Photographer's Note
Sitia
Sitia (Greek: Σητεία) refers both to a port town, with 8,900 inhabitants (2001) and a municipality, with 19,209 inhabitants (2001) in the far east of Crete, in the peripheral unit of Lasithi. It lies to the east of Agios Nikolaos and to the northeast of Ierapetra. The town is one of the economic centers of the Lasithi region.Sitia is served by the Sitia Public Airport. Sitia has not experienced the effects of mass tourism even though there is a long beach along the road leading to Vai and several places of historical interest. The town is visited by few tourists.
History
The earliest settlement of the town dates back to Minoan times; excavations in the neighbouring site of Petras have unearthed architectural remains that date back to the end of the Neolithic period 3000 BC and continue throughout the Bronze Age 3000-1050 BC. According to Diogenes Laertius, Sitia was the home of Myson of Chen, one of the Seven Sages of Greece.
Venetian Era
The town was later expanded and fortified by the Venetians who used it as a base of operations for the Eastern Mediterranean. During the Venetian occupation, the town was destroyed three times: by an earthquake in 1508, by a pirate attack in 1538 and finally by the Venetians themselves in 1651. Sitia was then conquered by the Ottoman Empire.
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Robert1969
(7160) 2011-05-20 22:07
Good morning Danos,
The line of palms and the line of boats creates a nice depth in this picture. The open space (water and sky)creates a very good balance in this picture and the very good balance makes the picture nice calmness ( I like that). The very good light makes the picture complete...Very good work.
Friendly regards and have a nice weekend ( I have to work),
Robert
RhodieIke
(11752) 2011-05-20 22:07
Hi Danos, Great photo of this super, Sitia port, and town,nice angle leading you in,super colours and light, Cheers Iain.
cargus
(12419) 2011-05-20 22:38
Danos
Ce paysage magnifique, faite de couleurs vives, nettes et de la lumière avec la composition visuelle excellente.!
Adrian
mesutilgim
(115494) 2011-05-20 22:41
Good morning dear Danos,
Nice capture; with good pov and all the typical elements of an Aegean corniche. Perfect pov and very nice warm colors and light.
The palm trees at left is just completing the scenery.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
besnard
(59036) 2011-05-20 23:00
Bonjour Danos
Tranquille ce petit port. Une bonne luminosité qui rend ce cliché attractif. Celà doit être agréable de faire une ballade le long des quais.
Merci pour le partage et bon week-end.
Nicole
alin-m
(3716) 2011-05-20 23:52
Indeed a very elegant city with a beautiful promenade.
The picture is super.
Friendly regards.Alin.
Peterl (82) 2011-05-21 0:05
nice view on this holdiay scenery!
Fine colors, thanks to the pola filter
the clouds give a good athmosphere to the picture
have a nice weekendpeter
vasilpro
(41761) 2011-05-21 0:14
Γεια σου Δάνο,
Ωραιότατη η άποψη της Σητείας από το σημείο που διάλεξες να μας την παρουσιάσεις με τους φοίνικες και τις βαρκούλες σε πρώτο πλάνο, όμορφα ζωντανά χρώματα και πολύ καλή αντίθεση με το πολωμένο μπλε του ουρανού.
Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο, Βασίλης.
geoant68
(331) 2011-05-21 0:36
Δάνο καληέρα,
εξαιρετική η γωνία λήψης με τους φοίνικες,τον προβλήτα και τις βάρκες να κατευθύνουν το βλέμμα μας επάνω στην πόλη.Το κοντραστ των χρωμάτων είναι εντυπωσιακό όπως και η οξύτητα της φωτογραφίας.
Πέτρος
Graal
(103038) 2011-05-21 1:28
Kalimera Danos,
good presentation of Sitia. Fine panoramic view. I like the colours and perspective also. Well informations and done photo.
Have a nice WE.
Aleksander
dkmurphys
(77034) 2011-05-21 1:32
Hi Danos,
Beautiful postcard, a picturesque place for spending the summer time. Nice colors and contrasts.
Enjoy the weekend.
nilotpal_patra
(1688) 2011-05-21 2:19
Namaskar Danos,
It is realy, realy a Wonderful Nature Picture. I love this type of Sky. Nice Frame. Nice colour, contrast and sharpness. Nice POV. TFS.
Regards.
Nilotpal Patra.
ikeharel
(98856) 2011-05-21 2:24
Kalimera Danos,
Excelent promanade view, the boats anchored and palm trees givind scale in comparison to the town's waterfront houses on far side.
