The Tempest, a photo from Magnisia, Thessaly

Photographer's Note

In Shakespeare's play The Tempest, Miranda is the beautiful daughter of the old Duke Prospero.

Cast away with her father since she was three years old, she has lived an extremely sheltered existence. Though she has received a well-rounded education from her father, she is desperately lacking in real world experience. The fifteen year old does not choose her own husband; instead, Prospero sends Ariel, his spirit servant, to fetch Ferdinand while Miranda is asleep, and arranges things so that the two will come to love one another. Her sexual experience is limited to fighting off the lustful advances of her father's slave Caliban. From her limited knowledge of the world, she assumes that all men are good:

With those that I saw suffer: a brave vessel,
Who had no doubt some noble creature in her,
Dashed all to pieces! O, the cry did knock
Against my very heart. (I.ii.6–9)

Another aspect of her is her tendency to get emotionally attached. Even as she watches the massive storm caused by her father she becomes emotionally entwined with the fates of the mariners, Miranda is very prone to emotions:

O, I have suffered
With those that I saw suffer! (I.ii.5–6)

The Tempest (Wikipedia)

Dedicated to Miranda, the person that has "suffered" my whims for over 35 yrs and has borne us two sons ....

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batalay (41261) 2008-10-13 3:42

Hello Argiris,

I happened to be up very early (6:39 am in Washington, DC), and I logged onto Trekearth when your beautiful photograph logged in. I love the mood captured by the shot, which resonates with sepia tones. The note is surpassing as usual — scholarly, engaging and personal.

Warm regards and have a good week.

Bulent

g_panakia (4031) 2008-10-13 3:44

αργύρη καλημέρα,
πολύ ωραία η ατμόσφαιρα της σημερινής σου φωτογραφίας καθώς επίσης και το απόσπασμα από τον Shakespeare...
το νερό έχει γράψει τέλεια στο κάδρο σου καθώς επίσης και τα χρώματα τα οποία πλησιάζουν πολύ τις αποχρώσεις της σέπιας...
rgds,
georgia

Tracker (1942) 2008-10-13 3:59

Hi Argiris,
Excellent colours of sky and the coast.
Regards,
Denis

greek (7594) 2008-10-13 3:59

kalimera argyri, o kairos aftos einai i adynamia mou...me eftiaxes, einai yperoxi, galantis

Vames (4356) 2008-10-13 4:29

γεια σου Αργύρη ,υπέροχο πόστερ με τα καιρικα φαινόμενα τους πρώτους καλλιτέχνες της γης τη θάλασσα τον αέρα την αγρια συννεφια να σκαλίζουνε τη΄χερσα γη με τρόπο ξεχωριστο .μια λήψη με συναισθήματα που μου αρεσει παρα πολυ !

athanvas (2369) 2008-10-13 5:50

Poly omorfi kai idiaiterh h foto sou Argiri!
To filtro pou evales einai poly wraio me ton ourano kai th thalassa na exoun grapsi yperoxa!
Nasai kala,BASILIS

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2008-10-13 6:04

a sea of chocolate for the loved one... what a nice present argiri... you know i always love these tones so looks great to me... best wishes to you both...

v_vicky (1037) 2008-10-13 6:16

Geia sou Argiri,
poli xeimoniatikos einai o kairos edo kai m'aresei poli! Ta xromata einai monadika opos episis kai ta kimata!!
To note einai para poli omorfo :)

Kalo apogeuma efxomai
Vicky

calexica (1247) 2008-10-13 7:58

Γεια σου Αργύρη,
Πολύ εντυπωσιακή η φωτογραφία σου. Απίθανη σύνθεση με εξαιρετικό φωτισμό. Η sepia της δίνει μια όμορφη νοσταλγική ατμόσφαιρα. Συγχαρητήρια!!!
Σε χαιρετώ,
Νατάσα

siamesa (28231) 2008-10-13 9:52

Hello Argiris,
Lovely dedication. A tempest very well presented in your picture. Strong and beautiful clouds and the colours are fantastics.
Regards
Maria

