Twilight of the ancient harbour Photo

Photographer’s Note

About 80 km from Athens and 25 km from Loutraki, close to the edge of Cape Malagavi, there is a beautiful archaeological site, the Heraion of Perachora, with 2 sanctuaries dedicated to Hera, the Hera Acraea ("of the cape") and the Hera Limenea ("of the harbour").

The location is really picturesque, with a beautiful small, natural harbour, and people swimming surrounded by antiquites !!! (you 'll some photos from there in the near future). Close to the archaeological site you can also visit a beautiful lake, Vouliagmeni, with many great tavernes. Right on the edge of Malagavi Cape, a few hundred meters from the archaeological site, you can see a beautiful lighthouse (***CHECK HERE***)

***THE INDUSTRIAL SILENCE***- Photo taken on that same night

MORE INFO FROM WIKIPEDIA:
"The Heraion of Perachora (Greek, Modern: Ηραίον Περαχώρας) was a sanctuary of the goddess Hera situated in a small cove of the Corinthian gulf at the end of the Perachora peninsula. In addition to a temple of Hera of unusual construction and antiquity, the remains of a number of other structures have also been found, including a L-shaped stoa, a large cistern, dining rooms, and a second potential temple. The Sanctuary of Hera at Perchora is located 14.2 km NNW of Ancient Corinth, and 75.9 km W of Athens. Although there is debate between Argos, Megara and Corinth, the sanctuary was probably under the control of Corinth, as it faced the harbors of that powerful city across the Corinthian gulf. Cult activity at the site continued from perhaps the 9th century BCE to 146 BCE, when the Roman general Mummius sacked Corinth during the war with the Achaean League. In the Roman period, domestic structures were built on the site, indicating that the area was no longer a sanctuary. This site is significant for the study of the origins of Greek temple architecture and rural cults.

MUTHOLOGY AND HISTORY
There is a legend recounted in Euripides that Medea buried her murdered children at a sanctuary of Hera Akraia as she fled from Corinth. [1] This may be a reference to this site. Herodotus tells the story of Periander stripping the clothes off of the Corinthian women at a sanctuary of Hera. [2] In the 1st century CE, the Greek historian Strabo wrote that there was an oracle associated with the sanctuary.

ARCHAELOGY
Overview of the Cove looking south; the West Court is at the top right.The known structures of the sanctuary cover a rectangle approximately 45m NS and 245m EW. The sanctuary wrapped around a small cove and extended toward the east uphill along a ridge. The structures will be discussed in order from west to east. (***READ MORE***)"

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hardyuno (2139) 2009-10-16 3:46

Hello Hercules,
really stunning colours and an outstanding clarity. This is really a beautiful place. Thank your for sharing and also for the interesting information.
Have a nice weekend
Hartmut

veyselk (3760) 2009-10-16 4:19

Hi Hercules

the colours of sunset and view of harbour are awesome,
greetings from Istanbul

Veysel

Budapestman (41686) 2009-10-16 4:40

Hi Hercules,
beautiful romantic photo with splendid composition and fabled mood, the POV is impressive, the amazing soft lights adds a lot to the mood. A great impression again! Have a nice day!
George

DRAKOLIMNH (59) 2009-10-16 4:54

Καλησπέρα Ηρακλή,
αυτό το μπλεδάκι που ξεχωρίσει ανάμεσα στις πορτοκαλί αποχρώσεις με μαγεύει.Απίστευτης ομορφιάς το κάδρο σου περιμένω με ανυπομονησία το επόμενο,
Πέτρος

Graal (57729) 2009-10-16 5:57

Kalimera Hercules,
another beautiful landscape in Your collection. Good POV and fine time for shooting. Pleasant warm light and colours. Well photowork. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

mursaloglu (5136) 2009-10-16 6:04

iassu herakli my dear friend
great sunset scene with marvelous colors and really like a painting a masterpiece in his own. Sharpness also is breathtaking. Ine poli poli orea bravo ihsan

lightsensor (721) 2009-10-16 6:31

hi, Hercules,
nice warm sunlight photo! i like this orange tone all over the landscape, even the lake! wide aperture lets us read the detail of it. i can even see through the water! what a place to go! have a good weekend!

