Kontodimos (or Lazarides) bridge, a photo from Ioannina, Epirus

Photographer's Note

All around the mountainous region of Zagoria, at Ioannina Prefecture, you 'll see dozens of beautiful stone bridges of the past centuries, like this one known as Kontodimos (of Lazarides) bridge. Among the most famous of them are Plakidas (or Kalogeriko), Kleidonia, Kokkoris', Kamper Aga, all of them stone bridges, that seem to be perfectly "fitted" to the natural environment (they usually take their name by the "sponsor" of the work).

The inhabitants of Zagori and Epirus in general, were unknowledged ploughmen and specializes in stone constructions for many centuries not only in Greece, but also the Balkans, Europe, even America and Africa, building beautiful stone houses and bridges. They used to travel in groups like Caravans around the world, making sort of a "tour", and they left their homes for many years.

What amazes me the most in their case is that although these people didn't have a special education, still they had great sense of aesthetics.

*IN WS A DIFERENT POV OF THE SAME BRIDGE

** OTHER PHOTOS FROM ZAGORI REGION:

Two crosses above Dikorifo

Dilofo

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b3tul (59) 2006-12-21 5:30

himmm..
I like it in colour!

vincz (19113) 2006-12-21 5:34

Wow... what a beautiful composition. The cliff, the arch and their reflections are really stunning. Very well seen and perfectly executed. Congratulations!

pat0500 (21561) 2006-12-21 5:34

Hi Hercules,
Lovey great picture and beautiful reflection on water;
Very pretty coulours of the nature and very good sharpness.
Very nice shot..!
Best regards,
Patrick

Lix (0) 2006-12-21 5:36

Hi Hercules
it's a great effect! Wonderful shot, good idea
Very well done!!

Alessandro

sebcz (2345) 2006-12-21 5:36

Hi Hercules!
Very interesting place, reflexion made it a circle, nice effect. Pity the sky is a bit washed out.
Seb

coco (30439) 2006-12-21 5:39

Kalimera Hercules.

A decir verdad la foto (y el WS y las de los links) se merecen una nota alta. Pero es una lástima el cielo que deslumbra demasiado para mi gusto.

Incluso así podemos considerar ese cielo como algo atrevido y pasar a contemplar como el puente responde a un trabajo inventado hace siglos, un trabajo que responde a un perfeccionamiento encomiable.
Me gusta mucho la foto (y el reflejo sobre el agua también).

Un saludo.

devimeuxbe (58557) 2006-12-21 5:39

Hi Hercules
Elle est très belle cette composition très circulaire; Exceptionnel reflet. Belle lumière.
Bravo
Bertrand

AthaPan (0) 2006-12-21 5:39

Kleinei o kyklos stis antanaklaseis tou nero kai i gefyra moizei san i eisodos jia ton allon kosmo.
Mporei na sou kaike o ouranos, alla einia pia para poly kali fotografia me ta ola tis.

Filarako na eisai kala
Filika
Sakis

laxpix (686) 2006-12-21 5:40

Υπεροχη συνθεση με την αντανακλαση του γεφιριου στα νερα. Ο ουρανος σου βγηκε τελειως λευκος ομως δεν χαλαει την ομορφη αυτη φωτογραφια.

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2006-12-21 5:46

Hi Hercules
Amazing capture. The bridge with ots reflection looks like a stargate. DO you know this film? Beautiful colours and perspective.
Have a nice day

daddo (28748) 2006-12-21 5:47

Hi Hercules. Stunning setting and beautiful reflection. As for the bridge, it is aesthetically pleasing since its elegance contrasts strongly against the rugged landscape. Fine capture. Regards. Klaudio.

Paolo (41258) 2006-12-21 5:49

Hi Hercules wonderful view, a ring of stone and water!
excellent POV and good quality for that beautiful unreal image.
thanks, ciao

river_14 (166) 2006-12-21 6:05

Hi Hercules
What a great and Wonderful shot, good idea

Very well done!!

Ronald

anesugur (18789) 2006-12-21 6:13

Hi Hercules,
Superb composition.
Very beautiful picture with the perfect quality and nice colors.
Well done. Best wishes. Uğur

ben4321 (9875) 2006-12-21 6:21

This is great Hercules, I like how the bridge and it's reflection have created an almost perfect circle.
It may not have been possible, but maybe you could have moved to the left a bit so that the tree branches weren't intruding in front of the bridge. I also find that bright patch of sky a little distracting.
These minor points can't take way from the fact that this is a great shot though.

Cheers,
Ben

cengiz (3593) 2006-12-21 6:25

great reflection and colors
cengiz

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2006-12-21 6:40

Hola Hercules.

Unos reflejos espectaculares. Muy buen vistos y mejor captados.

