Photographer's Note
Stavronikita monastery (Greek: Μονή Σταυρονικήτα) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery at the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece, dedicated to Saint Nicholas. It is built on top of a rock near the sea near the middle of the eastern shore of the Athonite peninsula, located between the monasteries of Iviron and Pantokratoros. The site where the monastery is built was first used by Athonite monks as early as the 10th century. Stavronikita was the last to be officially consecrated as an Athonite monastery in 1536 and ranks fifteenth in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries and currently has 30 to 40 monks.
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mesutilgim
(0) 2011-11-01 15:51
Hello dear Vasilis,
Absolutely one of your "best" captures !
Great pov and wonderfull reflections.
Agion Oros is absolutely a treasure chest. Most probably one of my next destinations in Greece.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
PaulVDV
(62802) 2011-11-01 19:33
Hello Vasilis,
WOW ! What a perfect reflected image !
First of all, the architecture is realling stunning. You show it excellently in a vertical format using the bridge partly as a frame and partly to present a view through one of its arches. At the right side the high cypress frames the picture well.
The sharpness is perfect. The textures of the stones are shown wonderfully. You managed the strong light very well.
Best regards, Paul
emka
(157280) 2011-11-01 23:25
Hi Vasilis,
Gorgeous photo. Beautiful monastery and what reflection!! Superb composition and perfect presentation.
Warm regrads
MAlgo
HimalAnda
(10671) 2011-11-02 0:38
Hello Vasilis,
Whaou! What a beautiful picture! The colors are great and the reflection of the bridge and the house on the water so beautiful. A great picture, for sure!
Stéphane
SnapRJW
(31631) 2011-11-02 1:24
Hello Vasilis - Excellent; crystal clear shot with a super POV and mirror-image reflections. Top class work Vasilis! Best regards Rosemary
TopGeo
(38220) 2011-11-02 9:28
Γειά σου Βασίλη!
Καταπληκτική εικόνα και σύλληψη από μία γωνία υπέροχη Μια αριστοτεχνική φωτό με εκπληκτικά στοιχεία προπτικής, καθαρότητας, εστίασης και χρωματικής παλέτας! Αριστα αποτελέσματα!
Χαιρετώ
Γεώργιος
eldancer1
(36343) 2011-11-02 13:26
Even the water is in tune with the purpose of the monastery...to seek peace, serenity and simplicity. So soothing an image with good dof with sharp details even the reflection. Very well done, tfs.
dkmurphys
(79209) 2011-11-02 15:11
Hi Vasilis,
Wonderful POV to illustrate that amazing structure. Well catch!
npecanhuk
(79329) 2011-11-02 16:16
Hi Vasilis!
Wonderful picture!
The old constructions are simply magnificent and you did such a perfect photo job here!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, chosen pov, vertical format, contrasts and composition with that superb reflection are all oustanding features!
I love it!!!!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan
Sonata11
(34119) 2011-11-02 17:10
Hello Vasilis,
Wow !!! Awesome !! What a marvelous picture with spectacular reflection. Architecture of monastery,bridge whole compositions is soooooo beautitiful. Fantastic POV and DOF are excellent. Soper presentation and super execiuted image. Outstanding work !!!! Thanks for sharing.
All the best,
Barbara
siamesa
(28231) 2011-11-02 18:19
Boa noite Vasilis
This photo is magnificent. Impressive capture . One of yours best photos. Superb!
Abraços
maria
edge
(7409) 2011-11-02 19:21
Hello Vasillis. This is an absolutely stunning picture of this monastary. Interesting note and one can understand how old and yet how well maintained it appears. The mirror of the structure in the water makes for an outstanding reflection. Morevoer the bridge provides ones eyes a definite view of the entire area. One of the better presentations that I have seen on TE. Fine job. Regards, Roger
wolf38
(30) 2011-11-02 23:13
Hello Vasilis. A great shot. My compliments. The Refktion makes this Photo to a small and delicate masterpiece. Rgds, Wolfgang.
baddori
(20341) 2011-11-02 23:34
Vasilis
Nelle tue foto vi è sempre una ricerca, non esibizionistica per cercare di meravigliare, ma per cogliere il massimo.
Questo è amore per la foto, amore verso gli altri e tanta fatica.
Una condivisione piacevole ed un complimento dal cuore .
Gianfranco
Nard
(6972) 2011-11-03 2:02
Hi Vasilis
Splendide picture with an incredible sharpness and excellent POV. The architecture is wonderful and well highlighted by your shot. I like the color of the stone and how we can feel the texture. Realy a great shot, congrat.
Regards
Bernard
rmajum
(1207) 2011-11-03 2:32
Hello Vasilis,
A great picture with so many details.Sharpness and clarity are suberb. The reflection of the entire thing above ground is the most remarkable. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards
Ranjan
mkamionka
(73344) 2011-11-03 2:41
Hi Vasilis,
wow, I am really impressed here.
The place is beautiful but I think it is your composition which makes it even more attractive.
Excellent POV chosen. I can see your attention to details. The geometry could not be better.
Fantastic colors too.
Great photo job!!!
M
Silvio1953
(220577) 2011-11-03 3:04
Ciao Vasilis, great POV on wonderfulbridge and beautiful castle, fascinating composition with fantastic reflections. splendid light and colors, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio
Budapestman
(82620) 2011-11-03 3:26
Hi Vasilis,
great shot, the composition is superb, beautiful details and lights, the POV is attractive, fabulous atmosphere, Tfs! Have a nice day! Kellemes napot kívánok!
