The "Rock"..., a photo from Kyklades, South Aegean

Photographer's Note

One of the major points that one can visit when on holiday in Folegandros.One of the most picturesque parts of the island, and has great view.

GRE:Η Φολέγανδρος είναι νησί των Κυκλάδων, μεταξύ της Σικίνου και της Μήλου. Απέχει 15 μίλια από τη Μήλο και 22 μίλια ΒΔ. από τη Σαντορίνη. Αποκαλείται επίσης και Πολύκαντρος ή Πολύκανδρος. Είναι επιμήκης νήσος με διεύθυνση Β.ΒΔ. προς Ν.ΝΑ., συνολικού μήκους 13 χλμ. και ελάχιστου πλάτους 1,1 χλμ. περί το μέσον που παρουσιάζει μορφολογία ισθμού, καλούμενου "Πόρτα", με δύο εκατέρωθεν κολπίσκους, τους Βαθύ και Πλάκα, που τη χωρίζουν σε δύο ισομήκη ορεινά και άδενδρα τμήματα.Το νησί έχει δύο μεγάλους οικισμούς. Πρωτεύουσα είναι η Χώρα, με 316 κατοίκους, χτισμένη επί της ανατολικής πλευράς, σε ύψωμα 200 μ. Ο άλλος οικισμός, η Άνω Μεριά, βρίσκεται βορειότερα με πληθυσμό 291 κατοίκων, και αποτελεί το πιο παραδοσιακό κομμάτι του νησιού. Μικρότερος οικισμός και λιμάνι του νησιού είναι ο Καραβοστάσης, στο ΝΑ. άκρο του, που απέχει από Πειραιά 102 μίλια και από Νάξο 32 μίλια.

ENG:Folegandros is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea which, together with Sikinos, Ios, Anafi and Santorini, forms the southern part of the Cyclades. Its surface area is about 32 square kilometres (12 sq mi) and it has 667 inhabitants. It has three small villages, Chora, Karavostasis, and Ano Meria, which are connected by a paved road. Folegandros is part of the Thira regional unit.Little is known about the ancient history of Folegandros. Its inhabitants were Dorians. Later it came under Athenian rule. The island was conquered in 1207 by the Venetian Marco Sanudo and remained under the rule of Venice until 1566, when it was taken by the Ottoman Turks. The Greeks reclaimed it in the 19th century.

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Yiannis84 (2824) 2012-03-14 10:36

Γεια σου Χρήστο..

μου αρέσει επίσης αυτή η φωτογραφία! πολύ καλή οπτική γωνία αφήνωντας έναν στον θεατή να αναζητήσει λεπτομέρειες..μου αρέσουν πολύ τα χρώματα στο βάθος και τα μαγευτικό φως της Φωλεγανδρο..πολύ καλή δουλειά Xρήστο!

Χαιρετίσματα.. Yiannis

aliabazari (16304) 2012-03-15 8:13

Hi Chris
Exposure on the surface of this rock is well done. Warm and lovely colors.

Thanks

Cricri (130096) 2012-03-16 4:52

Hi Chris
J'aime les couleurs pastels du ciel et le rocher lumineux aux couleurs et texture bien rendue, belle réalisation
Belle journée
cricri

rabdelnoor (3423) 2012-03-18 20:23

Hi Chris,
Great POV on this shot. You really capture the rock from a great angle. The colours and ligth are very good too.
Regards
Ricardo

danyy (0) 2012-03-21 6:46

Bonjour Chris,
une ambiance très particulière avec ces pierres aux couleurs de feu. J'aime aussi beaucoup le dégradé dans le ciel et cette impression d'être très haut.
Dommage pour cette légende au bas de la photo qui attire un peu trop le regard et dénature la scène, sa tranquillité.
Regards.
Daniel.

sevy (58) 2012-03-22 3:51

High saturation, warm white balance, an original way to present the cliff. I like how it is balanced with the seascape disapearing in the far background.

Yves.