Un saludo, OScar

atilgone (0) 2006-12-21 6:56

Hi Hercules,

Very good picture. You framed the reflaction very well. The bridge looks like a ring. TFS

CIAN (60) 2006-12-21 6:59

Hi,excellent situation you captured here,
thx for shared

IBRAHIM

axiotea (21651) 2006-12-21 7:07

Iassou Hercules,
The circle effect made from the bridge and its reflection is perfect. i like as well the naturals colors and framing. Well done...
Cheers,
Marilyn

delkoo (68) 2006-12-21 7:21

hi hercules,
what a nice reflection on the pure and clear water, an effect of magnifying glass !!
very beautiful and pleasant to see.

ta leme
didier

lucero (1102) 2006-12-21 7:26

Hola Hercules:
Preciosa fotografía de un rincón encantador.
La imagen presenta una nitidez muy buena y la composición con el reflejo del puente tiene mucha fuerza.
Un saludo: Javi

tattina (165) 2006-12-21 7:28

Seems to be a location of Lord of the Rings...and seems to be a place full of magic...Then you caught a perfect reflection and a perfect light! Wow!!

Andrzej_HHH (2480) 2006-12-21 7:34

Superb composition of this picture. Great! Andrzej

drago (4832) 2006-12-21 7:58

Η Ηπειρος είναι από τους αγαπημένους μου προορισμούς με απίστευτα τοπία σαν αυτό που μας παρουσιάζεις εδώ.Ωραία άποψη και τέλεια αντανάκλαση.
Παναγιώτης

vinicio (23423) 2006-12-21 8:13

Well done Hercules, excellent image with this superb reflection, I like it a lot, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

Wanda1 (15142) 2006-12-21 8:59

Hi Hercules,
The reflections are perfect here and the water is so clear that we can see the stones beneath the water. I love the textures and colours. It looks like a scene from the Lord of the Rings.
Nice and sharp showing all the wonderful details right to the lines on the mountain in the background.
Regards
Wanda

siolaw (38294) 2006-12-21 9:56

Iassou Iraklis,
What an incredible bridge!and what a reflection!absolutely circular!Good POV and framing, too bad weather was not on your side but still a stupendous photo!
Laurent

miuky (3335) 2006-12-21 11:19

:)
what a reflection
what a picture...great colours and dof...
really good:)
regards, m.

evanrizo (462) 2006-12-21 12:09

Ηρακλή για άλλη μια φορά με άφησες έκθαμβο. Από μόνη της η φωτογραφία τα λέει όλα.

jafadabret (56501) 2006-12-21 12:26

Hercules bonsoir.
Ce cercle que font le pont et son reflet est magnifique. J'aime beaucoup les couleurs et les reflets de la falaise. Du très beau travail.
Jacques

jean11-3 (2799) 2006-12-21 15:28

Hello Hercules,this is a great shot, beautiful clarity and colours.
The water of the river must be very clean.
Have looked at your alternative view on the workshop and that too is a lovely shot.
TFS, best wishes Jean

balatrek (7455) 2006-12-21 15:58

Hola Hercules,

Impresionante lugar, lo que más me gusta es el reflejo del agua, parece un espejo, la luz de la escena es perfecta, parece un portal de entrada a un mundo mágico, sin duda una gran fotografía con una interesante composición, buen trabajo amigo!

Saludos
José

josepmarin (59385) 2006-12-21 16:31

Hola Hercules,
qué bien viste este encuadre, para conseguir una imagen con mucho grafismo gracias al reflejo del arco del puente, que se cierra sobre sí mismo creando un círculo perfecto.
A pesar de la ligera sobreexposición del cielo, algo difícil de controlar, por cierto, la foto me gusta mucho y creo que me recuerda en algo Stargate.
Un abrazo,
Josep

Angelillo (9374) 2006-12-21 17:23

Hola Hercules,

Perfecto círculo entre el puente y su reflejo. Has tenido buen ojo para ofrecernos tan singular paisaje. El efecto geométrico centra la mirada totalmente. Es un puente magnífico en un entorno verdaderamente espectacular. Un lujo de detalles, de buena definición y de acierto en la composición. Me gusta mucho. Un abrazo,

Angel.

mesutilgim (0) 2006-12-21 17:36

Hi Hercules,
Wonderfull capture, wonderfull colors.
Thanks for sharing
MESUT ILGIM

jdwyer264 (1084) 2006-12-21 18:14

Great shot, loads of nice textures and colours with the visible riverbed stones.
The reflection is very clear creating the great full circle. Well captured and well seen.
A shame about the over exposure but verylittle which can be done about it.
See what you think of my reflection shots.
TFS

