The island of the stairs, a photo from Magnisia, Thessaly

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A dedication required of the stairs in Alonissos island all climbs and descents, stairs and rough trails, certainly not the ideal place for those who have some difficulty in moving.Pic taken in the old town.The old village is located on one of the highest hills of the island. The country, beautifully renovated after the earthquake of 1965, comes to life in the late afternoon when they open doors restaurants, taverns and workshops in conjunction arrival of swarms of hikers from other parts of the island with the intention of enjoying the beautiful sunsets.
Alonissos is the least touristed island in the Sporades Islands. It is 3 km (2 nm) E of the island of Skopelos. Alonissos is also the name of a village on the island. The Municipality of Alonissos includes several other islands.
The island at its widest is 4.5 km from northwest to southeast and at its longest is 20 km from southwest to northeast. The island is mostly limestone. It is located east of mainland Greece and Magnesia, northeast of Euboea and northwest of the island of Skyros. Alonissos has one main road which leads to three villages in the western part of the island and several unused roads throughout the island.
The village of Alonissos is located on the southern part of the island. It is locally known as Chora. The main port of the island is located in the southeast and is called Patitiri. There is ferry and hydrofoil service from Patitiri to Volos, Agios Konstantinos, and Thessaloniki on the mainland and to the islands of Skiathos, Skopelos and Skyros. The bay at the southern end of the island is also called Alonissos.

L'ISOLA DELLE SCALE
Una dedica obbligata alle scale di Alonissos,un'isola tutta salite e discese,scale e sentieri impervi,non certo il luogo ideale per chi ha qualche difficolta' di spostamento.Foto scattata nella citta' vecchia di Alonissos.Il vecchio villaggio è situato su una delle colline più alte dell'isola. Il paese, finemente ristrutturato dopo il terremoto del 1965, prende vita nel tardo pomeriggio quando aprono battenti ristoranti, taverne e botteghe artigiane in concomitanza dell'arrivo di frotte di escursionisti da altre parti dell'isola con l'intenzione di godersi i magnifici tramonti.
Alonissos è la più orientale delle tre isole abitate dell'arcipelago delle Sporadi. Sta tra Skopelos ad ovest e Peristera ad est, un'isola disabitata a meno di un miglio nautico dalle sue coste orientali.
Alonissos è un'isola di rocce calcaree coperta da fitte pinete. Il capoluogo e gli altri villaggi si raccolgono nella sua parte meridionale ove il terreno presenta caratteristiche meno aspre ed è anche meno esposto ai venti che talvolta soffiano furiosi. Il litorale è frastagliato e vi si aprono numerose calette spesso con grotte che servono da riparo a gabbiani e anche foche.

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carlo62 (81265) 2013-10-05 16:18

Ciao Luciano
una dedica particolare per una foto particolare e originale, di sicuro deve essere faticosa la visiata a questa isola.
Il taglio è bens tudiato e la foto ben realizzata.
Buona domenica
Carlo

tyro (30513) 2013-10-05 16:28

Ciao caro Luciano,

I see that you have now been seduced into posting pictures larger than 800 pixels wide! And, of course, this picture looks so very much better and more detailed in its larger size on the "beta" version of TE.

An interesting note and a delightful photograph with lovely bold composition, fine light and colours, perfect exposure and exquisite details and sharpness.

Bravo!

Kind Regards,

John.

photoray (13981) 2013-10-05 18:32

Ciao Luciano,

From the thumbnail view I guessed a geometric wall building, and was surprised you cleverly zoomed in on a curved stairway.