NickPavlakis (562) 2008-10-13 10:34

Geia sou Argyri moy, me ayth th fwtografia sou me epiases aproetoimasto. Thn koitazw kai den 3erw an vghke apo kapoia palia tainia episthmonikhs fantasias (Dune h kati tetoio). Me eyxaristei poly poy vlepw anaglyfes yfes sta synnefa kai to sharpness opou xreiazetai einai ekei kai stolizei to katw meros ths syn8eshs. O orizontas kampylwnei elafrws, to timhma enos "san 50arh" fakou. Den einai kakh, periergh, asynh8isth nai, oxi kakh.
Tous xairetismous mou se esena kai thn Miranda sou.
Nikos

argycon (2769) 2008-10-13 14:59

Kalispera Argiri,
Mageftika xrwmata kai atmosfaira. Poly wraia.+
tfs
Xairetw
Kostas

burGu (4840) 2008-10-13 23:00

You built up a scene very simply by the waves and clouds, you managed it in very lovely colors. And here is a very romantic dedication...
All my best to you both and your sons...

jorgi (3810) 2008-10-13 23:38

Hi Argiris,

what a beautiful dedication! So sensible and touching full of nostalgia but so positive. Looking at photo and reading your note I cannot help to feel endless devotion, as endless as is the vastness of the sea and the sky. Sometimes rough like those waves and sometimes calm as still water in windless atmosphere. Love.

Warm regards,
Jeri

nasokoun (0) 2008-10-13 23:38

Αργύρη καλημέρα σου,
νεφελώδης και άκρως εικαστικός φωτο σουρεαλισμός με ένα χρωματισμό σκοτεινό,μα ταιριαστό στο λόγο σου
χαιρετώ σε
Νάσος

theofanis (750) 2008-10-14 2:33

Γεια σου Αργύρη,
Πολύ δραματική φωτογραφία,εξαιρετική επιλογή η σέπια!
Το κάδρο επίσης είναι άψογο.Ο ουρανός,τα σύννεφα,τα κύματα είναι όλα πανέμορφα!
Συγχαρητήρια!
theofanis

aadilj (18102) 2008-10-14 4:07

Lovely pianting like canvass with such fine hues, textures and tones. the mood is so well captured and with such a lovely wide perspective Argiris. great

ifanik (21679) 2008-10-14 6:40

Poly omorfh kalomeletimenh synthesi kai opws panta ekplhktikh epeksergasia
Xairetw
Nikos

elendim (69) 2008-10-14 6:50

Einai mia apo tis pio omorfes fwtografies poy exw dei simera!
Sygxarhthria Argyrh!
Stis agaphmenes...

Elena!

parbo (11092) 2008-10-14 9:14

Hello Argiris,

Great touch of frame as same its perfect capture while wide waves are making the sand wet and leaving their white foams. Dark-White clouds, still available blue parts on sky are fantastic. I like also your way using center oriented frame too. A meaningful dedication. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

gracious (20025) 2008-10-14 10:06

Hello Argiris,
Great presentation of this Tempest image well suited with it's kind of colour and mood!
good moment to captured that wave coming in with the white foam! very nice and pleasing image
many thanks for the sharing
take care and sincere regards
Tony

bracasha75 (24591) 2008-10-14 10:28

Helo Argiris
Very dramatic picture with lot of move details
Good colors and nice choised place and moment
TFs
Cheers,Braca

stelli (3009) 2008-10-14 13:40

This is unique and special! Wonderful coloring and composition! Thank you for sharing! ΦΙΛΙΚΑ Στέλλα

CatherineD (4864) 2008-10-14 15:35

Geia sou Argiri,
This is a great work and a nice and interesting dedication to Miranda. This is a beautiful atmospheric photo, very sharp, with special sepia tones in your style. Congratulations,
Katerina

