Photographer's Note
Nafplion during the full moon with its castle Palamidi,on the top of the hill and the view of a luxury hotel.
Nafplion
Nafplion (Ναυλος = freight + πλοιο = ship) (Modern Greek: Ναύπλιο, Nafplio) or Nauplion (Greek: Ναύπλιον, Naupliοn) is a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was the first capital of modern Greece, from 1829 to 1834. Nafplion, with a population of (13,822) is the capital of the prefecture of Argolis and the province of Nafplion.
Greek War of Independence
The castle of Palamidi,was used as the prison cell of Theodoros Kolokotronis
During the Greek War of Independence, Nafplion was a major Ottoman stronghold and was besieged for a year by Theodoros Kolokotronis. The Acronauplia, and then Palamidi, finally surrendered because of starvation. After its capture, because of its strong fortifications, it became the seat of the provisional governments of Greece, and Kapodistrias made it the official capital of Greece in 1829. After his assassination there in 1831 a period of anarchy followed, until the arrival of King Otto and the establishment of the new Kingdom of Greece. Nafplion remained the capital of the kingdom until 1834, when King Otto decided to move the capital to Athens.
Count Ioannis Kapodistrias, first head of state of newly-liberated Greece, set foot on the Greek mainland for the first time in Nafplio on 7 January 1828. He was subsequently assassinated by local warlords on the steps of the church of Saint Spyridon in Nafplio on 9 October 1831 .
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mesutilgim
(0) 2010-04-04 11:17
Hi dear Danos,
Amazing fullmoon szene; very good light management which helps us to see almost every detail of the scene.
Nice reflections.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
ciakgiak
(30) 2010-04-04 11:18
Hello Danos,
splendid nocturnal shot, I like the atmosphere in this scene, the presence of the full moon and of its reflection on the water is really amazing.
Congratulations for the quality and the perfect management of the exposure.
Happy Easter dear friend.
Best regards.
Giorgio
tusharkmandal
(3173) 2010-04-04 11:40
Hi Danos,
Aha! This was the night shot I was looking for. Very charming composition and colors.The light on the top of the rocks is very well collected. Nice reflection on the water. Initially I thought the water could be a little bit silkier or smoother by increasing the exposure time but it would have blurred the blurred the swaying boats in water. So it was a good decision to carry on with 1/3.
Regards
Tushar
gildasjan
(43826) 2010-04-04 11:56
Bonsoir Danos
Un très bon choix de l'exposition pour cette image nocturne avec ici le plus apporté par la lune.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
gildas
Dashab
(2564) 2010-04-04 12:37
Good evening, Danos,
A wonderful blue-hour, with a full moon as a bonus! And from Nafplio, my favourite place on the mainland!
Excellently composed photo, that boat in the FG is well placed, serving as a good counterbalance to the reflections of the moonlight.
Perfect light management and excellent sharpness.
TFS and Happy Easter!
Dasha
belido
(19934) 2010-04-04 12:47
Hi Danos,
magnificent blue hour photo. I guess this is the the most real seen you could get. I like a lot the dark tones and the various light spots. The reflection is a nice bonus together with the moon. Very well done!
Happy Easter!
Carlos
vasilpro
(41801) 2010-04-04 12:56
Γεια σου Δάνο,
Το Ναύπλιο όποια ώρα και να το φωτογραφίσει κανείς είναι υπέροχο και το αποδεικνύεις περίτρανα με αυτή τη νυχτερινή σου λήψη, όμορφο το βαθύ μπλε της ώρας συνδυασμένο με εξαιρετικό φωτισμό.
Χριστός Ανέστη και Χρόνια Πολλά, Βασίλης.
JonnyU
(530) 2010-04-04 13:12
Very nice picture, the moon is also perfectly placed.
I like these type of pictures very much.
JonnyU
papagolf21
(152599) 2010-04-04 13:13
Bonsoir, cher ami Danos,
Difficile de faire plus beau ! la qualité de l'image est superbe et le rendu étonnant.
Tous les ingrédients sont réunis pour nous présenter une photo de très grande qualité.
Félicitations.
Joyeuses Pâques.
Amitiés.
