Ouranoupolis, a photo from Halkidiki, Macedonia

Photographer's Note

On the top of the Mount Athos peninsula and at a distance of 120km away from the airport of Thessalonica lies Ouranoupolis, the Gate of Mount Athos. Ouranoupolis is a divine landscape, combining mountainous and sea beauties, promising unforgettable holidays, especially for the travelers seeking the relaxation, away from the stress of the town. The village seems to be a serene portrait which welcomes the pilgrims and prepares them for their spiritual journey to Mount Athos. Besides that Ouranoupolis means in Greek, the city of the heaven, the city who drives you up to heaven... Its visitors are welcomed by the Tower of Andronikos, the “alert protector” of the city for centuries, built in 1344 by the monastery Vatopediou as a protection from the pirates. In front of the tower lies the port, the gate of Mount Athos, where either the ferry boats travel to the monasteries or cruise around the peninsula at a distance of 500m from the beach. In Ouranoupolis the visitors apart from the hospitality and the friendly spirit of the residents, have the unique chance to savor fresh fish caught in the Mount Athos Golf in traditional fish taverns, to relax in pleasant cafes or bars drinking cocktails on the beach watching the sunset. (http://www.ouranoupoli.gr)

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lousat (138505) 2012-04-16 9:03

Hi Vasilis,spectacular moment and magnificent view,i like your very professional light management to take so well the colors,very bright details too.Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

ManuMay (36447) 2012-04-16 9:04

Hi Vasilis!

Great!!

A masterwork today!!!!

You reached a high level on this capture, the colours, wonderful definition the quality of the water textures, the sky colour gradation...I´m very impressed for the whole work...IMHO one of your bests shots!!!!

Congratulations...

Friendly...

Manu

altay1364 (0) 2012-04-16 9:13

Selam Vasilis Bey
çok başarılı,netliği renkleri kompozisyonu ve diğer ayrıntılarıla güzel bir görüntü.tebrik ediyorum.selamlar

ciakgiak (30) 2012-04-16 9:32

Ciao Vasilis,
immagine bellissima, non ci sono dubbi, hai colto un momento molto suggestivo e difficile al tempo stesso, componendo una scena davvero spettacolare.
Molto belli i colori ed eccellente qualità.
Un caro saluto
Giorgio

Turkoglu (0) 2012-04-16 9:50

Great photo! detais are superb ,very well done. Kind Regards

Afsanehbagheri (3228) 2012-04-16 9:54

سلام دوست من

خیلی زیبا درمحیط جالب با نور خوب گرفته شده است تبریک با

آرزوی بهترین ها

golus (2893) 2012-04-16 11:28

Hello Vasilis,

A breath taking sunset scenery with wonderful lighting and lovely colors. The scenery seems so crowded with lots of interesting elements and you have excellently placed them in the composition. I also very much liked the exquisite sharpness of this shot. This is a shot with an oustanding character. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes,

Suleyman

m (0) 2012-04-16 11:41

Hi Vasilis,
that's an absolutely beautiful scene and the colors are marvelous! But I find it to be a bit too contrasty and sharp, for my taste i'd tone things down a bit.
Cheers
Marina

Royaldevon (85546) 2012-04-16 12:55

Hello Vasilis,

This is a most attractive shot; the setting sun, warmly radiating into the sky, is very well positioned and on the thirds line.
The partially submerged jetty is a good guide from the f/g to the b/g and takes in the details of the boats along the way.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

sabermonajati (11537) 2012-04-16 12:58

hi
you captured sun and colors skilful.
regard
saber

jlbrthnn (76043) 2012-04-16 13:43

Hello Vasilis,
You have just about managed to master this very bright sun. The foreground is interesting, full of precise details. The depth of the picture is good. The colors are nice. A beautiful image. Bravo.
Have a nice evening
Cordially
Joël

ourania (51103) 2012-04-16 13:58

Καλησπέρα Βασίλη, χρόνια πολλά!
Πολύ όμορφη η εικόνα αυτού του θεαματικού και ήρεμου ηλιοβασιλέματος από το λιμανάκι. Πολύ η θέση που έχει το μουράγιο στη σύνθεση και τα πολλά διαφορετικά είδη σκαφών που έχουν "κουρνιάσει" γύρω του. Εξαιρετική η αίσθηση του βάθους, υπέροχος ο φωτισμός, τα χρώματα και οι αντιθέσεις. Μου αρέσουν πολύ τα σημεία που το φως αγγίζει τη θάλασσα, την παραλία και την άσπρη βαρκούλα που είναι τραβηγμένη στην άκρη του κάδρου.
Μπράβο και ευχαριστώ!
Να είσαι καλά,
Ουρανία

Budapestman (82620) 2012-04-16 14:16

Hi Vasilis,
great atmosphere, the composition is spectacular and I like the details and the amazing lights, Tfs! Have a nice week! Kellemes hetet kívánok!
György

Sonata11 (34119) 2012-04-16 21:20

Hello Vasilis,
Wow!! what a beautiful shot of this magnificent view. Marvellous photo job with excellently executed photo. Perefctly well done. I love it a lot.Thanks for sharing. Awesome work.
All the best,
Barbara

jjcordier (79299) 2012-04-16 23:06

Vasilis
Une photo intéressante par sa composition mais surtout par le travail sur la lumière et les couleurs qui lui donne son originalité et sa beauté.
Amicalement
JJ

LOOOK13 (19046) 2012-04-17 1:36

Salut Vasilis.
Trés trés belle image, la netteté est grandiose, les détails superbes, et que dire de ces couleurs.
Trés belle image.
Bravo.

Nicou (193806) 2012-04-17 2:49

Hello

grandisoe compo et iamge sueprbe vue quel cile avec cette boule comme écrasée, les beaux reflet, grandisoe compo et iamge fantastique iamge.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

Kielia (24077) 2012-04-17 2:52

Hi Vasilis,
as already mentioned, this composition is superb indeed! It is incredible - this collection of boats on the water - and what a mood! And it is the fantastic light that makes the image very interesting. Congratulation!
Warm regards
Harriet

timecapturer (49288) 2012-04-17 5:47

Hi Vasilis
this certainly has the "Wow!" factor. Stunning light and detail with an amazing and beautifully Greek sunset. Idyllic and full of wonder.

Regards - Brian.

npecanhuk (79329) 2012-04-17 6:41

Hello Vasilis!
Wonderful picture with great photo quality!
Special regards to the chosen pov, composition, management of light and colors!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

mohammad_H (10178) 2012-04-17 10:15

سلام
Wonderful colors and beautiful light. Very good resolution. Color and excellent light. Interesting topic.
Have a nice evening

dkmurphys (79209) 2012-04-18 1:36

Hi Vasilis,
Lovely artistic capture from that small port. Nice colors and textures, good shot!

Daniel

siamesa (28231) 2012-04-18 15:20

Boa noite Vasilis

]This photo is magic. the sunseto gives to this image a splendid appearance. Very well captured.
Abraços
maria

Didi (61589) 2012-04-19 9:04

Hi Vasilis
Nice perspective with interesting reflections on the sea.
Not so easy for setting the sun disk light, perhaps you should underexpose about -1/3.
Best regards

chrisvek (7003) 2012-04-27 16:41

Καλημέρα σας,

Εξαιρετική απεικόνιση απο την περιοχή της Ουρανούπολης.Φαίνεται οτι είναι τόσο όμορφη η Χαλκιδική όσο ακούγεται.Εξαίρετα χρώματα με διαβαθμίσεις.Άψογη γωνία λήψης όπως και η ώρα.Πολύ καλή δουλειά!

Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο
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