Convergence of Reverence Photo

Photographer’s Note

A group of Russian visitors (Russians are Christian Ortodox, like Greeks are) admiring the fantastic frescos in the church of Great Meteoron. Those frescoes were painted between 1483 and 1552, most probably by Tzortzis, a great iconographer of the Cretan school.

Great Meteoron, is the greatest, oldest and most important among the monasteries of Meteora. It was established by Athanasios "Meteoritis", a monk who climbed up on the huge rock around 1343-1344.

*I decided not to "fix" the perspective and wide angle distortions, I thought it enchanced the feeling of "convergence".

***Handheld shot

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mesutilgim (37555) 2009-03-24 1:00

Hello dear Hercules, my friend and my neighbour today !
An overwhelming capture again. With perfect pov and perfect light management. Wonderfull frescoes and astonished visitors.
Very good and usefull notes as well.
TFS and have a great day
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

ymrk (9262) 2009-03-24 1:30

Good morning Iraklis,
Wooooow,how a excellent graphic details!I like a they has looks and their array...
Very well composed,Take careeeeeee!

Yağmur

Budapestman (43238) 2009-03-24 2:01

Hi Hercules,
I do not admire, they crane their neck.:) The spectators may take delight in a wonderful sight... The vertical composition is splendid, the details are amazing, the light control is superb. Great shot. Congratulations. Have a nice day!
George

bema (9230) 2009-03-24 2:22

Good morning Hercules,

beautiful capture from inside the moastery, great paintings at all, fine capture and a good decision to take this picture in that way..

have a fine day, Jassu Bernd

stefanocer (10416) 2009-03-24 2:23

I like very much this difficult interrior shot Hercules , expecially
architecture and people posing , many compliments.
Stefano.

mkamionka (5028) 2009-03-24 2:35

Hi Hercules,
That is a very nice scene.
The group of people composes very well with the surrounding.
They wear oldfashioned clothes and it seems like a photo from the past. They are interestingly focused on the ceiling which is funny and draws our attention up. It is pity that the details of the church are not as sharp as the people.
The architecture looks really unique.
Thanks for sharing,
M

vasilpro (9767) 2009-03-24 2:41

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Πώς τους έπεισες να στηθούν και να κοιτούν όλοι προς τα πάνω? Υπέροχη σύνθεση με πολύ καλή διαχείριση του υπάρχοντος φωτισμού και υπέροχα χρώματα.
Καλή σου μέρα, Βασίλης.

Yves-triga (3813) 2009-03-24 4:54

Hello Hercules,
Nice graphic illustration of this beautiful place.
beautiful work.
Yves

syrus_persia (2234) 2009-03-24 5:01

Salam doste man Hercules
Very good picture, excellent view.
Fantastic composition and atmosphere.
Just like painting...
Best Regards
OH...Manmoonam no ! MAMNOOOONAM .itn is mean vary vary thanks
cyrus

Dyerco (9380) 2009-03-24 7:23

Hi Hercules
You managed to catch a still moment as everyone seems sharp at 1/13th of a second. A good choice to leave the convergence in.
Phil

molla (6931) 2009-03-24 7:32

Hej Hercules
great POV, like the skirts all the women are wearing and the way the sort of beaming out from the same center as the construction of the church. It is in all meaning a religius picture.

Anders

coco (28276) 2009-03-24 9:02

Kalispera Hercules.

Ah... qué bellos fresocs y sobretodo que buena escena y composición. La luz... la luz no era fácil, pero te has salido muy bien gracias a tu buen pulso o trípode y a la apertura (que también da una profundidad muy interesante).

Un saludo.

stelli (2987) 2009-03-24 9:35

These monasteries and more like these, carry so much history and art in them, they are breathtaking to visit!!! Beautiful capture with the faithful included and at that position, admiring it all! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα

Gerrit (36529) 2009-03-24 10:59

Impressive interior, Hercules,
The group seems to think the same thing. Good capture and composition.
Regards, gerrit

bfly (5737) 2009-03-24 12:59

hi Hercules,
I liked the photo a lot...I think it is very editorial..
how come all the women have similar skirts on top of their clothes ? I assume it is a rule of the place and they supply them in the entrance as they do to us in Jerusalem entrance (Muslim Part)...? I assume they also wear headccarves as a rule of the place ? if these are correct, I won't be that angry with Aksa Mosque guards who did not let me in :)..
cheers

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patdeph (18590) 2009-03-24 13:41

helo Hercules
the colours are incredibly beautiful,and I like very much these visitors looking as they were in prayers!I also like the distorsion,as you say,that enhances this impression of height!In spite of you had no ripod,the sharpness is excellent!Superb!
Regards
Pascale

Glint (3110) 2009-03-24 14:03

Hello Hercules,
such a richness of colour and detail. Your photo is like the richest silk tapestry.I like you POV and composition with the women all looking up. I like the way you have managed to capture the full length of the women and shown that they wear those skirts given them to wear inside the church.
regards,
Bev

barrufeto_77 (25957) 2009-03-24 16:16

Hola fiera.

TRemendas las caras de la gente! Me encantan tio, así como la atmósferea claro.

Un saludo!

Graal (59090) 2009-03-24 23:09

Kalimera Hercules,
beautiful interior of church in Meteora. Good composition with the tourists in center. I like the finally effect of handheld shot. ISO 800 and image no noises. Superb photojob.
Gr., Aleksander

lousat (16420) 2009-03-25 2:58

Hi Hercules,i don't like the people inside this kind of pics,but this time i must to change my opinion! It's a great idea,all whit the open mouth to see this fantastic jewel of orthodox architecture! Great quality of sharpness and colors and no better point of view. Beautiful work,have a nice day,Luciano

josepmarin (34243) 2009-03-25 4:34

Hola Hercules,
qué toma tan difícil, con una iluminación débil y cambiante, pero qué bien la has gestionado para conseguir este bonito efecto de claro-oscuro de la foto.
Me gusta el contraste entre la parte inferior más oscura, con la gente, y la más clara, con los maravillosos frescos en el techo y la cúpula. El ambiente de recogimiento y respeto está muy bien captado.
Excelente trabajo, amigo mío.
Un abrazo,
Josep

Emile (20177) 2009-03-25 6:41

Hola Hércules.
Como has escrito en tu nota estos son unos fantásticos frescos y los has captado muy bien con una luz natural y preciosos colores, quiero felicitarte no solamente por tan magnifica foto sino además por captarla sin el uso de un trípode, tienes un buen pulso para obtener el estupendo foco incluyendo las personas solamente parando la respiración, Bravo.
Abrazos.

grantlp (2104) 2009-03-25 7:13

Hi Hercules,
A superb photo.....the very detailed painted ceiling, along with the group of visitors creates an interesting and attractive image of the inner church. I like the fact that the people are engrossed in the view of the surroundings, most looking upwards, but only one woman looking at you. The colours are rich and warm......overall excellent result.
Cheers Grant

atha2pan (3503) 2009-03-25 11:31

endiaferon foto file mou Irakli.
O evrogonios edose kai ekatse. Mou aresei para poli.
Pantos file mou, stathero xeri exeis, emena me to 1/13 tha mou ebjene tholi :_-)
Ta leme
Sakis

papagolf21 (57003) 2009-03-25 15:16

Bonsoir, cher Hercules,
Difficile de croire que de telles choses puissent exister ! la beauté et la magnificence coupent le souffle du visiteur et de celui qui regarde cette composition.
Quel bonheur de contempler ces chefs-d'oeuvre après tant de siècles.
Mille mercis, cher Hercules.
Amitiés.
Philippe