Strolling the old town, a photo from Attiki, Attica

Photographer's Note

I struggled what title should I use here. I thought I will use the name of the church which you see here, but it is called Church Panagia Grigorousa Agii Taxiarches ke Agios Fanourios. Too long. Then I thought about the square in the foreground which is a part of Roman Agora of Athens, but then again there is not much of it actually visible in this scene so it would be an abuse to use its name.

This was my second visit to Athens. I spent there now 4 days and I have the satisfaction of having visited most of the places I intended to see, in a leisurely family mode of sightseeing. I loved this town, and I would be more than happy to have more time for walking around at various times of the day and taking hundreds of photos.

PaulVDV, Fis2, johnjmoe, ikeharel, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, ChrisJ, jhm, adramad has marked this note useful

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Silvio1953 (205826) 2020-11-24 12:45

Ciao Mariusz, great view of beautiful place, lovely composition with fascinating ruines in FG, wonderful colors, excellent clarity, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

PaulVDV (54909) 2020-11-24 12:48

Hello Mariusz,
I recognise the places in your photos from Athens and often I think I have been there and I didn't take a photo. Why not?
I guess the reason is that you manage to take a really nice picture of something that I think is rather ordinary when I'm on the spot and seeing your picture afterwards I'm amazed.
The foreground here is very interesting and not only the church but also the houses look very beautiful.
I hope you've also taken a detailed photo of the light blue house with its shutters, the lantern and their shadows on the facade.
Excellent photo job!
Best regards, Paul

pajaran (102720) 2020-11-24 13:11

Pozdrav.
lepo mesto i arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perspektivom i dobrim tekstom.
Lepa rusevina i Crkva u pozadini.
Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
nice place and architecture, well shown with nice colors, contrast, perspective and good text.
Beautiful ruin and the Church in the background.
I wish you a nice and peaceful night, all the best.

Fis2 (155699) 2020-11-24 14:01

Czesc Mariusz!
Ciekawy fragment starego miasta.
Duzo tutaj widac, artefakty, interesujacy kosciol o skomplikowanej nazwie i cekawe domy.
Ladnie poukladales w kadrze.
Dobre kolory i swiatlo.
Dobrej nocy!
Krzysztof

lousat (130033) 2020-11-24 14:07

Hi Mariusz,i like a lot this pic,interesting old ruins but the background is very attractive too,the houses are very very perfect,so well and fresh painted,it seems a scenography made in paper for a movie,and the quality is another time the best as possible,well done! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

ikeharel (105953) 2020-11-24 22:08

Good morning Mariusz,
This is a small ruins park near the Monasteraki square and taken this picture from an other side that I saw this place. But I recognize the building around.
A fine photo, clear, vivid and well lit.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

COSTANTINO (104245) 2020-11-24 22:37

hello dear friend and thanks for all
your photo here is not a simple photo
but first class quality postcard
remitted from you to all of us
you managed to take such
a nice picture of this
ancient place
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (135484) 2020-11-24 23:13

Hi Mariusz,
Interesting photo well framed and composed with two parts, Fg with ruins and the view of town and church in the BG, nice sunlight, good capture, tfs.

ChrisJ (160104) 2020-11-24 23:59

Witaj Mariusz,

Fantastic warm cold colour contrasts between the blue sky and the red tiled roof of the monastery. The yellow and pink facades enhance the effect. An interesting fg too that adds depth and layering to this superb composition. Perfect sharpness throughout. Tfs!

jmdias (102982) 2020-11-25 8:08

mariusz

even with a family 4 days is a nice amount of time in athens.I usually calculate 2 whole days to see the main attractions in a medium attractive city as athens, because I walk a lot while travelling. huge atractive places like paris, london, NY, Rio, Rome deserves much more time... I remember this church and the ruins. a nice vertical image of the area.

take care

jorge

dta (98560) 2020-11-25 8:11

Hello MAriusz,
Excellent composition , in two different parts , the interesting historic FG , and the pretty buildings in the BG . Attractive colors , too .
Regards

jhm (203085) 2020-11-25 9:23

Hello Mariusz,

You took a very nice picture with a nice depth and perspective through the different ruin stones in foreground.
Also the buildings in background make your picture completely
This picture is nice sharp and clear photographed.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Tue (82306) 2020-11-25 10:25

Hello Mariusz,
A good vertical composition, which includes both the ancient remnants in the area in the foreground and the much more recent buildings and houses in the background, which are seen in a lively and bright sunlight. Very well done.
Lars

ifege (32361) 2020-11-25 21:11

Hi Mariusz
A good photo of these archaeological remains tucked amongst more modern buildings. I was meant to have my second visit to Athens this year but we all know what happened!
cheers
Ian

adramad (67044) 2020-12-02 10:53

Hello Mariusz.
A really well executed composition, with this close-up of the archaeological field, with the remains of columns and other elements, while the fence separates it from the street where we see some beautiful new houses and a church, the colors of these buildings are very attractive and are a good contrast, for the past and the present.
The management of color and light are magnificent, highlighting the beauty and sharpness of the image.
Very well done. I like
Have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.