Iviron monastery, a photo from Agion Oros, Macedonia

Photographer's Note

Holy Monastery of Iviron (Greek: Ιερα Μονή Ιβήρων, Georgian: ივერთა მონასტერი) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery at the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. The monastery was built under the supervision of Ioannes the Iberian and Tornikios between 980-983 AD and housed Iberian clergy and priests. Iveron in 18th century. Painted by Georgian travel-writer Timote Gabashvili. In the past, part of the monastery's Iberian monks, were Chalcedonian Armenians.
The monastery ranks third in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries. The library of Iviron monastery contains 2000 manuscripts, 15 liturgical scrolls, and 20,000 books, most of which are in Georgian, Greek, Hebrew and Latin.
The name Iviron originated from the ancient Georgian Kingdom of Iberia (Iveria) where the master architect of the monastery Ioannes was from.
The monastery has the relics of more canonized saints than any other on Mount Athos. The Panagia Portaitissa, a famous 9th century icon, is also located at Iviron.
The monastery has about 30 working monks and novices.

from wikipedia

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lousat (139170) 2012-01-11 1:30

Hi Vasilis,spectacular architechture and great choice of point of view to create this rich composition.Super sharpness and colors and a very impressive management of the different light levels.Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano.

Royaldevon (85862) 2012-01-11 1:34

Good Morning Vasilis,

A most interesting building to learn about.

I like your pov which uses the everyday details of cobbles and logs as a strong contrast with the imposing grandeur of the building. Your dof is perfectly satisfying, keeping sharpness throughout.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

Ilducabianco (940) 2012-01-11 2:07

Hi Vasilis,

this is one of my dreams not yet realized, to visit Mount Athos, but bureaucracy, imposed time limits and other various difficulties prevented me from doing it...for the time being.The POV creates a beautiful composition of this monastery of which, thanks also to the well managed light, it's possible to admire even the smallest detail.A mystical place par excellence!

TFS

Alessio

DarkoG (8) 2012-01-11 2:55 [Comment]

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Budapestman (82620) 2012-01-11 3:41

Hi Vasilis,
a spectacular photo of this monastery I like the composition and the imposing architecture, superb lights and sharpness, beautiful shot, Tfs! Have a nice day! Kellemes napot kívánok!
György

Sonata11 (34119) 2012-01-11 4:28

Hello Vasilis,
this architecture is stunningly beautiful. Management of light, colors, sharpness, POV and DOF are great. Interesing and calm atmosphere at this pic. I like the texture of the walls. Love it. Wonderfuly executed image.
I cordially greet,
Barbara

Yiannis84 (2824) 2012-01-11 4:30

Γεια σου Βασίλη

Πολύ ωραία η οπτική γωνία που διάλεξες...πολύ ισοροπημένη εικόνα με καταπληκτικά γήινα χρώματα..πολύ καλή δουλειά

Χαιρετίσματα..

Yiannis

cavli (1876) 2012-01-11 4:34

Meraba Vasilis,
Very nice shot. very good pov. sharp and brillant picture. I like graduated blue filter effect very much. tfs
regards..

timecapturer (49288) 2012-01-11 5:40

Hi Vasilis
this is so beautiful! The textures and detailing are wonderful as is you control of the light. A captivating shot and glorious presentation. Love it!

Regards - Brian.

Sergiom (117241) 2012-01-11 5:56

Bonjour Vasilis,

Une très belle manière de construire une image. Deux belles diagonales qui se rencontrent et donnent de la profondeur à l'image. Une belle luminosité et un ciel parfait.

Amicalement

Serge

dta (98848) 2012-01-11 10:23

Hello Vasilis ,
A beautiful view of the amazing Monastery from an effectlive low POV , with the pavement in the FG . I like the composition , too , with the wood at right .
Regards

holmertz (102604) 2012-01-11 11:38

Hello Vasilis,
Interesting architecture which looks like several cottages built into a fortress. The composition is excellent with the piles of firewood making a fine foreground. Very good light and sharpness.
Regards,
Gert

Charo (51290) 2012-01-11 13:27

Hello Vasilis,
An image very patriotic, very American style.
A day of celebration known throughout the world.
Good perspective and definition but fail to light a little, but keep in mind that there is a digital photo scanning and sometimes does not give the best results.
Best wishes,
Charo

siamesa (28231) 2012-01-11 14:37

Boa noite Vasilis

Impressive building. Perfect capture with an excellent pov. Sharpness and colors are superbs.
Abraços
maria

npecanhuk (79329) 2012-01-11 16:41

Hi Vasilis!
Very nice and interesting building!
Very attractive and beautiful picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, chosen pov and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

danos (110407) 2012-01-12 1:07

Βασίλη γεια σου,
πανοραμική η λήψη του Μοναστηριού των Ιβήρων με την αρχιτεκτονική της μεγαλοπρέπεια να το κάνουν μοναδικό.Μου αρέσει η ποιότητα και οι λεπτομέρειες της φωτογραφίας με τη διαχείρηση του φωτός να είναι εξαιρετική.

Σε χαιρετώ,Δάνος

mesutilgim (0) 2012-01-12 12:37

Hello dear Vasilis,
This can be only the pover of faith to built those buildings under such hard and uneasy conditions.
Good composed capture withg interesting notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

adramad (72934) 2012-01-13 10:02

Hello Vasilis.
Impressive and beautiful architecture of this monastery, you've captured in a wonderful POV, I like the effect of light and shadow on the facade, original these terraces, supported by wood and then covered, to paint in color, gives a nice chromatic to the image. I like it.
Have a good weekend.
Best regards.
Luis.