Great view with vivid colors.
Enjoy your weekend,
Ike
siudzi
(34141) 2011-05-21 4:59
Hi Danos,
A very nice shot of this beautiful place. You had a great point of view so the sight is really wonderful. Well done.
Cheers, Malgorzata
COSTANTINO
(93501) 2011-05-21 5:11
Kali sou mera file
omorfi,kathari fotografia me entipossiako
ourano ke sinefa pou taxidevoun ke sou
dinoun entona mia esthissi kinissis
omorfi fotografia pou ta dietheti ola
hromata,fos,kinissi,entipossiasmo
kalo sou apogevma
Costantino
Giorgio
(11279) 2011-05-21 6:21
- Beautiful technical quality for this nice port Danos, wonderful light and vivid true color accuracy, excellent PoV and sharpen, congratulations for a perfect picture!
Nice weekend.
giorgio
Sonata11
(34119) 2011-05-21 7:38
Hello Danos,
this is so beautiful shot like postcard, a very picturesque place for going to vacation. Perfectly well done. I love yours picture any you uploaded it.Wonderful management of beautiful colors, light, sharpness, clarity, contrasts and great POV.
An excellent excecuted picture. Super photo.
All the best,
Barbara
Budapestman
(82620) 2011-05-21 7:59
Hi Danos,
a picturesque view, indeed, the composition is very spectacular, the colours and details are beautiful, great depth and lights, Tfs! Have a nice weekend! Kellemes hétvégét kívánok!
György
anokutan
(15097) 2011-05-21 9:12
Hello Danos,
Beautiful postcard, a picturesque place for spending the summer time. Nice colors and contrasts.
lgir
(7363) 2011-05-21 9:55
Hello Danos,
very nice perspective colored by a beautiful ambient light.
The image is a good depth to appreciate the full panoramic.
Thanks for sharing
Regards
Laurent
pajaran
(92238) 2011-05-21 10:07
Dobro vece.
Dobar tekst sa istorijom mesta ...
Dobar snimak i perspektiva, lep pogled na obalu, camce, deo grada u daljini i lepo nebo sa oblacima, dobar prikaz lepim bojama i fotografijom.
Dobra ostrina i kompozicija, moje cestitke na dobrom radu.
Prijatno vece i dobar vikend.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.
Google.
Good evening.
Nice story with the history of the place ...
Good shot and perspective, beautiful views of the coast, boats, part of the city in the distance and the beautiful sky with clouds, a good display of colors and beautiful photography.
Good focus and composition, my congratulations on the good work.
Pleasant evening and good weekend.
All the best.
Paja.
AiresSantos
(56155) 2011-05-21 10:21
Hi Danos
Yes, it's a elegant city
Lovely colors in this great picture from Sitia
I like a lot the white clouds in deep blue sky
Fine POv and contrast
Have a nice weekend
rodgerg
(55767) 2011-05-21 10:45
Hello Danos,
Beautiful place and superb photo with a POV very well selected. The alignment of boats and of palmtrees learn the glnace to the white city which arise in the BG. Very plesanat sky too.
Best regards,
Roger
cornejo
(61222) 2011-05-21 14:01
Danos cordials greetings. A very beautiful promenade, a very beautiful image of this place. A photo very good, technically very well. A good work, congratulation. Have a happy sunday, thanks for sharing.
raszid62
(18457) 2011-05-21 14:10
Καλημέρα
Μεγαλοπρεπή περιπάτου με τις παλάμες prowdz±ca στην όμορφη πόλη πάνω στο λόφο. Εξαιρετική POV, όμορφα χρώματα και εξαιρετική ευκρίνεια.
Χαιρετισμοί.
Joseph
siamesa
(28231) 2011-05-21 15:01
Boa noite Danos
Elegant and amazing.Splendid photo with marvelous colors and perfect sharpness. TFs
Abraços
maria
pierrefonds
(93625) 2011-05-21 16:20
Hi Danos,
The boats are sending my eyes toward the buildings which is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the boats. The quality of the light is bringing out the beauty of the colors. Have a nice day.
Pierre
subhendu_bagchi
(26091) 2011-05-21 23:37
namaste Danos,
another excellent shot from you. You framed it superbly with the colourful boats, blue water and nice sky at top. Great work. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu
TopGeo
(38220) 2011-05-22 1:50
Καλημέρα! Δάνο
Υπέροχα χρώματα σε μια αριστη προοπτική που δινει στο Λασίθι ιδιαίτερο κάλος ο φωτισμός και η επιλεγμένη σύνθεση!τα βαρκάκια προοσθέτουν γοητεία!
