A "mexican" village in Santorini, a photo from Kyklades, South Aegean

Photographer's Note

Foinikia is one of the most colourful villages of Santorini, reminding some villages in Mexico or Andalucia. It is not very popular among the turists, because it has no view to the caldera, and it has stayed in the "shadow" of Oia, being only 2 km away. In the picturesque and very atmospheric village, you can see many of these houses with the "arched" roof, and many "canavas", a very typical architectonic element of Santorini.

A "canava", is usually a rock-cut house, "carved" in the "soft" volcanic rocks, that offer a natural "air condition". Most of them where used for wine production and storage. Nowadays, many canavas have been bought by foreigners and converted in sweet little houses.

If you want to take a look at a real traditional "Canava" from the inside, ***CHECK WORKSHOP***

*The next edition (#26) of "Explore Nature" Magazine, that goes public as a supplement of the daily national newspaper "ETHNOS", next Sunday June 6, will feature my 34 pages travelogue to Santorini (***SEE COVER PHOTO***)

***SANTORINI, THE "BLACK PEARL" (THEME)***

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yeln (11516) 2010-06-04 8:27

hello Hercules
your foto is fantastic!!!!!
have a nice day!
regards
Yeln

ciakgiak (30) 2010-06-04 8:32

Hello Hercules,
the architecture of this mexican village is really beautiful, but its colors are strong and very pleasant.
Congratulations, TFS.
Best regards
Giorgio

cargus (13954) 2010-06-04 8:32 [Comment]

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tusharkmandal (3173) 2010-06-04 8:44

Hi Hercules,

Nice to see the really colorful village. Your composition have made it more beautiful and colorful. Almost all shades are visible with an accompanying blue sky.

Regards
Tushar

timecapturer (49288) 2010-06-04 9:13

Hi Hercules, beautiful colours and compostion, as a Greek man with I hope some influence, have a word with someone and get all the telegraph wires out of the Greek skies. Jokes aside, up to your ususal standard.
Regards Brian D.

ManuMay (36447) 2010-06-04 9:27

Hola Hercules!!

Estos colores nos traen a la mente Mexico...sin duda, debe haber un extraordinario contraste con el resto de las casas...

Geniales los colores y la luz!

Y tu foto de la portada...muy buena!!

Te envνo un WS...

Saludos...

Manu

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jasmis (58653) 2010-06-04 10:19

World of deep colours once again. Superb.
Regards.

vasilpro (41801) 2010-06-04 10:29

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Εξαιρετικά τα χρώματα και ο φωτισμός, πολύ όμορφη σύνθεση με αρχιτεκτονική που θυμίζει πραγματικά Μεξικάνικο χωριό με τα χρώματα που ξεφεύγουν λίγο από το Κυκλαδίτικο στυλ.
Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο, Βασίλης.

aristo (3214) 2010-06-04 11:52

Geia sou Irakli!
I dont known why,but I had miss this village,what a pity,becouse it is so wonderful place,looks like unreal.Amazing and fabelous colours and light.Great frameing,sharpness and very hight qality of your photo!Compliments my friend!
Have a nice weekend!
Arek

bema (26591) 2010-06-04 11:57

Jassu Hercules,

really an very original and not so turist overgrowded village, so the inhabitants have their own styl to color their houses.. very fine color-management and a great picture with the spirit of old santorini..

filika Bernd

Bluejeans (64251) 2010-06-04 12:25

Ola Hercules,
Que beleza de lugar com estas cores vivas de grande alegria fazem um lindo contraste com o cιu azul , os detalhes e as formas arredondadas das casas sγo magnνficos bom enquadramento da foto , parabιns!!
Um abraηo Gonηalo

Bom fim de semana

Silvio1953 (221729) 2010-06-04 12:37

Ciao Hercules, wonderful view of lovely village with fantastic warm colors, really seems Mexico, superb sky, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

bebbetto (122) 2010-06-04 12:37

Ciao Hercules.
Warm image with splendid, well saturated colours.
Perfect composition

papagolf21 (152607) 2010-06-04 14:00

Bonsoir, cher Hercules,
Pour κtre colorι, le village l'est manifestement !
Cela crιe un ensemble harmonieux et d'une grande gaietι.
C'est bien de pouvoir prιsenter des villages aussi pittoresques bιnιficiant d'une saveur toute particuliθre.
Un grand merci pour ce partage fort intιressant.
Amitiιs.
Philippe

