Have a seat in Plaka-Milos Photo

Photographer’s Note

Plaka is the "capital" of Milos, the most beautiful village of the island, a real "Hora" of the Cyclades. Although it's located quite far from the sea, on the top of a hill, it has been for the last centuries the "base" of the Milian mariners.

The seamen of Milos were considered the best "pilotoi" (=navigators) of the Mediterranean, and were payed very well to offer their services. The could take any ship, anywhere in the Mediterranean with excellent precision, in a time when the Radars and the GPS, were not even science fiction. So they chose to live much higher than sea level, so they could easily spot passing ships. The other reason they chose to live far from the sea, was to avoid pirates' attacks.

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atha2pan (3789) 2009-07-05 4:58

Kalos ton filo mou ton Irakli.
Molis pija na psakso gia tis fotografies sou, mono ki mono apo tin mikri katalaba oti prokite jia tin dikia sou mastoria,
Telios fotismos, oraia kadro.

Pantos pisteo na ksereis ti tyxero pou exete eseis ekei pou zite stin Ellada...
Irtha pali Germania kai i kardia mou ragise.

Filika
Sakis

denisn72 (7265) 2009-07-05 5:24

Hi Hercules!
The walls frame and tight well the on each sides. It seems a romantic and pleasant place. The vivid colours makes the atmosphere enjoyable. Perfect night settings and point of view. Thanks for sharing images and informations of Milos. :)
Best regards
Denis!

Jeppo (12923) 2009-07-05 5:46

kalimera Hercules,

I would like to have a seat as well.....nice mood...to enjoy life and rest sipping a pleasant ouzo!

nice captured atmosphere!
ciao
silvio

jonathan_hart (22926) 2009-07-05 7:36

what a deep blue, very nice cosy street, even the stones on the ground are good looking
jc

Morac (21943) 2009-07-05 8:17

Bonsoir Hercules,
Comme il semble agréable de se poser à cet endroit, de s'asseoir à l'une de ces tables et de déguster un bon bon vin bien frais !
Bonne soirée
Marc

TopGeo (23013) 2009-07-05 8:22

Γειά σου Ηρακλή! Πολύ χαρακτηριστική νησιώτικη γωνιά!
Λίγο μπλέ ουρανό! το στενάκι με το λιθόστροτο! το καφενεδάκι! το φωτισμένο μαγαζί, αλλά και το ρομαντικό φανάρι στον ουρανό, συναγωνίζετε την βοκαμβίλια, τί καλύτερη καλοκαιρινή εικόνα να δώσει το πνεύμα των διακοπών στό νησί! Μου άρεσε και την πάω!
Γεώργιος

rodgerg (27003) 2009-07-05 8:24

Hello Hercules,

Superb "blue hour" with an excellent framing. Great prospect too and good managment of light. An image rich in various details very well collected. Congratulations.
Best regards,
Roger

bema (9858) 2009-07-05 10:20

Hercules, geia sou..

really a nice place to have a break, and also a fantastic blue hour capture, like it a lot..

wish you nice sunday-evening, filika Bernd

coco (28701) 2009-07-05 11:51

Kalispera Hercules.

Sin duda, esta foto es espectacular la mires como la mires.
¿Sabes que debes de estar animando a mucha gente a visitar Milos? Vas a enviar ordas de turismo masificado a la isla.
Cuando vaya espero encontrarme exactamente todo lo que veo en tus fotos.

Ta leme, file mou.

batalay (21821) 2009-07-05 12:13

Hello Hercules,

What a sensational blue hour photograph, replete with color and texture. Ultimately it is the composition that grabs the eye, and the informative note that maintains the interest. Warm regards, Hercules.

Bulent

tober (4336) 2009-07-05 12:42

That's an impressive blue hour photo and in my personal opinion the lamppost at the top is playing a predominant role here. The bougainvilleas on the left hand side and the pinky door at the left constitute a nice symmetry and I like the pleasant overeall ambience. Best regards, Tolga

gilou530 (36769) 2009-07-05 13:12

salut hercules
j'aime bien cette ambiance du soir a l'heure bleue dans une ruelle typique de ces iles, la netteté est vraiment magnifique et le mark III gére parfaitement la lumiére
amitiés
gilbert

leonorkuhn (15013) 2009-07-05 15:15

Hi Hercules,

I would like to sit there, in the blue hour and enjoy this relaxing atmosphere. Very beautiful composition, nice colors, great details.

Have a nice week
Leonor

clio (24037) 2009-07-05 16:29

Geia sou Hrakli,
Beautiful evocation of the sweetness of the evenings and of the Greek summer nights.
We guess a little wind in the vagueness of the bougainvillaea.
I have good souvenirs of dinner to Plaka and another watercolor with the bus which moves back to maneuver in a little street as this one!
Filika
Artemis

gneufeld (15519) 2009-07-05 18:24

Hi Hercules,
A very compelling blue hour shot in excellent light and clarity. Fine colors and details. TFS. Gerald

jimmyjimmy (605) 2009-07-05 18:36

Hello Hercules

This is a very interesting image. I like the entire composition. The color of the sky delivers the image in its finality. Nice work

Regards
Jimmy

dareco (17104) 2009-07-05 19:53

Very unique and interesting. As always your pictures have such beautiful colors and I like this pov and the detail is nice and sharp. TFS

aadilj (17950) 2009-07-05 23:29

This is divine Hercules. Fabulous and stunning beyond words. The saturation and the energy are astounding

barrufeto_77 (26141) 2009-07-06 0:38

Me encanta el colorido!!!

