Photographer’s Note
The Cathedral of Aegina:
The cathedral of Aegina is a three-aisled church with three red domes. The middle aisle is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin , the right one to Saint Dionysius, the patron saint of the island, and the left one to Saint John the Theologian.
The cathedral was also used as a parliament in 1827 and 1828. It was here that the official swearing-in ceremony for the first government of Greece took place. The cathedral has many historical relics, a marble iconostasis, remarkable church murals and embedded icons . In 1830, a Swiss banker named Jean Gabriel Eynard financially contributed to the foundation of the eponymous educational institute which is a fine example of neoclassic building situated near the cathedral. Apart from the central area, there are two halls. The main school was housed in one of them and was intended for pupils who wanted to gain access to university study. The other one was used for three-month teacher-training courses.
**see in my WS two shots with Cathedral church of Aegina here WS1
here WS2
Vames, Budapestman, jhm, Bugraa, argycon, lc4giala, fulvio52, pablominto, steliosk has marked this note useful
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lc4giala
(2186) 2008-11-04 9:14
Kalispera Georgie
photographika mporei na min exei endiaferwn o naos alla exei istorika,theoro oti ekanes poli kala pou stathikes kai mas parousiazeis xrhsimes plhrofories me eikona gia ton kathedriko nao tis Aiginas
eyge!
George
bracasha75
(22387) 2008-11-04 14:25
Helo Georgios
Typical Greece architecture and nice shot
You could maybe bee a step behind but no meter,anyway great picture
TFS
Cheers,Braca
argycon
(2749) 2008-11-04 22:56
Kalimera Giwrgo,
Wraia parousiasi tou naou.
Very good POV
Xairetw
Kostas
Bugraa
(752) 2008-11-05 0:57
Hi Georgios;
Fine and imposing architecture captured from a good point of view.
Colors are very natural and light and sharpness are excellent.
My Compliments.
Oguzhan...
jhm
(83328) 2008-11-05 3:31
Hello Georgios
You show here the Cathedral of Aegina on a very nice manner.
Excellent details in a very nice environment.
Composition and presentation are pleasant for look it.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice Wensday,
John.
Budapestman
(42810) 2008-11-05 4:07
Hi Georgios,
Beautiful shot from this church with attractive composition. The atmosphere is picturesque and the colours are very nice. Splendid shot! Have a nice day
George
fulvio52
(8314) 2008-11-06 6:52
Hi, Georgios.
An excellent presentation and a wonderful piece of architecture. Your chosen angle is superb, and I really like those natural colors. Good job!
Have a great day, my friend. I'll see you soon,
Fulvio.
pablominto
(41354) 2008-11-06 23:17
Hello Georgios,
I like the point of view, that results in fine dynamic lines in the composition!
The deep green palm branches make a fine frame for the old architecture, good details in the the structure...
A balanced composition with rich colours!
Greetings,
Pablo -
Photo Information
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Copyright: Georgios Topas (TopGeo)
(22213) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2008-09-28
- Categories: Daily Life, Transportation, Architecture
- Camera: Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi, Canon 18-55 mm EF-S, Polarizer Hoya 62 mm
- Exposure: f/7.1, 1/50 seconds
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2008-11-04 8:07








