In the heart of the abandoned iron mines Photo

Photographer’s Note

As I have written in one of my previous posts, Milos, is among many other things, an open-air geological museum, probably the most important in Greece.

Here you can see a gallery in the abandoned iron mines of Vani cape, at the northernmost edge of the western "branch" of the island. It's quite dificult to reach, you 'll have to take several dirtroads (4X4 vehicle suggested), you 'll also need a good map to find it. But once you get there, you 'll see one of the most unusual and spectacular greek landscapes, a location that would be ideal for shooting "western" films, with strange rock formations and blinding red colours.

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Kevrekidis (153) 2009-06-25 4:45

Excellent concept and point of view!
Wonderful capture! Bravo!

giorgimer (21166) 2009-06-25 4:45

Hi Hercules,

most of the times I scroll the gallery and watching the thumbnails I think "WOW, great one!" it's a post of yours ;)
Excellent POV and composition, good light management, you are a mster, my friend ;)

Well done!

Gio

Gerrit (35707) 2009-06-25 5:02

Hi Hercules,
wonderful contrast of the red tones of the iron with the blue of the sky in this well copmposed see trough.
Regards, gerrit

Urs (2854) 2009-06-25 5:14

Dear Hercules

A truly amazing shot, this mine must be a paradise for photographers. All these vibrant red hues in contrast to the blue sky are really great. Great DOF and sharpness. Well done

Best regards
Urs

Budapestman (41920) 2009-06-25 5:20

Hi Hercules,
Amazing shot of this romantic place with beautiful colours and effective composition. Great shot, Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

bema (8755) 2009-06-25 6:46

Hi Hercules,

sometime we have to go bad roads to catch such a beautiful picture, a place worth to be visited, i guess..

have a fine afternoon, "kalo apogeyma", Bernd

eversmile (6131) 2009-06-25 6:58

Hi Hercules

I find the light a bit too strong here, but I love the POV, with an amazing perspective. The succesion of the arches is striking ! I agree with you : it looks like a perfect location to shoot a western. Amazing! Bravo!
I wish you can give the map in WS !(I'm kidding!)
Regards
Marine

sacavem (8265) 2009-06-25 7:20

Olá Hercules,

Abandoned mines is not good sign, but the picture is very good.
Good work to capture this image. Good color and lightening.
Well done.
Best wishes,
Filipe

vasilpro (8722) 2009-06-25 8:24

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Πολύ όμορφη η φωτογραφία με πολύ καλά διαλεγμένη γωνία λήψης, μια πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα παρουσίαση μέσα από τις σπηλιές των ορυχείων.
Σε χαιρετώ, Βασίλης.

mesutilgim (36817) 2009-06-25 10:02

Hello dear Hercules,
There are many fine techniques you've utilised here
; techniques which makes a photographic capture a great artwork.
Very goo pov you've utilised here and very nice balanced light management. Perfect sharpness and nice impressive colors.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

coco (27854) 2009-06-25 13:20

Kalispera Hercules.

Otra vez un muy buen trabajo con la exposición y la composición.
Ese segundo de exposición y ese cielo (creo que se ve un poco el "toque" que tiene) ayudan mucho a la foto.

Carlos.

maximage (13392) 2009-06-25 14:46

Bonjour Hercules,
Encore une superbe compo débordante de lumière et de couleurs. Superbe travail, j'aime beaucoup.
Amitiés.
max

lousat (15376) 2009-06-25 16:16

Hi Hercules,this is really a great work,i like a lot this low point of view and your PP ..the best way to see magic lights and beautifuls colors! Very artistic pic from a beautiful place.My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO.

leonorkuhn (13561) 2009-06-25 17:58

Hi Hercules,

Great colors and textures in this splendid rock formation. Very good depth effect. Excellent sharpness.
Very well done!

Saludos desde Brasil
Leonor

jmcl (13809) 2009-06-25 19:20

Hi Hercules,

I see .. a one second exposure .. the color above you is tremendous .. unusual place .. unusual point of view .. nice.

take care,

John

gneufeld (15169) 2009-06-25 20:53

Hi Hercules,
Again, what an unusual landscape you present here? Intersting colors, lots of details, textures, and everything natural. Good perspective and light. TFS. Gerald

dareco (17104) 2009-06-25 21:09

Beautiful formations and I love the colors!! Nice lighting and good sharp detail. TFS

Graal (57941) 2009-06-26 0:20

Kalimera Hercules,
amazing nature, good shot and well done photo. Fantastic place. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

argycon (2749) 2009-06-26 1:54

Geia sou Irakli,
Eksairetiki lipsi apo ta oryxeia apo poly kali gwnia!
Ta xrwmata einai entypwsiaka! Apsogi parousiasi!!!
Kali sou imera
Kostas

hispic (7399) 2009-06-26 20:03

Hi Hercules,
Exellent composition as usual, perfect angle! It seems that the upper part might get more charm when it gets the bottom of the image darker. However, i like this rust color full of punch.
Have a nice weekend, Hisashi

AiresSantos (42120) 2009-06-27 2:33

Hi Hercules
Great details and amazing colours in this fine picture. Excellent view of place, well framed and done
Have a nice weekend
Aires

adramad (3616) 2009-06-27 8:20

Hola Hercules.
Huau! que colores, explendido encuadre con todo este variado colorido de la roca, realmente me gusta todo el contenido de tu galeria, conecta muy bien con mis gustos. Esta llama más la atencion por lo infrecuente de ver.
Buen fin de semana.
Saludos.
Luis.

COSTANTINO (22701) 2009-06-27 9:19

Gia sou file
Mou aressoun opos panta ta poli entipossiaka hromata pou hrissimopiis me megali maestria...Ise tiheros pou mporis ke taxidevis sinehia ke apathanatizis topia,stigmes ke katastassis..Thavmassia i doulia sou opos panta,ine san diastimiki apo allo planiti,ton kokkino planiti tou Ari
Kalo Savatokiriako
Costantino

stelli (2941) 2009-07-08 2:31

Wonderful composition and framing! The colors are excellent! Great depth at the bottom of the picture taking us to another scene!! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα