meteora view, a photo from Trikala, Thessaly

Photographer's Note

Meteora monasteries – the miracle of Greece. Few kilometers northwest of the town of Kalabaka, the impressive rocks of Meteora are rising from the plains of Thessaly been one of the most amazing places in Greece. Many centuries ago, on these gigantic rocks with the breathtaking landscape reaching heights of more than 600 meters, it was formed one of the most important monastic communities of Greece. The Greek word Meteora means “suspended in the air” and this phrase aptly describes these remarkable Greek Orthodox monasteries.

Meteora is a great place to experience , a spectacular landscape and byzantine monasteries perched on top of steep rocks that house priceless artifacts and wall paintings. Today only six monasteries are active with a small number of monks or nuns who reside on Meteora. In 1988, the Meteora monasteries have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and the Meteora-Antichassia area is part of the Natura 2000 network hosting some rare species of birds and flowers. As you approach the town of Kalabaka, the nearest big town near Meteora , and the picturesque village of Kastraki you will see a complex of giant sandstone rock pillars that climb up into the sky. On top of them you will spot the famous Meteora monasteries.

ikeharel, jemaflor, Fis2, ChrisJ, Royaldevon, pierrefonds, jhm, pajaran, lucasgalodoido, PaulVDV, adramad, clic has marked this note useful

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jemaflor (136272) 2021-02-01 23:25

Hi Costantino,
Great view of this famous location, always impressive to see ! Well photographed, frame, contrast and sharpness, tfs.

everlasting (18002) 2021-02-01 23:46

a well chosen PoV for this hill perched village that certainly lives up to its name.
The people on the walkway give scale to this well composed image.

emka (153354) 2021-02-02 0:09

Hello Costantino, Wow! you left Volos and went for a trip[ :).
Fantastic view of this monastery high on the rock. I see that there are stairs leading to the top. It is a real miracle of Greece.

Best regards Malgo

Fis2 (156736) 2021-02-02 0:46

Witaj Costantino!
A very interesting place, the monaster makes impression.
Good POV, composition and colors.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

holmertz (93592) 2021-02-02 1:13

Hello Costantino,
It's easy to understand why this rock monastery is quite popular on TE. It's a fascinating place, especially from this angle. You captured this view perfectly with very good light and colours and sharpness.
Best regards,
Gert

ChrisJ (161132) 2021-02-02 1:27

Hi Costantino,

I think I remember this Monastery. Nice to see this one has a set of stairs. Good colour, sharpness and framing. Tfs!

Silvio1953 (206997) 2021-02-02 3:16

Ciao Costantino, favoloso monastero in una posizione incredibile, grande spettacolo, bella foto con splendida nitidezza e magnifici colori, bravo, ciao Silvio

Royaldevon (76708) 2021-02-02 3:36

Hello Dear Costantino,

'Suspended in the Air' would have been an excellent title for your photograph, for we immediately recognise the impressive sight of the steep, weather-worn rocks and then perched atop are the details of the monastery! It seems an very precarious place for such a building but, wow, how amazing!

Is the scaffolding for repair work or to stabilise the wall?

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

pierrefonds (104458) 2021-02-02 4:47

Hi Costantino,

The monastery is well placed in the frame. The point of view is showing the details of the Meteora monasteries. The light is giving good colors output. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (203975) 2021-02-02 9:36

Hello Costantino,

What a rock construction with a church above
Colours and sharpness make your picture attractive.
Excellent composition and presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Tue (83018) 2021-02-02 10:54

Hello Costantino,
A great shot of the beautiful rock formations with the monastery on top of it. The light blue sky makes a good backdrop and the sidelight created some nice shadowy patterns.
Lars

kasianowak (15980) 2021-02-02 11:23

Hi Costantino
Amazing photo and great viewpoint. This place is high on my travel wish list!
Best wishes
Kasia

lousat (130599) 2021-02-02 11:29

Ciao Costantino,una visita alle meteore è sempre nella mia agenda di viaggi,ma per ora non si viaggia a causa del Covid. Post bellissimo,inquadratura perfetta,une vera magia della tua nazione. Buona serata,Luciano

ifege (33587) 2021-02-02 20:58

Hi Constantino
Now that is a spot that I'd hoped to visit last year (dream on!). A good view of the monastery in its rugged setting.
cheers
Ian

abmdsudi (89397) 2021-02-02 22:24

Hi Costantino
An incredible place, and you've captured it nicely that you should be very proud of, Well done.
Best regards

pajaran (103677) 2021-02-02 23:12

Pozdrav.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepa litica i arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Lepa fotografija, zidine, krovovi i krstovi.
Dug je put i naporan da se dodje do Pravoslavnog Manastira.
Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja.

dkmurphys (78032) 2021-02-03 0:14

Hello,
Nice capture of this spectacular religious complex. Quite an eagle nest there. Well seen, good POV.

D

lucasgalodoido (27084) 2021-02-03 5:15

Olá Costantino,
curiosa vista dessa construção nas pedras, achei um pouco inclinada para a esquerda, mas pode ser a construção mesmo. Belo registro.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

PaulVDV (55531) 2021-02-03 14:58

Hello Costantino,
The monasteries of Meteora are one of the most special and beautiful places I have visited in Greece.
I think it is the Varlaam Monastery that you show us here.
Wonderful presentation from an excellent angle that allows us to see the visitors climbing on the stairs.
Best regards, Paul

mkamionka (62266) 2021-02-04 11:51

Hi Costantino,
this is certainly a place which I must visit someday.
Amazing roc formations and so interestingly fitted ancient architecture. I am glad to see some stairs there meaning some of them are accessible for walk in visits.
Bright day, great point of view,
M

adramad (67600) 2021-02-05 11:00

Hello dear Costantino.
My passage through Kalambaka was very fast and I was very frustrated, because I only visited two monasteries and I would have liked to enjoy this special area for longer, Wonderful the photo that you show us of one of them, they seem to be hanging on the rocks.
Good sharpness, brightness and color.
A very beautiful photo. I like.
You have a good day.
Best regards.
Luis.

clic (23928) 2021-02-06 10:42

Hello Costantino You show today the best picture of the Meteora that I ever saw because I feel being so close to these venerable buildings perched on mountain summits, in close contact with The Above!
Se xereto