Budapestman (82620) 2010-06-04 14:33

Hi Hercules,
a beautiful photo with cosy atmosphere and charming details, the colours and lights are splendid, great composition, Tfs! Have a nice weekend! Kellemes hιtvιgιt kνvαnok!
George (Gyφrgy)

oncel (1407) 2010-06-04 14:48

Hello;

Great capture.Nice colors.Good light manage.TFS

oNCEL

sandpiper (6788) 2010-06-04 15:20

Hi Hercules

Another great composition. Wonderful colours, great clarity and sharpness. TFS

Chris

delpeoples (60342) 2010-06-04 18:29

Geia sou dear Hercules, these little houses are fascinating and so interesting to know what they were once used for. I love the strongly saturated colours and textures. It really does look like Mexico has come to visit Greece. What an amazing and characteristic place, so full of variety. TFS and I wish you a good weekend, Lisa

Fante (5429) 2010-06-04 23:20

Hi Hercules,

lovely colorful photo. Yellow is beautiful. An interesting composition. Yellow building, red building and white roof. Very clever and very dynamic. Bravo.
TFS
Regards, Sasko

dta (98848) 2010-06-05 3:35

Hello Hercules ,
The strong saturation works very well here . What a lovely place ! The composition is perfect , and even the electric lines are a fine element in it .
Regards

francio64 (39888) 2010-06-05 5:49

Ciao Hercules,
bella immagine che mostra una architettura molto particolare e bella.
I colori delle case colpiscono molto sin dalla miniatura della foto.
Il contrasto di esse con il cielo θ spettacolare.
Tutta l'immagine presenta una eccellente resa cromatica.

Complimenti! TFS!
Francesco

macjake (98456) 2010-06-05 9:40

Hi Hercules
yes, i would certainly agree, this truly does appear to be in mexico.
i love the soft edges of the walls, as they are almost rounded.
the steps, are another great feature which adds charm.
of course the lighting is superb.
Have a great weekend
Craig

Cricri (176) 2010-06-05 11:41

Hi Hercules
Fantastique cet endroit, yes cela me rappelle les maisons trθs colorιes au mexique, c'est vraiment beau et puis j'aime beaucoup l'intιrieur tout en naturel et trθs accueillant, un vrai plaisir

coco (30439) 2010-06-05 12:14

Kalispera Hercules.

Impresionante serie e impresionante la foto que nos presentas.
Vaya color y composiciσn y vaya lugar mαs una adecuada e informativa nota.

Carlos.

carlosmarin (11954) 2010-06-05 13:55

Hola Hercules,
bello encuadre de las casas de Foinikia.
Nunca hubiese pensado encontrar estos colores en Santorini. En tu reportaje nos estαs mostrando un Santorini distinto.
Muy interesante tu nota.
Gracias por compartir.
Un abrazo,
Carlos

npecanhuk (79329) 2010-06-05 16:10

Hi Hercules!
I really agree with your title!
Interesting how Countries that are so far apart and have such different histories can be similar like this!
Sharpness, exposure, pov, colors, horizontal & rectangular format and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Leconte (5795) 2010-06-05 16:57

hello Hercules,

shapes and warm colors and welcoming guest, an original and attractive architecture, beautiful framing of this picturesque home, beautiful composition,

best regards,
Valerie.

dip (21408) 2010-06-05 21:36

Geia sou Irakli,
fainonte ola toso omorfa kai summorfomena pou nomizei kaneis oti einai pseftika,ti oraia na eixan se oli tin Ellada oi anthropoi to idio meraki gia ta spitia tous opos stis Kyklades!
se xaireto,
Dimitris.

Aliine (2669) 2010-06-06 2:46

Hi Hercules,
Wonderful colors and architecture !
I like this tiny houses.
Regards, Aline

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2010-06-06 6:35

Hola fiera.

Jajajajaja, pos lo que veo, tenemos aquello como un parche temαtico eh? Islas al estilo griego, otras al estilo mejicano.....tremendo,tremendo.

Tan tremendo como el colorido de la foto que me encanta.

Un abrazo!

Dyerco (10185) 2010-06-06 7:43

Hi Hercules
There is a lot going on visually between the striking colours and the various shapes. This could be a Greek village in Mexico. This will look good in your magazine article.
Phil

JFS (32459) 2010-06-06 7:47

Hola Hιrcules,
Curiosa fotografia cuyos colores me han desconcertado pues no son nada propios para Santorini. De repente esos todos caldera que tambiιn tienen sus gracia, y desde tu perspectiva todavνa mαs.

