The Kasteli of Emboureios, a photo from Kyklades, South Aegean

Photographer's Note

Emboureios is one of the most beautiful "inland" villages of Santorini, especially its old part, is a beautiful small labyrinth, that looks like an open air, sculpture exhibition. Here you can see the top of the small hill, that used to be a "Kastelli", one of the 5 small castles constructed in Santorini by the Venetians (the other ones are in Oia, Skaros-Imerovigli, Pyrgos and Akrotiri).

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Bartleby (13552) 2010-09-22 5:10

Hi Hercules,
the wide angle distortions emphasize well the greatness of the place. And the polarized sky is stunning. Works for me no doubt!

Best,

Philippe

csabagaba (7018) 2010-09-22 5:15

Hello Hercules!
I was Santorini, but I have not seen this building. It is true only twice a day, but even then. It is likely eliminated from the tourist routes. Too bad. Very interesting building, the image is well defined. interesting use of different materials and colors. Pretty up the narrowing perspective. The sky is blue, and a Mediterranean :-)
Sincerely,
Csaba

KLB (23723) 2010-09-22 5:17

Hello Hercules

An impressive architecture, enhanced by the low-angle shot and the wide angle.
The warm colours of the covering against this deep blue sky are vere attractive.
As usual, a great quality to sublimate the textures.
Compliments.

Regards
Karine

Ricx (13495) 2010-09-22 5:26

Hi Hercules, Your images have always portrayed an excellent sharpness and claity- you have a natural ability to see images differently and consequently I like the POV of this image. Great tomes and interest. ( Just a pity about the cable in the FG- which I guess you could do nothing about) well done and well presented. Rich

Bluejeans (64251) 2010-09-22 5:40

Ola Hercules,
Que fantástico castelo em tons de amarelo , bom ponto de visão baixo deu uma boa sensação de altura das paredes, bons detalhes, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Cricri (176) 2010-09-22 5:45

Hi Hercule
Impressionnante architecture renforcer par la prise en contre plonger et le grand angle, magnifique dans les détails et les couleurs
Agréable journée
cricri

Sergiom (117241) 2010-09-22 6:10

Bonjour Hercules

Quelle belle lumière. Elle semble faire exploser les couleurs jaunes et vibrantes de ce château qui se découpe parfaitement sur fon de ciel polarisé.

Amicalement

Serge

npecanhuk (79329) 2010-09-22 6:10

Hi Hercules!
Interesting note!
Pretty attractive picture that really invites us to get more of the greek islands than sun and sea!
Sharpness, exposure, pov, colors, pp, contrasts, horizontal format and composition are all very good here!
TFS - congrats,
Best regards,
Neyvan

dta (98848) 2010-09-22 6:36

Hello hercules ,
these old buildings are really interesting , and very impressive from this POV . Supeberb polarized colors .
Regards

Morac (27725) 2010-09-22 7:26

Hi Hercules

An impressive architecture, enhanced by the low-angle shot.
A great quality to sublimate the textures.
Regards
Marc

vasilpro (41801) 2010-09-22 8:16

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Πολύ όμορφη γωνιά λήψης και προοπτική, ωραία έντονα χρώματα και αντίθεση με το σκούρο μπλε του ουρανού, ενδιαφέρουσα αρχιτεκτονική.
Καλό απόγευμα, Βασίλης.

dip (21408) 2010-09-22 8:25

Geia sou Irakli,
entuposiaki i thea tou kastrou apo tin sugkekrimeni gonia lipsis,i diastrevlosi tou fakou dimiourgei mia prooptiki pros ta epano pou kanei to kastro na fantazei pio epivlitiko!
fantastiki oksutita kai fotismos,omorfa fusika xromata,
kai oi 'leptomeries' tis DEH mas thumizoun se pia xora travixtike i fotografia :)
se xaireto,
Dimitris.

mauarg (1769) 2010-09-22 9:40

Hi Hercules,

Very beaultiful your pov in this photo ! It created a huge contrast of the buidings against the blue sky. Very good light.

Cheers, Maurício

resat1972 (7586) 2010-09-22 10:02

Hi Hercules,
a perfect structure. frame was great. very nice colors and light
Congratulations

Resat

Muse (35030) 2010-09-22 10:59

Hi Hercules,
I don't see it when I came in Santorini. It's very beautiful. Thus, I must go another time:-))
Very beautiful colors and light.
Best regards
Denise

JFS (32459) 2010-09-22 11:12

Hola Cretense,
Peculiar e impresionante arquitectura magistralmente cogida con ese contrapicado.