Χαιρετώ Γεώργιος
sacimar
(36907) 2011-05-22 3:38
Hello Danos,
It seems to be an elegant place, I like the perspective with the boats in line, good details and colors, it's an interesting postcard of Sitia,
Best regards,
Sergio
yedirenk
(11244) 2011-05-22 4:43
Hi dear Danos,
yes!!very elegant city..
an excellent postcard from Greece..colours,light,sharpness and clarity are superb.very impressive view angle..also amazing cloudy sky..great presentation by you again..TFS
Greetings
Cevdet
jhm
(191443) 2011-05-22 5:18
Hello Danos,
You chose a wonderful angle this care for depth and perspective.
Wonderful city and clouds in background.
Light and colors make these picture attractive.
Sharpness and clarity be superb.
Very well done, TFS.
Nice Sunday,
John.
Cricri
(176) 2011-05-22 10:11
Hi Danos
Excellent Le cadrage , la perspective des palmiers, des bateaux et le quai qui guide le regard vers la ville, superbe dans les couleurs et la lumière
Belle soirée
cricri
baddori
(20341) 2011-05-22 12:39
Danos .
Il filtro polarizzante è d'obbligo in Grecia satura i colori , esalta i bianchi e subito siamo in un grande manifesto turistico ......
Questo anno molti turisti in Grecia ....troppe guerre nel mediterraneo .
GF
papagolf21
(145160) 2011-05-22 13:31
Bonsoir, cher ami Danos,
C'est toujours un enchantement de découvrir vos photographies.
La lumière exceptionnelle est parfaitement reproduite à travers cette composition.
Une image talentueuse, félicitations.
Amitiés.
Philippe
kordinator
(15775) 2011-05-22 13:54
Hello Danos
Really very elegant city zou captured under fantastic lighrt.
Amazing colors make tis motive very attractive.
Great job as usual.
Inteesting informations in your note.
Best regards my fiend
Saša
kato
(11630) 2011-05-22 18:26
Hello Danos,
You're captiring this porttown bu a good angle and excellent tone, so it's impressive to see curved coastline and a lot of houses standing in hill over there. When it's seen parm trees that forms a line and colors of sea/sky, here looks warm place. And, boats brought alongside ashore draw out a good atmosphere, I think.
Regards,
mikio
fabianoleite
(13575) 2011-05-22 20:10
Beautiful place. I like the contrast between the boats and the piled houses on the background. The composition is great, congratulations!
jafadabret
(56501) 2011-05-22 23:44
Bonjour Danos,
Ce ciel bien polarisé est une merveille au dessus de ce paysage qui fait penser aux vacances. J'aime la perspective qui amène le regard sur le port baigné de soleil.
Amicalement
Jacques
scroller
(3451) 2011-05-22 23:57
Hi Danos!
This photo got it all, a nice sky, good perspective, sharpness and great colours and fine balance!
Altogether a fine example of a great photo.
Hälsningar
/Stefan
josepmarin
(59383) 2011-05-23 2:36
Hi Danos,
the sky is perfectly polarized, and is a nice backdrop for the scene that you offer us in your composition.
I like the perspective of the palms, of the port and of the boats, with the city in background, as well as the good luminosity, the vivid colors and the quality of the image.
A beautiful work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep
wolf38
(30) 2011-05-23 7:56
Hi Danos. Water, boats, palm trees, sun. Truly a vacation paradise. You have skillfully captured the-scenes with your camera. Informative text. Rgds, Wolfgang.
Longroute
(19600) 2011-05-23 8:05
The perspective here is so fine!
You chose a good POV to show both the waterfront and the town.
Three things in my view contribute to the success of the photo: the row of the palm trees, the row of the boats to the right and the wonderful sky with those white clouds.
Very well composed and captured.
All the best,
Donato
mauro61
(53411) 2011-05-23 10:17
ciao Danos,
bella la lunga prospettiva del lungomare con le palme e tanto sole.
Scena ben composta tra la città e il mare,
saluti
maurizio
Royaldevon
(64382) 2011-05-23 12:59
Hello Danos,
Your circular polariser has helped to produce wonderful colours in the sky and the water.
Lovely pov, using the receding lines of the harbourside and the diminishing boats to produce a fine sense of perspective. I love how the curve leads the viewer around the bay to enjoy the whole spectacle of the town.