Para ser de noche, gran cantidad de colores en la foto lo que le da un bonito aire de vivacidad.

Un saludo!

patdeph (19236) 2009-07-06 0:43

hello Hercules
how I like these little streets of the villages of Kyklades!This is so lovely!And at the blue hour and with the pink flowers,this is absolutly marvelous!Splendid!
Regards
Pascale

Yves-triga (3996) 2009-07-06 3:50

Helloo hercules,
very nice place,wait a minute,i'm comming...
a nice vertical view.
i like
well see
yves

npecanhuk (16416) 2009-07-06 3:56

Hello Hercules!
You mastered lots of photo features to create such a magnificent view, with perfect sharpness, colors and specially exposure! The result is so eye-catching and so beautiful, so inviting!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

mkamionka (5708) 2009-07-06 5:07

Hi Hercules,
another masterpiece!
I am so jealous that you visit all these beautiful places.
It seems really very pretty.
Your work is excellent again. I like the perspective: including the lamp high above our heads is very original, also the surface of the pavement is very rich. Plus great blue sky of course.
Great job,
M

alvaraalto (5353) 2009-07-06 8:17

Dag Hercules,

I think Vincent van Gogh was never in Greece, but I’m sure if he had visit this place he could have used this scene for one of his impressionistic masterpieces like he did in Arles. Maybe he should have seen more yellow in the light, but the blue sky is unsurpassable.

Groet Rob

Kielia (9015) 2009-07-06 8:38

Hi Hercules,
this image is a pleasure for the eyes. A very beautiful view into this restaurant with a wonderful light and fantastic colors that create an amazing atmosphere of relaxation. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

amaryllis (18300) 2009-07-06 10:19

Bonjour Hercule
que de couleurs dans tes photos, et du bleu surtout comme le ciel, ce qui n'est pas le cas chez moi!
il doit être bon de flaner à l'heure bleue et de s'asseoir à une terrasse dans ces petites ruelles
c'est féérique
bravo
juliette

bbandak (88) 2009-07-06 11:36

Hi Hercules
I would like to commend your fantastic photo stream. They are all masters and I hope I 'll get to your level one day. This picture to me is the essence of relaxation on such locations. The timing of the photo gives it this nice mood and I wish I was sitting on those chairs.
Regards
Bassam

muunal (391) 2009-07-06 12:29

Very cool shot...May I would like to learn that where was the exact focus point?...
Best wishes

Urs (4042) 2009-07-06 16:39

Dear Hercules

That are exactly the kind of restaurants I resp. we like the most, but in this part of the world most of this kind of restaurants are tourist traps. Locals would not eat there because they are overpriced. Only lately there are some nice restaurants coming up in Thailand, in particular Greater Bangkok and Chiang Mai, where you can find a similar atmosphere and younger Thais like to hang out.

I like your nicely framed picture and the great perspective. It's splendid. The colors just are great as also sharpness and DOF are. No wonder you must have taken the picture in the magical blue hour. Congrats

Best regards
Urs

Graal (60312) 2009-07-06 23:43

Kalimera Hercules,
great shot by night. Very nice place and composition. Friends all told You. I like this photojob a lot, too.
Gr., Aleksander

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bostankorkulugu (34562) 2009-07-07 8:34

this one can not be missed... you know i love your please have a seat series, and this is such a gret contribution to it... but when are you having that book out?... the greek nights...

ps: in bodrum for a week, had fish in gumusluk (myndos) in a cosy seaside restaurant last night where day played buicka... remebered you of course...

ps: andriana?... i hope she is okay, we both kiss you two...

axiotea (16665) 2009-07-07 9:34

Geia sou Hercules
Thanks for the invitation ;) This place looks friendly and I like the way you've framed the restaurant in between the walls. The street lamp is also a nice detail to look at and stands out well against the 'bluuue' sky ;) Fine sharpness too!
Xe xereto
marilyn

angie-barcelona (2055) 2009-07-07 12:58

De cuadro... los azules son geniales!!! Esto tenéis en Grecia??? Me voy para allá...

Un abrazo,

Gemma

gokanlam (6515) 2009-07-08 2:16

it smells greece and aegean.. your blue hour shots always attracted me and this is one of them hercules.. nice place.. it looks very inviting..
best wishes,
rela

ellelloo (5303) 2009-07-08 10:43

Hello Hercules,
You have caught the blue hour atmosphere excellently here with vivid colours and very good control of light.
A pleasant composition as well. Surely a nice place to have a seat! TFS!
Greetings,
Lasse

wolf38 (13438) 2009-07-15 0:31

Hello Herkules. An interesting photo. It reminds me somewhat on an Work of van Gogh. Well seen and realized. Regards, Wolfgang.