CaveBeach of Papafrangas Photo

Photographer’s Note

About 4 years ago, during my first visit to Milos, I took with a compact camera a photo of Papafrangas cave from above, which I uploaded here in TE, about 3 years ago, under the title ***Natural pool*** . Back then, I remember that people could go down there and swin, in that old photo you can see a mother with her two children.

This time, there was a rope and a sign that prohibited the descent to the cave-beach, because the "carved" path on the rock, is too steep and dangerous. Anyway I went down there and took this photo.

Papafrangas cave is located at the northwest side of Milos, about 4 km from Pollonia village, and right beside the very important prehistoric arhaelogical site of Fylakopi.

*TECHNICAL INFO:
I lowered manually the ISO to 50, used a small aperture (f/22), an ND-4 (2-stop down) filter, a polarizer and a tripod for this long shutter speed.

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"Copyright © 2009 – Hercules Milas. The reproduction, publication, modification, transmission or exploitation of any work contained herein for any use, personal or commercial, without my prior written permission is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved.

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dareco (17104) 2009-06-22 4:28

Very nice lighting, lovely colors and incredible detail. Great pov. TFS

disturbia73 (373) 2009-06-22 4:37

Wow!

This is a pirate place!!! A perfect hideout :)
It's really nice and the pov you chose is really good.
Wonderful place to visit.
Well done an TFS,

Regards,

Thomas

pauloog (6883) 2009-06-22 4:49

Hello Hercules,
Light well managed in this photo offering an inside out view of the cave. Beautiful play of light.
Regards,
Paul

dta (6059) 2009-06-22 4:49

Hello Hercules ,
This is the kind of place that i like to discover : caves next to the sea . Your POV is really excellent to show it us . very good management of light .
Thanks for the share .
Denis

luciola (1092) 2009-06-22 5:01

Hi Hercules,
An interesting POV, great light, beautiful the structure of rocks.
Regards
Lucja

bema (9062) 2009-06-22 6:39

Geia sou Hercules, file mou..

what a strange capture, like it a lot, cause it shows the spirit of a very good photographer, ignoring all risks to catch a beautiful picture..
have you moved about the steps on the leved side??

beaiutiful colors and a very romantic place, i guess..

have a fine day, Jassu Bernd

vasilpro (9397) 2009-06-22 9:16

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Καταπληκτική η σπηλιά πολύ όμορφα και με άψογη τεχνική μας την παρουσιάζεις.
Φιλικά, Βασίλης.

mkamionka (4946) 2009-06-22 10:15

Hi Hercules
it is a fantastic job!
I love this rocks' texture and I definitely put Milos on my list of places to visit.
Your composition is just brilliant with this fantastic natural framing, but what is really worth of mentioning is the excellent exposition especially having those differently illuminated contrasting areas.
Great work,
TFS
M

aristo (1565) 2009-06-22 11:26

Geia sou Irakli!
Greek islands always full of suprises.Beautiful place in Milo,great light and colours.Fantastic composition Irakli,sigxaritiria!
Arek

gilou530 (35680) 2009-06-22 13:17

salut hercules
un paysage mysthique de ces rochers aux couleurs d'un ocres bien saturées, un régal pour les photographes
amitiés
gilbert

npecanhuk (14652) 2009-06-22 15:51

Hello Hercules!
Wow! That's fantastic! Some holes in those rocky cliffs became such an attractive and truly wonderful image! Sharpness, exposure and natural colors are excellent! The pov is the highlight here!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

coco (28106) 2009-06-22 16:52

Kalispera Hercules.

Mira a qué hora llego a casa... ¿sabes que significa eso? Mi "vuelta" a Atenas se aplaza un poco (calculo que dos semanas).
Pero volviendo a la foto, muy buen trabajo con la composición y con la luz.
Apunto Milos como un lugar a visitarn (ocupa un lugar preferente) y también me interesa cada vez más eso de los filtros ND.

Ta leme, file mou.

clio (23021) 2009-06-22 21:53

Geia sou Hrakli,
An original photo of Papapfrangas with this sight since the beach and especially with the warm colors brought by your long exposure and filters. Good idea also to use the flash to clear up the vault of the cave.
The structure of the stone is very well returned.
We find well the aspect so impressive of this place especially when we manage to be there alone.
Filika
Artemis

barrufeto_77 (25935) 2009-06-22 23:38

Hola fiera.

Bueno, otra bonita foto. El juego este de rocas te ha quedado muy bien.

Interesante, como dice mi vecino, esto de los filtros ND estos, habrá que mirarlos no?

gneufeld (15233) 2009-06-23 18:16

Hi Hercules,
A fine place with excellent detail and interest. I am impressed with your managment of light - had to b be a big challenge in these tight quarters. Great shot and TFS. gerald

Xalkida (11740) 2009-06-24 23:40

Εξαιρετικό το τοπίο μέσα από ένα "φυσικό παράθυρο". Τα χρώματα στην συνηθισμένη ποιότητα καθώς και το κάδρο. Πανέμορφη η Μήλος!

ellelloo (4951) 2009-06-25 4:56

Hello Hercules,
A Wonderful shot from this spectacular place. You have really skilfully controlled the light in difficult circumstances. The result is a masterpiece. Very Good POV and framing as well. The colours, clarity and sharpness are excellent. TFS!
Greetings,
Lasse