Graal (103040) 2006-12-22 2:15

Hi Hercules,
unusual old bridge and POV, good composition and reflections, very nice view. I like it a lot. WS is interesting also. Well done.
Gr., Aleksander

brevbrev14 (140) 2006-12-22 4:06

Hi Hercules, beautiful reflection on the water and beautiful composition!
i like a lot autumnal tones and colours here!
ciao!
Valeria

syd1946 (1167) 2006-12-22 4:08

Μπραβο Ηρακλη,
Εντοπισες ενα εξαιρετικο θεμα για φωτογραφηση και το εκανες τελεια!Εκπληκτικη η αντανακλση με τη μορφη κυκλου!Ακομη μια ομορφη φωτογραφια στο οδοιπορικο σου!
Τις καλυτερες ευχες μου για τα Χριστουγεννα!
Θωμας

sergio1 (12152) 2006-12-22 4:14

Hola Hercules

Una completa reflexión, sinceramente es super chula esta foto. Te podrán decir que el cielo esta algo sobreexpuesto pero no tiene imporancia ese detalle. Ver de la forma que consigues una completa simetria circular entre el puento y su propia reflexión es la BOMBA.

Por cierto no verías por ahí a la Rata??? jejejeje

Merry Xmas !!!
Sergio

macondo (20449) 2006-12-22 6:23

Hello Hercules. A very impressive symmetrical reflection shot. Lovely composition with the stones leading the view through the bridge to the sky beyond. A pity the sky was not blue, or even full of thick clouds, but you sometimes don't get what you want! Well done.
Regards,
Andrew

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2006-12-22 6:23

Hi Hercules,
The reflection does complete the full circle, isn't it! That seems to be a very unique bridge you show us here. Excellent POV. Thanks for those exta WS.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

Dragonheart (8434) 2006-12-22 10:00

This is an amazing capture, the colours the composition are excellent. But the reflection is most remarkable.
Well done
Thanks for sharing
Best regards
Vivek

titormos (24) 2006-12-22 16:27

the reflecsion in the water is the point which makes this capture great
nice job

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2006-12-22 17:55

breathtaking... great pov, cool reflection... u are such a great artist my friend... congratulations...
korkut

elifpetan (1204) 2006-12-23 13:08

I am spellbound by the beauty of this image Hercules. Congratulations.
Best regards
Elif

vbl (1421) 2006-12-23 16:33

Hola Hercules:
que foto!
el efecto del reflejo del puente es increible, y tu punto de vista para hacerlo converger en un circulo, digno de ser aplaudido.
los colores y reflejos increibles, y esa composición me hace evocar como un tunel del tiempo.
una gran captura amigo
saludos vanessa

bakes888 (18499) 2006-12-28 3:56

Hi Hercules. These bridge builders must have been the inventers of the working holiday ;). Wonderful photo of this special place. The circle formed by the bridge and reflection is a great focal point. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

CRATEOS (7278) 2007-01-01 1:51

i diaxirisi toy fotos ke to POV..tsakizi kokala..xarma ideste i dimioyrgia soy file ..ena geometriko gignesthe anepanalipto...SINXARITIRIA...eis tin niosti...kalli xronia ke me ygeia ..oles moy oi eyxes file...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Nikiforos

rigoletto (34279) 2007-01-02 9:36

Hello Hercules,
This image is fantastic! Just like the thousand years old mysterious landscapes of the Middle Earth. As if Elves will pass on the brige, mounted on gentle white horses and lanterns in hand. It is mythical, mysterious and gorgeous.
Cheers,
Deniz

donluicu (24741) 2007-01-19 13:06

HI Hercules
this is a great catch, and the eye is perfect.

congrats

loc

mineelci (1535) 2007-01-24 10:08

it's a great effect! beautiful composition. Wonderful shot, well done!!

JCG (35153) 2007-02-10 5:29

Hi Hercules,

A very beautiful reflection which gives a perfect round. A quality of exceptional image I find. I like very much clearness, it is very pleasant to look at. As for the landscape it is superb and this bridge is of any beauty. A beautiful photograph and a beautiful work, cheer.

With my all friendships,

Jean-Charles

Glint (6171) 2007-10-19 4:08

hello hercules,
this is a truly beautiful image. Love the full circle of the bridge and its reflection. A magic ring indeed. I like the colours too cast by rock and stone. These colours combined with the earth colour have great subtlety.
regards
bev

stelli (3009) 2007-10-20 8:35

Beautiful soft colors, great reflection! The WS has an excellent POV and also incredible reflections! FILIKA Stella

giorgimer (35017) 2008-02-24 7:30

Hi Hercules,

wonderful capture, very nice details and excellent reflection.

Always great shores from you!

Gio

attis (30) 2011-01-13 1:42

Good cagrage and beautiful colours...
Congratulations!