Children of Agirnas Photo

Photographer’s Note

Some children close the home of Mimar Sinan in Agirnas (in greek "Αγιοι Αναργυροι"="Agii Anargyri"), a village to the east of Kayseri. I liked the different expresions and postures of these sweet kids.

Mimar (="Arquitect") Sinan was the greatest arquitect of the Ottoman Era, by far, and many of his great works can be seen in large part of the Eastern Mediterranean. He was born in Agirnas by Christian parents in 1491. There 's been a debate going on, about whether his was of Armenian or Greek origins. The Armenians believe that he was Armenian, because his house was in the armenian neighborhood of Agirnas, but some researchers have found records from the time of the "devsirme" (gathering or recruiting of young boys to be trained and become members of the Janissaries or Yeniceri-"new soldiers", the special army forcies of the Sultan) with Mimar Sinan's Christian name, before his recruit and conversion to Muslim, "Iosif Doganoglou" (in greek "Ιωσήφ Δογάνογλου"), which probably proves his greek origins. Anyway, I don't think that it matters, great personalities like him, belong to the whole mankind!

JUST A REMINDER FOR THE GREEK FRIENDS:
Tomorrow, Saturday 19th of December, comes out the 21st edition of Explore Nature magazine (supplement of the daily national newspaper ETHNOS), with the first part (2 more will follow in the next 2 months) of my travelogue, from my long journey to Cappadocia. In the 38 pages of the 1st part, the area covered is the one from Kayseri to Uchisar (***SEE MY COVER PHOTO***).

***MY TRIP TO CAPPADOCIA (THEME)***

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Dashab (2099) 2009-12-18 2:53

Hello Hercules,
You found wonderful models for this 4x portrait! Great smiles, each of their expressions is different, you are right. (The one on the right looks a bit suspicious of you :-) )
Perfect composition and beautiful colours.
Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend!
Dasha

rigoletto (27600) 2009-12-18 3:07

It seems, you had a cheerful interaction over there, as i can see all their smiles deep in their eyes. Every time i see charming children in photos, I look forward to see the day i can have a child.
All the best,
Deniz

mursaloglu (5541) 2009-12-18 3:10

iassu my dear herakli
I just came back from a travel and soon I write for you. Great colors and portrait work and amazing details. Excellent sharpness makies this picture a great one. Bravo my dear friend. ihsan

jasmis (53010) 2009-12-18 3:25

I like such candid and poignant photos of children. Did you notice that they are very similar all over the world? :)
Regards.

Budapestman (46503) 2009-12-18 3:45

Hi Hercules,
a very lovely photo of these kids with cheerful atmosphere, the composition is superb, charming work, indeed, Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

carlosmarin (2479) 2009-12-18 9:37

Hola Hercules,
Simpática foto de estos niños del pueblo de Agirnas.
Escena de vida cotidiana.
Muy natural, con buen manejo de la luz y el color.
Un saludo,
Carlos

figenya (2181) 2009-12-18 10:14

Hi Hercules,

You have got a good relation with them, their eyes reflect their admiration to you. I do not like people just getting the shot and escape... These kind of photos are usually cold and far from being sensual. You follow the right way...:)

regards

figen

Cricri (46305) 2009-12-18 11:22

Hi Hercules
Une très belle image de ce petits groupes d'enfants aux regards sympathique et chaleureux, bon POV et détails des vielles pierres
Friendship
cricri

coco (29181) 2009-12-18 13:14

Kalispera Hercules.

Vaya portada... y ya son 21 números (¿íkosi ena?). Y 38 páginas de reportaje... eso sí que es un reportaje.

Qué decirte, todo, todo, todo es genial.
Una gran foto y un gran trabajo.

Ta leme, file mou.

PD: ¿cómo se presentan las navidades? he visto que el ambiente está un poco enrarecido en Grecia últimamente (huelgas y una situación económica nada apetecible...) ¿qué tal estáis? ¿cómo lo lleváis todo?
Un abrazo

delpeoples (9520) 2009-12-18 17:50

Hi Hercules, what a group of cuties, you seem to find the most adorable subjects in your travels. I love that look of awe and innocence you have captured. And what a beautiful historical document, let's hope that the futures of these beautiful children are happy, healthy and successful. TFS and enjoy your weekend, Lisa

axiotea (16999) 2009-12-18 21:36

Hello Hercules
Not so usual to see portraits in your gallery ;)
They look happy and little shy at the same time! The cobblestones and wall made for an interesting BG.
Congratulations for your cover photo ;)
Xe xereto
Marilyn

COSTANTINO (24662) 2009-12-18 21:37

Geia sou Hrakli,

Omorfi kathimerini foto,me thn athowtita zwgrafismeni sta proswpa twn paidiwn,
yperoxa xrwmata wraia diaxeirisi tou fotos,
kalo sabbatokuriako,
xairetismous,

Costantino

bostankorkulugu (35020) 2009-12-18 23:54

see, deniz have already started talking about having children, i wont be surprised he has one before he gets married!>:P.. lovely shot of these lovely kids giritli mou... and an informative note too... i didnt know he might have had greek origins, at school we were thought that he was armenian...

hugs

krkt

kastanaras (964) 2009-12-19 7:31

Geia sou Irakli,
Endiaferousa photo.
Poli omorfa xromata, poli kali diaxirisi tou fotos kai poli kali eukrineia.
Se chereto,
kalo savatokiriako,
Dimitris

Dyerco (9857) 2009-12-19 7:32

Hi Hercules
Excellent colour and the exposure is bang on. I like the expressions on the faces of these little imps but I find that it is a bit static because they are all in a row. As you know odd numbers make for better compositions so it might have been better to have the smallest child stand in front of one of the others. Just my humble opinion.
Phil

stevesaba (3987) 2009-12-19 10:33

Hi Hercules!
I am having a good laugh with this one, because I see now that it was uploaded the same day as mine. Good one, and very sweet! I love the cobble stone street and the rock wall also. Fine work, kind regards,
Steve

AiresSantos (45796) 2009-12-23 0:51

Hi Hercules
Very beautiful portrait of these Children of Agirnas
Excellent capture of the different expressions
Have a nice day
Aires