Photographer's Note
Since here in Greece the month "entered" with summer temperatures, I decided to upload a photo that was taken in Kefalonia.
Few words about "Argostoli".
The Gulf of Argostoli (Greek: Κόλπος Αργοστολίου) is a gulf of the Ionian Sea on the island of Cephalonia, western Greece. It separates the Paliki peninsula from mainland Cephalonia, and opens toward the Ionian Sea in the south. The gulf is 13 km long (north to south) and 2 to 3 km wide. Lixouri, the second-largest town of Cephalonia, is situated on its western shore, and the capital Argostoli is situated on a bay in the eastern shore. The shores of the gulf are mountainous, especially in the east.
The main settlements on the shore of the gulf are, from the southwest and clockwise: Lixouri, Agios Dimitrios, Kouvalata, Kontogourata, Farsa, Drapano and Argostoli. The Gulf of Argostoli is navigable, and the ports of Argostoli and Lixouri are served by ferries. Concerns have risen about the environmental effects of fish farming in the gulf.
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holmertz
(101980) 2013-04-01 13:36
Hello Chris,
This is a good photo of a fascinating animal. I like the blue and green tones of the water, the small fish in the corner and the circles of tiny waves as the turtle raises its head above the water.
Regards,
Gert
lousat
(138599) 2013-04-01 13:52
Hi Chris,a perfect pic for treknature too..eehe..beautiful big turtle emerging from this very blue and cristal water,i seen many pic of Kefalonia and Lefkada,really beautiful island,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano
Sonata11
(34119) 2013-04-01 18:22
Hello Chris,
nice capture this beautiful big turtle. Colors, sharpness, clarity are great. Tfs. Like it
All the best,
Barbara
delpeoples
(60342) 2013-04-01 19:52
Kalispera dear Chris
Oh this litle guy's a cutie! You;ve found a new friend! The colours are lovely, especially that acqua colour of the water. The light is excellent and the sharpness to your photo is superb. Thanks for showing us your new friend!
Geia sou
Lisa
fabbs99
(17179) 2013-04-01 22:05
Hello Chris,
Thats a true turtle shot.Excellent frame with nice sharpness.Great colors and resolution.
Very well done.
Cheers
Farhat
snunney
(130967) 2013-04-02 4:06
Hello Chris,
A superb capture of this wonderfully coloured turtle. The image is very nicely lit and has excellent sharpness.
jhm
(211734) 2013-04-02 4:55
Hello Chris,
This is a good photo of a fascinating turtle, excellent captured.
Perfect layout and perfect light management.
Excellent picture, nice colours and sharpness.
Very well done, TFS.
Best regards,
John
Miguel82
(47110) 2013-04-02 10:38
Sea turtles are indeed symbol of chance and prosperity in many cultures Chris,
A very endangered species both on earth and in the seas
There is high rate of mortality among the young turtles
and a few number of them come to adult age
Good sharpness, clear shot, fine colors
Bonne soirée
Silvio1953
(220577) 2013-04-02 12:54
Ciao Chris, great capture of lovely bathing turtle, fine details, excellent clarity, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
Kielia
(24077) 2013-04-04 8:42
Hi Chris,
I think this is a very beautiful portrait of this fascinating creature – you have captured it excellently in its natural element. The light and the moody color of the water make the image very attractive. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet
Cricri
(176) 2013-04-04 14:07
Hi Chris
Superbe capture de cette énorme tortue, qui est magnifique dans une eau limpide, attirante, j'irai bien nagée avec elle..
excellent détails et couleurs
Amitiés
cricri
sacavem
(18620) 2013-04-05 9:40
Olá Chris,
Good work to capture this image. Very good colour, contrast and definition.
Best regards and a good weekend.
Filipe
pierrefonds
(113572) 2013-04-05 15:26
Hi Chris,
The capture of the ripples on the water is an asset to the composition. The point of view is sdhowing the details and colours of the turtle. The light has a good effect on the colours. Have a nice day.
Pierre
Nicou
(193806) 2013-04-07 0:49
Hello
Ta tête qui ressort de l'eau quelle captage de cette torture sueprbe compo et iamge l'eau pure cette carapace quelle compo.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
manrezaei
(1749) 2013-04-08 7:01
Hi Chris,
Very nice shot. An interesting photo. Well managed the colors, light and clarity. Well done.
Regards.
Mansour
jlbrthnn
(76043) 2013-04-08 9:49
Hello Chris,
An interesting photo of an animal that we do not often see. The image is spectacular and good quality.
Have a nice day
Best regards
Joël
Waylim
(25436) 2013-04-08 22:40
Hello Chris,
This is a very nice shot of the sea turtle. Love the clear turquoise water that we can see al the little fishes below.
Way
pajaran
(114891) 2013-04-08 23:27
Dobar dan.
Dobar tekst o zalivu sa datim podacima ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, kontrast, lepe boje.
Dobar rad, lepo pokazana kornjaca i male ribe.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja.
Good afternoon.
Good article on the bay with the given data ...
A good time recording, contrast, beautiful colors.
Good work, well demonstrated turtles and small fish.
Have a great and successful day, all the best.
Paja.
eldancer1
(36343) 2013-04-09 7:34
Looks like this turtle have been around for many years! I like the way the turtle does a slow swim. Good lighting and dof with nice details. Well done, tfs.
adramad
(72558) 2013-04-09 7:38
Hi Chris.
Ideal composition with this pretty turtle, by cleaning the water we can see under the same ideal that tone blue water and great details of the animal.
Very good management of the light and perfect sharpness.
Well done.
Have a nice day.
Best wishes.
Luis.
