Photographer's Note
Mount Athos is situated in the entire third, eastern and most beautiful peninsula of Halkidiki, called the peninsula of Athos. It is the only place in Greece that is completely dedicated to prayer and worship of God.
For this reason, it is called the Holy Mount. The Holy Mount is about 50 Km in length, 8 to 12 Km in width and it covers an area of about 350 square kilometres.
The borders of the monasterial city are defined on the ground by an imaginary line that starts from the location "FRAGOKASTRO" in the West coast and reaches the cape "ARAPIS" in the opposite end.
The natural beauty of the peninsula is extraordinary. The highest point of Mount Athos is like a huge cone, reaching 2033 metres in height. It’s a naked, treeless crest that seems to lance the sky and its slopes are fully covered by ancient evergreens. All these help to create an area of incomparable natural beauty.
http://www.inathos.gr/athos/en
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baddori
(20341) 2011-09-10 10:02
Vasilis
Solo chi vive il mare entra dentro questa foto oltre che ammirandola vivendola.
Il mare blu con il controluce tanto da far brillare le onde.
Le nuvole prigioniere delle alture e l'insieme di foschia.
Il cielo bleu che sta cambiando .
GF
bema
(26591) 2011-09-10 10:05
Geia sou Vasilis,
one more time a real splendid capture out of your very good portfolio..like a lot the the glittering loght, makes the sea looking real splendid.. the cloud in front of Mount Athos is another nice addition..
thanks for sharing, see you around, filika Bernd
Graal
(103040) 2011-09-10 10:11
Καλησπέρα Vasilis,
very romantic view. Pleasant peaceful mood. Nice composition with the flying bird on FG. Good informations about Mt Athos. Photo very well done.
Have a nice evening.
Aleksander
annjackman
(23019) 2011-09-10 11:15
Hello Vasilis,
Lovely light and almost monochrome. The seagull and the fluffy clouds add a lot to this beautiful seascape. Very well taken.
Kind Regards, Ann
cornejo
(61504) 2011-09-10 11:36
Γεια σου Βασίλη, TE εδώ σε αυτή την φωτογραφία δεν αρέσει, αλλά μου αρέσει, είναι μια σύνθεση πολύ ρομαντική, ποιητική και λίγο νοσταλγικό, άποψη που καλεί την μνήμη ή σκέψη, μια όμορφη φωτογραφία πολύ καλά οποίο συνέθεσε κι εκτέλεσε, μεγάλη σαφήνεια και ποιότητα, πολύ καλή δουλειά, συγχαρητήρια. Καλή νύχτα και ευτυχισμένη Κυριακή.
Με τις καλύτερες ευχές.
Angel.
Sonata11
(34119) 2011-09-10 11:58
Hello Vasilis,
Awesome, wonderful and interesting seascape. This picture is beautiful. Great presentation and frame. Wonderful colors, sharpness, clarity. Great POV and DOF as well. I like it. Well done.
All the best and have a nice WE,
Barbara
Budapestman
(82620) 2011-09-10 14:06
Hi Vasilis,
great view, I like the composition and the beautiful blue colours, the bird is splendid bonus, Tfs! Have a nice weekend! Kellemes hétvégét kívánok!
György
batalay
(41261) 2011-09-10 15:39
Hello Vasilis,
I remember seeing Mt. Athos from a ship and being mesmerized by the view. Here the seagull has a prominent place, and indeed adds a great deal to the composition. Indeed, if you open a second window with this image on your screen, click on Neil Diamon singing "Jonathan Living Seagull", it will add considerable drama to the wonderful photo.
Warm regards, Vasilis.
Bulent
sandpiper
(6788) 2011-09-10 15:56
Hi Vasilis
Good composition, I like the position of teh seagull and the light on the water
Chris
siamesa
(28231) 2011-09-10 18:28
Boa noite Vasilis
Thanks for sharing this marvelous photo. It gives me a feeling of freedom.Splendid capture of this silver sea.
Abraços
maria
jjcordier
(79299) 2011-09-10 22:09
Vasilis
Une très jolie photo, très bien composée avec la mouette venant "équilibrer" le petit nuage. Jolie maitrise de la lumière.
Amicalement
JJ
abmdsudi
(95869) 2011-09-10 22:49
Hi Vasilis
This is an impressive display off nature. Just love the way the light catches the water, your shooting angle against the sun is just at the right spot
Superb timing and exposure which is perfectly balanced, the tones and lighting but that shine on the ripples is spectacular! Well composed with great dof with excellent bg detail as well and the bird is just at that right spot in the compo. Contrast is stunning. Well done
Best regards
humayun
(3129) 2011-09-10 22:57
hi dear.........
nice image and good timing......
pov is batter.........
wel timing......
i upload this imsge work shop look it........
weldon.......
Tfs.........
emka
(157280) 2011-09-10 23:09
Hi Vasilis,
Indeed, it looks gorgeous on your photo. I like the silvery surface of the sea, nice cloud and a flying sea gull is a beautiful bonus.
