The dark side of the Summer Photo

Photographer’s Note

Mylopotamos,the unknown side.

reaching somebody in one enormous plateau that is useful for parking, and descending in order to goes to the beach of Mylopotamos,on the right sees this small pebble beach with the small church that take place marriages and the sacrament of baptism.

General,Mylopotamos beach consists from sand and pebbles and the area where belongs is a famous,touristic resort in Greece. In the whole beach area isn’t organized any noisy activity like sport facilities except car, bike and bicycles rental which is useful for the visitors. Behind the beach are located some small hotels and rental rooms. The length of the beach is 200m, the width is 25m, the type of the trees are plane trees, the type of the bushes are arctus, but the most of times the forest touches the sea. The best way to the beach is using stair steps or through foot paths.

You can see photos from Mylopotamos here and here

Μυλοπόταμος,η άγνωστη πλευρά.

φτάνοντας κάποιος σε ενα τεράστιο πλατο που χρησιμεύει για παρκινγ,και κατηφορίζοντας για να πάει στην παραλία του Μυλοπόταμου, βλέπει στα δεξιά του, αυτή την μικρή βοτσαλένια παραλία με το μικρό εκκλησάκι που γίνονται γάμοι και βαπτήσεις.

Γενικά η παραλία του Μυλοποτάμου είναιίσως η πιο ξακουστή και πολυφωτογραφημένη παραλία του Πηλίου, η οποία, λαξευμένη στον βράχο, έχει μια ξεχωριστή προσωπικότητα άγριας και αγέρωχης καλλονής. Ένα μπάνιο στον Μυλοπόταμο είναι επιβεβλημένο, διότι θα είναι ευκαιρία όχι μόνο για χαλάρωση και δρόσισμα σε ένα πανέμορφο περιβάλλον αλλά και για την απόλαυση φρέσκου ψαριού και καλού κρασιού με θέα το πράσινο του βουνού και το γαλάζιο του πελάγους.

Μπορείτε να δείτε φωτογραφίες του Μυλοπόταμου εδώ και εδώ

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Critiques | Translate

bema (8836) 2009-08-27 23:07

Kalimera Danos,

remember that parking area above Mylopotamos beach..had also a look down there, before walking on to the beach (a great one in my opinion..!), isnt´there also a taverna with a balcony beside that point you´ve done your picture??

great location captured in a very fine picture, my compliments..

have a nice day, filika Bernd

jurek1951 (26006) 2009-08-27 23:18

Hi Danos,
Excellent contrast and presentation,
good colors and sharpness.
Excellent point of view,
well done.
Georg

barrufeto_77 (25829) 2009-08-27 23:37

Hi Danos.

Amazing sky!!! The red tones are lovely for sure. I like the calm atmosphere you got.

Well done!

bostankorkulugu (33708) 2009-08-27 23:49

makes me sad looking at it as the summer is about to end... this one looks dark but quite beautiful... ta leme dano...

bracasha75 (22179) 2009-08-27 23:52

Hi Danos
Nice POV and nice little stony beach front this small church
Very good view from there
TFS
Cheers,Braca

robertosalguero (110) 2009-08-27 23:54

Hello Danos,

I like the light in this image as it make the scene more dramatic. Your point of view is very good to show us the white house in this impressive landscape. Good work :-)

Roberto

berek (28933) 2009-08-27 23:55

Hi Danos,
beautiful atmosphere my friend. I love light clouds and depth. great work.
Greetings
Burak

bakes888 (18257) 2009-08-27 23:58

Hi Danos. Great photo, wonderful colours and excellent handling of light. Well composed with good FG for depth also. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

hardyuno (2387) 2009-08-28 0:09

Kalimera Danos,
i like this POV you've created with the stones an flowers in the FG. The sky and the depth is fascinating. Well, great work again my friend.
Thanks for sharing and have a nice weekend
Hartmut

delkoo (34442) 2009-08-28 1:17

hi danos,

The low light hasn't prevented you from getting rich colours and great sharpness.Interesting image with a very well observed POV.