ChrisJ
(171220) 2013-04-09 8:14
Hello Chris
Smart choice of a vertical frame and I like both the small fish bottom left and the superb warm vs cold color contrast between the yellow green sea turtle and the blue cyan water. Good sharpness and an excellent note. Tfs!
ikeharel
(112419) 2013-04-09 8:39
Kalispera Chris,
In Israel this turtle is considered an endangered specie's, and I can see why - they probably all migrated to the wonderful clear sea-waters in Kafalonia...
Beautiful photo of a magnificent animal.
Very good light enhanced the full view on him/her.
Best regards,
Ike
rychem
(72187) 2013-04-09 10:45
I like nature photos very much, nice shot with fantastic colors, a turtle in his element well captured and presented
regards
Ryszard
Oceania
(5202) 2013-04-10 5:47
Hi Chris,
This swimming turtle is so cute! Even with his head out of the water, he needs some fresh air...
mjw364
(1466) 2013-04-10 7:58
Hello Chris
Great clear shot with lovely colour in the water. This is a harder shot to take than it first appears because water does strange things to light and you have managed to capture the turtle under the water very well.
Nioe to see you back on TE.
Mike
macjake
(98262) 2013-04-10 11:15
Hi Chris
I wish I could swim like this! haha
still don't know how to swim :(
but you're right, this is bringing back warm thoughts of the warm summer :)
enjoy your day
craig
jcpix
(14030) 2013-04-10 15:42
Hi Chris,
An appropriate picture for the seasons warm temperatures, everyone enjoys some fun in the sun! :) Amazingly clear water, I like your angle that captures both the turtle and the small fish swimming around beneath. This has a fun and lively atmosphere to it, motion and curiosity about the upcoming transition into Spring and Summer. Great timing also to capture the turtle poking its head above water to take a look around while enjoying the warmth of the sunlight. Thanks for sharing this fun look into the sea.
All the best,
Jason
mirosu
(16313) 2013-04-10 20:57
Hi Chris,
Superb turtle detail photo with very nice colors, perfect light, very good clarity. I like the composition with the turtle on blue water with the small fishes underneath. Well done.
Gigidusud
(21679) 2013-04-15 14:37
Kalispèra Chris,
Great capture of this beautiful turtle on turquoise water. I like it!
Friendly regards.
Gigi
bayno
(18348) 2013-04-17 5:15
I love this animals Chris for me represents the born...wonderful light, colors and details....
regards,
Valter
mesutilgim
(0) 2013-04-17 12:58
Hello Chris,
A scenery which lets the heart warm up of every photographer !
Perfect entry with many good and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
m
(0) 2013-04-17 13:17
Hi Chris,
what a capture! The timing is just perfect. I was trying to take a picture of a similar turtle some time ago but it wasn't too eager to stick its head out of the water so I can't boast of a fine shot like yours:)
Love the color of the water, amazing.
Cheers
Marina
ourania
(51103) 2013-04-19 8:52
Καλησπέρα Χρήστο,
πολύ όμορφη φωτογραφία με ωραία, φωτεινά χρώματα που έρχονται σε έντονη αντίθεση. Πολύ καλή η διαγώνια θέση της χελώνας μέσα στο κάθετο κάδρο. Η αίσθηση της κίνησης μέσα στο νερό έχει αποδοθεί θαυμάσια. Τα ψαράκια που συνοδεύουν τη χελώνα αποτελούν σημαντικό μέρος της σύνθεσης και κάνουν την εικόνα ακόμη πιο ενδιαφέρουσα και χαριτωμένη. Συγχαρητήρια και ευχαριστώ!
Να είσαι καλά, καλό Σαββατοκύριακο,
Ουρανία
jemaflor
(146274) 2013-04-22 12:15
Hi Chris,
Well taken, Good shot with the head outside water, niec blue water, good brightness, tfs.
danos
(110407) 2013-04-24 7:41
Γεια σου Χρίστο,
πολύ όμορφη παρουσίαση της θαλάσσιας χελώνας που πραγματικά είναι μια αναπάντεχη παρουσιαση στο θαλάσσιο χώρο πέριξ του Αργοστολίου.
Σε χαιρετώ,Δάνος
abmdsudi
(95869) 2013-04-27 11:11
Hi Chris
I love the stunning colours here!! and the symbol of vitality perhaps. This close up works well my friend, you are smart technically spot on with the composition while we get to enjoy the full view of the creature and solidity in its natural colors. The lighting is managed superbly, the ripply water has further enhanced the effect very well. Its a great nature beauty nicely taken, Congrats.
Kind regards
jmdias
(114262) 2013-05-27 17:23
chris
nice view of this marine turtle. I liked the presence of the small fishes around it too. nice compo.
hugs
jorge
maloutim
(13617) 2013-06-01 16:53
Hi Chris,
I had no idea you could find sea turtles in Greece ! What a capture ! He seems to be so happy having a swim in the limpid water ! I hope he will live a long life despite all the dangers.
Thanks for sharing.
Marie-Louise.
elenimavrandoni
(0) 2013-08-28 14:40
Χρήστο, μια φωτογραφία απο τον παράδεισο..μια θάλασσα πλούσια και με καταπράσινα νερά, τόσο όμορφο να βλέπεις θαλάσσια ζωή και να κολυμπάς εκεί..μια πολύ όμοφρη και φυσική εικόνα και μια εξαιρετική σημείωση!!
σε χαιρετώ
ελένη
Photo Information
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Copyright: Chris Vekris (chrisvek)
(7003)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2010-09-27
- Categories: Natureza
- Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC T20, 2.0 Gb Kingston SD
- Exposição: f/4.5, 1/160 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2013-04-01 13:23