Mikri Prespa sunset Photo

Photographer’s Note

Just a little "marina" in Mikri (Little) Prespa lake, with a lonely "plava" (traditional wooden boat of the lake). This "marina" lies on the western bank of the lake, just where the floating pedestrian bridge that leads to the islet of Aghios Achilios begins (CHECK HERE).

Here's just a few informations about the ecological significance of the region, taken from "www.prespes.gr":

"Because of its natural wealth and rare biodiversity, the area of Prespa is governed by various regulations of environmental protection. The Prespa National Park is one of the ten National Parks of Greece; it was founded in 1974 so that rare species of birds – such as pelicans, cormorants, storks, birds of prey nesting within its boundaries – and forests of common cypress and cedar-trees can be protected. The Prespa National Park is characterised as “a landscape of exceptional beauty”, and has been included in the Greek National List of the NATURA 2000 protected sites network, according to the European Directive 92/43. Of the Prespa National Park, Little Prespa Lake seems to have two points arousing international interest. The first point is its wetland - with thickets of reeds on its shores – which has been designated a “wetland of international importance” under the Ramsar Convention since 1974. The second point of interest in Little Prespa Lake is its woodlands with perennial cedar-trees, which are near the Mt. Devas and the village Psarades - especially, those surrounding the little church of Aghios Gheorgios (St. George). Both in the two lakes and the wider area of Prespa, there are more than 1,500 species of plants; 42 species of mammals (i.e. bear, wolf, otter, wild goat, deer etc); 11 species of amphibians; 21 species of reptiles; 23 species of fishes, of which some are endemic – such as, carp, trout, brana chub, cephalus-. The avifauna is rare and of great ornithological value (260 species), with dalmatian pelicans and white pelicans to have the largest breeding colony in Prespa worldwide. The particular geomorphology of the Prespa basin, weather conditions and the traditional practices of cultivation, stock breeding and fishing that villagers have been practicing for decades now have contributed to the area of Prespa being one of the fewest areas in Europe with such a high concentration of species in such a limited surface area.

On 2 February 2000, on the occasion of World Wetland Days, the Prime Ministers of Greece, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania met and declared the creation of the Prespa Park, the environmental protection and sustainable development of Prespa Lakes and their surroundings. Thus, as a transboundary and protected area, Prespa Lakes have opened new prospects for cross-border cooperation and joint planning among the three countries by which they are shared.

Source:
Society for the Protection of Prespa Tel: ++2385 0 51211;
e-mail: spp@spp.gr and url: www.spp.gr

For further information about the Transboundary Prespa Park, see
www.medwet.org/prespa (in English)."

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PixelTerror (86837) 2008-01-03 4:31

Hi Hercules,
A very calm and serene picture where you have a superb contrast between the warm dominant and the frost to be seen on the small pier, superb image !
Happy New Year to you and yours !
JY

chanjits (4409) 2008-01-03 4:37

great colors of sunset you have captured dear, with great depth of field thanks for sharing.

dip (12844) 2008-01-03 4:37

Geia sou Irakli,
kai pali vrethikes tin katalili stigmi sto sosto meros kai kataferes na kleiseis oli autin tin omorfia mesa stin fotografia sou,katapliktiko theama kai parousiasi!
Polu kalo to simeioma gia autin tin oikologika eyaisthiti perioxi,
Xaireto,
Dimitris.

Butterflyka (518) 2008-01-03 4:43

Hi Hercules
Wonderful picture with good perspective.I like the calm surface of the water and warm soft colours.Very peaceful scene.
Regards
Karina

masquerade (0) 2008-01-03 4:58

Hey Hercules
Soft colours, great POV,magical and relaxed atmosphere and an informative note.
Take care
masquerade

izmirli (3283) 2008-01-03 5:21

kalimera dear hercules
excellent golden colours and excellent reflections.well done.
happy new years 2008...
friendly greetings from Istanbul.
gürkan akçakır.

anes_lc (14776) 2008-01-03 5:41

a beautiful atmosphere ...a view that only greece can offer :) magic sunset
thanks sharing
best regards,anes

evanrizo (456) 2008-01-03 6:18

Γειάσου Ηρακλή, ένα δείγμα εικόνας που μπορεί να προκαλέσει σκέψεις τους είδους: Τι όμορφη είναι η ζωή, τι απλόχερη ομορφιά μας χαρίζεται γύρω μας!
Το φως , τα χρώμτα και οι αντανακλάσεις είναι φανταστικά.
Χαιρετώ
Βαγγέλης

cunejo200 (7237) 2008-01-03 6:21

Colors and exposure are mighty impressive. I sure could stare at this lovely view on a cold miserable day in Wash D.C. Cheers!

fotohadi (2967) 2008-01-03 6:22

Hi Hercules.Excellent golden colours and reflection.Great POV...HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008..Hadi

clio (23021) 2008-01-03 6:27

Geia sou Hrakli,
I like very much the composition with these lines which cross themselves.
The gradation of the colors of the sky and its reflection in the lake is particularly successfull.
Very beautiful contrasts also.
Bravo!
Filika
Artemis

elihesamian (26091) 2008-01-03 6:34

Hello Hercules,
Happy 2008 !
I wish you the best for all this year,lots of happiness for you and your family.
the photo,...wonderful faded colors you resulted,neat and calm and a tranquil winter scene you captured and show us that well composed,too.
amazing silence !
Best
M