J-P,

stefanocer (10403) 2009-10-16 6:54

What to say to this shot , just fantastic Hercules , many many compliments.
Stefano.

muunal (274) 2009-10-16 7:36

Excellent sunset photo at a marvellous place...

vasilpro (8578) 2009-10-16 8:17

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Εξαιρετική φωτογραφία με υπέροχους χρωματισμούς σε μια πολύ όμορφη ατμόσφαιρα δειλινού.
Σε χαιρετώ, Βασίλης.

JT50 (696) 2009-10-16 8:42

Hi Hercules,
Splendid colours. The sea
just looks marvelous. Perfect light
for evening shot. Great POV. TFS.
Have a nice weekend.
Janak

jemaflor (39259) 2009-10-16 9:51

Hi Hercules,
Great light on the horizon, nice beach and rocks in the fg, a well balanced photo, bravo !

cagla (2148) 2009-10-16 10:44

Hi Hercules, what a wonderful position of view to this wonderful and historical bay... The colors of the sunset and the turqouise water are also beautiful. Congrats. TFS.
Cagla.

quillo (7158) 2009-10-16 11:17

♥

Hola Hércules --->

Espectacular la luz que unido a los tonos calientes
en un encuadre hermoso de la costa del Jónico,
hacen de tu composición un gran trabajo fotográfico,
me gusta y te felicito.

Un saludo.

♥

bema (8677) 2009-10-16 11:56

Hello Hercules,

what should one say to this fine capture: "dreamlike"..it´s maybe the best synonym for this kind of art..

thanks for sharing, kalo vrady, Bernd

OzkanSamioglu (387) 2009-10-16 12:08

Kalispera İrakli,
Ehis iperohes fotografies.Sigharitirya.
Özkan.

LOOOK13 (2758) 2009-10-16 14:17

Salut.
C'est trés joli, des couleurs bien maitrisées et bien chaudes, une belle profondeur, le petit bateau blanc attire l'oeil, et une belle crique, comme on en possède a Marseille...
Bravo.

MLINES (10870) 2009-10-16 17:47

Hi Hercules, Another wonderful warm image with low light which has an ambiance not often found. The red tinge is reminiscent of the outback in Australian desert areas, but better here because of the water. The two small boats add interest. TFS. Murray.

COSTANTINO (22601) 2009-10-16 23:19

Geia sou Hrakli,

Omorfo kadro enos grafikou kolpou pou se sundiasmo me ton arxaiologiko xwro kai ton uperoxo fwtismo kai ta gluka xrwmata tou hliovasilematos kanoun thn fwto sou
monadiki,

xairetismous,

Costantino

bostankorkulugu (33518) 2009-10-16 23:53

a beautiful spot to spend some romantic hours to gether with your loved one... mesmerising... hugs bro...

npecanhuk (13713) 2009-10-17 3:42

Hello Hercules!
Wonderful picture with superb colors and perfect light management! The privileged high pov was excellently chosen and the simple composition is effective and attractive!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

amaryllis (17381) 2009-10-17 4:58

Bonjour Hercule
une très belle capture de ce coucher de soleil avec la couleur des roches et cette perspective orangée; c'est sublime
bravo
juliette

Sistercosmo (2573) 2009-10-17 6:25

Hi Hercules,

wowwwwwww! This light is just amazing. Fabulous colors and a great composition with those boats. What can I say? It's simply beautiful!

Have a great weekend,
Linda

stelli (2941) 2009-10-17 11:08

This reminds me something!!! :) Lovely sunset photo with great depth and colors! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα

bosskokoss (1738) 2009-10-17 13:25

Hello Hercules. Oryginal composition, interseting colour and good lighting. That's a beautiful and pleasant picture! Regards Piotr.

emilbo (9333) 2009-10-17 15:19

Allô Hercules,
Merveilleuse photo de fin de journée et excellente perspective. Les couleurs sont sensationnelles entre le jaune et le rouge. Le site est vraiment magnifique.
Félicitations!... et bon dimanche,
Emilius

westcoastgirl1 (1083) 2009-10-18 2:26

Hi Hercules

This has a great POV and composition. The warm colours of the sky and the water are extroadinary. The archaeological site adds interest. Good photographer's note. Enjoyable to look at.