Philippe
anesugur
(18789) 2010-04-04 13:23
Hello Danos,
Wonderful shot!
Great composition, light and colors...
Really good job!
Best regards. Uğur
yeln
(11516) 2010-04-04 14:23
hello Danos
google
excellent scene of the full moon with a lot of sharp details
very clean photo
good job!
perfect pov.
Regards
Vojko
siamesa
(28231) 2010-04-04 14:50
Boa noite Danos
I really love night pictures.This one is marvelous with a magic and romantic mood.Bravo!
Abraços
maria
john1
(4028) 2010-04-04 15:01
Hi Danos,
Wonderfull night shot, great framing and excellent reflection. All this details and sharpness, amazing POV and DOF. Very good management of the exposure, very good job.
Happy Easter.
John
Bluejeans
(64251) 2010-04-04 15:26
Ola Danos ,
Muito bela esta tua foto nocturna com a lua no horizonte , ficaram lindos os reflexos na agua , bonito o castelo iluminado na montanha , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
paura
(25802) 2010-04-04 16:18
Danos,
Fantástica exposição noturna aqui, amigo. Lindao paisagem muito bem mostrada.
Abraço
Paulo
zoomer
(6) 2010-04-04 17:17
Great atmosphere and balance in this excellent night scene.Greetings Wolf.
Graal
(103040) 2010-04-04 22:35
Kalimera Danos,
good shot by night. I like the lights, contrast and composition also. Pleasant peaceful mood. Good photojob.
Have a nice Easter monday.
Aleksander
wolf38
(30) 2010-04-04 22:54
Hi Danos. The night scene is beautiful and atmospheric. Very nicely composed and the best light. My appreciation for this fantastic photo. Regards, Wolfgang .... and a nice Easter Monday.
mauro61
(53411) 2010-04-04 23:26
ciao Danos,
bel notturno ricco di luci.
Composizione perfettamente eseguita con le barche in FG e tantissimi elementi che arricchiscono la scena.
un saluto
maurizio
anducina
(8407) 2010-04-04 23:47
Hi Danos,
Excellent night scene in blue and gold, well framed and composed.
A great Easter to you too and best wishes !
Andreea
AiresSantos
(56155) 2010-04-05 0:28
Hi Danos
Wonderful nght picture with the moon
Lovely colors and reflections
Excellent sharpness
Have a nice week
Aires
janusz2054
(2) 2010-04-05 1:09
Hello Danos,
Amazing moon scene.
The way you managed the exposure is very good.
Great composition.Well done.
Best regards
Janusz
Longroute
(19600) 2010-04-05 2:01
A full moon for this enchanted and romantic town!
The light management here is quite good considering that the situation had to be difficult and the result is excellent.
Your usual mastery in composition has created a fine image which depicts well this interesting place.
I hope you had a happy Easter,
Donato
Silvio1953
(205753) 2010-04-05 2:23
Ciao Danos, fantastic nocturne shoot with beautiful moon, superb exposure and splendid light, wonderful reflections, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio
josepmarin
(59385) 2010-04-05 2:50
Hi Danos,
You did a night capture absolutely spectacular, with a great beauty. The lighting of the village, of the hotel and of the castle, as well as the presence of the moon, they give a great aesthetic power for the composition, which increases due to its reflections on the brilliant water.
A superb work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep
Happy Easter!!
pierrefonds
(103567) 2010-04-05 5:03
Hi Danos,
The reflections on the water are assets to the composition. The distance betewwen the boat in the foreground to the building is giving depth to the photo. Using a tripod and an exsposur time of 1/3 of a second has a good effect on the colors of the scenery. Have a nice day.
Pierre
subhendu_bagchi
(26091) 2010-04-05 5:06
Namaste Danos,
very good capture of this night shot. Superb clarity and depth. The buildings are superb and the boats in foreground are excellent. Nice exposer management. Great framing. Very well done. Tfs.
Have a nice week.