well seen

didier

Graal (58169) 2009-08-28 1:20

Kalimera Danos,
very nice landscape, especialy I like the mood in this image. Fine game of light, shadows and hues. Good POV You had. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

jafadabret (39825) 2009-08-28 1:26

Dano kalimera.
On n'est pas habitué à un tel paysage pour la Grèce. Il reste que la photo est très belle avec un ciel nuageux et cette petite plage sauvage.
Amicalement
Jacques

sandpiper (1625) 2009-08-28 2:11

Hi Danos

Great scene, interesting place for a church!!
Great composition and light.

Chris

dip (12660) 2009-08-28 2:15

Geia sou Dano,
sunnefiasmenos ouranos, kapos asunithisto gia klassiki kalokairini fotografia apo tin Ellada,alla sigoura oraia kai endiaferousa i apopsi,
poli kali i gonia lipsis,
Xaireto,
Dimitris.

wolf38 (12873) 2009-08-28 2:23

Hello Danos. A wonderful landscape photo with many picture details. Realizes photographically very beautifully. Regards, Wolfgang.

Budapestman (42188) 2009-08-28 2:46

Hi Danos,
Amazing photo of this picturesque place, the composition is very spectacular, the beautiful sky add a lot to the romantic mood. Great shot. Have a nice day!
George

cunejo200 (7159) 2009-08-28 3:21

Hello Danos,
Quite a spectacular scene. You metered this well, there is good depth and sharpness. It looks like every element is meticulously arranged. Best regards...
Danilo

papagolf21 (56483) 2009-08-28 3:23

Bonjour, cher ami Danos,
Des vues toujours aussi belles qui donnent envie d'aller voir sur place !
Tout dans cette image respire la beauté offerte par la nature. Encore faut-il que le photographe sache lui donner toute la beauté que mérite ce merveilleux endroit.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jlbrthnn (38233) 2009-08-28 4:38

Hello Danos,
The links make it possible to see the difference. I like this romantic atmosphere. The colors and clearness are perfect. The point of view and framing are excellent. Cheer.
Have a nice day.
Cordially.
Joël

pierrefonds (26407) 2009-08-28 4:53

Hi Danos,

The use of a tripod and of an exposure speed of 1/15 seconds is giving a nice image showing a good clarity and sharpness. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the scenery. It is also taking our eyes toward the horizon which is giving depth to the composition. Well done, have a nice day.

Pierre

sacavem (8331) 2009-08-28 7:08

Olá Danos,

The shot is well composed and the sharpness is perfect with well visible details,like the texture.
Regards,
Filipe

siamesa (13008) 2009-08-28 7:45

Hello Danos

For me it's a marvelous place to stay there. It seems a peaceful place for who doesn't like a a beach full of people.Very good pov and colours. Congratulations.
Regards
maria

subhendu_bagchi (3209) 2009-08-28 8:03

Namaste Danos,
great to see the image through this POV. Nice framing. Beautifully coloured sky with nice look of water. Great depth. The scenary looks so romantic. Tfs. Have a nice weekend.
Subhendu.

Muse (31021) 2009-08-28 9:37

Hello Danos,
Un ciel magnifique et de très belles couleurs.
L'avant plan est très lumineux et le pov est très bien choisi.
Je te souhaite un excellent week-end
Amicalement,
Denise

carper (65106) 2009-08-28 9:50

very nice view here Danos,
a well taken shot, good atmosphere, very good composition,
good balance, good photo job, have a nice weekend.
regard Jaap

belido (16627) 2009-08-28 10:29

Hi Danos,

what an incredible landscape. Love the dark tones which give name to the photo. The moment with very soft light was well managed. Beautifully well composed!
Regards,
Carlos

