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Cretan passion, talent and beauty


Cretan passion, talent and beauty
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Copyright: Hercules Milas (Cretense) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3707 W: 65 N: 9832] (34348)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-06-15
Catégories: Vie quotidienne, Festivals, Moment décisif
Appareil photographique: Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Exposition: f/4, 1/50 secondes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale, Workshop
Carnet de voyage: Nisyros- A volcanic island
Thème(s): My portraits, Music and dance [view contributor(s)]
Date de soumission: 2008-07-25 5:23
Vue: 652
Points: 50
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
This is Georgia Dagaki, a young Cretan singer and lyra player. I had heard about her, but never had heard her. And it was in my "lucky" island, Nisyros, where I had to the chance to see her performing live.

When I saw the poster announcing her concert, I thought: "Well, definitely a beautiful young lady, probably can sing, but play the lyra, hmmm,... dificult!". Lyra is the traditional instrument of Crete, a very dificult one, not only because it's fretless, but because the player doesn't push the chord with the finger, but touches it on the side with his/her nails!

Well, on concert I discovered that Georgia Dagaki DOES play the lyra, and very well! Her voice is warm and soulful, her stage performance was unforgettable, her enchanting expressiveness and theatricality, her humid eyes, left the audience mesmerized. And she is one of the most beautiful young ladies I have ever seen seen, I fell in love with her (I hope that my girlfriend will never read this note!).

***In WORKSHOP 1 , another photo of Georgia Dagaki singing

***In WORKSHOP 2, Georgia Dagaki playing the lyra.


***If you want to see her live (it's an amateur video, with bad sound and image quality, but you'll get an idea) ***CHECK HERE*** . In this video, Mrs. Dagaki, sings the Cretan "National Anthem", "Erotokritos".***


A few words about "Erotokritos" from WIKIPEDIA:
"Erotokritos (Greek Ερωτόκριτος) is a romance composed by Vitsentzos Kornaros in early 17th century Crete. It consists of 10,012 fifteen-syllable rhymed verses.

Its themes are love, honour, friendship and courage. It is written in characteristic Cretan language and rhyme, similar to traditional mantinades.

Erotokritos and the Erophili of Georgios Hortatzis constitutes the classic examples of Greek renaissance literature.

Erotokritos still remains a popular classic work, largely due to the music that accompanies it. Several groups of (well known) Cretan musicians have put selected parts of the poet to music, resulting in beautiful and extremely Cretan exposures of musical art, often searching the edges of the local musical tradition.

Vitsentzos Kornaros is the greatest of all the Cretan poets and one of the most significant and influential figures in the entire course of Greek poetry. He was the son of a Venetian - Cretan aristocrat and was born near Sitia, Crete in 1553. Later, when he married, he came to live in Candia (now Heraklion) where he joined the Academia dei Stravaganti. Kornaros died in about 1617, an exact contemporary of William Shakespeare.

"Erotokritos" sets great store by true love, friendship, courage and patriotism, and this is the reason for its later popularity all over Greece. It was a great source of inspiration for Dionysios Solomos and influenced Greek poets as diverse as Kostis Palamas, Kostas Krystallis and George Seferis."

What's really impressive about "Erotokritos" is that it proves that the Cretan dialect has remaind practically the same throughout the centuries.
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Hi Hercules
A good shot of this young singer.Her face is is clear and sharp considering the shutter speed and the fact that she is probably in motion as she sings.
Well done.
Phil
PS I won't tell your girlfriend!!

HI Hercules, the most i like in this photo is the eye contact, just perfect timing. very good low POV. i like the color mood too. well done.
Sam.

Kalispera Hercules.


No nos engañemos, es fácil enamorarse de una mujer griega.
Pero eso no es lo que importa de la foto: me gusta más la expresión que tiene ella en el WS, pero me encanta su mirada.

Muy buena foto y nada fácil. Pero has hecho un muy buen trabajo con un buen objetivo y con una luz nada fácil.

Pero no has contado toda la verdad sobre la foto.
Yo tengo pruebas de que alguien se llevó todo el centro de atención de aquella velada. ¿Quién? Alguien se hizo el amo de la pista y se puso a bailar y bailar toda la noche (como diría King Africa).

¿Pruebas?
Para que se vea que no miento: I y II.


Ta leme, file mou.

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1642 W: 42 N: 717] (10047)
  • [2008-07-25 6:34]

This is a fantastic post!!!! All three pictures are so very beautiful and I enjoyed her music very much. I have never seen this instrument played before, it has wonderful sound! This has been a great way to start my day! Thank you!!

she is not looking at the camera, but she is looking right in your eyes man... and that look can melt an iceberg i guess>:P... a cretan goddess, mmmmm... any chance for you?... (I hope that your girlfriend will never read this comment as well!)...

LOL for the "dancing giritli" on the WS, thank you carlos!...

bostani

Emotional portrait,Love the moment that you capture between her singing in deep feeling,well control of light and color too.Well shot,TFS.

Hola Hercules

Tambien se sacan fotos en las fiestas, ¿o no?.

La imagen es bella, muy bien trabajada con la luz y enfoque.

