View from Monastery, a photo from Arkadia, Peloponnesus

Photographer's Note

The village is not visible from far away, with the exception of the Monastery of Vigin Mary, which is built inside a large rock, on the side of the mountain and can be seen as you enter the plateau. In a document from 1467, it was stated that the Fields of Kandila, (the Kandyliotikos Kampos) were farmed and had ample supply of water. The surrounding area had, and continues to have many settlements. Its countryside road system is grid, since most of the farms were created as late as the 19th century and the average farm size is small. After World War II and the Greek Civil War, many houses were renovated, or rebuilt from the ground and many villagers migrated to the US and other parts of the world. Kandila’s main road to the closest town of Levidi was paved in the early 1970s. Electricity, radio, automobiles and farm machinery were introduced in the mid-20th century, television in the late-20th century and computers and internet at the turn of the millennium. In 1997, Kandila and all the surrounding communities were combined under the Kapodistrias law into one jurisdiction, to form the Municipality of Levidi. Kandila residents however, prefer to call the new Municipality Orhomenos, after the ancient city of the Mantinean orhomenos, which is situated half way between Kandila and Levidi. (republication)

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francio64 (39888) 2009-11-18 2:57

Ciao Vasilis,
altra bella immagine dal Peloponneso.
Il POV verticale permette un ottimo inserimento della scena.
Ottima la luce e i colori.

See you soon!
Francesco

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-11-18 3:03

Hello Vasilis!
Although I miss a bit more of sharpness and depth of field, the picture is very attractive for its excellent pov and composition! Vertical format, exposure and colors are also very good! It must be sucha a thrilling place to be visited with wonderful things to be seen such as what you present to all of us right now!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Budapestman (82620) 2009-11-18 3:16

Hi Vasilis,
a very beautiful view, the vertical composition is spectacular, the people emphasized the size well, the colours and lights are very nice, beautiful romantic mood, Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

Yves-triga (5149) 2009-11-18 3:20

hello vasilis,
beautifull panorama,a dynamic well managed, lovely color contrast too.nice job.
i like,
yves

rodgerg (55767) 2009-11-18 3:31

Hello Vasilis,

A vertical format well selcted for a good presentation of this very graphic landscape. The POV and the FG on the left give a superb depht to the image. I like too the peoples which give an interesting element of life and an idea of the scale.
have a nice day,
Roger

lousat (138695) 2009-11-18 3:41

Hi Vasilis,obviously the point of view was decisive to do this beauty,but your class to make a composition is very very high.Excellent perspective whit great colors and sharpness,i wish to be there to see live a fantastic view like that! My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

Dashab (2564) 2009-11-18 3:41

Hello Vasilis,
Quite a view you are offering us today! Nice high POV and good composition, I like the "natural" framing with the railing and roof. Good natural colours and good sharpness.
Have a nice day,
Dasha

toto (0) 2009-11-18 3:47

Bonjour,
belle photo de ce paysage superbe qui s' en va au loin, cette barrière et ces roches nous donnent une profondeur de votre photo encore plus impressionnante.

Amitiés Thomas

raszid62 (18457) 2009-11-18 5:29

Hello
These your Greek monasteries this often almost the swallow's or the eagle of nest. Beautiful view from under rocks on valley .
Best regards
Joseph

mikolaj_kawa (0) 2009-11-18 5:43

Hello Vasilis! Excellent window, amazing point of view, very good long perspective. Wonderful landscape. Good vertical shot. Ideal black frame. Very interesting note. Well done!

LOOOK13 (19046) 2009-11-18 6:13

Salut.
Un coté vertical bien choisi, superbe profondeur qui nous mène au bout de ces montagnes, le cadrage est bon , les couleurs sympas...
Bravo.

bema (26591) 2009-11-18 8:50

Geia sou Vasilis,

realy a great view, great depth in this stunning capture..

wish you a fine evening, filika Bernd

ManuMay (36447) 2009-11-18 9:01

Hi Vasilis!

Great view...really impressive, absolute play of colours and light management (nothing easy), wonderful view and very nice idea to frame with the mountain...

Have a nice day...

Manuel

JT50 (1491) 2009-11-18 10:35

Hello Vasilis,
You perspective offers a large view of the land down below. This surely is a mountainous region. Tiny humans gives the idea of the height your POV was from.
Nice capture.
Regards.
Janak

hardyuno (4652) 2009-11-18 11:14

Kalispera Vasilis,
a great view with a great depth. You have included the wall and the street very well. A very fine photo work. TFS
καληνύχτα
Hartmut

ciakgiak (30) 2009-11-18 12:17

Ciao Vasilis,
perfetto il POV che hai scelto per mostrarci questo splendido panorama. La composizione è perfetta con la roccia sulla sinistra ed il paesaggio che si perde a vista d'occhio.
Un caro abbraccio
Giorgio

delkoo (68) 2009-11-19 0:15

hi vasilis,
the vertical composition you have built here is perfect, with a good mastery of light/shadows.

ta leme
didier

pablominto (53746) 2009-11-19 2:45

Hello Vasilis,

It is amazing to see the locations they choose for some monasteries!
Just like an eagle's nest on top of steep mountains, I wonder why...
This fine image shows this point very well, a stunning composition with an awesome feeling of depth..!

Greetings,
Pablo -

delpeoples (60342) 2009-11-19 4:29

Kalimera Vasilis, excellent depth here to achieve this magnificent vista. Brave work with the vertical frame and excellent management of the shade in the FG and stark light in the BG. Another excellent posting, thank you. Warm regards, Lisa

clio (27961) 2009-11-21 23:54

Geia sou Vasili,
You perfectly succeed your contrast of light between the monastery in the shadow and the sunny plain.
We discover with enjoyment the beauty of the site and the mosaic of fields.
Have a nice sunday, filika
Diane

xavshot (69835) 2009-11-23 13:08

Bonsoir Vasilis
la vue est superbe et le format vertical est bien vu ici. J'aime beaucoup l'équilibre de la composition.
Xavier

s_lush (16602) 2009-12-02 7:39

Hello Vasilis,
There is an excellent view from this rocky monastery. I believe that such a beautiful scene is typical for Hellenic Republic. That is why I dream to visit Greece in near future. Thanks for the interesting image and informative note!
Best regards,
Sergiy

Photo Information

Copyright: Vasilis Protopapas (vasilpro) (41801)
Genre: Lieux
Medium: Couleur
Date Taken: 2009-08-15
Camera: Nikon D90, Nikon AF-S VR 18-105mm f/3.5 - 5.6G ED, Hoya 62mm Circular Polarizer
Exposition: f/20.0, 1/60 secondes
More Photo Info: view
Versions: version originale
Thème(s): Arcadia - Greece [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-11-18 2:52