Cricri (43220) 2009-08-28 11:07

Hi Danos
Malgré le temps maussade l'endroit reste bien agréable, un côté sauvage juste prés de la mer voila qui est bien attirant, bon POV, belle lumière entre la mer et le ciel dramatique, belle image
Friendship
cricri

raszid62 (3211) 2009-08-28 14:21

Hello
It looks that geece is stormy in summer too.
wonderfull bay and wonderfull landscape.
Splendid conrast, colours and sharpness.
Best Regards
Joseph

vasilpro (8910) 2009-08-28 15:21

Γεια σου Δάνο,
Υπέροχη ατμόσφαιρα, υπέροχοι χρωματικοί τόνοι, υπέροχη σύνθεση. Νομίζω ότι το τοπίο αυτό δεν πρέπει να είχε ποτέ καλύτερη διαφήμιση.
Φιλικά, Βασίλης.

magalik (1356) 2009-08-28 16:01

Hi Danos !
I like isolated places like this !
This photo frees a very particular atmosphere. I think it's due to the contrast between vegetation and sky.
Nice shot Danos.

Magali K.

ahmetgedikli (21946) 2009-08-28 16:35

A beautiful landscape... Wonderful lighting, details and good POV...
Have a good weekend.
ahmet gedikli

AiresSantos (42354) 2009-08-29 0:43

Hi Danos
The composition is beautiful. Excellent POV and colours. I like how you framed it and the trees on left side
Well balanced picture
Regards my friend
Aires

foozi (4729) 2009-08-29 0:55

Hi Danos,
a very dramatic landscape presented here. I like the rough texture of the rocks ans the flowers in the Fg.
The sky gives a good visual impact to the composition. well planned and beautifully executed shot.
nice landscape view.

Regards,
Foozi

anokutan (7726) 2009-08-29 1:46

Hello Danos,
Beautiful atmosphere my friend. I love light clouds and depth. great work.Regards.

rodgerg (24323) 2009-08-29 2:54

Hello Danos,

A superb sky very well collected and a very nice seascape rich in details nad in various colors very well collected. Very good framing too and plesant prospect effect. The white house on the right give an interesting human element.
Have a nice WE,
Roger

Fis2 (45993) 2009-08-29 4:06

Witaj Danos!
A very curious place.
Fantastic climate.
I like the colors and light.
Wonderful landscape.
Have a nice weekend
Krzysztof

francio64 (11250) 2009-08-29 5:43

Ciao Danos,
bellissima immagine con titolo perfettamente appropriato.

Mi piace molto la drammaticità del cielo in tutto il contesto dell'immagine. Eccellente il DOF.

Have a nice day!
Francesco

ChrisJ (70335) 2009-08-29 7:54

Hi Danos

I like the more subdued colours here. A good high pov, overlooking this attractive cove, with excellent sharpness & framing. Have a nice weekend!

Urs (2970) 2009-08-29 8:43

Dear Danos

A dramatic shot and a well written note, congrats. The contrast of the dark sky and the green is bold. The building and the stony beach boost DOF and the sharpness is fine. Well done

Best regards
Urs

paura (38626) 2009-08-29 8:58

Danos,
As cores estão magníficas aqui, amigo. Beleza de trabalho.

Abraço

Paulo

Longroute (9489) 2009-08-29 9:30

Hello Danos,

I'm amazed at the variety of landscapes Geece has.
Here, maybe for the hour, maybe for your skill, the place seems a bit like Brittany in France.
I like the dark clouds with the pink light in the distance and the intense and dramatic colours that create a very fine atmosphere. This is a good example of how to exploit in the best way the bad weather!
A very fine and intense composition.
Well done,
Donato

nirvana73 (8708) 2009-08-29 9:44

Hello Danos
nice title
glomy weather
pastel colors
good POV and
presentation
thanks for sharing
best regards
have a good weekend
Özhan