Graal (103040) 2008-10-14 23:37

Kalimera Argiris,
nice contrast and fine effect in sepia. Simple theme but nice sight for eyes. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

zeynepe (0) 2008-10-15 1:58

Hi Argiris,
How can you find the magical tones ? And the sea looks amazing .
And your note .... perfect!
Have a nice day,
zeynep

Budapestman (82620) 2008-10-15 4:22

Hi Argiris,
Dramatic and fascinating atmosphere with splendid composition. The soft lights are very effective, the perspective is great too. Beautiful shot. Have a nice day
George

danos (110407) 2008-10-15 4:23

Αργύρη καλησπέρα,
εξαιρετική η απόδοση της τρικυμίας με αυτόν τον καφετί Sepia τόνο να την απογειώνει.Πολύ καλή επεξεργασία η οποία δίνει ένα τόσο δραματικό τόνο στο όλο σκηνικό.

Σε χαιρετώ,Δάνος

TopGeo (38220) 2008-10-15 10:16

Geia soy Argyris!
Pragmatika mia eikona poy ston William Shakespeare fantazome na fenotan ninemia!
Exeis apodosi mia apoxrosi poy entiposiazei!
Periergos moy dixnei dramatikos o oyranos kai armonika glikia aisthisi i thalassa!
Epaino se
Georgios

testmaniac (13508) 2008-10-15 21:21

Hello Argiris, nice and interesting shot with special mood. Good tone colors.

TFS

Phil

temmel (2496) 2008-10-16 2:37

Hello Argiris,
What a superb atmosphere, its more dramatic because of d sepia tones..
Beautiful dedication to Miranda!
Have a lovely day dear Argiris!
Hugs,Linda

Cretense (68709) 2008-10-16 3:54

Geia sou Argyri!

Einai pragmatika ekpliktiki afti i fotografia, to timing me to skasimo tou kymatos einai teleio, katapliktiko kadro kai synthesi! Yperoxi atmosfaira me vareia kai zesta xromata xromata, sxedon san aspromavri me sepia tonous! Sygxaritiria!

Iraklis

PS. Efyga espevsmena xthes, me piran apo to grafeio, tha se paro tilefono na sou exigiso...

belido (19934) 2008-10-16 4:26

Hi Argiris,

what an impressive register. I really like what you did with the tones. The "darkness" pleases me a lot and the angle you shot makes me think I can touch the water. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

Nessie (918) 2008-10-17 5:29

Wow!! Amazing picture! The colour is great and so the composition!! Weldone Argiris! Also excellent details of waves and sand!
Thanks for sharing,
Nessie

salvator (19110) 2008-10-17 5:38

Yasu Argiris,
The foul weather, the punishing skies and the white foams of the waves crashing look superb.
Se xereto. Salvator.

Silvio1953 (221751) 2008-10-17 6:07

Ciao Argiris, superb composition with fantastic colors, splndid view of wonderful sea, very well done, ciao Silvio

Burberry1 (6041) 2008-10-17 9:02

Excellent, with great textures, light and tonality!!

My best regards, Agnieszka

Colombiana (2957) 2008-10-17 11:07

Hi Argiris,
This is such a strong photo with a very
dramatic mood. Excellent choice of sepia
which makes the image even more interesting.
I like it! Is really impressive.
Compliments... Maryori :)

marietom (34611) 2008-10-18 4:53

hello Argiris,

Superbe composition, qui donne envie d'aller se promener au bord de la mer !
Bon we
Marie

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2008-10-19 10:37

Hi Argiris.

Nice colours that creates this "dramatic" atmosphere. That clouds are also great!!!