Good job,
Cheers,
Ray

jjcordier (79299) 2013-10-05 22:41

Luciano
Un cadrage très original, vu de dessus, de cet escalier qui donne une photo au graphisme très intéressant.
Amicalement
JJ

Silvio1953 (221659) 2013-10-06 0:31

Ciao Luciano, gran bella inquadratura, dura per i vecchietti come me, anche se dalle mie parti non mancano mica, ottima nitidezza e splendida luce, bravo, buona Domenica, ciao Silvio

ikeharel (113385) 2013-10-06 1:14

buongiorno luciano,
Depth well collected, double meaning here with the view downstairs.
Fine photojob with good light and clarity.
arrivederci,
Ike

krzychu30 (15512) 2013-10-06 1:25

Hello Luciano,
ah,these beautiful Greek steps-steep,colorful and so picturesque.Even if I´m lazy I could walk them up and down everyday:)
Your POV looking down together with close-up captures well the most important features here-beauty of the steps and its steepness.But also so soft and warm light helps a lot to depict the steps from their most capivating side with nice colors and good textures visible.
Have a nice sunday
Krzysztof

timecapturer (49288) 2013-10-06 2:19

Hi Luciano
anyone who has visited the Greek islands knows the need to negotiate stairs and steps to truly enjoy the experience. This is a wonderfully original view with superb sharp detailing and delicious shadows to create depth and a sense of adventure. Excellent!

Enjoy your Sunday - Brian.

bayno (18348) 2013-10-06 2:21

Ciao Luciano, scalini davvero vertiginosi, ottima l'idea e i dettagli, bella anche la luce....per l'inquadratura non so se si poteva fare di meglio....avrei cercato di eliminare la staccionata e il resto...cioè più minimal...non so se però era possibile...
buona domenica...
Valter

macondo (20449) 2013-10-06 2:32

Hello Luciano
With the help of the sunlight and shadows and some very good cropping, you have produced a most appealing yet deceptively simple graphic photo. You use the steps and the corners of your frame very well to create the angle of view. Really very nicely conceived and executed. Good note, and thank you for the map link - always appreciated and enjoyed!
Regards,
Andrew

snunney (130967) 2013-10-06 2:55

Hello Luciano,
Not somewhere to venture after one drink too many:-) A well composed graphical image with very good light and sharpness.

ourania (51103) 2013-10-06 2:58

Ciao Luciano,
una composizione magnifica con grafismo e prospettiva affascinanti. Nelle isole immagini come questa significano e definiscono un aspetto importante della vita quotidiana:) Mi piace molto come hai ranchiuso nella cornice quadrata il dinamismo della scalinata vista dal alto. La profondita' e le tessiture sono rese ottimamente, la luce dolcissima fa' ancora un miracolo adornando il posto semplice e discretto. Complimenti e grazie!
Tanti saluti e buona domenica,
Ourania

jacquest (19269) 2013-10-06 4:22

Hello Luciano,

You chose an angle of view to prove your point, the dangers of stairs, especially for impaired people. The white lines bordering the stairs create some sort of graphic pattern. I like the light in this sharp composition.

Best regards

Jacques

No_One (4) 2013-10-06 4:52

Hi Luciano,
I like this unusual view very much, but would worry that if I look at it too long I may fall off my chair, as its a wonderfully dizzying shot, hahaha. Very clever point of view to create this fine set of geometric shapes and with perfect depth.
Best wishes
Noel

Sergiom (117241) 2013-10-06 5:29

Ciao Luciano

J'aime beaucoup cette perspective sur les marches. Cela donne une résultat spectaculaire sous cette très belle lumière. Une photo qui fait réfléchir à comment on pourrait faire la même chose.

Bon dimanche

Serge

holmertz (102732) 2013-10-06 6:25

Hello Luciano,
I think this picture shows how a composition can be improved just by shifting the POV a little bit. Instead of trying to capture the steps all the way to the bottom you moved to the side and concentrated on the upper part, giving us a nice contrast between the rounded upper few steps and the ordinary straight ones below. The white lines at the edges of the steps create a fine pattern.
Kind regards,
Gert

Romano46 (18472) 2013-10-06 6:27

Ciao Luciano,
non so se la tua è una solo trasformazione di carattere momentaneo o se la tua arte fotografica è in evoluzione profonda: il fatto è che ti stai esprimendo con forme nuove e mi sembra anche con un certo successo.
Questa di oggi ne è una ulteriore conferma e non posso negare che la tua evoluzione sembra procedere per il meglio.
Bella composizione, originalità e ricchezza di dettagli contraddistinguono questi tuoi passi in un nuovo mondo inesplorato.
Da parte mia un incoraggiamento per i buoni risultati che stai ottenendo.
Ciao e buona domenica
Romano

