Mystic, misty Meteora, a photo from Trikala, Thessaly

Photographer's Note

Here you can see 2 of the major monasteries of Meteora (and if you could see the large version, you would also see a 3rd one in the distance, Agia Triada Monastery), the Varlaam monastery, on the left and Roussanou Monastery in the centre, surround by fog.

Varlaam monastery took its name by the first monk who climbed the 595 metres of the vertical rock in the 14th century, Varlaam, the one who built the first church on the rock. (although in the photo it seems that this rock is connected with the rest of the land, it's not true, the only way to reach there was to climb, nowadays you can reach through a bridge).

Roussanou monastery (or Agias Varvaras monastery) was established probably in 1388 by monks Necodemos and Benediktos.

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mesutilgim (0) 2009-03-29 4:15

Hello dear Hercules,
This one is also wonderfull !
Again perfect pov and very nice soft colors and perfect light management.
Thin layer of snow on roofs and the fog gives a special and misterious character to the scenery.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

ngk (2413) 2009-03-29 4:22

geia soy Irakli,
fantastiko skhniko, yperoxes anti8eseis, ola katapliktika, sygxarhthria. kalh synexeia se xairetw.
nasos k.

atha2pan (3811) 2009-03-29 4:35

To ena einai na eisai kalos fotografos
To allo na eisai stin katallili stigmi sto katallilo mero.
Esy Irakli, panta syndeeis kai ta dyo, opos kai se touti tin foto sou.
Bravo
Sakis

Rooster_kool (860) 2009-03-29 4:42

Wat's amazing architecture?

Jeppo (17645) 2009-03-29 4:47

Ciao Hercules,

I visited these incredible monasteries some 20 years ago....and I was astonished by the magic of them.
Placed on the top of those rocks, like an eagle's nest...close to the sky and good...there was such a peace in them....

this is a pretty different picture...the mist adds some more mystery...

well done
silvio

tolis68 (1996) 2009-03-29 4:52

Γεια σου Ηρακλη.Εξαιρετικο σημειο-γωνια ληψης αποτυπωνοντας τα Μετεωρα σε πανεμορφη στιγμη με τα συννεφα αυτην την φορα περικυκλωμενα απο τα βραχια σε αντιθεση με τον κανονα που θελει τα συννεφα να τυλιγουν τα βραχια.

χαιρετω
Αποστολος.

bema (26591) 2009-03-29 4:57

Geia sou Hercules,

great view, would say a perfect pov and incase of the mist, a very mistic capture, indeed, like it a lot..

have a fine sunday, filika Bernd

jasmis (58653) 2009-03-29 5:19

Superb wide perspective. Amazing fog in the valley.
Regards.

Bruno40 (6662) 2009-03-29 6:32

Holy Cow!!
Que foto mas espectacular... cuantos dias al ano uno puede tener esta vista en Meteora?
I wanna go there!!!
saludos amigo
Jorge

raszid62 (18457) 2009-03-29 7:01

Hello
Spendid landscape, amazing monasteries the fog adds mysterious for this picture.Congratulations
Joseph

Gerrit (62042) 2009-03-29 7:30

Hi Hercules,
what a fantastic place is this.
The foreground rocks form a perfect focuspoint and provide a lot of depth.
Excellent series.
Regards, gerrit

vasilpro (41801) 2009-03-29 8:21

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Η σειρά της φωτογράφισης των Μετεώρων είναι εξαιρετική και δείχνει το μεγαλείο της φύσης και της ανθρώπινης υπομονής και επιμονής.
Η ατμόσφαιρα είναι ιδεώδης και συνδυάζεται αρμονικά με το πανέμορφο τοπίο μέσα από την καταπληκτική ματιά σου.
Σε χαιρετώ, Βασίλης.

kibele66 (3087) 2009-03-29 8:42

Hi Hercules,
Woooowww!
In the thumbnail I thought it is from Yucatan Mexico and the Maya Temples among the mist. But to my surprise it is from Thessaly. Even that mist and height it is a very clear photo with great colors. A great surprise.How did you climb over there? Looks very high and sharp.
Thank you and congratulations!
Sibel

sunamoon (10) 2009-03-29 8:46

Hola Hercules,

He de decirte que son impresionantes tus últimas fotos publicadas,
esas casas esa niebla y profunidad, es impresionante!
realmente increible, sin palabras! Felicidades!