Rgs, Oscar

devimeuxbe (58557) 2008-10-20 3:40

Hi Argiris
The treatment of this picture is very nice with these sepia color.
Amazing and wild place
Well done
Bertrand

faubry (35447) 2008-10-21 3:34

hello Argiris, wonderful storm sky, good tribut to miranda,nice sepia color,
take care
francine

Ptitcaid (656) 2008-10-21 10:58

Bonjour Argiris,
Cette photo est magnifique en brun!
L'eau est bien belle et bien sale :-))
Si tu avais voulu tu pourrais venir faire une photo de la mer en Belgique (elle est très très sale)
Bon travail.Bravo ! ! !
Salut!P'tit Caïd

hatti52 (12786) 2008-10-22 1:50

Hello Argiris,
wonderful atmosphere with sepia tones
fantastic image
regards

nisko (2642) 2008-10-22 4:44

kalispera argiri,
poli omorfi kai dramatiki i atmosfera stin eikona sou,nomizo oti ta sepia itan kali epilogi!ekseretiki gonia lipsis..
xeretismous!

brevbrev14 (140) 2008-10-24 2:13

Hi Argiris, really a very good image of landscape with a stron nature
i like a lot the choice of the tones
bravo!
ciao!
valeria

tpstrek (2168) 2008-10-24 11:21

Kalispera Argiris,
Excelent composition with fantastic sharpness.
The threatening clouds and the sepia tones provide a special atmosphere.
Congratulations,
Henri

danyy (0) 2008-10-25 11:28

Bonjour Argiris,

Je suis impressionné par ce ciel dramatique, un dramatique rendu grâce au post traitement qui accentue fortement le contraste et réchauffe les couleurs.
On ne doute pas un seul instant qu'il risque de tomber quelque chose comme une pluie torentielle. Un excellent cadrage et beaucoup de profondeur.
Amicalement, Daniel

kdialyna (3148) 2008-10-26 9:20

Δραματική και εντυπωσιακή η φωτογραφία σου, φίλε Αργύρη, αφήνει μια αίσθηση απειλής απο την φύση που τόσο την έχουμε ταλαιπωρήσει.
Πολύ ταιριαστή η απόχρωση της σέπιας τονίζει ακόμα περισσότερο την δραματικότητα της σκηνής.
Εξαιρετική η γωνία λήψης που σε συνδυασμό με το ευρυγώνιο δίνει πολύ ωραία προοπτική στην σύνθεση σου.
Χαιρετώ
Κώστας

papagolf21 (152607) 2008-10-30 1:37

Bonjour, mon ami Argiris,
A terre, même dans les moments les plus sombres, la vie recommence toujours le lendemain. En mer, lors d'une tempête, on éprouve un sentiment de piège pour l'éternité.
[Olivier de Kersauson]
Une très belle composition, une fois de plus !
Amitiés.
Philippe

hay_kes (31439) 2008-11-01 15:39

Hi Argiris,
Very beautiful seascape vith great atmophere.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

steliosk (4802) 2008-11-08 4:02

Argyrh mou geia sou, ka8ysterhsa ligo logw douleias alla de se ksexasa.

Entonh atmosfaira edw, pisteuw oti to grafistiko pastel xrwmoeffect boh8aei dhmiourgika thn skhnh sou pou apo monh ths sto fysiko ths, isws den einai arketh sto mati enos apaithtikou 8eath.
Kapoia psilopsegadia sth poiothta, oso afora oksythta/leptomeria pisteuw oti sth dslr sou 8a ekleipsoun auta. Bebaia auto den ephreazei thn atmosfaira se kamia periptwsh.
Xairetw kai paw sthn epomenh

avene (12675) 2008-12-05 8:30

beautiful dedication, Argiris, I am sure your Miranda appreciates it :) I had to laugh about Korkut's comment - sea of chocolate, I quite like the idea :)
I'm not too much into sepia, but here I find it works really well and adds an interesting twist to the scene. the perpetual motion of waves is both soothing and energizing. very nice work.

regards,
Kristine

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2008-12-08 13:18

Hi Argiris
Wow, beautiful gift for Miranda. Congratulations for both of you. Great marine view, impressive light.
Regards

jafadabret (56501) 2008-12-19 2:13

Kalimera Argiri.
Cette photo est superbe. J'aime cette atmosphère sombre de tempête avec la mer qui se forme ey les tons rouges du ciel et du sable.
Jacques