Nicou (193806) 2013-10-06 7:39

Hello

Fantastique graphsime d'escaliers et vue sueprbe et ces courbes avec la bande blanche sueprbe coup d'oeil et composition d'iamge sueprbe.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

emilbo (22616) 2013-10-06 9:52

Allô Paolo!
Belle vue en plongée et très intéressant effet graphique. L'escalier en tournant et les lignes blanches sont les éléments essentiels pour la beauté de la photo. Bien vu mon ami.
Passe une belle semaine,
Emilius

*** Je ne sais pas comment ça fonctionne pour publier plus large que 800 pixels.

pajaran (115941) 2013-10-06 10:35

Dobro vece.
Interesantan tekst o mestu i stepenicama, sa datim podacima ...
Dobra kompozicija i perspektiva, lepo pokazane stepenice.
Dobre stepenice za kondiciju.
Prijatno vece i mirna noc, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good evening.
An interesting article about the place and the stairs to the given data ...
Good composition and perspective, nicely demonstrated the stairs.
Good steps for fitness.
Good evening and peaceful night, all the best.
Paja.

dkmurphys (79209) 2013-10-06 10:51

Ciao Luciano,
Splendid detail, a true original work of art here made almost from nothing... Good work, enjoy a fine evening.

Daniel

Royaldevon (85932) 2013-10-06 11:15

Hello Luciano,

This is a great shot!
It took me completely by surprise as I perceived it as something quite different from the thumbnail.
It is unusual to be 'going down' in a shot but you have certainly created that impression!
Your pov is well chosen for the steps narrow appropriately to funnel the viewers to a strong vanishing point.
Excellent sharpness and good light control.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

delpeoples (60342) 2013-10-06 13:08

Caro Luciano

Ooh la la, sono vertiginosa! Come ha detto Carlo, la foto e' molto particolare ed artistica. Bellissimi quei scallini, la teassitura ed il POV con cui hai preso la foto. Il taglio stretto lavora benissimo. Una foto unica ed attraente, complimenti.

Un abbraccio
Lisa

fabbs99 (17179) 2013-10-07 0:00

Hi Luciano,

Excellent shot with nice warm colors and sharpness . Keep sharing . TFS .

Cheers
Farhat

papagolf21 (152607) 2013-10-07 0:34

Bonjour, cher Luciano,
Encore une image bien pensée et judicieusement présentée.
Il fallait y penser et savoir la mettre en valeur.
Mission réussie.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Fis2 (170807) 2013-10-07 4:01

Witaj Luciano!
A very interesting POV.
Curious graphics frame.
Excellent light and colors.
Well done.
Have a nice afternoon
Krzysztof

gervaso (28177) 2013-10-07 4:27

Hello, Luciano!

Very nice view of the stairs, shown with an interesting and original framing, which gives the image a very good graphical effect! Very good light and textures! Beautiful job!

kato (11630) 2013-10-07 5:18

Hi Luciano,

You're capturing well this scene by a good angle and excellent tone/clarity, so it's interesting and impressive to see the stairs with the corkscrew shape the wooden handrail. It's also tasteful for repeat patterns of white and thin brown. And, the shadow projected to the stairs draw out a good impact in this image.