Take care,
Tosca

alin-m (961) 2009-10-18 3:13

Great immage with so nice colours.This is a wonderfull place and I must realy visit it.Yassas.Alin.

carper (64638) 2009-10-18 9:30

good one my friend.
a good view here, well seen shot, with a fantastic play with the light, good details, fine depth in it, good photo job here have a good evening Hercules.
regard jaap

gneufeld (15169) 2009-10-18 15:59

Hi Hercules,
This is absolutely stunning - such a beautiful peaceful scene with gorgeous light and that evening glow of warmth and tranquility. Love it and TFS. Gerald

Dyerco (9038) 2009-10-18 18:13

Hi Hercules
Bueautiful light on the harbour and ruins. The wide angle has created a bow in the horizon a bit but overall a wonderful shot.
Phil

Glint (3040) 2009-10-19 4:20

hello Hercules,
such a gorgeously warm light! A beautiful and tranquil place. Like always I wish I were there!
regards,
Bev

mkamionka (4338) 2009-10-19 5:22

Hi Hercules,
you are blowing my mind.
This is a real pleasure to look at!
The atmosphere is incredible: you can feel like you are there just by watching. The light and colors are spectacular. The coastline with the mountains on the horizon is fantastic!
TFS
M

kiks (6053) 2009-10-19 11:13

Hello Hercules, usualy i don't like when strong PP is used at an image but here you cerate a real wonderful picture. Not only the colors but also the lines of the composition are beautiful.
Best regards
KIKS

pal_claudia (317) 2009-10-19 13:36

Hi again Hercules :)

All locations photographed before were superb ... but it left me speechless !! :)
I want to go there once....
It is beautful and very romantic location, the photo is wonderful, is perfect!
Thanks for sharing and 100000 x congratulations :)
Claudia, from Romania

coco (27790) 2009-10-19 22:46

Kalimera Hercules.

La luz de la foto marca la diferencia y me gusta mucho también la composición con un punto de vista elevado y con el uso del angular.

Ta leme, file mou.

pablominto (40508) 2009-10-19 22:54

Hello Hercules,

Amazing colours indeed!
A stunning October sunset, colouring all of the sea and seaside landscape...
A fine frame, full of warmth, peace and tranquility!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Longroute (9227) 2009-10-21 8:16

Indeed the place is full of charm: as soon as I opened your photo I said to myself: I must go there! But I wonder if the major charm is due to your photographic skill! The composition is really wonderful framing this small cove very well and showing the far away coast. The colours of both land and sea are unbelievable! One of your best work posted lately.
Best compliments,
Donato

subhendu_bagchi (2997) 2009-10-21 8:35

Hi Hercules,
magical colour. Great, just great. Depth, light, framing all perfect. A very good photographic presentation. Nice romantic atmosphere. Hope to spend some time in this marvellous place. TFS.
Subhendu

chantelley (65) 2009-10-23 4:06

Unbelievable!
This picture is slightly decieving because at first glance it looks like the harbor is much smaller. It's not untill I noticed the boat and the man standing nearby that I realized how big it must really be. Great capture of the colours in the water too...

Cheers
Chantelle

elifpetan (1200) 2009-10-24 15:44

What a beautiful place. Very romantic. Happy Birthday Hercules. :o)

antua (470) 2009-10-25 14:39

Καλησπέρα Ηρακλή,

μια φωτογραφία αριστούργημα! Όλα είναι μοναδικά... Συγχαρητήρια!

Καλό βράδυ,
Αντώνης

Kielia (8401) 2009-10-26 12:36

Hi Hercules,
what a fantastic view on this famous place! The light is really stunning and it is creating a fascinating atmosphere. The colors are amazingly beautiful. Excellent photo work! Congratulation!
Warm regards
Harriet

Cricri (43030) 2009-10-30 21:39

Hi Hercules
Des couleurs vraiment magnifiques qui ajoute encore plus de beauté a l'endroit rocheux et sauvage
Good week end
cricri

ellelloo (4751) 2009-11-03 9:57

Hello Hercules,
What a wonderful place and what a breathtakingly beautiful photo! Amazing colours, a skilful composition and a lovely atmosphere. A photo to wonder at! Thanks for your informative note. My congratulations!
Greetings from now chilly Finland,
Lasse
P.S. I wonder if the place is here?