Photographer's Note
In 1869 the Parliament of the Hellenes made approximately 80,000 sq. meters of public land available between the temple of Olympian Zeus and what, were then, the palace gardens. This took into account Zappas wish for the building to be as close as possible to the Stadium. At that time the architect Anastasios Theophilas was called upon to amend the initial design of Francois Boulanger.
After some delays, the cornerstone was laid on January 20th,1874. In the mid- 1880s, Konstantinos Zappas assigned the Danish architect Theophil Hansen to create a new design, even if it meant sacrificing the walls that had already been built. But the professional bickering between these well known architects of the era and the hints of serious financial misappropriation led to long delays, and the works came to a halt twice. The building was eventually inaugurated with all due pomp on October 20th,1888.
The Zappeion Exhibition Hall was the first building in the world to be constructed in order to serve Olympic needs. Its architecture is in the neoclassical order, with a Corinthian portico, and an organization of spaces that is fully in harmony with the purpose for which it was built. This building, the three-arched stone bridge over the Ilissus River that had been repaired, also at the expense of Evangelis Zappas, and the surrounding gardens give us a charming picture of Athens in the early 20th century. more
Budapestman, jhm, Cretense, subhendu_bagchi, ngk, bostankorkulugu, Dashab marcou esta nota como útil
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sacavem
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(18620) 2009-12-30 1:33
Olá Vasilis,
Seasons greetings,good capture...
Good scenery.Christmas everywhere...
Have a great Happy New Year!
Filipe
rikko77
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(10861) 2009-12-30 1:44
Hi Vasilis
I like this vertical framing so full of details and colors.
Hope you have a great 2010,
regards
Rikk
Budapestman
(82620) 2009-12-30 3:34
Hi Vasilis,
beautiful shot with splendid atmosphere, the composition of the photo is very attractive. Have a nice day! Happy New Year! I wish you and your family health and happiness!
George
jhm
(202831) 2009-12-30 4:05
Hello Vasillis,
Thank you very much for your interesting note.
You did very well add the people before the colums this for the scale
Nice of quality and sharpness.
Very well captured and composed. TFS.
Happy new Year and a Healty 2010.
Have a nice day,
John
Cretense
(68709) 2009-12-30 5:28
Γεια σου Βασίλη!
Υπέροχη φωτογραφία με χριστουγεννιάτικη ατμόσφαιρα που συγκινεί μικρούς και μεγάλους! Εξαιρετικό κάδρο και σύνθεση, τέλειος φωτισμός, εντυπωσιακά χρώματα!
Θερμές ευχές!
Ηρακλής
ifanik
(21679) 2009-12-30 5:54
Εξαιρετική δουλειά Βασίλη
Υπέροχα χρωματα και φως φιλε
Καλή χρονιά να έχουμε φίλε μου
subhendu_bagchi
(26091) 2009-12-30 6:54
Hi Vasilis,
nice architectural building, neo-gothic structure. Great sharpness and nice clarity. Use of circular polariser acts well. I like the the presence of those people. Beautiful picture. Tfs.
I wish you and your family a joyful and peaceful new year.
Subhendu
lousat
(129839) 2009-12-30 11:00
Hi Vasilis,it's nice to see the differents Christmas postcard from the world,and this is typical greek,whit these ellenik architechture like background at this strange Christmas tree.Excellent perspective and composition,i wish you all the best for the new year coming,Luciano
ngk
(2413) 2009-12-30 13:23
Γεια σου Βασίλη ,
Απίθανα χρώματα, πολύ καλό contrast ,εξαιρετικό κάδρο . Πολύ ωραία σύνθεση
Συγχαρητήρια!!
Εύχομαι σε σένα και τους δικού σου τα καλύτερα.
Καλή χρονιά.
nasos k.
bostankorkulugu
(42832) 2009-12-31 0:10
a nice combination of the greek architecture with the xmas tree... so you have sunshine there too, like us in istanbul...
wishing you all the best for the new year vasili... take care...
korkut
Dashab
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(2564) 2009-12-31 2:34
Hello Vasilis,
I like the composition of your shot, you use the vertical frame very well. And the colour of the tree matches that of the sky very nicely. And I like the combination of the star, statues, and flat at the top.
It is nice to see that you (toghether with the people in your shot) are enjoying a bit of sunshine!
Have a nice day, Dasha
coco
(30439) 2010-01-01 10:43
Kalispera Vasilis kai kali xronia.
Nice and good work with the composition. Colours and light are nice too.
Regards.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Vasilis Protopapas (vasilpro)
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(41801) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2009-12-29
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Nikon D90, Nikon AF-S VR 18-105mm f/3.5 - 5.6G ED, Hoya 62mm Circular Polarizer
- Exposição: f/14.0, 1/800 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): Athens - Pireaus (Attica prefecture) [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-12-30 1:18
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