Abandoned iron mines in Vani, a photo from Kyklades, South Aegean

Photographer's Note

Milos, is among many other things, an open-air geological museum, probably the most important in Greece.

Here you can see a gallery in the abandoned iron mines of Vani cape, at the northernmost edge of the western "branch" of the island. It's quite dificult to reach, you 'll have to take several dirtroads (4X4 vehicle suggested), you 'll also need a good map to find it. But once you get there, you 'll see one of the most unusual and spectacular greek landscapes, a location that would be ideal for shooting "western" films, with strange rock formations and blinding red colours.

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ikeharel (112497) 2010-10-06 2:38

Even a man maid quarry creats a wondeful earth formation, Hercules.
Good pov and dof here, lower saturation level would be more preffered.
Kalimera,
Ike

jasmis (58653) 2010-10-06 2:49

Superb colours, incredible shapes of rocks.
Regards my dear friend.

Dashab (2564) 2010-10-06 3:25

Hello Hercules,
You are absolutely right about the location, both as an open-air museum and as a filming site for westerns. That was exactly our impression when we were there, in fact, we were wondering whether the Greek equivalent of a "spaghetti western" could be "mousaka western" ;-) I especially love the derelict office building in the valley...
As for the photo, you handled the light perfectly, every detail of the colourful rock is visible. Nice composition, showing us all the natural arches.
TFS and have a nice day,
Dasha

yeln (11516) 2010-10-06 3:58

hi Hercules
vedno znova ns lepo presenečaš z dobrimi fotografijami.
zanimive oblike in močne barve naravnih arkad. lepo delo!! TFS! čestitam!!
vojko

carlosmarin (11954) 2010-10-06 4:30

Hola Hercules,
es un increible lugar, difícil de localizar para cualquier turista normal.
Tu lo has captado muy bien, con buen POV, buena luz y magníficos colores.
Buen trabajo.
Saludos,
Carlos

CLODO (45116) 2010-10-06 5:24

Hello hercules

What an incredible symphony of red hues you get (I know, it rust), well contratsing with the sky. Many details in the different layers. Only the scale is missing.
Cheers
CLODO

Sergiom (117241) 2010-10-06 6:25

Bonjour Hercules

Les résidus de fer donne cette belle couleur rouille magnifique qui semble imprégner toutes les particules de ta composition. Le petit sentier guide le regard vers le fond et le beau ciel.

Amicalement

Serge

zeynepe (0) 2010-10-06 7:29

You captured fantastic texture and depth as usual , thanks for sharing your splendid galleries with us.
Enjoy your day Hercules,
Zeynep

pauloog (11751) 2010-10-06 9:56

Hello hercules,
The deformed rocks and half tunnels well presented with a good play of light despite the heavy shadows. And also interestign to see how men can dig like ants to find what he needs. Or thinks he needs ?
Regards,
Paul

dip (21408) 2010-10-06 11:01

Geia sou Irakli,
entuposiako meros,i diamorfosi ton vraxon me tis kokkines apoxroseis kanei to topio fantastiko,san apo allo planiti,
poli oraia kai endiaferousa lipsi!
se xaireto,
Dimitris.

pajaran (114995) 2010-10-06 13:33

Dobro vece.
Vrlo interesantno i mnogo lepo mesto sa prelepim bojama ...
Covek je bio i otisao ostala je lepa priroda i secanja na rudare, dobro ste prikazali prelepim bojama i mnogo lepom fotografijom, moje cestitke .
Prijatno vece i mirna noc sa dobrim vremenom.
Sve najbolje.
Paja,

Google.

Good evening.
Very interesting and very nice place with beautiful colors ...
The man was gone and the other is a beautiful life and memories of the miners, you have shown many beautiful colors and beautiful photography, my congratulations.
Pleasant evening and a quiet night with good weather.
All the best.
Paja.

vasilpro (41801) 2010-10-06 14:15

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Πολύ όμορφη παρουσίαση των ορυχείων στη Μήλο, ωραία χρώματα, ενδιαφέρον θέμα, πολύ καλή γωνιά λήψης που αναδεικνύει ένα εξαιρετικό βάθος πεδίου.
καλό σου βράδυ, Βασίλης.

Hellas (7123) 2010-10-06 23:28

Γεια σου Ηρακλή!
Πολύ ενδιαφέρον φαίνεται από την φωτογραφία και ακούγεται απ’ όσα μας λες!
Χρώμα στο τούνελ!!!

emka (157280) 2010-10-06 23:51

Hi Hercules, The colours are similar like in Utah, well usually such red colour indicates iron in the soil. Nice photo, romantic look in the abandoned place.

Warm regards

Malgorzata

photoray (13981) 2010-10-08 6:50

Hello Hercules,

Yes indeed an eyeful reminiscent of our West - the channel topped with colorful arches, leading into the distance.

Good job,
Ray

Graal (103040) 2010-10-11 23:39

Kalimera Hercules,
unusual place and presentation. Amazing nature. Good photowork. I like it.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

Rafer (0) 2010-10-12 10:36

Preciosa luz y formas naturales...saludos Hercules