Kind regards,
mikio

SWEETFREEDOM (24623) 2013-10-07 5:46

Ciao Luciano,
un p.o.v. originale ma molto efficace. ottimi colori e luci
ciao
Alessandro

saxo042 (38078) 2013-10-07 7:39

Hi Luciano,
Some small details but nicely arranged in this well composed picture. A simple but yet effective picture.
Kind regards
Gunnar

eldancer1 (36343) 2013-10-07 7:50

I like the repetitious pattern of those arcs. Good lighting and sharp details. Well done, tfs.

adramad (73004) 2013-10-07 8:10

Hello Luciano.
You've done a superb use of the ladder, to capture this image as artistic, original and engaging. The curvature of the steps and the edges painted white, play an important role for the magnificent graphic image.
A superb light management, sharpness also
is perfect to enjoy the picture.
Beautiful palette.
Very well done.
Have a good day.
Best wishes.
Luis.

rychem (72187) 2013-10-07 8:37

Very nice graphical photo, it seems to be a high staircase, we can have a fear of heights. Very well senn
regards Ryszard

danos (110407) 2013-10-07 11:55

Ciao Luciano,
fascinating the view of the stairs with the tight frame to make them even more effective and unique.I like the creative perspective,the light management as enhance the vivid colours as the clarity of the image.Well done.

Regards,Dnaos

pierrefonds (114494) 2013-10-07 16:17

Bonsoir Luciano,

L'escalier donne de la perspective de la profondeur à la composition. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails et les couleurs de l'escalier. La lumière a un bel effet sur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne soirée.

Pierre

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2013-10-07 18:32

wow, what an interesting composition. Like the repeatating curves here. They add nice graphism to it. Excellent light and superb depth. A very nice composition. Tfs.
S

jcpix (14030) 2013-10-07 19:10

Ciao Luciano,

This is proof that not all graphic imagery needs to be done in black & white...this packs just as much of a visual "punch!" For something most people would pass by, or walk on by...literally...you've composed and created an intriguing photograph. The directional sunlight is a sublime touch to compliment the warm range of tones, and given a little added emphasis on the curves. A smart observation and well layed out framing. Isn't it great when the simplest of things comes together like this? :) Enjoy the day ahead.

Friendly wishes from Arizona,

Jason

macjake (98456) 2013-10-08 1:26

Hi Luciano
haha...funny and creative shot.
we don't see this type of shot too often but it works well.

I always say its important to look UP, but now I must say its equally important to look DOWN! :)

good shot in this warm light.
cheers
craig

Kugart (1778) 2013-10-08 6:43

Hi Luciano,
A very nice composition looking down the curved steps with the white edgings which give a very pleasant visual affect in the photograph . Can't help thinking this is not for sufferers of vertigo. Superb as always.
Regards
Arthur.

mohammad_H (10178) 2013-10-08 10:12

Hi
Good evening
The concept of this picture, beautiful view of the stairs, and along the spectacular depth, and resolution unsurpassed quality, good job
Best wishes to you
Good luck

mvdisco (17798) 2013-10-08 10:21

Bonjour Luciano, Ciao,
Belle prise de vue et perpective de cet escalier original,
Beau contraste, lumière et présentation,
bien présenté aussi,,
complimenti,,Michel

Hansaphotos (11381) 2013-10-10 12:59

Hello Luciano

A well spotted scene. Perfectly composed shot with fine graphical elements and a nice play with light and shadows. Lovely work:) TFS.

Best regards, Erling

mjw364 (1466) 2013-10-10 14:05

Ciao Luciano

Well observed pattern and light - only a photographer's eye would see this. Well observed.

TFs

Mike

nikkitta (17070) 2013-10-11 10:00

Ciao Luciano

An island where you must finish te day exhausted and happy, ready to enjoy a sunset in a terrace with a view and a cold drink

Very creative POV looking down and also good color contrast
Buon fine settimana
Maria

ChrisJ (171852) 2013-10-11 15:27

Ciao Luciano,

A fantastic downward pov on the stone stairs in Greece with nice repetition of the curving patterns and shapes. Good sharpness and effective tight framing. The cracks and chipping add authenticity. Excellent graphism and the minimalist color lends itself to a possible b&w conversion. Bella weekend!

luciola (3030) 2013-10-12 9:01

Hello Luciano,
Excellent POV at the ordinary object.Great use of shadows.
Regards
Lucja

m (0) 2013-10-12 10:08

Hi Luciano,
you sure don't need a treadmill in such places, you're bound to always look fit and slim.:))
Very nice and eye-catching compo, excellent execution.
Best wishes!

