Symi - Morning walk

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Symi - Morning walk
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3368 W: 0 N: 6054] (21794)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-06
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Pentax K10D
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Symi, The Mediterranean gem [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-08-22 1:01
Viewed: 722
Points: 71
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Symi belongs to the Dodecanese islands complex and lies 24 nautical miles NW of Rhodes and 255 nautical miles from the port of Piraeus. The highest point is Mountain Vigla at 616 metres. The island is very close to the coast of Asia Minor, just 5 miles from Alopos. It is not a very big island, only 67 square kilometres. The majority of the land is covered in rocks.

The history of the island begins in the ancient times when some of its names were Kirki, Aigli and Metapontis. The island got its current name from the nymph Symi, who according to greek mythology married the God of the seas Poseidon and brought to life Hthonios who became the leader of the islands inhabitants.
Homer mentions Symi in the Heliade, for its participation in the Trojan war, headed by the Symiot King Nireas.
Later in history, Symi was conquered in 1309 by the knights of St. John. Then a period of prosperity began for the island with the development of shipping, sponge commerce, boat building and other crafts. In 1832 Symi was found under the Turkish dominion which was followed in 1912 by the Italian dominion.
Symi confronted poverty at that time: the replacement of sailing with motor ships occurred, sponge diving decreased and world war II begun resulting in a greate migration wave of Symiots abroad.
From 1943 when the Italian dominion ceased and onwards, Symi changed hands several times between the English and the Germans, with the English taking over the island for the third time in 1944. On May 8th 1945, the Germans signed the treaty of the Dodecanese surrender, while on April 1st 1947, the British military command handed over his rights to a Greek one.
At last, it was on Symi that on March 8th 1948 the Protocol of integration of all Dodecanese islands to the Greek state was signed.
(Source: www.symisland.hu)
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Hello Georg,
A very nice composition of these colourful houses all packed together and receding up the hill. The curving line of the bridge provides a good lead-line whilst the couple add a sense of vitality to the scene. Very good lighting and tones and superb clarity.

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  • Andro Silver Star Critiquer [C: 23 W: 0 N: 0] (4)
  • [2007-08-22 1:06]

Good shot...

George,
this image is so nice! Very good perspective with brilliant colours and excellent resolution. I suppose you used a polirizing filter.
Congratulations!
Athanasios.

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1292 W: 52 N: 1866] (10921)
  • [2007-08-22 1:09]

Beautiful place my friend and your photo is very nice
We are almost the same time in Symi
POV colours contrast all very good
Bravo
Nick

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 0 N: 637] (6948)
  • [2007-08-22 1:10]

Hi George,
beautiful image of a beautiful island,
your photo very well exposed with good pov and good clarity,very well done!
greetings.
Dimitris.

George
lovely architecture, i liked how you included the couple, amkes the photo more romantic!
well taken
marianna

Bonjour George
Très bon point de vue sur cette ville.Couleurs et lumière très agréables et excellente netteté de l'image.
Bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1310 W: 63 N: 1646] (5738)
  • [2007-08-22 1:17]

Hello George,
Very nice composition from an excellent pov. I like the colors and the bridge coming out of the corner. I'm glad you waited for the couple to add dynamism and to fill the foreground. Regards,
Hakan

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2751 W: 80 N: 3905] (14570)
  • [2007-08-22 1:17]

Hello George,
welcome from your vacations in Greece!,I hope to were a pleasant trip.I have seen a lot of photographs of Simi but first time with the incorporation of this bridge with the pair walking on her.The bridge give a great depth of field and you captured it from a nice POV.Excellent the sharpness and the clarity.The contrasted colours and the light are so vivid.Very informative your note too.Well done George.

Regards,Danos

Hi George.
Great POV capturing this nice light over the city. I like the intense blue of the sky and the relaxing atmosphere.
Very well done!
TFS.

Nice picture but you always remain outside the scenery and don't get involved with the reality you portrait and live . You are a master for postcards without risks

Hi George,
an appealing village scene under nice light, I like the many houses so close to each other and showing a wide array of colors, the small boats add maritime context and the couple some animation, since they do not look so local we also gather it's a place where one can enjoy holiday there, which you did apparently !
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

George, great shot, detail, color and life it is really inviting. Great capture but very well seen.

