Platonic, a photo from Attiki, Attica

Photographer's Note

The Academy of Athens is Greece’s national academy of science. The organisation will soon have 100 years since its creation, but its tradition refers to the Platonic Academy. The statues on the pillars represent Athena and Apollo, while the sitting marble monuments are of Plato and Socrates. The building was completed in 1885, but even though it is relative new in comparison to ancient Athenian structures, it has a great value for tourists because it allows us to imagine how the classical monuments may have looked before.

Fis2, macjake, PiotrF, ikeharel, COSTANTINO, ChrisJ, jemaflor, papagolf21, PaulVDV, Royaldevon, jhm, adramad has marked this note useful

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Fis2 (155699) 2020-11-23 13:46

Czesc Mariusz!
Wspanialy widok, budowla robi wrazenie.
Piekny portyk i kolumny te z postaciami tez.
Wszystko okraszone flaga.
Znakomity kadr, kompozycja i kolorki.
Super perspektywa i prawie symetria.
Podoba sie.
Udanego nowego tygodnia.
Krzysztof

macjake (96157) 2020-11-23 15:05

Hi Mariusz
ok...first of all, you mentioned you're surprised I have only posted a couple of photos from Athens. Yes...you're right. However, believe it or not I didn't enjoy my time here. Other than the classic postcard shots I didn't find there was much to photograph. I was very Un-inspired I guess. Maybe I was just in a bad mood? hahaha....not sure. Here we have one building that I didn't go into - and now i'm regretting it. Reading your note, I would find this quite interesting indeed. Sigh...now i'm starting to regret it all, and i'm thinking i most likely missed out on a lot.
great detail and crispness in your shot, looks classic as always from you. cheers
Craig

lousat (130033) 2020-11-23 16:12

Hi Mariusz,perfect postcard made in a millimetric symmetry as i like,the best way to show us the entrance of academy,built 135 years ago in the typical old greek style,very well done! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

PiotrF (52330) 2020-11-23 16:22

Czesc Mariusz
W pelnej krasie pokazales fasade budynku w starozytnym stylu. Imponujace kolumny bo bokach swietnie wypelniaja kadr.
Kolorystyka i jakosc jak zwykle super, tylko prosze przestaw sie na takie zdjecia chociaz 1200pix ;)
pozdrawiam
Piotr

Silvio1953 (205826) 2020-11-23 20:45

Ciao Mariusz, lovely composition with nice symmatry, great perspective on beautiful building, excellent clarity, fine details, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

COSTANTINO (104245) 2020-11-23 22:37

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
the most interesting detail
of your photos is
the quality of the colors...
your photos have always the best
sharpness and lightness...
everybody of us must visit
this building inside seeing
a great treasure of archaeology...
regards
Costantino

ChrisJ (160104) 2020-11-23 23:02

Hi Mariusz

I went here for blue hour but there were some Africans doing drug deals behind the statue at right at the top of the stairs. I didn't know at the time but this is a notorious spot after dark. I waited until they had gone. A pity as it is a very photogenic location. Nice inclusion of the mini avenue of trees, something I didn't think of! Tfs!

jemaflor (135484) 2020-11-23 23:21

Hi Mariusz,
Interesting monument well framed and presented, good depth effect with alley and nice symmetry for your photo. Pleasant sunlight, ideal for colors rendering, tfs.

papagolf21 (152599) 2020-11-23 23:26

Bonjour, cher Mariusz,
Voilà une bien belle architecture antique réalisée au 19e siècle.
C'est beau, c'est remarquable !
Amitiés.
Philippe

PaulVDV (54909) 2020-11-24 0:57

Hello Mariusz,
This building can be found on one of the broad avenues starting at Syntagma Square, isn't it?
However, I cannot remember the green surroundings. Your photo may have the power to make it appear greener than it really is.
For sure it's a beautiful building and you present it in a very attractive way with the high columns on each side and the statues on top.
The Greek flag flies proudly in the center.
Best regards, Paul

Royaldevon (75510) 2020-11-24 3:11

Hello Mariusz,

When I read your notes it just made be so ware of the impact that Greece has had on much of the world. We immediately know who Athena and Apollo, Plato and Socrates, were; or we have heard of them!

Your photograph is very well composed, with a strong lead to a very sharp, attractive focal point.
I like the shadow patterns on the steps ... I always seem to notice such details!!

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

jhm (203085) 2020-11-24 6:22

Hello Mariusz,

You chose a very classic angle but wonderful with the Platonic in background
Pleasant image with soft colours and details of the columns.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

jmdias (102982) 2020-11-24 11:55

mariusz

this is one of that buildings we stay watching and don't want to stop to take photos. you got a special sample here with the symmetry and the whole classic beauty of the structure. TFS..
take care

jorge

Tue (82306) 2020-11-24 12:07

Hello Mariusz,
A classic Greek temple, but of a bit more recent date than many others in the city. I really like the symmetry here, even more emphasised by the two large pillars on both sides. Very well captured in a nice and bright sunlight.
Lars

adramad (67044) 2020-11-30 11:28

Hello Mariusz.
Perfect symmetry in this wonderful photo, this building is a delight that reminds us of ancient Greece, the two columns are great with the sculptures of Apollo and Athena,
you have achieved a great perspective.
Wonderful colors, soft tones, excellent sharpness and splendid light.
Very well done. I like very much.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

ikeharel (105953) 2020-12-14 0:29

Good morning Mariusz,
I remember myself sitting on the pavement to take this special POV with the four sculptures and flag in front of the beautiful academy building - but you did a much better job here, I did not post this trial for some reason...
Located on the interesting Venizelou avenue, one of Athena vibrabt roads, the precise spot found at 37.9798, 23.7336 on the map.
Have a nice new week,
Ike