Pasa un buen domingo amigo.
Juan

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2010-06-07 2:30

explore nature... is that the mag you were supposed to send me months ago? >:P...

now as a punishment you have to bring them yourself! >:D...

what a place and what colours!... makes me wanna eat fajitas for lunch! >:PPP...

hugs bro mou...

krkt

tober (8797) 2010-06-07 3:28

Merhaba Giritli, if we ignore those electric wires; it seems to be a full-fledged "Asterix Village". Wish to stay there for a few days to have a rest and reset my mind. Best regards, Tolga

alvaraalto (42804) 2010-06-07 4:44

Hi Hercules,

Indeed, this looks like a typical Mexican scene.
Only a relaxing man with a large sombrero is missing.
Excellent presentation

Groet Rob

mkamionka (74535) 2010-06-07 6:10

Hi Hercules,
very charming corner and the colors indeed different from what we expect from Santorini.
I like it very much, the place is really pretty and your composition is a masterpiece.
Congratulations!
M

Rafer (0) 2010-06-07 12:50

Impresionante y superatractivos colores y composiciσn...si seρor...saludos Hercules.

angie-barcelona (2784) 2010-06-07 14:36

‘Hola Hιrcules!

increνbles los colores, un buen rincσn que has fotografiado como siempre, de forma excelente!!!

Un abrazo,

Gemma

Glint (6171) 2010-06-07 23:27

hell hercules,
here is another grgeous photograph of your from Santorini.Perfectly composed using the rule of thirds with the most delicious light and colours. Congratulations on your work being a feature of the magazine supplement and i wish I had a copy to see. We can count ourselves lucky in TE though that we get to see your photos for free.
best regards,
Bev

Longroute (19600) 2010-06-08 7:17

This I think, it's the only place I've not seen in Santorini: you are right it looks like a Mexican village, and it seems done on purpose for the pleasure of us photographers! (:-)
Great chromatic combination and contrast, a very appealing composition.
TFS,
Donato

ymrk (15099) 2010-06-08 7:28

wow,incredible colors,such soft and affective at the same time...ta leme my dear friend :)

Yağmur

csabagaba (7018) 2010-06-11 4:09

Kalimera Hercules!
What is a non-white houses with blue roofs? :-)
This sure is not Santorini :-) Or is no longer white and blue paint? :-)
Very impressive photo, beautiful colors. Sure. It's not made for tourists :-)
Sincerely,
Csaba

resat1972 (7586) 2010-06-11 5:24

Hi Hercules

Very beautiful colors. net and a quality work. wonderful light.
authentic, a wonderful place.
Congratulations
Resat.

TopGeo (38220) 2010-06-11 11:33

Γειά σου Ηρακλή
όλα έδωσαν την δική τους παρουσία, στην υπέροχη αυτή γωνιά! Εικόνα με χρωματα χαρακτηριστική αρχιτεκτονική και φώς που χαρίζει!
Χαιρετισμούς!
Γεώργιος

COSTANTINO (116580) 2010-06-13 10:43

Gia sou Irakli
Ekanes ke pali tin diafora me to mexikaniko spiti
stin Santorini se hroma portokali
I ikona tis Santorinis pou mou erhete sto mialo
ine to katalefko hroma ton spition
prototipi dimiourgia
Costantino

maximage (15537) 2010-06-13 13:39

Bonjour Hercules,
Des couleurs absolument magiques! Une trθs belle atmosphθre.
Un peu dommage tous ces fils ιlectriques mais pas facile d'ιviter. il y en a presque partout dans les villes.
Amitiιs.
max

gilou530 (34) 2010-06-15 12:28

salut Hercules
une image bien colorι avec ces facades multicolores avec une belle nettetι qui nous laisse admirer les beaux dιtails
amitiιs
gilbert

marietom (34611) 2010-06-17 1:48

hello Hercules,

wouaw, magnifiques, ces couleurs. Un endroit superbement prιsentι, bravo.
Bonne journιe
Marie

Photo Information

Copyright: Hercules Milas (Cretense) (68709)
Genre: Τοποθεσίες
Medium: Έγχρωμο
Date Taken: 2010-05-05
Categories: Αρχιτεκτονική
Camera: Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM, 82 mm circular polarizer
Έκθεση: f/11, 1/40 δευτερόλεπτα
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Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
Θέμα(τα): Favorites continue... #1, Santorini, the "black pearl" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2010-06-04 8:19
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