TopGeo (22205) 2008-01-03 7:12

Χαιρετώ Ηρακλή! Μπορώ να θαυμάσω τον τρόπο που διαχειρίσθηκες το χρυσαφιένιο φώς της δύσης του ηλίου. Εντύπωση μου έκανε η διαγώνια προοπτική και πως επιστρέφει το μάτι μπροστά, στο απίθανο καθρέφτισμα και την μικρή κίνηση, στο νερό, στο σκούρο μπλέ!
Υπέροχες στιγμές!
φιλικά Γεώργιος

patdeph (18324) 2008-01-03 7:46

hello hercules
it's a wonderful sunset!I like the warm colours of the sky and their reflection in the water!I like the extraordinary brightness of the water!The white snow on the jety gives an amazing contrast with the warm colours!superb and magical!
Have a nice evening.
Pascale

miumiu (3866) 2008-01-03 7:52

Hello Hercules!!!!

Wonderful shot, with very impressive colours!!

l wish you Happy New Year!!!

Agnes

jonathan_hart (22623) 2008-01-03 9:56 [Comment]

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gilou530 (35680) 2008-01-03 9:59

salut hercules
une excellente photo avec des supers couleurs et une lumiére qui donne cette ambiance pleine de douceur et de calme, beau travail
amitiés
gilbert

hyasar (7393) 2008-01-03 10:24

Geia sou Hercules,
amazing spectrum of colors and very nice shades/reflections. I enjoy the mood of relax in this photo. Thanks both photo and note.

congratulations,
hakan

mesutilgim (37268) 2008-01-03 10:54

Hello dear Hercules,
Wonderfull scenery. Very nice pov and compo. Great colors. İs it snow, on the bridges ?
Very good notes as well.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Kelly78 (0) 2008-01-03 12:31

Hi Hercules,
Nice capture the atmosphere looks serene and romantic. The colors are amazing!

ahaberal (6455) 2008-01-03 13:25

Hİ hercules
very expressive photo with great colors and composition. Well done.
asim

ifanik (20542) 2008-01-03 17:40

Yperoxa xrwmata Hraklh alla kai poly omorfo kadro me wraia gewmetria
Poly kalh
Xairetw
Nikos

zeca (20026) 2008-01-03 18:37

Hi Hercules!
Beautiful clean image! The lights are excellent and well exposed.
Happy 2008!
Zeca

Bruno40 (6442) 2008-01-03 19:28

Hercules, amigo,
Una muy pacifica y bonita imagen de tu pais. Muy bien creada.
interesante nota tambien.
saludos
Jorge

edytungkal (4519) 2008-01-03 23:38

Calm and peaceful feeling to see such kind of sunset and i like the tones alot with perfect orange colour on the sky and the reflection. Well done Hercules, thanks for the shot..

daniel

delkoo (34754) 2008-01-04 0:26

hi hercules
it is very flattering for the sunret and for sure it increase the interest of the compo by the warm colours, i also like the calm atmosphere coming from this marvellous POV.

ta leme
didier

marianita (3356) 2008-01-04 2:50

hercules
perfect clarity
beautiful composition and warm colours
well taken
marianna

omixlistilimni (3287) 2008-01-04 6:23

Γεια σου Ηρακλή

Το μόνο που έχω να πω εδώ!!
ΕΞΑΙΡΕΤΙΚΗ σε όλα!!!!!!!
Μπράβο!!!

Μαρίνα

stelli (2959) 2008-01-04 13:54

It is a beautiful and romantic sunset!!! Sharpness is excellent and the colors wonderful! I am astonished by the capture of the calmness of the water! If you take the frost away, it could easily be a spring sunset!! Excellent work! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα

emilbo (9635) 2008-01-04 15:15

Salut Hercule!
Magnifique photo de soir en toute tranquilité. Les couleurs pastelles sont merveilleuses avec une très belle réflection, un régal pour les yeux.
Félicitations!... et Bonne Année 2008,
Emilius

crckt (7094) 2008-01-04 16:23

hi Hercules,
That is such a pretty shot! Excellent colors and the composition is really good.
Well done,
Shaeri

azaf1 (15547) 2008-01-05 0:33

Irakli kalimera
Apithano skiniko me katapliktikes antvgeies kai iperoxa xromata. Sketi zografiki!
Xairomai na vlepo tis foto sou. Nasai kala
Argiris

kroupis (664) 2008-01-05 6:21

η τελειότητα της αρμονίας . . .

μπράβο

ιλίασ

Muse (31059) 2008-01-05 8:08

Hi Hercules,
Un paysage superbe et de magnifiques couleurs chaudes.
La lumière est très belle.
Un commentaire très intéressant.
Excellent week end,
Denise

Ramdan (117) 2008-01-05 11:08

I like the golden color here, Hercules. It is also a very pleasing view of the little 'marina'. Nice and beautiful.
Cheers,
Ramdan.