György
Hellas
(7123) 2011-11-03 3:39
Εξαιρετική φωτογράφηση, Βασίλη!
Πολύ όμορφο κάδρο και τέλεια ευκρίνεια. Ο αντικατοπτρισμός και η πόλωση του φωτός λειτούργησαν άψογα!
Συγχαρητήρια!
Nicou
(193806) 2011-11-03 4:08
Hello
fantastique reflet et compo sueprbe iamge quel cadrage et compo quel effet avec ces reflet, la grande classe.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
faletiz
(10113) 2011-11-03 5:44
Hello Vasilis
beautiful composition with a very nice game in perspective and reflections. Great POV and beautiful colors. Excellent!
Cheers
Letizia
ChrisJ
(171220) 2011-11-03 5:47
Hello Vasilis
Fantastic symmetrical reflections with good sharpness & wise choice of a vertical format. Good sharpness & color. Tfs!
Kielia
(24077) 2011-11-03 8:29
Hi Vasilis,
it is the bold perspective that makes the impression of the monastery very attractive. The light is also fantastic, but most of all I like the perfect reflections. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet
annjackman
(23019) 2011-11-03 8:36
Hello Vasilis,
This really excellent. The POV with the reflections give a very original and pleasing picture. The quality is wonderful and I love the brown tones of the old stone against the deep blue sky. A favourite for me.
Best wishes, Ann
ashres
(1055) 2011-11-03 8:43
Hi Vasilis
What a great shot captured with a great pov and wonderful composition. The management of the arches there leading to the building is wonderful composition with great light and colors and clarity. Great capture. have a great time,
ashish
Bluejeans
(64251) 2011-11-03 11:44
Ola Vasilis ,
Brutal esta ponte com estes arcos de pedra, gostei muito dos reflexos , bons detalhes deste lugar fantástico , boa simetria de foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
francio64
(39888) 2011-11-03 14:36
Ciao Vasilis,
ottimo taglio verticale che include il piacevole riflesso sull'acqua, arricchendo la composizione.
Ottima gestione della luce ed eccellente definizione.
Bravo! Well done and TFS!
Francesco
danos
(110407) 2011-11-03 14:49
Βασίλη γεια σου,
εξαιρετική γωνία λήψης με την αναπάντεχη για μένα αψιδωτή πέτρινη γέφυρα να οδηγεί και οπτικά στη Μονή Σταυρονικήτα.Δεν ήξερα καν για την ύπαρξή της αλλά τώρα και με την αντανάκλασή της δημιουργείται ένα ονειρώδες σκηνικό.
Σε χαιρετώ,Δάνος
Angshu
(56760) 2011-11-03 22:14
Hello Vasilis
A fantastic shot! Love the perspective created by the stone bridge leading upto the stone moanstery! Must be an amazing place. The mirror like reflection is excellent....the colour contrasts excellent! Excellent work indeed!
Best Regards
Angshu
ManuMay
(36447) 2011-11-04 1:24
HI Vasilis!
Superb capture!!
You were lucky having such calm water, deserving a very beautiful reflection of the Monastery and bridge, very good colours and contrasts and superb sharpness indeed...Great!!
Have a nice week end...
Manu
jlbrthnn
(76043) 2011-11-04 4:44
Hello Vasilis,
It is evident that this photo is exceptional. The composition and the framing are remarkable. The most extraordinary are the quality of the reflection, very clear. Magnificent work. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël
marcan44
(6315) 2011-11-04 12:02
Vasilis,
applaudo questo capolavoro e mi complimento per come hai prima costruito il POV dal basso e poi per la perfetta esecuzione dove si evidenzia la nitidezza e chiarezza di dettagli e i magici riflessi sull'acqua.
Amico mio un SUPER lavoro!!!
Buona serata
Mario
fabianoleite
(13575) 2011-11-04 17:25
Great array of arches, well positioned and with a good exploration of the reflections. The dark blue sky provides fantastic contrast, and all the stone arquitecture is beautiful. Good work, congratulations!
kennyblack
(4207) 2011-11-06 10:14
Hello Vasilis, a charming picture of a beautiful place built in a professional mode, well designed and composed. Sharpness and colour are perfect. Great job, thanks for the post, a greeting ... Marino
eversmile
(11636) 2011-11-06 18:04
Hi Vasilis!
What a place! And you have found the right angle to shoot it for a strong impact!!! The way you framed it is excellent, including the reflection in the water. The effect is very dynamic with the bridge appearing as a diplodocus backbone! The exposure is very good and the monastery appears really majestic!
Congratulations!
Regards
Marine
Muse
(35030) 2011-11-07 6:55
Hi Vasilis,
Une magnifique photo d'un endroit vraiment fantastique.
Le cadrage est parfait et l'architecture est superbe. De très jolies couleurs, des reflets magnifique et une très belle lumière.
Bravo
Denise
Fis2
(169709) 2011-11-25 10:39
Witaj Vasilis!
Wow fantastic bridge.
Excellent composition.
Beautiful reflection.
Very well done.
Best regards
Krzysztof
dekanski
(9269) 2012-06-30 7:27 [Comment]
Photo Information
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Copyright: Vasilis Protopapas (vasilpro)
(41801)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2011-08-29
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Nikon D90, Nikon AF-S VR 18-105mm f/3.5 - 5.6G ED, Hoya 62mm Circular Polarizer
- Exposição: f/16, 1/60 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): Mount Athos - Agion Oros [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2011-11-01 15:41
- Favoritos: 4 [ver]