ChrisJ (123029) 2012-03-22 8:49

Hi Chris

Well composed with good sharpness & the level horizon well positioned away from the center. Love the warm cold color contrasts between the reddish yellow cliff & dark blue sea. The sunset tints of orange reinforce the effect. Tfs!

lousat (100838) 2012-03-23 2:19

Hi Chris,spectacular point of view and magnificent work in PP,you pump up the warm colors very well,as i like,to create this magic catch-eye,very well done,have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

adramad (50992) 2012-03-26 13:25

Hi Chris.
Amazing POV of these cliffs, which this light of sunset, color tones are very warm and saturated, giving great strength to the composition. Well done.
Have a nice day.
Best regards.
Luis.

jemaflor (106445) 2012-03-29 12:43

Hi Chris,
interesting contrast with these golden cliffs, good result, original result well managed.

halikarnas (8240) 2012-04-05 9:28

Hi Chris,Mükemmel renkler,mükemmel fotoğraf.
Tebrikler.
Sağlıklı günler.
Ataman

eldancer1 (36343) 2012-04-05 13:51

Very nice capture of this rock with great lighting. Good details and wonderful warm golden colors. Very well done, tfs.

bona (13739) 2012-04-11 18:30

Hi Chris,

nice photo of Folegandros. I like the tones used resulting in a dark see against this golden coast. Nice point of view.

Regards
Andre

Angshu (56760) 2012-04-12 21:54

Hello Chris
You have quite an unique way to see & show things! Your PP is also quite unique. I like this view of the rock & the high contrast with the dark half. Well captured & presented. I however feel that the title is a bit too big & proominent & tends to attract attention from the picture itself. Otherwise well done!
Regards
Angshu

delpeoples (60094) 2012-04-14 18:08

Kalispera dear Chris

I really like these colours, especially the pastel tones on the horizon. The gold of the cliffs really gives us a retro look. Beautiful framing, a very atmospheric shot, congrats.

Warm regards
Lisa

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2012-04-20 23:44

Hi Chris
Excellent idea of capturing the rock with the big contrast again the sea. It looks like the rock was hanged over the nothingness. Lovely colours too.
Regards

Kielia (24077) 2012-04-21 7:55

Hi Chris,
a very beautiful composition with a fantastic mood. Very nice light and spectacular colors. Most of all I like this fantastic perspective. My compliments also for the note!
Warm regards
Harriet

macjake (75423) 2012-04-23 7:15

Hi Chris
a very striking and interesting view point.
love the bright vivid colors and subject.
I also like the horizon line and the atmospheric conditions in the far distance.
enjoy your day
craig

Zengi001 (2837) 2012-04-24 2:32

Hello Chris,
I love this "ROCK"! It is like album cover of a rock band! With warm colors and impressive light management!
Thanks for sharing,
My greetings,
Engin.

jmdias (71813) 2012-04-24 16:15

chris

a nice framing catching the contrast of these rocky slope against the sky and the sea. interesting light and hues.colors are something strong.

hugs
jorge

mauro61 (52889) 2012-05-03 11:46

ciao Chris,
molto forte il contrasto che rende d'oro la costa quasi fosse una pepita.
Il gioco di luce è fondamentale per la resa d'impatto dell'immagine,
saluti
maurizio

pajaran (69280) 2012-05-24 12:35

Dobro vece.
Dobar tekst sa datim podacima ...
Lepo mesto i trenutak ...
Dobar trenutak snimka i prikaz lepim bojama.
Dobar rad i kompozicija.
Prijatno vece i sve najbolje.
Paja.

Google.

Good evening.
Good text with the given data ...
Nice place and time ...
Good time recording and display of beautiful colors.
Good work and composition.
Enjoyable evening and all the best.
Paja.

CanmoreKevin (2111) 2012-06-09 10:13

Chris,
I like the intense contrast of the almost black sea and the glowing rock. Great textures and light.
Kevin

claudeD (42986) 2012-08-19 9:42

Hello Chris,

Amazing picture realized under very fine light conditions. Very good and interesting colors. Very good contribution to TE.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

Hellas (7035) 2012-10-09 2:01

Ωραίο κάδρο!

Είναι αυτό που λέω συχνά-πυκνά «άγρια ομορφιά»!
Ακραίοι χρωματικοί τόνοι αλλά αναμενόμενοι κατά την δύση.

Χαιρετισμούς!