jmdias (115208) 2013-10-12 15:39

Luciano

excellent the use of these curious curved stairs. I liked the graphic mood of the compo. creative and well done.

hugs

jorge

annjackman (23019) 2013-10-13 6:21

Hello Luciano,
I do like your view point - although it makes me feel as if I am about to fall down those steps! The pattern produced by the curved steps and the white edging makes a graphic image that is very pleasing. Imaginative photography.
Kind Regards, Ann

elenimavrandoni (0) 2013-10-14 22:47

Luciano, yes it is!! a very appropriate title for this fabulous island..and I don't mind at all going u and down those little steps...
a nice artistic shot!!
all the best
eleni

NorthernLight (2383) 2013-10-15 3:08

Hello Luciano,

a great visual effect has your staircase picture. I have the feeling of standing on the stairs and would like to go down.

A very skillful image composition with great straight and curved lines.

Well captured!

Have a nice day

Peter

claudeD (47754) 2013-10-15 11:10

Hello Luciano,

Wonderful graphical picture with a wonderful composition, very good colors and perfect sharpness. Very well done. TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

ciakgiak (30) 2013-10-17 12:14

Ciao Luciano,
grande POV, azzeccatissimo, vertiginoso e molto efficace!!!
Bravissimo
Giorgio

serp2000 (47063) 2013-10-17 22:02

Ciao, Luciano,
Excellent photo! Dorothea Lange said: "The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera." I think, this is the same case. TFS!
Best wishes,
Serghei

mesutilgim (0) 2013-10-18 11:04

Hello dear Luciano,
I'd missed this wonderfull arcitectorial capture with perfect pov and amazing graphical effect.
Also in b&w the effect is great.
I've made a WS and posted it. Hope you'll like it.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

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rogerl (1632) 2013-10-18 11:25

Luciano, I'm not sure I would have recognized this for what it is without your title. Really inventive POV here, together with nice tight framing to emphasize the central subject. Thanks for posting.

Roger

adidas5nb (5743) 2013-10-19 23:21

thats an amazing graphic shot..brilliantly thought out and shot.love the curves and the light and shadow play.
regards
dwaipayan

josepmarin (59385) 2013-10-23 9:48

Ciao Luciano,
magnífico plano visual, con un eficaz encuadre cerrado, donde has jugado con el grafismo y la geometría de las escaleras y la baranda de madera, bajo un bonito juego de luz y sombras, para obtener una imagen atractiva y potente.
Excelente trabajo.
Un abbraccio,
Josep

mcmtanyel (68569) 2013-11-05 15:44

Hi Luciano,
These stairs might have been hard on the cardiovascular system and/or the legs, but they are miraculous for the optical system. I love the patterns they generate. Well seen and wonderfully rendered.
Regards,
Mt

gus72 (3719) 2013-11-30 15:46

Ciao Luciano !!
you got such an acute angle looking down that makes this image rather unusual and can even give people vertigo !!!!!!!
so I give you FULL marks for your imagination and good execution......
the white painted edges add to the graphic value of the photo.
Well done
Gus

COSTANTINO (116542) 2020-05-24 22:11

Hello dear Luciano and have a nice week
original version
a simple photo bringing your
personal stamp and your inspiration
let your imagination free
regards
Costantino

mkamionka (74481) 2020-11-27 3:21

Ciao Luciano,
yes, that is one of the reasons I postpone my trip to Santorini for example, waiting for my daughter to grow up a bit.
Plenty of stairs also on this island here.
Very creative presentation of the staircase with eye catching geometry.
Very well seen and photographed,
M

Photo Information

Copyright: Luciano Gollini (lousat) (139298)
Genre: Lugares
Medium: Cor
Date Taken: 2013-09-17
Categories: Arquitectura
Camera: Sony DSC HX200v
Exposição: f/2.8, 1/1000 segundos
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Map: view
Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2013-10-05 15:18

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