Photographer's Note
Early morning view of the beautiful town of Kastoria, reflected on the tranquil surface of Orestiada lake.
Some info about Kastoria from Wikipedia:
"Ancient History
Kastoria is believed to have had ancient origins; it has been identified with the ancient town of Celetrum, which the Romans captured in 200 BC. The Byzantine historian Procopius records that it was later renamed Justinianopolis. The town's strategic position led to it being contested between the Byzantine Empire and the Despotate of Epirus during the 13th century; it was held by the Serbian Empire between 1331 and 1380.
Ottoman Era
Around 1385, the Ottoman Empire conquered Kastoria. During the First Balkan War (1912), Greece took Kastoria. The 1913 treaties of London and Bucharest confirmed Kastoria under Greek territory.
WWII Era
Vies of Kastoria from Lake Orestiada.During both World War II and the Greek Civil War, the town was repeatedly fought over and heavily damaged in the process. It was nearly captured by the Communist ELAS movement in 1948, and the final battles of the civil war took place on the nearby Mount Grammos.
Economy
Kastoria is renowned for its fur trade, which dominates the local economy. Indeed (as mentioned above) the town was possibly named after one of the former staples of the trade – the European beaver (kastσri in Greek), now extinct in the area. Trading in mink fur now predominates and every year an international showcase of fur takes place in the city. Other industries include the sale and distribution of locally grown produce, particularly wheat, apples, wine and fish. Recently a large shopping center has been built in the city of Kastoria. The town's airport is named Aristotelis Airport.
Landmarks
Kastoria is an important religious centre for the Greek Orthodox Church and is the seat of a metropolitan bishop. It originally had 72 Byzantine and medieval churches, of which 54 have survived. Some of these have been restored and provide a useful insight into Greek Orthodox styles of architecture and fresco painting. The Museum of Byzantine History located on Dexamenis Square houses many examples of Byzantine iconography"
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ManuMay
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(36447) 2009-09-05 3:33
Hola Hιrcules!!
Perfecta ddefiniciσn y una composiciσn muy acertada, el juego de tonos azules es realmente sorprendente...aunque la verdad...si pensamos en el paνs y el mar que lo baρa...el azul no es nada extraρo!! ;)
Los tonos de los tejados dan un interesante contrapunto...
Saludos amigo...
Manuel
ymrk
(15099) 2009-09-05 3:47
Kaimerhaba file mou!
I think this is like a mirror!
I've specially admired the color of sky with its reflection on the lake...Perfect sharpness!
Have a nice week end,
Yağmur
ciakgiak
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(30) 2009-09-05 3:56
Hello Hercules,
splendid view of Kastoria, the image is really spectacular due to the fantastic reflections and the superb colours.
What a magnificent shot!
Have a great WE.
Giorgio
pajaran
(114971) 2009-09-05 4:18
Dobar dan iz Srbije.
Dobar istoriski pregled.
Dobra kompozicija, reflex u vodi, boje i ostrina snimka.
Pozdrav, Paja.
carper
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(96) 2009-09-05 4:19
very nice mirror my friend,
good reflection, fine atmosphere and a good quality job of your hand, good photo job here Hercules, have a nice weekend.
regard jaap
Tweety
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(4546) 2009-09-05 4:33
Bonjour Hercules,
Quelle belle image ! Une superbe reflection grace ΰ une douce lumiθre. Toutes mes fιlicitations !
Christophe
mursaloglu
(8682) 2009-09-05 4:38
Iassu my dear Herakli
A photo like a dream just amazing and great stunning eyecatching details. Your latest masterpiece my dear Herakli is really breathtaking. Bravo super ..... ihsan
alin-m
(3716) 2009-09-05 4:50
Yassas Hercule!