ciakgiak (10868) 2009-08-29 9:48

Hello Danos,
I like a lot this magnificent and very impressive place. I like a lot how you composed the image, the POV from above, the atmosphere almost dramatic but so pleasant at the same time...
And I like the splendid dark colours and the abandoned (I think) house.
Great shot dear friend.
Friendly regards
Giorgio

gilou530 (35350) 2009-08-29 13:14

salut danos
une crique qui me fait penser aux calanques marseillaises, un ciel qui donne une ambiance dramatique, une superbe photo
amitiés
gilbert

darek1978 (11365) 2009-08-29 16:57

Hi Danos,
Marvelous shot! The quality in such difficult conditions is outstanding. The grey weather adds something mysterious to this shot. I really like this kind of photos (I live in Ireland ;). Well done!
Best regards,
Darek

bukitgolfb301 (4722) 2009-08-29 18:01

Hello my dear Danos

What an another great landscape shot!
Perfect composition and bold but comfortable framework.
Well calculated thick color balance/coordination is splendid.
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a nice Sunday !
Takero

clio (22863) 2009-08-29 23:27

Geia sou Dano,
I came back from Naxos yesterday. I spent a wonderful stay on the island which is beautiful. I walked a lot on paths!
I thank you for your very useful informations. I hope that you had no problems with the fires last week. I saw from the plane the big burned areas.
Very beautiful photo of Milipotamos, very original with this POV and the extraordinary colors. We believe to be in autumn. The pink in the bottom gives a very big depth. I also like very much the view on the stone roof so typical of Pelion.
Have a nice sunday!
Diane

jhm (82759) 2009-08-30 4:07

Hello Danos,

You chose a nice angle between the leaves, this creates a nice depth and good perspective.
Sharpness and clarity are superb.
Very well captured and good composed.

Have a nice sunday,
John.

axiotea (16145) 2009-08-30 6:59

Geia sou Danos
An excellent pov giving a good idea how look this pleasant area, with the church having its own beach. I like to see the hills fading in the far, the color tones and contrast.
Xe xereto
Marilyn

bobocortis (14142) 2009-08-30 14:43

Hello Danos.
Fantastic mood, the foreground gives a great depth and the sky is magical.
Best regards.
Bobo.

antua (470) 2009-08-30 15:23

Kalimera Dano,

katapliktiki fotografia me to topio na deixnei poly entyposiako kai synama poly epivlitiko. Yperoxa xromata,yperoxo simeio lipsis,eksairetiki eykrineia kai fotismos. Fantastiki parousiasi autis tis fantastikis paralias apo to Pilio. Sygxaritiria!

Filika,
Antonis

delpeoples (6240) 2009-08-31 3:27

Hi Danos, this is not normally what I would think of as Greece, with the lovely muted tones. But I suppose even sunny Greece must have a twilight and pre-dawn. The image is nice and sharp, I like the high POV ahnd the rocks in the FG really give us that sense of height. Nice job, Lisa.

yedirenk (7421) 2009-08-31 12:07

Hi dear friend Danos,
very impressive atmosphere and natural details.excellent depth and amazing sharpness.colours,light and rich textures are eye catcher.a very peaceful and calm place,like a hidden heaven..TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

jemaflor (39487) 2009-08-31 12:38

Hi Danos,
Good pov on this beach with a good effect with this wide angle, original with cloud in the sky, where is the usually blue sky and sea ;-)

batalay (21014) 2009-08-31 18:23

Hello Danos,

In the sensational light of setting sun, you've produced a veritable masterpiece. The colors and textures are fabulous. I was in Athens on 9 August on met Stella Leivadi and Kostas Dialyna. I would have enjoyed meeting you.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Vasa (5754) 2009-09-01 1:22

...with the promiss that the next day will be so sunny. In so sunny Greece. Lovely picture, Danos, friend.