Subhendu
bema
(26591) 2010-04-05 6:12
Geia sou Danos,
great motive, captured in a very splendid way and art, as always with a great mood and good composition..
have a nice week, filika Bernd
Cricri
(176) 2010-04-05 6:33
Hi Danos
Belle ambiance nocturne, j'aime l'effet des lumières , les reflets et le top avec la présence de la lune, bon cadrage, très belle image
Bonne fêtes de Pâques
cricri
Amaz
(11475) 2010-04-05 6:52
Wonderful night's shot, my dear Dano!!
Perfect POV and really amazing colours!!
Very well taken!!
TFS
Kind regards,
carper
(96) 2010-04-05 9:07
very nice one Danos,
a fine night photo, well composed, very good lights, good colors, fine composition, I like it a lot, have a good day.
regard jaap
Partha_c
(2029) 2010-04-05 9:13
Hi Danos. A total package of light. Beautiful effect on the castle, the hotel, the lake and at also the boats. A treat for eyes indeed. Regards.
Partha
mitsikas
(883) 2010-04-05 13:36
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raszid62
(18457) 2010-04-05 14:27
Καλησπέρα
Το Ναύπλιο είναι μία από τις πιο όμορφες πόλεις που ήμουν, αλλά ήμουν εκεί κατά τη διάρκεια της ημέρας. Σας δείξει σε αυτό το λιμάνι της πόλης τη νύχτα. Εξακολουθεί να είναι υπέροχο και καταπληκτικό φωτισμό και το λαμπρό φεγγάρι.
Χαιρετισμούς
Joseph
batalay
(41261) 2010-04-05 15:14
Hello Danos,
You've created a nigh time masterpiece of this scene. I know it fairly well from three visits over the years. The first time, in 1992, I walked up that hill on the steep side, and swore I would never do it again. I have not done it again. The illumination of the citadel by artificial flood lights, and the moon casting its own on the water makes this a beautifully composed image. Good note as usual.
Warm regards,
Bulent
dip
(23892) 2010-04-05 20:47
Geia sou Dano,
mia yperoxi lipsi tin mple ora apo to limani tou Nafpliou,kali epilogi simeiou lipsis me to fotismeno Palamidi sto vathos,logo tou sxetika mikrou xronou ekthesis oi varkes exoun vgei poli kathares,alla kai genika i oksutita einai poli kali!
xaireto,
Dimitris.
siolaw
(38294) 2010-04-05 22:58
Hi Danos
Fine night shot with deep blue sky and good light balance. POV and framing are nice too, which makes a good picture!
Greetings
Laurent
Fante
(5429) 2010-04-06 3:51
Hi Danos,
amazing night photo. Excelent POV with extraordinary light management. Perfect sharpness. Great light reflections. Bravo.
TFS
Regards, Sasko
Cretense
(68709) 2010-04-06 4:49
Γεια σου Δάνο! Χρόνια πολλά!
Υπέροχη νυχτερινή λήψη του Ναυπλίου, πολύ ατμοσφαιρική! Εξαιρετικό σημείο λήψης και προοπτική, άψογο καδράρισμα και σύνθεση! Πολύ καλός φωτισμός και ωραία χρώματα!
Ηρακλής
rodgerg
(55767) 2010-04-06 7:27
Hello Danos,
An excellent night shot rich in various details well colected. The small bota in the FG give an interesting depht to the image. The dored light arise very well in the blue/black of the night.
Have a nice week,
Roger
Budapestman
(82620) 2010-04-06 9:33
Hi Danos,
a very beautiful blue hour photo with spectacular composition, the details and lights are amazing, the atmosphere is fabulous, Tfs! Have a nice week! Kellemes hetet kívánok!
George (György)
TGULUMSER
(13252) 2010-04-06 11:51
Hello Danos,
The city looks fascinating under the night lights,
Best regards,
Tulay
quillo
(11858) 2010-04-06 11:51
♥
Hola Danos ->
The best of this photo the magnificent control of
the light, I love the soft tones of the half-light,
it is a big photo..... Congratulations.
Un abrazo.
♥
Waylim
(25436) 2010-04-06 18:20
Hi Danos,
Beautiful night shot, the moon add so much to the romantic mood, love the glimmering light reflected in the water, There is still plenty of details and sharpness in this low light. excellent quality and a beautiful composition.