This is a great picture of Kastoria city.In this summer I visited also this city and can tell that is a wonderfull place.Friendly regards.Alin.
baba_flies
(8829) 2009-09-05 5:32
Hello Hercules! Oh, what a dream view! I guess only an early day offers such calm waters, the reflections are really something, glass clear, fresh and brand new like a morning. Such a pretty town in the back with a long and also sad history as it seems. For a moment this is all forgotten but certainly not for the people that live there. Excellent shot, really nice. Enjoy your weekend, Barbara.
hardyuno
(4652) 2009-09-05 6:27
Hello Hercules,
very good POV, horizon in the middle for refelection is perfect chosen. The colours are great. I like it very much. TFS
regards
Hartmut
asajernigan
(21427) 2009-09-05 6:34
Hercules,
Excellent composition with the reflection providing depth and balance for the scene. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa
dta
(98848) 2009-09-05 6:59
Hello Hercules ,
What a wonderful reflection ! The blue and pink tonalities are outstanding , as the light management .
An incredible place !
Thanks for the share
clio
(27961) 2009-09-05 7:03
Geia sou Hrakli,
Beautiful! The blue curves of mountains and the waves pastel of the sky which take Kastoria and its reflection in sandwich it is really fantastic.
It is for me your most beautiful photo of the city!
Sygxaritiria! Filika
Artemis
vasilpro
(41801) 2009-09-05 8:47
Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Η υπέροχη Καστοριά εις διπλούν. Τι να πει κανείς όταν η ομορφιά διπλασιάζεται,μόνο συγχαρητήρια? Εξαιρετική!
Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο, Βασίλης.
bema
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(26591) 2009-09-05 9:49
Hercules geia sou..
beautiful reflections of that very fine located town..
fine colors and a fine mood, lik it a lot..
wish you a fine weekend, jassu Bernd
francio64
(39888) 2009-09-05 12:24
Ciao Hercules,
bella immagine con questo splendido riflesso a dare maggiore corpositΰ alla tua composizione.
Well done!
Francesco
gilou530
(34) 2009-09-05 12:31
salut hercules
une photo grandiose avec une lumiιre fabuleures un ιnorme cadrage large avec ces reflets, travail de pro
amitiιs
gilbert
Gerrit
(62042) 2009-09-05 13:27
Hi Hercules,
beautiful place and a fantastic panoramic mirrorsot.
Excellent photo.
regards, Gerrit
antua
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(16) 2009-09-05 15:19
Kalispera Irakli,
mageutiki eikona apo tin panemorfi Kastoria, tin opoia exo episkeftei polles fores kai den tin xortaino! Yperoxa ta xromata kai poly entyposiaki i antanaklasi tis polis sta irema nera tis limnis. Katapliktiki parousiasi! Sygxaritiria!
Kalo ypoloipo savvatokyriakou,
Antonis
PaulVDV
(62804) 2009-09-05 15:22
Hello Hercules,
Kastoria really looks very beautiful. The alternation of the white faηades and the red roofs surrounded by the blue of the lake, the mountains and the sky is wonderful.
So are the reflections in the water.
Best regards, Paul
delpeoples
(60342) 2009-09-05 15:28
Hi Hercules, I always admire the early riser - which you clearly have been here. It is a difficult thing to do but always results in such amazing photos, as is the case here. The depth is impressive, as is the reflection on the lake. And I like the contrast between the strong colours of the cityscape against the more muted colours of the mountains behind. Great job, TFS, Lisa.
npecanhuk
(79329) 2009-09-05 15:30
Hello Hercules!
Another breathtaking view! What a wonderful place!
Colors are truly wonderful!
The management of light was quite effective!
The pov was very privileged, very well chosen!
The composition with that symmetrical reflection is the real highlight in this splendorous image!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan
pal_claudia
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(458) 2009-09-05 16:56
Hi Hercules :)
Fantastique photo...again!
Everything is excellent in this photo, the POV, composition, the combination of colors....
The reflection is perfect... with that spectacular sky.