AROBN54 (10789) 2008-01-05 19:49

Greetings, Hercules!
this is .. indescribable. Such perfect contrast it is like a fine painting. I love the diagonal lines of the pier with the small boat and the softer lines of the surroundings. That warm light though is just sublime. Soft, glowing and yet with the snow visible on the pier. Nice contrast and extraordinary detail.. Just a totally marvelous shot. Congratulations and warmest wishes,
Shelly

Graal (58714) 2008-01-06 0:10

Hi Hercules,
amazing warm colours, beautiful view and composition. An interesting place, good note. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

trekks (14334) 2008-01-06 2:29

I like the calm water element as FG and its reflection of the sunset colors as clear as the sunset sky itself, Hercules.

You have captured a good pov here to have thin snow covered walkway in diagonal and a lone boat. These elements as FG play a strong attributes to this sunset view, separated by a line of trees horizontally across.

The sunset sky is just nicely above the sharp line of mountains.

I have only 1 point : the dark patch at top left, what contributes this? Or is it part of sky shade? Great sunset shot and I like it.

TFS, bill

kiks (6147) 2008-01-06 5:31

Hi Hercules, lovely softness on this image. The scene and colours are so peacful. I'm glad it is protected.
A great place to be i guess ;-)
Tfs
KIks

gneufeld (15233) 2008-01-06 7:26

Hi Hercules,
I am touched by the peaceful and calm feel of this image. The colors are so rich and the details perfect. Fine work and TFS. Gerald

maliotto (210) 2008-01-06 9:24

ΜΠΡΑΒΟ ΗΡΑΚΛΗ ΕΚΠΛΗΚΤΙΚΗ ΗΡΕΜΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΚΟΙΤΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΣΕ ΞΕΚΟΥΡΑΖΕΙ.ΜΠΡΑΒΟ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΛΙ

doubay (5043) 2008-01-06 11:35

Gia su Irakli!
Poli omorfo ke galinia to dilino pu apotiposes edo. Isos na ithele omos ligo ligotero koresmo.
Chereto
Andreas

Vato_Law (11686) 2008-01-06 12:47

Hello Hercules,
Just a little marina but a beautiful photo and composition, well balanced, and with beautiful golden tones.
There is a feeling of calm and peace coming out of it and I like it.
Cheers.
Paulo

JCG (25745) 2008-01-07 0:45

Hi Hercules,

Which marvellous light on this water landscape. This sunset is superb and creates a very pleasant atmosphere of serenity. A splendid image and thank you for the interesting comment.

With all my friendships and a very good week,

Jean-Charles

Truja (4948) 2008-01-08 9:06

Hola Hércules,
me he quedado sin palabras ante esta imagen de excepcional belleza!!
Bellas tonalidades, mágicas, prácticamente místicas que crean una atmósfera delicada, suave, sutil.
Bravo!! te felicito Hércules!

Un abrazo, Jordi

Emile (20117) 2008-01-10 14:56

Hola Hercules.
Excelente foto de un magnifico atardecer, los colores del cielo reflejados en el lago hacen una preciosa composicion.
Felicitaciones.
Abrazos.

Stepan (27175) 2008-01-14 21:55

Wow, that golden light is unreal... And the reflection enhances its beauty. Excellent crop too. A beautiful post.
Stéphane

kdialyna (3074) 2008-01-15 22:37

Σαν τις σειρήνες που με κανένας δεν μπορούσε να ξεφύγει απο το μαγευτικό τραγούδι τους, έτσι και αυτές οι μαγικές ώρες του δειλινού, με τα υπέροχα χρώματα και την απόλυτη ηρεμία, σε κάνουν να σηκώνεις χωρίς δεύτερη κουβέντα την φωτογραφική σου μηχανη και να προσπαθείς να "πιάσεις" αυτή την υπέροχη, ονειρική πανδαισία χρωμάτων.
Για μια ακόμη φορά Ηρακλή το ταλέντο σου και η ευαισθησία σου μας χάρισε μια υπέροχη στιγμή δειλινού.
Χαιρετώ
Κώστας

chrisnet (20376) 2008-01-16 0:58

Hi Hercules,
Very nice sensation of serenity here, these sunset colors are stunning, I like this atmosphere, superb!
Regards

claudeD (11465) 2008-01-17 11:27

Hello Milas,

an amazing picture with an excellent composition and fine good warm colors.The reflections in the water are perfect... Very well done.You need only 2 points to obtain a 100pts shot.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

coco (28106) 2008-01-21 13:36

Kalispera Hercules.

Qué luz la de la foto.
La vista que nos ofreces es magnífica y es precisamente la luz la responsable de esto.
Buena también la composición y el uso de la exposición.

Carlos.

sayan (2609) 2008-01-22 4:33

hello Hercules,

coming back after a long time! This is beautiful. Looks like water color painting. the colors are awesome. Lovely reflection of colors on the water!

regards

Sayan