September's memories., a photo from Dodekanisos, South Aegean

Photographer's Note

History

According to Greek mythology, the island was formed when Poseidon cut off a part of Kos and threw it onto the giant Polyvotis to stop him from escaping. The ancient name of the Nisyros was Porphyris. Ancient walls, dating from the 5th century BC, part of the acropolis of the island, are found near Mandraki.
It was apparently also a source of millstones used in some of the earliest watermills, being referred to by epigrammatist Antipater of Thessalonica in the 1st century BC.

Culture

A traditional product of Nisyros is soumada, a non-alcoholic almond-flavoured drink. The patron saint of the island is Saint Nikitas. Many Orthodox Christian churches are found on the island, as well as four monasteries which are not inhabited by monks today, although various celebrations take place in them. The largest monastery is the one of Panagia Spiliani (Blessed Virgin Mary of the cave) at Mandraki. It is built beside the medieval castle erected by the Knights Hospitaller who conquered the island in 1315.

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lousat (138623) 2017-11-09 12:05

Hi Danos,the best month and the best weather for a vacation in Greece,when the sea water is warm after the hot summer and when much tourists are gone. A magnificent capture from Nysiros,very sharp,bright and minimalistic,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

emka (157280) 2017-11-09 12:33

Hello Danos, Lovely memories from the island of Nisyros, from five years ago. The water surface is flat, no waves so probably no wind. And how will this boat sail? Nice view of other islands. Lovely composition, rather minimalistic. Charming blue picture.

Kind regrads Malgo

Fis2 (169759) 2017-11-09 12:38

Witaj Danos!
Very nice view.
I like frame and colors.
Yacht add flavor to this composition.
Well done.
Good evening my Friend.
Krzysztof

papagolf21 (152605) 2017-11-09 22:43

Bonjour, cher ami Danos,
Rêver les yeux ouverts c'est bien agréable de pouvoir imaginer un tel spectacle.
La beauté d'ensemble est un ravissement.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jemaflor (146312) 2017-11-09 23:41

Hi Danos,
pleasant view with this lonely sailboat and this blue sea, well taken with rocks in the Fg to give depth effect at your photo, tfs.

carlo62 (81265) 2017-11-10 0:28

Ciao Danos
questa foto sembra la rappresentazione del settembre, la tranquillità e la pace dopo il caos estivo.
Eccellente foto, splendido panorama.
Saluti Carlo

Tue (91604) 2017-11-10 0:53

Hello Danos,
A beautiful view of this sailboat anchored close to the island, you included the rocks very well in the left hand foreground too. The calm sea creates a wonderful, tranquil mood. The hazy silhouettes of the next island make a great backdrop.
Lars

holmertz (102008) 2017-11-10 1:30

Hello Danos,
This is a photo of great tranquillity and pleasure of late summer. The photo is well composed with the rocks in the foreground matching the distant hills. The blue tones are beautiful and there is a good balance between sky and sea.
Kind regards,
Gert

abmdsudi (95869) 2017-11-10 2:45

Hi Danos
Great to look and nice placement on how the eye-popping vessel drags viewers into the shot as a strong anchor point guiding into the open blue sea and beyond...

A simple subject yet it worked superbly as far contrast is concerned with nice bit of foreground features showing the essence of the coastal scape on a smaller scale. Great DoF and tones to accentuate the overall beauty. Graceful take, Congrats
Best regards

alvaraalto (42804) 2017-11-10 3:05

Hello Danos
A lovely moody picture with some of Greece famous ingredients. Sea, island, a boat and a blue sky. An attractive peaceful image.
Have a nice day. Groet Rob

sacimar (38173) 2017-11-10 8:40

Hello Danos,

good memories.... beautiful image and composition with the lonely boat and the rocks on the left, I like the photo,

Best regards,

Sergio

jhm (211734) 2017-11-10 8:50

Hell Danos,

Technical a very nice picture.
The stones in foreground and the sailboat make your picture attractive.
Nice panorama view about the area.
Sharpness and clarity be perfect.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice evening,
John.

pierrefonds (113610) 2017-11-10 12:13

Hi Danos,

The sail boat is well placed in the frame. The wideness of the sea is creating depth. The point of view is showing the details the sail boat and of the mountains in the background. Have a nice day.

Pierre

cornejo (61504) 2017-11-10 12:38

Hello Danos, very good photography of this beautiful and interesting composition with the sea as the protagonist, very well captured in this beautiful image, with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Very good and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy weekend.
Best wishes from the south of Spain.
Angel.

gervaso (28177) 2017-11-12 4:31

Hello, Danos!

Wonderful capture of this lonely boat, with these rocks in the foreground and the mountains in the background giving very good depth to the composition! Excellent light, colors and sharpness! Wonderful job!

COSTANTINO (115563) 2017-11-12 8:02

Για σου φίλε Δάνο και καλή καινούργια
εβδομάδα
Αναμνήσεις Σεπτεμβρίου αναμνήσεις καλοκαιριού
ότι καλύτερο για μας που αγαπάμε την θάλασσα
Απέριττο γαλάζιο!!!τι ομορφιά!!!!Τι γαλήνη!!!
Costantino

ChrisJ (171252) 2017-11-17 6:31

Hi Danos

My condolences for the terrible floods and loss of life in Attiki. It sounds similar to what happened when we were on Kefalonia. But here the weather is sweet, and the skies are blue. The yacht makes a nice focal point. Tfs!

Lidka (527) 2018-01-05 4:42

Dear Danos!
Nice seascape.
Fantastic sail.
Superb weather.
Excellent lightness and colours.
Ideal cut.
Perfect minimalistic picture.
Well done!

jmdias (114296) 2018-02-04 12:01

danos

nice view of the sailiing boat in evidence while we can see the beauty of the areas ahead. very nice light, sharpness and quality.

take care

jorge