Gracias por tus amables comentarios, me animan mucho.

Buenas noches
Juan

pauloog (11751) 2010-09-22 11:16

Hello Hercules,
The towering castle buildings well presented with their similar but different colour tones, no doubt due to different stages of weathering. great clarity, a discovery.
Regards,
Paul

humayun (3129) 2010-09-22 12:21

hello dear..........
Nice to see photo of your country.......
not many photo here from that area.................
The filtering effect is nice and attractive. I like it see it more natural too..........
beautiful POV and composition.......
TFs........

COSTANTINO (115563) 2010-09-22 12:23

Geia sou Hrakli,
Entuposiaki lipsi tou kastrou me katapliktiko POV,kai omorfa zesta xrwmata, kai kalo fwtismo,
xairetismous,
Costantino

carlosmarin (11954) 2010-09-22 13:11

Hola Hercules,
fantástico POV del castillo, con los habituales y maravillosos colores de tus fotos trabajadas con filtros.
Buen trabajo.
Saludos,
Carlos

brandstaetter (15915) 2010-09-22 13:34

Hi Hercules,

the colour constrast is hitting and the buildings are wonderful. You are the official greek ambassador on the internet, aren´t you ?
Compliments, Christian

cargus (13842) 2010-09-22 22:10 [Comment]

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zeynepe (0) 2010-09-22 22:18

Hi Hercules,

a splendid low POV which contains gorgeous architectural details.
Blue tone of the sky looks very attractive,too
congrats and best regards
Zeynep

Hellas (7123) 2010-09-23 0:16

Καλή σου μέρα Ηρακλή!

Στην ευρύτερη δυνατή γωνία λήψης, μπόρεσες να καλύψεις το σύνολο του επιθυμητού στόχου!
Δεν θέλω να γίνομαι βαρετός αλλά η ΔΕΗ θα μπορούσε να κάνει κάτι να περνάει απαρατήρητη, τουλάχιστον σε τοποθεσίες με σχετικό ενδιαφέρον.
Τι να λέμε!
Η φωτογραφία σου κατάφερε να "κινήσει" το οικοδόμημα προς τα πάνω, χάρη στο σημείο θέασης!

Φιλικά, όπως πάντα!

danos (110407) 2010-09-23 0:24

Ηρακλή καλημέρα,
πράγματι είναι πολύ εντυπωσικό το συγκρότημα αυτό των πυργόσπιτων,όπως και η γωνία λήψης τους που λες πως είναι έτοιμα για απογείωση.Εξαιρετική η παρουσίαση,τα χρώματα και φυσικά το contrast μεταξύ αυτών και του ουρανού.

Σε χαιρετώ,Δάνος

Glint (6171) 2010-09-23 10:56

Hello Hercules,
terracotta and deep blue -a perfect combination.Good low pov. I like all the windows and the textures.
best regards,
Bev

macjake (98262) 2010-09-23 21:04

hi Hercules
the keystoning effect of the buildings seem to draw the eye inwards in a positive way - sometimes correcting the keystoning is important, but not here.
wonderful bright light really helps too!
great shot taken from below
Cheers
craig

delpeoples (60342) 2010-09-24 4:32

Geia sou dear Hercules, fantastic colour-rendering and light control. I like the effect of the wide-angle here on this most fascinating set of castles. What an amazing place...even more amazing to know that the Venetians were here (probably as part of the trade route?) and left their mark. TFS and I wish you a beautiful Friday, Lisa

hispic (9658) 2010-09-26 20:20

Hi Hercules,
Strong contrast, high-saturated orange against blue, and powerful composition, i like all of them so much. Amazing!
Best wishes, Hisashi

PaulVDV (62804) 2010-10-02 4:47

Hello Hercules,
Too bad I missed this village when I was on Santorini but a good idea for a next visit.
The view upwards makes this Kastelli certainly look very impressive.
I have the impression that the top of the hill must be very small and completely occupied by these 'fortified' and well defensible towers.
Beautiful strong contrast between the orange and brown of the walls and the blue sky.
Best regards, Paul