Trimartiri Cathedral, a photo from Hania, Crete

Photographer's Note

Rather than a traditional view of the square and the
Panagia Trimartiri (Virgin of the Three Martyrs) Cathedral in the bg, I've gone with a more adventurous and dramatic view with the statue of the Ecumenical Patriarch Athinagoras in a more prominent position.

Here's a shot I found on the net showing the statue in an unassuming position at far right:

https://greece.terrabook.com/wp-content/uploads/5/MitropoliXanion.jpg

An interesting note on the church:

"The history of the cathedral in the Turkish period is particularly interesting. The Ottomans turned the church into a soap factory. The boiler for the soap ingredients was where the bell tower now stands. However, the icon of the Presentation of the Virgin was kept in a storeroom inside the church, with an oil-lamp always lit before it, on the sufferance of the Turkish Pasha of Chania.

In the mid-19th century a man called A. Tserkaris worked at the soap factory. Legend has it that the Virgin appeared to him in a vision and told him to leave, because she did not want her house to be a soap factory. Tserkaris left, taking the icon with him.

A little later, the child of Mustapha Naili Pasha accidentally fell into the well south of the church. In despair, Mustapha Pasha called upon the Virgin to save his child, in return for which he would give the church back to the Christians of Chania. The Virgin miraculously saved the child, the soap factory was handed over to the Christian community to build a new church, and Tserkaris returned the icon of the Presentation of the Virgin."

Source: https://www.explorecrete.com/chania/EN-chania-03-cathedral.html

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ikeharel (114477) 2021-05-27 1:26

Hello Chris,
A different post with the cathedral facade and tower. Though I reckon there is a big square in front, you chosen a side view to include the statue.
However, alos realized there is enough space to take this from a fair distance, rather than a too close POV, in my opinion.
Anyway, managed a fine DOF even as close object prevailed.
Good afternoon,
Ike

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pajaran (116947) 2021-05-27 1:34

Pozdrav.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lrep deo skulpture i stara arhitektura, dobro pakazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Lepa Katedrala i fotografija.
Zelim vam lep dan, sve najbolje.
Paja

Silvio1953 (222779) 2021-05-27 2:21

Ciao Chris, great POV on fantastic cathedral, lovely composition with statue in FG, wonderful colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

holmertz (103540) 2021-05-27 3:37

Hello Chris,
An unobscured view of a façade does not always mean a perfect or interesting photo. This is a more eye-catching composition for the bold bow of the statue. We also get a good view of the texture of the material.
Best regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (115436) 2021-05-27 6:25

Bonjour Chris,

La statue aide au cadrage de la cathédrale. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails de la cathédrale Panagia Trimartiri. La lumière fait ressortir la beauté des couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

lousat (139914) 2021-05-27 9:55

Hi Chris, great idea this perspective to show the cathedral in a different and original way,we can see still well the bell tower and a part of facade,but the surprise is the imposing perspective of statue,very well done! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

jhm (211738) 2021-05-27 10:16

Hello Chris,

Nice combination with statue and the church in perfecte combination.
An excellent architectonic image with the tower.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

jean113 (28249) 2021-05-27 12:57

Hello Chris, I like this rather unusual presentation with the statue dominating the foreground yet leading our eyes towards the cathedral.
There is a good light that shows the texture of the statue beautifully.
A very interesting note.
Kind regards, Jean.

ifege (49297) 2021-05-27 17:11

Hi Chris
My favourite Greek town! And ... yes a very different view of the church. It works and you've kept good DOF with both parts being perfectly sharp.
cheers
Ian

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-05-27 17:27

Hi Chris
Fabulous looking up pov and what an appealing combination so perfectly exposed too. You did it good justice, Excellent work
Best wishes

COSTANTINO (117672) 2021-05-27 22:15

Hello dear Chris
I like the way you captured this photo
presenting Panagia Trimartiri
I agree with you that this
view is really dramatic
and thanks for your
useful notes about the history
of the cathedral in the Turkish
period
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (148124) 2021-05-27 23:43

Hi Chris,
Interesting photo well managed with an impresive photogenic angle, perfect with this statue and the church, well made, tfs

Royaldevon (86364) 2021-05-28 7:34

Hello Chris,

I had no idea what was in the f/g from the thumbnail but find it a most unusual, yet very effective composition.
The close-up of the statue is very dramatic, it anchors the f/g with its smooth folds and textures and directs us towards the cathedral.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

Fis2 (171823) 2021-05-28 9:10

Witaj Chris!
A very interesting composition, the ststue and tower make impression.
I like framing, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

mkamionka (75015) 2021-05-28 13:10

Hi Chris,
I remember photographing a church in Hania but I don't think it was this one. I don't remember this huge statue in the foreground. It seems there are a lot of spots in this town which I have missed.
Very creative composition with the statue dominating the scene.
Very well done,
M

adramad (73410) 2021-05-29 10:38

ello Chris.
A very well chosen composition, the focus from below to the sculpture gives it a great perspective upwards and it seems that it stands out over the tower of the Cathedral, of severe construction but well built in stone with a high tower.
Wonderful colors in soft tones, excellent sharpness and splendid light.
Very well done. I like very much.
Have a nice day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

macjake (98544) 2021-05-31 13:50

Hi Chris
I'll have to check out the other view later.
I want to see the front. is it just me or does the statue not have a head???? what's going on here? I really enjoy these different views, something to shake up the norm. lots of details, lots of texture. Good to step outside the box and be creative. cheers
Craig

jmdias (116341) 2021-06-05 8:49

chris

a nice history of the church. I liked the way you used the elements here with the sculpture as a FG element.

take care

jorge