Antiphellos Theatre, a photo from Antalya, Mediterranean

Photographer's Note

In the background is the most easterly island of Greece, Kastellorizo, with its own airport on the plateau and direct links to Rhodes and Athens. The ancient theatre in the fg is the Hellenistic Antiphellos Theatre. From Lonely Planet"

"The small Hellenistic theatre, 500m west of Kaş' main square, could seat 4,000 spectators and is in good condition. It was built in the 1st century BC and restored 300 years later, probably after the great 141 AD earthquake. There's a good view of Kaş from the top tier of seating."

I have loaded a workshop showing the view described above.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiphellus

ikeharel, pajaran, holmertz, pierrefonds, ktanska, Fis2, jhm, jean113, bukitgolfb301, jemaflor, clic, adramad, PaulVDV, macjake, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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ikeharel (114499) 2021-04-29 1:31

The ancient theatre partially restored with new stones, but its location above the sea and the green grove makes a wonderful sight on picture, Chris.
One remark though: very notable the use of the polarizing filter - which I never use as it distorts colors upon the outcome.
Good evening,
Ike

pajaran (116971) 2021-04-29 3:03

Pozdrav.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepo staro pozoriste i priroda u pozadini, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lepo mesto za odmor sa lepim pogledom.
Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje.
Paja

holmertz (103564) 2021-04-29 3:41

Hello Chris,
A well composed photo of the ancient theatre, the olive grove, the blue sea and the flat Greek island in the distance.It's an unmistakable Mediterranean view with very strongly contrasting colours.
Best regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (222811) 2021-04-29 4:26

Ciao Chris, great POV on fantastoic anphiteatre, wonderful natural colors, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

mkamionka (75049) 2021-04-29 4:53

Hi Chris,
I don't think I have visited this one. I have one amphitheater photographed in Cyprus, I think which was near the sea but as close as this one. Very good composition -sometimes the old theatres are hard to photograph in an interesting way so the presence of the dark blue waters adds a lovely touch.
Excellent work,
M

pierrefonds (115462) 2021-04-29 8:01

Bonjour Chris,

La distance entre le théâtre et l'île crée de la profondeur. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails du théâtre antique. La lumière met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

ktanska (45046) 2021-04-29 9:37

Hi Chris,
Fantastic view of this big theatre in excellent condition. I guess some restauration has been done after the fourth century too. Beautiful sea view background. I wonder if the plays there have been during sunset time.
Kari

Fis2 (171849) 2021-04-29 9:37

Witaj Chris!
Beautiful landscape, wonderful view, amphitheater is impressive.
Good framing and colors.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

jhm (211738) 2021-04-29 9:41

Hello Chris,

Lovely picture with a part of the old ancient theatre in the Hellenistic Antiphellos.
Nice panorama too, nice depth, excellent composition.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

lousat (139926) 2021-04-29 10:13

Hi Chris,2 beautiful pics of antiphellos theatre,very well restored. I like the useful WS watching to Kas,but the main is a masterwork,like an oper door to the sea,very well done! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

jean113 (28251) 2021-04-29 12:35

Hello Chris, a picture postcard that promotes the amphitheatre, especially with this spectacular view across the very blue sea towards the island.
The amphitheatre looks in amazing condition.
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards, Jean.

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2021-04-29 19:32

Hi dear Chris, How are you?

You seem to be so active as usual.
Your work also remains unchanged as high level as usual.
So eye-cathing and vivid color contrast of fresh blue and white!
Very reasonable proportion makes so stable composition.

All the best and have a good day! Takero from Tokyo

jemaflor (148146) 2021-04-29 23:29

Hi Chris,
Great historic theater, well framed from a photogenic POV, the view of this blue horizon is a competition for the scene during shows, what a superb marine panorama, it is well presented!

ifege (49325) 2021-04-30 0:58

Hi Chris
A good one of this ancient theatre with its amazing setting.
Cheers
Ian

Royaldevon (86392) 2021-04-30 2:00

Hello Chris,

Two splendid photographs of this wonderful amphitheatre!
It is in amazing condition and in such a spectacular setting!
The w/s shows the extent and condition of the amphitheatre but this one has more artistry, as if the theatre is opening its arms to reveal the beauty of the setting!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

clic (76) 2021-04-30 9:03

Hello Chris By this outstanding view including the seascape, you pay a nice tribute to the wisdom of ancient engineers who conducted research for the natural transmission of sound! You have a good eye for spectacular captures and compliments for the high quality depiction.
Cheers

adramad (73414) 2021-04-30 12:31

Hello Chris.
Very well preserved this Roman theater, wonderfully situated by the sea, the spectators dominated the scene and a great view of the blue sea.
Sharpness, lighting, color and magnificent composition; they are managed to perfection, in this beautiful image.
Very best regards.
Luis.

PaulVDV (63444) 2021-05-01 11:20

Hello Chris,
I remember the view of the island seen from on top of the ancient theatre.
But I forgot it was a Greek island. This one is really very far located from the other Greek islands.
Do you know if Kastellorizo has a boat connection with Turkey?
Beautiful with the olive trees and others in the middle plan.
No other visitors in the theatre when you were there. Nor when I was there.
Best regards, Paul

vjmite (6660) 2021-05-02 5:27

Hi Chris,
A splendid view of the island from the the ancient theatre. Depth of field is great, and the composition works well, giving us the feeling of sitting right there on one of those hard seats.
Vince

macjake (98544) 2021-05-04 10:25

Hi Chris
when I see these photos from Turkey, I regret only visiting Istanbul during my time here. But we had already booked Greece to go along with Turkey, so we had to make choices. Wonderful view in the WS as well, thats really attractive. amazing to have it still in this condition today. love it
cheers
Craig

jmdias (116373) 2021-05-06 12:37

chris

such greek and roman theaters usually use the landscape around as a special extra element. lovely view with the curved repetition of the steps and the islet ahead.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (69127) 2021-07-01 20:27

Hello Chris,
It looks like the amphitheater saw some reconstruction work. I wonder if they still hold performances here. I know they do in Aspendos.
Regards,
MT