Kardamyli under the dusk, a photo from Messinia, Peloponnesus

Photographer's Note

Old Kardamyli barely qualifies as a castle, but is rather a fortified settlement (what the French would call a 'bastide). The few experts who have concerned themselves with it agree the church is 18th century and that it shows a great deal of Venetian influence (as does the church at Areopoli). There's a number of fascinating carvings in the stonework, quite possibly re-used from older buildings. Its pleasant to imagine the guide-book tale of local Maniote chieftans Mavromichalis and Kolokotronis standing in the belltower, and playing chess - with their warriors as live chessmen in the courtyard down below - though this tale is probably a myth.

Bergenphotos, papagolf21, Cretense, Xalkida, portmanndominic, Aluel ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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Bergenphotos (3326) 2010-05-11 13:14

Hi Ioannis.
A beautiful orange sky, which reflects beatifully in the sea, and a nice church. I think you've also found the right exposure. The dark tone fits very well. Thanks for sharing.

Regards, Fredrik

nisko (2642) 2010-05-11 13:39

Geia sou ioanni,
poli kali i apotiposi tou grafikou autou xoriou me omorfous kai idiliakous tonous!
(oi anamniseis mou apo kalokairines diakopes stin kardamili ine monadikes!)
Kali sou nixta,
thodoris

papagolf21 (152607) 2010-05-11 13:50

Bonsoir, cher ami John,
Magnifique ambiance générale de cette vue presque panoramique.
Un cadrage très réussi, des couleurs fantasmagoriques.
Un sujet parfaitement traité.
Félicitations.
Amitiés.
Philippe

TopGeo (38220) 2010-05-11 14:23

Γειά σου Ιωάννη!
Σε ένα φόντο φανταστικό η Π. Καρδαμύλη φαντάζει σαν από παλαιό ημερολόγιο εικόνα! Μια υπέροχη θέση με σπουδαία
και εντυπωσιακά κτήρια στο πρώτο επίπεδο!
Μία θερμή Καληνύχτα!
Γεώργιος

humayun (3129) 2010-05-11 18:47

hello dear,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
nice dreamy picture with red color.........
like fire in sky............
TFs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Cretense (68709) 2010-05-12 0:39

Γεια σου Γιάννη!

Πολύ εντυπωσιακή, δύσκολη αλλά απολύτως επιτυχημένη λήψη! Φανταστική ατμόσφαιρα, εξαιρετική διαχείριση του φωτός, μαγικά χρώματα! Αψογο σημείο λήψης, σύνθεση και καδράρισμα! Συγχαρητήρια!

Ηρακλής

Xalkida (11744) 2010-05-12 3:56

Αχ αυτά τα ζωηρά κατακκόκινα χρώματα του καλοκαιρού. Εκεί που νομίζεις ότι ο ήλιος έχει πάρει φωτιά και καίει τα πάντα στο πέρασμά του. Όμορφο και το γενικό πλάνο του χωριού.

portmanndominic (2400) 2010-05-14 2:05

Geia sou Ioanni

an excellent shooting
very well general construction of the pictures may be from the Vardia ( we go again to this place on May 31 for fews days )
your capture of colours ...optimun
useful note , believe in myths ;-)

Dominic

Bluejeans (64251) 2010-05-19 11:13

Ola Loannis,
Que lindos tons de laranja de final de dia , é uma bela paisagem com esta vegetação espalhada com casas e ruínas do castelo no primeiro plano , gostei muito dos reflexos em tons quentes, boas silhuetas de fundo , parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

coco (30439) 2010-06-01 13:51

Kalispera Ioannis.

Beautiful light and composition and also very good POV and composition.

Well done.

Aluel (23) 2010-09-22 14:13

A nice composition of land and sea.Intriguing structures. Very soothing colours! Excellent timing as well! Kudos!