Branko

shevchenko (9968) 2009-09-01 2:46

Hi Danos,
What an unusual dark view in the summer, good pov to show the silent corner, the wind is strong and prominent I can see the swaying leaves, distinct photo in poor lighting, good shoot.
Ally

lucasgalodoido (16605) 2009-09-01 6:42

Hi Danos,
interesting view of this place, and the light, colors and quality are impressive in your capture. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

manousos_jr (239) 2009-09-01 15:44

Dano apla korifaia h fwto!!!
mia eikona isoute me xilies lekseis...etsi den lene?
eilikrina me taksidepses ekei!
h apoliti galini!
panemorfo meros!

se eyxaristw!

filika
Georgios!

John_F_Kennedy (31609) 2009-09-02 0:35

Hello Danos,
Superb graphic image of this closudy sky. And great presentation in nice colours.
Best wishes,
Achim

josepmarin (33837) 2009-09-03 2:50

Hi Danos,
This one looks like a corner of the paradise! And you have caught it in a magic moment of light and soft colors, which give a specially attractive atmosphere to this beautiful cove and to the depth of the coastal landscape that we see in your good framing.
The small church looks like an ideal place to celebrate a wedding or a baptism.
Beautiful composition, with a great technical execution.
Friendly regards,
Josep

anesugur (16926) 2009-09-03 12:23

Hi Danos,
Very nice shot and good colors...
I like this composition and POV.
Best regards. Uğur

salvator (18819) 2009-09-03 13:31

Yasu Danos,
Dark or with light, beautiful anyway.
Nice sharpness beautiful colors.
Se xereto. Salvator.

claudeD (11358) 2009-09-04 1:19

Hello Danos,

very interesting picture with much atmosphere.I like the location and the amazing sky very much.Good photojob.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

dumbo (4358) 2009-09-05 23:36

Hello Danos,
That dramatic sky and this excellent composition makes this photo very interesting and unique. The colors and sharpness of this photo are also very good.

Kind regards,
Eino

mauro61 (15832) 2009-09-06 2:45

ciao Danos,
bello il controluce al tramonto con una perfetta saturazione.
Mi piace la casa, la spiaggia di sassi in FG e la vegetazione a fare da cornice naturale allo scatto.
buona domenica
maurizio

mkamionka (4634) 2009-09-11 23:35

Hi Danos,
I see even in Greece you have sometimes clouds on the summer sky :)
Well for enjoying the place they don't help but in your fantastic shot they look really great.
The whole composition is beautiful. I like having some foreground in the left, and an element of architecture, and finally of course this pretty hidden beach.
Wonderful place, really well done, thanks for sharing,
M

danyy (69029) 2009-09-25 13:33

Bonjour Danos,
une compoistion magnifique dans ses lumières sans doute post-traitées mais très efficacement.
De la profondeur et de la douceur dans le moment, une photo nette et très contrastée, techniquement parfaite.
My besT REGARDS.
Daniel

markpanos (1944) 2009-09-27 15:14

Danos.. Einai h pio orea foto pou eida simera!
Apithani isoropia xromaton kai fos, den blepo psegadi.

Einai sketi apolafsi, ta xromata einai ygra kai oxi kseramena y ligo kamena opos sinithizi na blepi kanis stin paralies

Kali doulia..

jusninasirun (10211) 2009-10-18 5:48

Kodiang 2009

Hi Danos: You have chosen a perfect angle and a moody sky to create this amazing shot. Unique architecture and fine fg details looking far at sea. Brilliant work and thanks for sharing. Best regards.
Jusni

plimrn (19686) 2009-10-19 22:00

Kalispera Danos,
Beautiful depth in this composition of moody light. Very unique.
HLJ, Pat

pajaran (3350) 2009-11-03 10:34

Dobro vece, kod nas je pao prvi sneg.
Dobar tekst, odlicna fotografija, posebno mi se svidaj tmurno nebo koje najavljuje promenu vremena. Rad za gledanje.
Prijatno vece, Paja.