La chica, es buena como modelo, (lo tenias facil)

buen trabajo
saludos

Hi dear Hercules,my dear friend
This time, something different ! Vey nice pov and moment you've captured here. All the emotion can be read at her face.
Good notes as well.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

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  • MayaG Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 258 W: 15 N: 365] (2043)
  • [2008-07-25 7:45]
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Geia sou Irakli!

Guess what? I have a copy of Explore Nature which came with Sunday edition of Ethnos (or Ta Nea) papers!! I really like it a lot! It was great seeing your reportages and recognizing your photos. They look even more impressive printed in the magazine!! :D

Another great one from you of course. Eye contact is very good!

lots of regards :))
Marija

Hola Hercules,

Me gusta mucho esta foto, por su POV, el precioso color tostado y los tonos en general sobre un fondo completamente negro que tanto resalta a la bella artista... En fin, un sobresaliente retrato hecho con la profesionalidad que te caracteriza y una excelente nota que completa un gran trabajo. Enhorabuena!

Que pases un feliz fin de semana.
Un saludo,
JR

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1975 W: 79 N: 2615] (12003)
  • [2008-07-25 10:40]

Γειά σου Ηρακλή!
Πανέμορφος συνδιασμός μουσικής διασκέδασης και αποτύπωσης πορτρέτου επί του πάλκου! Μια αστραπιαία εργασία που απαιτεί ικανότητες ρεπόρτερ και τοποθέτησης του πλάνου στην θέση.. με μαθηματική ακρίβεια! WS άψογα.και το τραγούδι του Erotokritoy πάντα με συναρπάζει
χαιρετώ
νάσαι καλά
Γεώργιος

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  • stelli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 625 W: 103 N: 387] (2256)
  • [2008-07-25 11:46]

She is indeed enchanting!! I wouldn't blame you if I were your girlfriend for admiring her looks and artistry!!! Thank you for sharing!!! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα

Hello Hercules. Good photo… razor sharp quality and great timing to capture eye contact.
I am somewhat confused with her expression. Was she interpreting a sad song at the moment the photo was taken?
SeaN

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1608 W: 53 N: 2508] (14354)
  • [2008-07-25 20:43]

Pws na mh erwteyteis kati tetoio
Eida to Video kai me piasan ta klamata....
Poly kalh kai den thn hksera
Poly kales kai oi fwtografies soy
Xairetw
Nikos

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  • Manuj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 81 W: 1 N: 101] (433)
  • [2008-07-25 22:11]

hello Hercules
How are you friend?
you are absolutely right "Talent with beauty".
technicaly i like the tight frame, lighting and the defined portrait.
i like the way you have captured this action shot. the way she is engrossed in singing has been captured very finely.

i like the feeling of love and the emotion in her eyes. I presume she is singing a love song. and i am excited with the way she is looking at you. this must have made you the luckiest person around.

my regards
Manuj Mehta

Ciao!
Your fantastic portrait invited me to known more about her.
I listen her music also in vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids. channel&channelID=277815111.
It's really impressive. I like her passion..
Thanks
Marco

Γειάσου Ηρακλή, εδώ σε κοιτάει στα μάτια και πως να μην ζηλέψει η φίλη σου!-:)
εδώ η Γεωργία στα μέρη μας!
Χαιρετώ

και εδώ πάλι

Hi Hercules,
Beautiful portrait with attractive composition, the timing is superb. Clarity and lights are excellent, enchanting work, Congratulations. Have a nice weekend
George

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1858 W: 0 N: 928] (8897)
  • [2008-07-26 9:25]

Geia sou Irakli,
kathari fotografia me kali oksutita kai kalo fotismo,oi provoleis kanoun ta xromata pio entona,oraio portaito!
Xaireto,
Dimitris.

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4098 W: 8 N: 2649] (22114)
  • [2008-07-27 8:32]

Hercules,
Excellent composition here. Of course the beautiful girl helps you with her beauty but the compo is also great. Well done.

Abraço

Paulo

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  • Glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 670 W: 6 N: 380] (1915)
  • [2008-07-27 13:37]

Hello Hercules,
you have captured an expressive face showing lots of emotion. Good light management. I have smiled at your love struck notes....I hope for your sake your girlfriend does not read these!
Bev

εντάξει δίνω τα ρέστα μου,σε ένα χώρο που απέχει από αυτού του είδους τα θέματα,μπράβο Ηρακλή καταπληκτική στιγμή καταπληκτικό τράβηγμα.
χαιρετώ
Νάσος

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1973 W: 171 N: 1999] (8800)
  • [2008-07-28 21:35]

Hi Hercules. Emotion flows from this photo.It is well created and presented. Sharpness and ambiance are very good indeed.
Newer laptop provides more vivid photos now. TFS. Murray

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  • Emile Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4087 W: 137 N: 4413] (16035)
  • [2008-07-31 10:17]

Hola Hércules.
Muy linda cantante, la verdad que las mujeres Griegas son preciosas. Por supuesto que esta foto nos es fácil de captar con la exposición que usaste pero las tres fotos te han quedado muy bien. Buen trabajo.
Abrazos.

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  • Didi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6325 W: 3314 N: 7757] (28752)
  • [2008-08-04 4:54]

Hi Hercules
I wish to tell her Sagapo poli :)
Nice portrait
But with your camera you are able to set the white balance a little.
Try to work in RAW it's more simple to se it also with Digital Photo Professional.
Cheers.

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