Un abrazo,
Elena

xavshot (69835) 2009-03-29 9:54

Bonsoir Hercules
superbe photo. La vue est très impressionnante et la lumière impeccable. J'aime beaucoup ce paysage. Belle réalisation.
Xavier

gracious (20025) 2009-03-29 10:18

Yasou Hercules,
Thank you for this awesome and brilliant image that shared!
Totally a magic place with the best captured by you!
simply perfect!
my warmest regards
Tony

Morac (27725) 2009-03-29 10:43

Bonsoir Hercules
It is a beautiful picture.
The view is very impressive and the light is superb.
I like this landscape.
Marc

athanvas (2369) 2009-03-29 11:14

Geia sou Hraklh!
Menw afonos apo tis panemorfes lipsis sou.
FANTASTIKH FOTOGRAFIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BASILIS

Colombiana (2957) 2009-03-29 11:54

Hola Parcero,
Se siente el aire frio tan solo mirando esta preciosa vista. Se ve que es un lugar precioso y casi unico para visitar y disfrutar.
Un abrazo

Maryori

gilou530 (34) 2009-03-29 12:43

salut hercules
un paysage fabuleux avec des merveilles de la nature que tu mets magnifiquement en valeur avec cadrage qui donne de la profondeur a cette photo, beau boulot
amitiés
gilbert

scalerman (26900) 2009-03-29 13:57

Hercules: powerful landscape - great capture and fine processing. regards, c

vincz (19113) 2009-03-29 14:41

There is still snow there, it is amazing. i love how the middle emerges from the mist and everythingbecomes so colourful. Great catch.

vasileios (104) 2009-03-29 15:44

polu kali eikona . mou fenete oti douleveis poli kala to fotoshop h oxi ?

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-03-29 16:11

Hello Hercules!
Another wonderful picture! The viewpoint was very priviledged and superbly chosen! The composition was very well elaborated and it was pretty effective to create such an attractive and truly beautiful picture! I really like seeing all those different rock formations together with the constructions (harmoniously it seems)! The low clouds are a highlight too!
Amazing view!
TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

kpav (5031) 2009-03-29 18:57

Γεια σου Ηρακλή, φανταστική εικόνα από κάθε άποψη, υπέροχα χρώματα και ένα ατμόσφαιρα μυστηριακή από έναν τόπο πολύ ξεχωριστό. Σε χαιρετώ,
Κώστας.

ChrisJ (171146) 2009-03-29 19:15

Hi Hercules

A superb high pov of Meteora with the green lichen encrusted fg rocks providing good dpth & layering. Excellent sharpness & colour. The snow provides good graphism & adds mood. Tfs!

syrus_persia (2270) 2009-03-30 0:03

Salam Doste man Hercules
You know that I love your works, I like your way to do photography, I like your incredible POV, I like your excellent images, I like this scene so much!
Great work my dear friend, very well done.
Have a great week.
Many thanks for your comments about me...
TFS
cyrus

King_Georgios (21) 2009-03-30 1:01

Βλεπω τι καταπληκτικες φωτογραφιες εχεις τραβηξει απο τα Μετεωρα, και αναρωτιεμαι τι θεικες φωτογραφιες θα τραβηξεις ετσι και πας ποτε στο Αγιο Ορος. Ειναι στα πλανα σου? Η καλυτερη εποχη παντως ειναι στα μεσα του Μαιου που η φυση ειναι στο φορτε της και ο κοσμος ειναι ακομα σχετικα λιγος.

coco (30439) 2009-03-30 2:25

Kalispera Hercules.

