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Also sprach Zarathustra


Also sprach Zarathustra
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Copyright: Bert Hoetmer (bertolucci) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2424 W: 139 N: 3595] (11114)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-17
Categories: Transportation, Architecture, Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Tamron 28-300 f/3,5-6,3 ASP LD, SanDisk UltraII 1 GB, Circular Polarizer 72 mm
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/400 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: Siga siga - 21 days on Skyros
Theme(s): Outdoor Type II, Photos with Titles of Songs 07 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-07-21 3:36
Viewed: 1017
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Also sprach Zarathustra

Every time the ferry Achileas depicted here (the only surface connection between Skyros and the rest of Greece), arrives in Linaria the passengers are greeted by the first dramatic bars of “Also sprach Zarathustra”, composed by Richard Strauss. We read about it and thought it was a myth, but arriving in the harbour after a daytrip to Kymi (Evia) we heard the characteristic pattern of tympani and trumpets roll in across the bay, and it was an impressive experience. It’s a well chosen piece of music, because it dramatically announces the island, its promises, its secrets, its pride and its remoteness.

The Achileas is operated by the Skyros Shipping Company – it’s actually a cooperation and in this way it's owned by the people of the island themselves.

Bernard Jacobson (American Symphony Orchestra) wrote the following about the piece: “ Strauss' own opening is a masterly stroke. The sunrise is depicted through a Nature motif of irreducible simplicity. Proclaimed solemnly by four trumpets against the background of a deep, slowly throbbing C in octaves on the organ and the lowest instruments of the orchestra, this motif evokes a sense of infinite space, of a nascent universe waiting to be peopled.”
Passenger listening to the piece, played over the PA system of a lounge café in Linaria (near the parasols in the BG) are here

Also sprach Zarathustra is a book written by Friedrich Nietzsche. It inspired Richard Straus to write a symphonic poem opus 30 (1896). It was also used for the opening scene of the Stanley Kubrick film “2001 - A space odyssee” and scores of commercials and even the tv series L.A. Law.
Bernard Jacobson also discusses the controversies surrounding the book and the ideas of Nietzsche here

PCS2 tech: cropped, altered the contrast, saturation, curves and levels for the whole pic and some elements separately, applied the high-pass filter to get some extra detail and grit in the textures, USM-ed , added a frame and saved for the web.


exif data
Camera Manufacturer : Canon
Camera Model : Canon EOS 30D
Exposure time [s] : 1/400
F-Number : 9
Exposure program : Aperture priority (3)
ISO speed ratings : 200
Date modified : 2006:06:17 16:57:22
Exposure bias value : -1/3
Metering mode : Evaluative, Multi-segment (5)
Exposure mode : Av-priority
Focal length [mm] : 360 mm (35 mm equiv)
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Hallo Bert,
Het Zarathustra verhaal komt oorspronlijk uit het oude Perzie, maar dat ze juist hier dat nummer spelen is erg leuk om te lezen, bedankt voor deze note.
De strakke compositie en kadering laten precies genoeg informatie zien waar het om draait hier, en dat is precies het sterke punt van de hele foto...mooi werk..!!!
Groet, Henk

I have seen this photo a couple of times before to decide to write about it. The point is that I like the cinematographic mood of it. It´s like a shot of a movie, and because of the texture, I would say a movie of the 70´s.

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12333 W: 246 N: 16211] (64808)
  • [2006-07-21 9:06]

Hoi Bert,

Precies of er moest een foto gemaakt worden als bewijs van de reddingssloepen aan boord, de inspectie zou trots op u zijn.
Bert ik zie dat jij uw camera goed onder de knie heeft prachtige beelden produceerd dit toestel. Goed van kleur en samenstelliong ook! Door de vorige schrijver heb ik iets bijgeleerd vandaag, dus u ziet waar TE allemaal goed voor is.
Prettig weekend Bert,
groeten uit een puffend Vlaanderen onder een loodzware zon met temp van 35.2° C, ik zie de eerste wolken verschijnen voor het onweer deze vanavond en nacht!
John.

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9323 W: 445 N: 14683] (51561)
  • [2006-07-21 11:49]

het zijn de lijnen die het hem doen.
niet iedereen zal zien wat ik bedoel bert, maar ik ken U nu ook al een poosje en zie dan ook veel overeenkomsten in Uw werk, Hij is mooi, goed werk. Van mij mag het wel iets minder worden met die hitte, dordrecht 31 graden, niet lekker als je moet werken. prettig weekeind.
gr. jaap

I think the 2001 movie is certainly the image that jumps into people's minds when hearing that piece, Bert. A fine graphical impression with the details of the ship, and the compressed wide-angle view enforces the impact further, it seems to me. Of course on the side this one also gave you a fine entry for your outdoor type theme, well seen ;)

De "Skyros" Co mogen u dankbaar zijn voor de publiciteit als grafisch ondersteuntje leuk om het dek van het schip, dat aan een schilderbeurt toe is, te bekijken. Je tittel nodigt mysterieus uit om de note grondig te lezen, fijn bedacht, en het brengt ons onmiddelijk in de sfeer van deze grandioze aankomst op dit eiland.
Een mooi moment van je reisverslag Bert, zeer goed geillustreerd.
Henk

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4867 W: 93 N: 3789] (24822)
  • [2006-07-23 4:19]

Your graphic eye is here !! The close up is well framed, the light and sharpness are OK. A good abstract compo.
Stéphane

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  • john_c Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4907 W: 53 N: 5947] (24606)
  • [2006-07-23 11:50]

Hi Bert,
A well composed slice of the ship, nicely cropped and framed. The large format contributes to the high impact and gives a real sense of depth. Your note is fascinating and really complements the photo. Superb lighting and clarity here. Well seen and presented, Bert. Have a good week.
John

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5114 W: 56 N: 7201] (23053)
  • [2006-07-23 17:50]

Hej Bert,
Een uitstekende close-up van dit schip, genomen vanuit een goede hoek. De grote letters springen er mooi uit en dat touw ervoor is een leuk detail. De kwaliteit van de foto is ook hoog, prima werk!
Groeten,
Lars

Hi Bert
A nicely intense and tightly cropped picture. I can only imagine what the wonderful music of Strauss makes to this scene. One has to be there to appreciate it. The purple colour is stunning and really brings the subject matter alive. The tight crop is full of impact and grabs the attention. Another great shot. TFS
Aubrey

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  • Didi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6154 W: 3194 N: 7473] (27834)
  • [2006-07-25 16:49]

Bonsoir Bert
Intéressant cadrage serré sur le Logo de la compagnie maritime; cela permet de bien retenir pour pouvoir entreprendre un voyage.

A ship through the eyes of a Rotterdammer, what else:-)) Great details in this picture, I like the parts here, above it is full of details, the white line with textures and of course, the blue with the text, nice seen !

Hi Bert

Very nice capture of this ferry. I like the lines and the sharp and vivid colors. Excellent note too. Very nice work.

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