Congratulations again and again! :)
Claudia, from Romania
P.S. Where have you been ? I didn't see you some days... :)
bostankorkulugu
(42866) 2009-09-05 22:14
kastoria means evanrizo, lol... but where is he anyway... a beautiful panorama of a beautiful town this is giritli mou... great stuff as always... hugs...
syrus_persia
(2270) 2009-09-05 23:22
Salam Hercules
Nice place, nice reflection, wonderful Colors. Fantastic shot. Good saturation. Very good capture. Original work.
Greetings from Iran
cyrus
kiks
(12805) 2009-09-06 3:34
Hello Hercules. this place is realy fantastic for a photografie. Wonderful reflection composition with an amazing color pallet. Congratulations
KIKs
manousos_jr
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(285) 2009-09-06 6:19
Geia sou Irakli
poly omorfh fwtografia!
fantastikhes antanaklaseis!
TFS
filika Georgios...
josepmarin
(59385) 2009-09-06 9:09
Hola Hercules,
sacaste mucho provecho de esta luz de la maρana temprano, que da mucha suavidad a la imagen y a los colores, para presentar la inmensa belleza de este lugar, duplicαndola con sus reflejos sobre el lago.
La composiciσn es impecable, con una gran armonνa grαfica y estιtica.
Un bello trabajo, como siempre.
Un abrazo,
Josep
Glint
(6171) 2009-09-06 11:30
hello Hercules,
this is like a mirage, shimmering and rising from the water.Lovely.
Bev
ps It reminds me of TE member Evangelis. Whatever happened to him, do you know?
sunamoon
(10) 2009-09-06 11:48
Hoal Hercules,
Que precioso reflejo y muy buena definiciσn!
El color y la vista con toda la ciudad muy buena,
el color del cielo es especular, bravisimo trabajo!
Saludos,
Elena
coco
(30439) 2009-09-06 11:53
Kalispera Hercules.
La luz, la composiciσn, los reflejos y toda la foto hacen de ιsta una gran foto.
Ta leme, file mou.
Urs
(14082) 2009-09-06 17:50
Wow, that's a great reflection with a very special blue hue, congrats Hercules, you made my day. That is a perfectly balanced shot floating in a peaceful lake. Very well written informative note as well. The details of the houses are incredible, very fine and razor sharp. Your light management creates nice pastel colors as well. Well done
Best regards
Urs
gneufeld
(15890) 2009-09-06 18:36
Hi Hercules,
Wow, the crisp sharpness to feature this amazing view of a distant town is stunning. Blue is a favorite color of mine so your capture jumps right off the page even as a thumbnail. Very well done and TFS. Gerald
AiresSantos
(56155) 2009-09-07 1:36
Hi Hercules
Wonderful view of Kastoria in this spectacular picture.
Amazing reflections, fine vivid colours and sharpness
TFS and have a nice week
Aires
tober
(8797) 2009-09-07 12:23
Ooooow ! It's one of the most beautiful photos that I've seen lately. Looks like a watercolor painting. The view of the lovely town squeezed between the calm waters of Lake Orestiada and the mountain range behind is just mesmerizing.
Tebrikler Giritli ! Tolga
golden
(2289) 2009-09-13 9:30
Καλησπέρα Ηρακλή!
Μια ακόμα τρομερή φωτογραφία...Η μοναδική Καστοριά εις διπλούν λοιπόν...
Συγχαρητήρια!!!!
Kielia
(24077) 2009-09-15 11:14
Hi Hercules,
this place does not look real! A very beautiful impression with breathtaking colors and an almost celestial light. The symmetry is stunning! Bravo!
Warm regards
Harriet
Photo Information
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Copyright: Hercules Milas (Cretense)
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(68709) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2008-02-27
- Categories: Φύση, Αρχιτεκτονική
- Camera: Canon 1Ds Mark III, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR, 67mm Hoya Circular Polarizer
- Έκθεση: f/8, 1/100 δευτερόλεπτα
- More Photo Info: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): Lakes and Lagoons of Greece (Part 2) [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-09-05 3:04
- Αγαπημένα: 1 [view]
