et excellente perspective avec le montagnes qui s'estompent derrière. Une photo intéressante et bon rendu des couleurs.
Toutes mes félicitations et bonne journée,
Emilius
TopGeo
(37994) 2012-10-31 10:32
Γειά σου Ελένη! θεωρείται τόσο σπουδαίο! ένα αριστούργημα της αρχιτεκτονικής και της μηχανικής, το γρανιτένιο βουνό με την ιερότητα μεταξύ των Άνδεων και του Αμαζονίου, σε μία ακόμη εικόνα σου, σαφώς καλύτερη και με περιεχόμενο!
Συγχαίρω και επαινώ σε που έφτασες εκεί!
Χαιρετισμούς
Γεώργιος
danos
(73960) 2012-11-01 0:38
Ελένη γεια σου,
τελικά είχα δίκιο που σου έγραψα χθες ότι εγώ θα συμπεριελάμβανα την κορυφή του βουνού και ας έχανα λίγη από την μαγεία των ερειπίων.
Απ΄ότι βλέπω η φωτογραφία είναι ολοκληρωμένη και δεν έχασε το παραμικρό από το κυρίως θέμα σου που είναι τα ερείπια της πόλης.
Εξαιρετική με όλη τη σημασία της λέξης.
Σε χαιρετώ,Δάνος
ikeharel
(37280) 2012-11-01 3:39
How lucky you were Eleni,
Most travelers to this unique location encounter with clouds and/or mist cover, or just rain. You had been there in a perfect day for photography.
Good light and colors composition, depth and hight well collected.
Best regards,
Ike
pajaran
(36190) 2012-11-01 5:17
Dobar dan.
Jos jedan lep pogled na stari grad ...
Dobra ostrina snimka, kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje.
Dobra tekst o starom gradu i kompozicija.
Lepa stara arhitektura i planina.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.
Silvio1953
(98093) 2012-11-01 8:45
Ciao Eleni, an other great view of this fantastic place, I like present version too, fantastic POV, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
cornejo
(18020) 2012-11-01 11:50
Hola Eleni, excelente foto de esta famosa y super interesante ciudad historica, rodeada de una impresionate y maravillosa naturaleza, muy bonita imagen e interesante imagen, bien compuesta y realizada con buena nitidez, profundidad, luz y color. Muy buen, bonito e interesante trabajo bien realizado, incluida la interesante nota, mis felicitaciones por todo y mi agradecimiento por tus amables palabras. Gracias por compartir.
Buena noche y feliz fin de semana.
Cordiales saludos y mis mejores deseos.
Angel.
serp2000
(29172) 2012-11-02 10:31
Superb! Very interesting and informative note and excellent illustration. Your photo reminds me page of National Geographic or GEO magazines, for example.
My congratulations!
Serghei
Hellas
(6505) 2012-11-08 23:47
Καλή σου μέρα, Ελένη!
Έχω δει πάμπολλες φορές φωτογραφίες αυτού του μέρους, όχι όμως τραβηγμένες από χέρι Ελληνικό.
Όποτε η σύζυγός μου βλέπει εικόνες από εκεί το πρώτο πράγμα που λέει είναι ότι θέλει κάποτε να πάει!
Εύχομαι να το κάνει, έτσι θα «ωφεληθώ» κι εγώ πηγαίνοντας μαζί της!
Σε ευχαριστούμε που μοιράστηκες μαζί μας τις φωτογραφίες σου από το Machu Picchu.
Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο!
jhm
(122410) 2012-11-11 5:10
Hello Eleni,
Thank you very much for your interesting notes.
Today I browsed through your gallery through your visit to my picture.
These picture is one of the most beautiful pictures out your gallery
Also a lovely panoramic view about these area.
Excellent captured , good presentation too.
Very nice done, TFS.
Have a nice Sunday,
John.
Miguel82
(7757) 2012-11-18 7:52
Eleni,
Thanks for your critiques, instructive note
It is a very green place
Congratulations, good pov
Regards
Kamilutka
(3207) 2012-12-31 9:30
Kalispera Eleni,
I have always dreamt to visit this spectacular place. I have heard it's full of very special energy and atmosphere. Is this true?
Your photo reflects charm and pulchritude of Machu Picchu. Regards for composition, excellent perspective and sharpness. Lovely, natural colors as well.
Regards
Kamila
dip
(21875) 2013-01-21 8:07
Γεια σου Ελένη,
μαγευτικό το τοπίο!
πολύ καλό το επιλεγμένο σημείο λήψης και το καδράρισμα,
σε χαιρετώ,
Δημήτρης.
fds
(5301) 2013-05-03 7:20
cara eleni deve essere uno spettacolo questo luogo incantato di civiltà scomparse e così lontane da noi
li è stato un mio caro amico che mi ha descritto questa splendida emozione che rivivo nella tua bella immagine
ciao eleni
Photo Information
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Copyright: eleni mavrandoni (elenimavrandoni)
(5789) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2012-09-12
- Categories: Ruins
- Camera: Nikon D7000, Nikkor 18-200mm, Polarizer Rocketfish
- Exposure: f/7.1, 1/200 seconds
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- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2012-10-31 8:38
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