Well done, have a nice Sunday
Malgo
Nicou
(193806) 2011-09-11 1:20
Hello
avec la mouette, quelle vue ce brillant sur le bleu ce monta à la très belle forme en fond quelle pureté et belle luminosité splendide.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
delpeoples
(60342) 2011-09-11 2:47
Gaie sou dear Vasilis
A wonderful scene, the seagull frozen in time with those wonderful mountains in the background. Tghe clouds make it look as though the mountains are smoking. Wonderful shot with the dominant blue tones so attractive.
Have a beautiful Sunday
Lisa
DjoleEric
(0) 2011-09-11 3:04
Hello.
Beautiful photos.
Excellent image quality and zgao.
With the seagull on the left image is the pamavenje.
Congratulations on the nice work.
Have a nice day.
Djole.
sabermonajati
(11537) 2011-09-11 4:08
hi
pleasant landscape you shot.silver light is wonderful.
regard
saber
jhm
(211734) 2011-09-11 4:58
Hello Vasilis,
I love the silver shine on the water, with a sea gull and a nice panorama view about the Island in background.
Very well composition, soft colors.
Nice done. TFS.
Best regards,
John.
npecanhuk
(79329) 2011-09-11 5:19
Hi Vasilis!
Wonderful picture!
It has such a cheerful brightness that invites us all for some relaxing moments by the sea!
Sharpness, exposure, chosen pov, colors, contrasts and composition really pleased me!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan
Sergiom
(117241) 2011-09-11 6:45
Bonjour Vasilis,
Une très belle composition. Le paysage est magnifique et la lumière très belle. J'aime beaucoup le goéland qui regarde le tout.
Bon dimanche
Serge
dkmurphys
(79209) 2011-09-11 7:57
Hi Vasilis,
Simple and very attractive. Great dynamics by capturing the burd into the lovely scape. Well done, have a calm evening.
lousat
(138599) 2011-09-11 8:38
Hi Vasilis,what a magnificent work! The choice of backlight is fantastic to create these lgiht effects and transparencies of the clouds,the seagull so sharp is like the cherry on the cake! My best compliments,have a nice week,Luciano
danos
(110407) 2011-09-11 9:18
Βασίλη καλησπέρα,
πανοραμική η άποψη της χερσονήσου με τον Άθω να προβάλλει στον ορίζοντα.Ο γλάρος είναι μια ευχάριστη πινελιά στο όλο σκηνικό.
Σε χαιρετώ,Δάνος
maria-v1981
(10966) 2011-09-11 10:57
Καλησπέρα Βασίλη,
Οι δίαφοροι τόνοι του μπλέ δίνούν ένα εντυπωσιακό αποτέλεσμα στην είκονα. Ο φωτισμός που αντανακλάται στην θάλασσά είναι υπέροχος και ο γλάρος συμπληρώνεια άψογα το τοπίο.
Σου εύχομαι μια καλή βδομάδα,
Σε χαιρετώ,
Μαρία
francio64
(39888) 2011-09-11 14:10
Hi Vasilis,
eccellente foto dai toni blu e argento.
Ottimo l'inserimento del gabbiano in volo, dando così dinamicità alla scena.
Well done!
Francesco
adores
(46979) 2011-09-11 18:46
Hi Vasilis!
This is a good shot! I like the low clouds and this gul so well placed on the top left.Also the blue tonalities and the reflection on the water are good here. I like the result!
s_lush
(16602) 2011-09-12 11:48
Hello Vasilis,
The sparkling sea and beautiful blue sky with white clouds and sea-gulls are excellent framing for the view of this famous mountainous peninsular. Perfectly good composition and highly aesthetic capture!
Best regards,
Sergiy
mesutilgim
(0) 2011-09-14 11:18
Hello Vasilis,
Amazing capture; a real masterwork !
Athos will be most probably next spring my next destination in Greece.
I have allready gotten necessary permissions from the Patriarchate in İstanbul.
Than I'll be the "seagull" commencing towards to thisamazing world.
TFS and have a nice evening.
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM
kennyblack
(4207) 2011-09-18 10:32
Hi Vasilis, Thank you a lot for this spectacular blue image and fabulous light reflex on the water. The seagull in the sky is spectacular.
Best regards
COSTANTINO
(115515) 2011-09-23 23:10
kali sou mera Vassili
entipossiaki fotografia me katharotita ke
omorfia,apopnei mia iremia ke galini
tha ithela na taxidevo simera,,,
KALO Savatokiriako
Costantino
Photo Information
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Copyright: Vasilis Protopapas (vasilpro)
(41801)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2011-08-28
- Categories: Natureza
- Camera: Nikon D90, Nikon AF-S VR 18-105mm f/3.5 - 5.6G ED, Hoya 62mm Circular Polarizer
- Exposição: f/16, 1/200 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Tema(s): Mount Athos - Agion Oros [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2011-09-10 9:59
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