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
Fis2
(142753) 2011-05-23 13:53
Witaj Danos!
Wonderful view.
I like frame and colors.
Well done.
Nice week
Krzysztof
nikkitta
(17070) 2011-05-23 19:32
Hola Danos
I have been only in Heraklion invaded also by the Venetians that built a fortress
Here all seems less touristic contaminated
Nice capture and vertical POV with the palms on one side and the boats on the other
Great sky and sea, so incredible blue (like them a lot)
Greetings and have a good week!
Maria
Atousa
(7131) 2011-05-24 7:21
Salam Danos,
A very pleasant shot.. it is well composed with good sense of depth n great details.. nice colors n peaceful atmosphere as well.. tfs
Best regards, Atousa
Juntas
(7960) 2011-05-24 7:47
Hi Danos. Beautiful scene, the rows of palmtrees and boats make a beautiful effect and the side walk provides a very good sense of depth. Nice point of view, good composition and a great perspective shot. Well done.
Have a nice day.
Paulo
orme
(7219) 2011-05-25 0:45
Hello Danos,
This really is picture perfect.
I am sure it is very popular with tourists and yet the town looks incredibly quiet and peaceful.
Beautiful colours and a nice perspective to the shot.
Best regards,
Andrew
adramad
(62750) 2011-05-25 8:20
Hi Danos.
Another beautiful composition, with which we are giving you, so many wonderful places of islands.
The chosen POV is great, with the prospect of spring and the row of boats lined up all this leads to the panoramic view of the city on a hill, a spectacular sky adorning the beautiful image.
Good work, well kept in definition, brightness and color.
Best regards.
Luis.
ciakgiak
(30) 2011-05-25 13:24
Ciao Danos,
hai costruito quest'immagine con grande bravura, la banchina che corre verso il paese sullo sfondo, accompagnata dalle barche sulla destra.
Sulla sinistra le palme ed un cielo meraviglioso a completare la scena.
Bellissimi i colori ed eccellente qualità.
Un caro abbraccio
Giorgio
dip
(23892) 2011-05-26 2:52
Γεια σου Δάνο,
πολύ ωραία η άποψη της Σητείας απο την συγκεκριμένη γωνία λήψης με όμορφα χρώματα και εντυπωσιακή προοπτική!
χαιρετώ,
Δημήτρης.
JCG
(35153) 2011-05-26 10:30
Hello Danos,
This view actually justifies the title you chose... A beautiful and nice photo that is a good postcard for this beautiful city. I like the contrasts of light and color and perspective that gives a lot of depth to the image. Nice and pleasant glance, thank you Danos for the interesting informative note.
With all my friendships and a very good evening
Jean-Charles
abmdsudi
(81652) 2011-05-27 3:28
Hi Danos
Great wide angle shot with very exciting rich colors in particular love the sea and sky. Excellent pov and the way the boats and the quay are line up boost the depth and perspective extensively giving the effect of sitting under that fantastic sky. The finer details are superb. Contrasting colours makes this a very fine image with an uplifting feel. Well done and well presented shot. Congrats
Best regards
Bluejeans
(64251) 2011-05-27 5:28
Ola Danos ,
Bom ponto de visão com estes barcos de pesca em primeiro plano alinhados , gostei de ver a cidade de fundo , boas cores e luz , bonito lugar para passear , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
Bom fim de semana
emilbo
(22616) 2011-05-27 9:50
Allô Danos!
Une merveilleuse carte postale présentée dans un bel éclairage et excellente qualité. Belle vue sur la ville et superbe avant-plan avec tous ces bateaux. Les couleurs sont splendides et beau contraste avec le magnifique ciel.
Toutes mes félicitations et bonne fin de semaine,
Emilius
Kielia
(24077) 2011-05-28 6:46
Hi Danos,
these are the fantastic and moody colors of the Mediterranean that you have captured excellently. The light is wonderfully illuminating this interesting place. Most of all I like the perspective. My compliments, also for the interesting note!
Warm regards
Harriet
Angshu
(56760) 2011-05-29 22:58
Hello Danos
The deep persepctive works well...oyr eyes get dragged down the promenade right into the centre of the picture. Fine colours as well, especially the blue of the water. A very tropical mood which comes out in this picture! Good work!
Regards
Angshu
sacavem
(18620) 2011-05-30 7:57
Olá Danos,
It's fantastic when a city has a front facing the sea. Surely a city with elegance, your PDV takes us up the bay to downtown. I ask, where were the people? a beautiful place to walk, I walk by foot or bike here.