Way
mafegan
(8626) 2010-04-06 18:56
Hello Danos
Absolutely stunning night scene - should be in a tourist brochure! Tfs, Marlene
pajaran
(102662) 2010-04-06 22:43
Dobro jutro gospodine.
Noc vreme za odmor i skupljanje snage za novi dan, odlican trenutak sa pogledom preko reflexa u vodi na luku sa camcima, hotel i brdo prikazali ste dobrim bojama i lepom fotografijom.
Lepo mesto za odmor, mirno je i tiho spremno ceka ovogodisnje turiste, cestitam.
Lep dan i vreme, zdravlje i uspeh, zeli vam Paja.
Google.
Night time for rest and gather strength for another day, excellent moment to look over reflexa in the water of the harbor with boats, a hotel and mountain view are good colors and beautiful photography.
Nice place to relax, calm and quietly wait for this year's tourists are ready, congratulations.
Nice day and time, health and success, you want Paja.
jafadabret
(56501) 2010-04-06 23:57
Bonjour Danos,
Cette place de Nauplie est aussi belle le jour que la nuit. Tu as bien pris le port avec les reflets des lumières, les barques, les maisons et, tout en haut, la citadelle illuminée.
Amicalement
Jacques
TopGeo
(38220) 2010-04-07 4:19
Γειά σου Δάνος!
Το Ναύπλιο φωτισμένο από το φεγγάρι με τα χρώματα τα φώτα και τις ανακλάσεις στην θάλασσα γοητεύει και σε κατακτά! ένα πλάνο από τον βραχίονα με τα ξενοδοχεία τις βάρκες και στο βάθος το κάστρο το βράδυ πάντα μαγεύει!
Χαιρετὠ σε!
Γεώργιος
PixelTerror
(0) 2010-04-07 6:28
Hi Danos
Nice night image where I appreciate that you did not exposed too long to keep the boat sharp, which can be well seen on the foreground one
Have a nice day JY
delpeoples
(60326) 2010-04-07 6:31
Geia sou dear Danos, a lovely Blue Hour. The cobalt tones are wonderful. I like the lights and their reflection off the water. Beautiful composition, TFS and I wish you a good week, Lisa
Giorgio
(11279) 2010-04-07 10:42
- Difficult to be more realistic nightshot Danos, the picture technical quality is superb and truthful rendering, everything is for us a beautiful image, bravo!
Greetings.
giorgio
Fis2
(155649) 2010-04-07 12:12
Witaj Danos!
Wonderful place.
Excellent night photo.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof
jlbrthnn
(76041) 2010-04-07 15:04
Good evening Danos,
The exposure is controlled perfectly, and there is no local over-exposure. close to the sources of light. The details are Nets and very visible, the colors are pleasant. Excellent realization. Cheer.
Have a good evening
Cordially
Joël
gunbud
(34066) 2010-04-07 19:47
Hi Danos,
Splendid blue hour harbor scene with the light mist covering the full moon and the yellow lights wonderfully complimented by the deep blues as the reflect in the slightly riffling harbor.
The small traditional Greek fishing boats add much charm to this beaujtiful coastal scene.
Regards, Tom
yedirenk
(11244) 2010-04-08 1:24
Hi Danos,
a perfect blue hour shot with excellent lights and very impressive atmosphere..sharpness and clarity are great. also eye catcher reflections,like starry night painting of Van gogh..superb photo..tfs
greetings
Cevdet
amaryllis
(37047) 2010-04-08 2:25
bonjour Danos
superbe cette photo de nuit avec ces reflets, dans le port avec ces bateaux
l'hotel luxueux a une bonne vue sur la mer en étant placé ainsi
une beauté nocturne de cet endroit magnifique
juliette
axiotea
(21651) 2010-04-08 22:29
Geia sou Danos
Compliments for this beautiful night shot my friend :)
You've caught very well the lights and moon reflections in the oily textured water. An adequate framing and a good colour rendition too!
Best regards from PP
Marilyn
JCG
(35153) 2010-04-11 6:15
Hello Danos,
Superb management of all the parameters of the image here, I like much the quality of this composition and the atmosphere which emerges of it. The smoothness of the reflections of the moon in the sea is superb. This intimist luminosity is very pleasant and gives much softness to the unit. A splendid photographic work, Danos cheer and thank you.