Greg

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6909 W: 366 N: 9121] (46893)
  • [2007-08-22 2:58]

Bonjour George,
une prise qui a beaucoup de caractère grec, surtout de pas le sommet des façades bin caractéristiques et cette manière de peindre les murs.
La photo est très bien cadrée, pas encombrée de ciel mais avec un petit peu d'eau au premier plan.
Une photo qui rend bien la manière dont les maisons sont construites sur les pentes.
Netteté et belles couleurs, gestion impeccables des lumières
Regards.
Daniel.

George,
This is a very nice capture! Your composition works well using the walkway to lead the eye into the photo. The walkers add a sense of motion and direction to the photo. The lighting and colors are great with nice sharpness and detail. The wonderful blue sky adds a nice backdrop for these multi colored houses.
TFS,
Asa

Hello George,
I like the point of view chosen at the exit of this round bridge. The architecture of this village points out old Greece. The colors are beautiful. The realization is perfect. Felicitations
Have a good day
Cordialement
Joël

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4381 W: 110 N: 382] (38082)
  • [2007-08-22 5:00]

Jó napot George,
excellent place and view. Fine colours and composition. Good informations in note. I like it. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

hello George
great POV and framing, the couple adds a lot to the nice composition
excellent light, colours are amazing
wonderful photo of a cute place
TFS/regards
jo

Hi George!
A very nice sight of Symi Town did you capture here. The Whitebalance is fine this time.

about your note: I´m pretty sure that the Ottoman reign began before 1832.

Regards
Andreas

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9054 W: 442 N: 13996] (49256)
  • [2007-08-22 7:23]

Lovely shot George,
the title is well choosen, the light is good the colours are fine and the composition is great, good photojob, with my compliments, nice day.
gr. jaap

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  • PerR Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 248 W: 141 N: 273] (1253)
  • [2007-08-22 7:31]

Hello George.
Gorgeous view over this beautiful Greek village. Perfect exposure renders perfect light, colours and contrast. Very sharp and well detailed. Great composition includes bridge, boats, people, steep hill and the sky. TFS.

Regards
Per

Hi George, very very good seen this idyllic corner.
Everything works superb here, light, sharpness, colors and perspective.
Regards
Evan

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3536 W: 384 N: 5655] (19448)
  • [2007-08-22 8:53]

Hi George
Another nice view of Symi, with fine POV alonng the FG little bridge and a superb and colorful BG with all these beautiful houses. Excellent light and colors, top sharpness
Good work
Laurent

Szia Gyuri!
Szenzációs helyen nyaraltál. Gyönyörű házak. A kompoííció és a színek kiválóak, gratulálok.
Jó fotózást! Gyuri

Hello george,
Nice morning light with very clear atmosphere. I like the pov and appreciate the picture quality.
Best regards
JMarc

Hi George,

Relaxing composition, the water, the calm boats, the couple walking slowly by the hands... and very colored too, the houses in the slope are fantastic. Great POV you has chosen, and very well in my opinion the narrow band for the sky! Beautiful!

Greetings,
Angel.

Once again you show that Greece is full of colors not only the country of white and blue!!!!!:)I feel the smell of holiday!!!I can say,you have captured something more here than a simple pic,this is the spirit of this wonderful country
Hugs

merhaba my friend george
wonderful interesting houses.wonderful light and colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Razorsharp presentation, George! Beautiful colors and you worked well witrh the harsh light present. TFS
Cheers
Otto

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3433 W: 8 N: 2165] (17258)
  • [2007-08-22 16:17]

George,
A lovely urban architecture shot here, friend.
The stone details in the bridge are very beautiful.

Paulo

Very nice place.
Ralf

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3803 W: 176 N: 4787] (21478)
  • [2007-08-22 21:33]

Hi George,
I feel island life from your picture my friend. lovely architecture and nice composition with couple. well done.
best wishes ,
B.Erek

Très beau cadrage pour ce charmant petit village délicieusement éclairé par cette lumière matinale. Belle photo, George!
Amicalement
JJ

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  • john_c Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4909 W: 53 N: 5945] (24596)
  • [2007-08-23 7:47]

Hi George,
The warm hues and tones here are quite enchanting, and i especially like the shadow and lighting effects. The couple strolling towards us warms and enhances. The clarity of detail is great for the facades of the buildings, and the little boats on the right help balance the frame. A very fine capture...later.
John

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4453 W: 149 N: 6672] (21824)
  • [2007-08-27 20:47]

Dear George
With the inclusion of the bridge, you've built in good depth in the shot. The bridge curves it's way into the frame, providing strong lead lines. Excllent colours of the facades of the houses. A very good note too. Well done!
Regards
Angshu

Love those houses on the face of the hill.
Grear that you included that couple, too.
Raluca

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