Cumprimentos,
Filipe
clic
(22854) 2011-05-30 14:46
Geiasou Danos and thanks for your visit.
With this appealing scenery, you invite me for one more trip to Grece!
I will think about it because I missed the first time much of those lovely cities clinging on mountains under such glorious skies!
Moored fishing boats add evident depth to your setup.
Se xereto.
Robert
Vasa
(515) 2011-05-30 15:36
I like it. Many thanks, Danos, for inspiration to visit Crete. All your pictures are like this. Thank you also for note. Warm regards from Belgrade,
Branko
claudeD
(47754) 2011-06-06 12:18
Hello Danos,
Very fine picture with an excellent composition.I like the clarity and fresh colorscofvthe picture.The sky is simply amazing.Very well done.TFS.
With regards from Luxembourg
JC
eldancer1
(36343) 2011-06-08 9:27
Elegant and beautiful city! Great pov and it has a good dof with sharp details. Wonderful colors. Well done, tfs.
serp2000
(47063) 2011-06-08 10:42
Privet, Danos,
Excellent photoframe! I like works of a circulap polarizing filter. Well done. Superb colours and nice details! TFS!
Serghei
bartekp
(4746) 2011-06-11 15:52
Hi Danos,
Warm postcard from Greec, i very welcome. very good wide composition (it was on 16mm or bigger?), light and colors
regards
Bartek
plimrn
(21344) 2011-06-28 3:23
Kalispera Danos,
Very nice balance between the boats on their Mediterranean moorings. The sharpness is excellent and the colors have great clarity with the great detail of the clouds enhancing the color.
ευμένος σας την υγεία, την αγάπη και τη χαρά, Pat
s_lush
(16602) 2011-07-03 23:46
Hello Danos,
The rows of palm-trees, street-lamps and motor-boats make great perspective and depth to the scene. The colorful foreground and picturesque port town in the foreground look highly interesting here. Perfectly good job!
Best regards,
Sergiy
sydb
(579) 2011-07-19 8:21
Encore une image à faire rêve les contrast ici son vraiment sublime le ciel est comme je les aime les nuages son bien définie et donne une bonne profondeur la ligne d,horizon bien balancer et les couleurs des petits bateaux donne une bonne ambiance vraiment bravo
nobuikehonda
(3848) 2011-07-21 1:05
Hello Danos,
Another impressive view of Greece. I like the row of small boats, deep blue sky, and the beach. Like always I like the natural tone of your photos. Consistently control the color of the photo is not so easy. On the hill people live probably very comfortably. The photo is very three dimensional. It is a great image of the sky and the puffy clouds. You don't necessary have to go anywhere for the summer vacation. You already live where many people could only dream of. Thank you Danos for this nice image of your country.
Very best regards,
Nobu.
Curious_Eye
(1320) 2011-08-19 1:28
Hello Danos,
An elegant city and an elegant shot! I like the composition (the golden third on a vertical and horizontal plane), the light, and the beautiful vivid colours. A great holiday atmosphere.
Best wishes, Izabela
PS Thank you for your kind comment on my photo.
kennyblack
(4207) 2011-11-07 13:12
Hello Danos, beautiful POV and composition where you can admire the beauty of this seaside city.Fantastic colours and sharpness with spectacular sky.
Greetings, regards ... Marino
maria-v1981
(10966) 2012-08-09 12:50
Καλησπέρα Δάνο,
Πολύ καλό βάθος και προοπτική της όμορφης πόλης της Σητείας. Τα πολυχρωμά βαρκάκια είναι παρατεταγμένα το ένα διπλά στο αλλό λες και θέλουν να μοιάσουν τους κοκοφοίνικες που είναι και αυτοί σε ευθυγράμμιση.
Καλό βράδυ,
Μαρία
Miguel82
(35962) 2013-04-02 10:06
So beautiful marina Danos,
Excellent light management you select an appropriate pov
Fine colors, clear shot
Regards
berek
(50508) 2015-05-10 3:34
Dear Danos,
This small quiet port. Good brightness makes this attractive picture. That must be nice to take a stroll along the waterfront.
Have a nice Sunday
Burak
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- Date Taken: 2011-04-18
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- Camera: Canon EOS 5 D, Canon Zoom EF 16-35mm 1:2.8 L II USM, B+W SLIM 82E C-POL MRC
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- Date Submitted: 2011-05-20 21:57
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