With all my friendships and very good Sunday,
Jean-Charles
Angshu
(56760) 2010-04-18 20:58
Hello Danos
Superb exposure in this crisp night time shot. The castle well lit, high up on the hill is a fine attention grabber, but the moon and its reflection certainly is the main attraction. Like the details we can see even in the darkness...excellent!
Regards
Angshu
mkamionka
(61246) 2010-04-19 5:30
Hi Danos,
very charming view. I like especially the moon and its reflection, you have positioned it nicely asymmetrically in the frame. The boats are always pretty as well. Beautiful place, very skillfully presented,
Great work,
M
emjleclercq
(15778) 2010-04-19 13:34
Nice combination of light, with the full moon, and the street lights, which provide good reflections on the calm water of the harbour, and a very serene atmosphere here.
All the best,
Emmanuel
reijame
(577) 2010-04-25 10:26
Hello Danos,
a fantastic night shot, the illuminated structures on the hill look great. It is also good that the sky is not yet all dark, but beautiful deep blue color.
Best regards
Reijo
AnaVera
(0) 2010-04-26 2:53
Marvelous capture, my dear Danos!!
Excellent composition and really wonderful colours!!
Very well taken!!
TFS
Kind regards,
Tukan-T5
(4317) 2010-04-26 8:19
Hi Danos,
really extra night shot.
A very romantic view of the small harbor and mountain.
Beautiful full moon.
Great mood.
Cheers Tomasz
UlfE
(14641) 2010-04-28 10:37
Hi Danos,
Wonderful and well-composed night shot. Maybe a little bit dark, but I guess very representative of what it looked like. And I really appreciate the natural darkness of this picture. TFS and have a nice evening!
Cheers,
Ulf
danyy
(0) 2010-05-22 22:03
Bonjour Danos,
une formaidable capture nocturn,e, à la clarté discrète de la Lune qui ne manque pas de nourir les flots de ses reflets.
Une belle carte postale qui donne envie de visiter l'endroit.
Mes compliments.
Daniel.
kordinator
(8738) 2010-05-28 1:36
Hello Danos,
Amazing nocturnal shot.
Full moon and of its reflection on the water is really amazing.
Nightly pictures I like very much.
Photo with many beautiful details.
Have a nice weekend.
Regards.
Saša
plimrn
(21344) 2010-06-11 13:58
Kalispera Danos,
I love the path of moon across the water. Your excellent light management shows the detail of this beautiful town nicely. Your note is again very informative.
HLj, Pat
geoant68
(331) 2011-04-27 22:30
Δάνο καλημέρα,
τι μαγευρική βραδιά είναι αυτή στο Ναύπλιο,που δεν είναι τυχαία ο πόλος έλξις επισκεπτών,ειδικά της Αθήνας.Το φεγγάρι και το κάστρο καλοφωτισμένο,δίνουν μιά ιδιαίτερη λάμψη στο σκηνικό.
Πέτρος
elenimavrandoni
(0) 2012-12-24 18:30
Δάνο, αν ήμουνα στην Ελλάδα σήμερα θα ήμουνα στο Ναύπλιο!Ολες οι αναμνήσεις μου μέσα στην φωτογραφία σου!Αχ να δω πάλι το Παλαμίδι και δεν ζητάω τίποτα άλλο....
Καλά Χριστούγεννα!
Ελένη
Miguel82
(47106) 2013-04-19 12:01
Excellent night view of this harbour Danos,
Very attractive place, good light management, it is not easy
Like your colors, clear shot
Have a good evening
Photo Information
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Copyright: Danos kounenis (danos)
(110407)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2010-03-29
- Categories: Naturaleza, Momento Irrepetible
- Camera: Canon EOS 5 D, Canon Zoom EF 24-105mm 1:4mm L IS USM, HOYA Pro1 Digital 77mm MC UV
- Exposición: f/4, 1/3 segundos
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- Versión de la foto: Versión original
- Diario de viaje: Around Peloponnisos
- Date Submitted: 2010-04-04 11:13
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