Sencillamente espectacular. Parece que en tu estancia en Meteora has podido disfrutar de unos paisajes (y de unos cambios de estación) impresionantes.

Ta leme, file mou.

Budapestman (82620) 2009-03-30 5:35

Hi Hercules,
Romantic and amazing panorama again of this picturesque place with spectacular POV and depth. Mysterious and fabled impression, indeed! Have a nice week!
George

Dyerco (10185) 2009-03-30 7:32

Hi Hercules
I like the snow covered moss in the FG and the clouds/fog down in the valley. Well done.
Phil

COSTANTINO (115451) 2009-03-30 12:09

geia sou Hrakli,

Mia katapliktiki sunthesi , me uperoxi thea ,xrwmata kai contrast,apo ena toso omorfo kai kataniktiko meros,
sugxaritiria, kai pollous xairetismous,

Costantino

delkoo (68) 2009-03-30 12:29

hi hercules
you have done a great series on METEORA, and this one is an other proof, mysterious, mystical, and beautiful.

ta leme
didier

pablominto (53746) 2009-03-31 5:29

Hello Hercules,

This is a strange place indeed!
The human activity seems to merge well with the special nature, and the fog in the canyon adds a mysterious touch to the place...
The presentation is well composed with good details, the strong foreground creates a nice feeling of depth!

Greetings,
Pablo -

TopGeo (38220) 2009-03-31 7:00

Γειά σου Ηρακλή!
Είναι απίστευτα τα σημεία. Σπουδαίο πλάνο! και στιγμή. Είναι εδώ μία λήψη που εντυπωσιάζει για την υφή των βράχων αλλά και την θέση των Μοναστηριών.
επαινώ σε
Γεώργιος

stelli (3009) 2009-03-31 7:26

Gorgeous!! You do have the gift to "be there" when appropriate! Excellent composition, framing and sharpness!!! The workshop looks like from another era! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα

Kielia (24077) 2009-03-31 10:01

Hi Hercules,
excellent capture of the monastery with a mysterious atmosphere. The colors are very beautiful and moody. But comparing the original version and the photo in WS I am in doubt concerning the mood. I think that B&W brings out the mood of this place in a more impressive way. Anyway, both images are fantastic. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

CatherineD (4864) 2009-03-31 10:49

Geia sou Irakli,
Impressive shot, not easy to do. The composition is excellent with the huge rocks with snow on the foreground. It is a nice representation of the battle between Winter and Spring! Xairetw,
Katerina

adramad (72532) 2009-04-01 7:32

Hola Hercules.
Esta foto es magnifica y espectacular, un buen POV, preciosa luz e increibles el lugar de los monasterios, el valle cubierto de niebla y la ligera capa de nieve, crea una atmosfera aun mas irreal. Felicitaciones.
Un saludo.

Flavia (10352) 2009-04-01 8:52

Hi Hercules,

Magic! This place looks out of a fairy tale! The houses on the top of the rocks are very special, but seeing it among the mist makes it even more fantastic!

Regards,

Flavia

oana79 (128) 2009-04-03 1:03

Hi Hercules,

Yet another surprising look and feel of Greece, as I've noticed in some of previous critiques for your pictures.

Thanks for the effort of hiking those "secret" paths in order to show us these wonders :)

O.

anokutan (15097) 2009-04-03 9:40

Hello Hercules,
Spendid landscape, amazing monasteries the fog adds mysterious for this picture.Regards.

bakes888 (18499) 2009-04-07 1:27

Hi Hercules. Great photo, this scene certainly has an “other worldly” feel to it. Well composed with excellent colours and good handling of light also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

edytungkal (4551) 2009-04-25 8:14

I think i missed this fantastic picture and lucky you to see on the best point of view, that foggy athmosphere adds point to the picture. Congratulation for the shot Hercules and tfs.

daniel

Rafer (0) 2009-05-16 8:24