Monastery Kato Xenia Photo

Photographer’s Note

«Lower Monastery Xenia» near city Almyros Magnisias, Kato Monastery Xenias: Monasteries and places of worship, asceticism and historical monuments are scattered everywhere in Greece. In northwestern Othry between the villages Kokotoi and Vrynaina in a beautiful forest of oak and a little higher than the Tsingenorrema is the oldest of all. The first name was «Moni Kissiotissas» which then became «Upper Monastery Xenia» from one version foreign-came the (icon) image (eikona) Virgins.

It is not known exactly when constructed, the first reports indicate that in 1204 destroyed by Cardinal Franc Pelagio. In 1522 the Mount Athos monastery of Vatopedi is donated to this piece of honest zone. In 1663 the completed painted by the artist who painted John 345 forms and illustrations covering the entire interior of the Catholic.

Local tradition says that during the years of the reign of Emperor Andronikos II Palaiologos (1282 - 1321) founded a second monastery, Upper shareholders, in memory of St. Nicholas. Later renamed «Lower Monastery Xenia», and went there and the image of the Virgin Child of the Upper Monastery Xenia. Over the years this series has suffered destruction and restoration, and during the national uprising played a major role.
During the devastating earthquake of 1981 and the two monasteries major damage happened. The Upper restored, and work in this still ongoing. For the Dutch had originally decided to abandon and to build new at a hill, something happened. This new monastery, which the Catholic adorned by mosaics performances function as women, while the completion of ongoing work. The old Dutch still stands injured, irrefutable witness to history and works of an earlier era.
*see another here shot my WS ,,,,If you see afterwards attention here you will see the picture of Christ (crossed Jesus) that it is absent from the next choice,,,,
** and another choice here another post
** my poster photo here my first position in TE

fulvio52, jlbrthnn, besnard, vasilpro, brano14, Gerrit, parbo, COSTANTINO, ChrisJ, AiresSantos, Budapestman, Cretense, ciakgiak has marked this note useful

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lousat (16448) 2009-04-28 5:54

Hi Geo,i like a lot this unsual point of view to show a monastery,also without the sun,the colors are very warm and sharpenss excellent! My best compliments for the idea,have a nice day,luciano

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-04-28 6:18

Hello, Georgios.
Long time no see, work kept me offline for the past few weeks. Lots of stuff to catch up with left and right, so... I'll start with this one. I agree with Luciano, a very unusual and most effective angle, and a wonderful display of colors despite the unfavorable light. Excellent in terms of idea and execution. TFS! You have a nice evening, my friend. I'll be seeing you,
Fulvio.

Silvio1953 (43412) 2009-04-28 6:26

Ciao Georgios, beautiful perspective by vineyards on wonderful monastery, great light and colors, excellent composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

jlbrthnn (39501) 2009-04-28 6:56

Hello Georgios,
I appreciate this autumnal image in a religious and a little sad atmosphere, but with superb colors and a very pleasant framing. A good work, cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Jean-Luc (5488) 2009-04-28 6:58

Bonjour Georgios,
Il est magnifique ce porche, entouré de cette verdure qui prend les couleurs de l'automne!
Cette composition est intéressante et les autres vues en WS complètent bien cette série sur le Monastère Kato Xenia.
Amicalement
Jean-Luc

mauro61 (16638) 2009-04-28 7:14

ciao georgios,
bello e rigoglioso quest'angolo del monastero.
Bella inquadratura e malgrado la poca luce scatto molto piacevole.
saluti
maurizio

besnard (31348) 2009-04-28 7:46

Bonjour Giorgios
Un bon cliché de ce monastère niché dans une végétation luxuriante qui a revetu les couleurs d'automne.
Merci pour cette belle image et bonne journée.
Nicole

vasilpro (9805) 2009-04-28 8:28

Γεια σου Γεώργιε,
Πολύ όμορφος ο κήπος του μοναστηριού, τόπος περισυλλογής και ηρεμίας όπως αρμόζει στην ταπεινότητα του χώρου. Όμορφα χρώματα, μια πολύ καλή σύνθεση.
Σε χαιρετώ, Βασίλης.

brano14 (2018) 2009-04-28 10:03

Hello Georgios,
Great combination, a monastery and vineyard, beautifully done. Good colors and sharpness, nice story and some extra photos.
Thanks!
Brano

Gerrit (36553) 2009-04-28 10:58

Hi Ge4orgios,
Excellent composition and perfect autumnal atmosphere.
Regards, gerrit

parbo (11054) 2009-04-28 12:53

Kalimera Georgios,

Wonderful view of partial entrance of Lower Monastery Xenia. I liked powerful green surround while grape vine covered portico adding rich autumn colors there. White cylindrical columns, stone facade are wonderful too. Your complementary post can be primary post with its dried vine leafs at ground. Excellent clarity and sharpness, congratulations. Ευθυμίες.

Χαιρετισμούς,

Ertugrul

COSTANTINO (23477) 2009-04-28 14:03

Gia sou Giorgo
omorfi fotografia me entono prasino hroma tis filossies ton thamnon ke to kataprassino grassidi..I kolones tou monastiriou ine mia entoni antithessi sto olo skiniko..I arhitektoniki mazi me tin fissi
kalo vradi
Costantino

ChrisJ (70521) 2009-04-28 18:44

Hi Georgios

I like the juxtapositioning & symmetrical contrast, between the vertical white columns at left, & the vertical trellis support poles for the vines at right. Good colour, sharpness and contrast. Tfs!

AiresSantos (43270) 2009-04-29 0:49

Hi Georgios
Wonderful colours in this very nice composition. I like your POV and how you framed it
Fine photojob
Have a nice day
Aires

John_F_Kennedy (32340) 2009-04-29 2:58

This is a wonderful capture of the monastery in the green vegatation. You have taken it from just the right point. Wonderful.
Best wishes,
Achim

Budapestman (43292) 2009-04-29 3:45

Hi Georgios,
Beautiful atmosphere, the composition of the photo is splendid. I like the picturesque environment and the peaceful mood. Great shot. Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

Cretense (57564) 2009-04-29 4:24

Geia sou Georgie!

Poly omorfi fotografia! Apsogo kadrarisma, exairetiki synthesi kai prooptiki, dynates grammes. Armoniki syniparxi arxitektonikis kai fysis! Apsogos fotismos kai yperoxa xromata! Sygxaritiria!

Iraklis

PS. Efxaristo gia ta mail...

ciakgiak (11602) 2009-04-29 6:16

Hello Georgios,
I like so much this perfect POV point to show us this splendid monastery, and I can say that in front of a few light colors and sharpness are really excellent!
Congratulation for this beautiful shot.
Have a great day.
Giorgio