Photographer's Note
Here's a view of Marathon lake, which was created in 1929 after the end of the constuction of a dam between 1927-1929. On the other side of the lake there is a nice cafe-bar-restaurant, where you can enjoy the view, although much of the beauty has been lost after recent fires.
MORE INFO ABOUT THE LAKE AND THE DAM FROM WIKIPEDIA:
"Lake Marathon or the Marathon Reservoir (Greek: Λίμνη Μαραθώνος [Limni Marathσnos] or Λίμνη Μαραθώνα [Limni Marathσna]) is a water supply reservoir formed from the construction of Marathon Dam at the junction of Charadros and Varnavas Torrents near the town of Marathon, Greece. It was the primary water supply for Athens from 1931, when it became operational, until 1959. In 1959 water from Yliki Lake became available, and water from Mornos Reservoir became available in 1981.
The area of the lake at the height of the spillway of the dam is 2.45 square kilometres, the maximum depth is 54 m , the lake concetrates water from a drainage basin of 118 square kilometres with an average runoff of 14,400,000.0 m³ per year in an average rainfall of 580 mm per year , the average inbound volume is 12,000,000.0 m³ per year and the maximum reservoir capacity is 41,000,000.0 m³ (effective volume 34,000,000.0 m³).
The dam has a maximum height (from foundation to crest) of 54 m, a maximum width of 28 m at the base and 4.5 m at the crest. Its length is 285 m. The crest is 227 m above sea level, the toe is 173 m above sea level, and the spilway is 223 m above sea level. The spillway disgorges 520 m³/s. The dam is costructed from concrete and is a gravity dam. It is unique worldwide because its external cladding of white pentelikon marble is the same marble used in construction of the Parthenon and the other buildings in the Acropolis. The dam was constructed by the American firm ULEN (which had, in a BOT type contract, the ownership of the water supply company of Athens until 1974). It was constructed to meet the increased water demand caused by the rapid population increase in the Athens area following the huge influx of refugees from Asia Minor during and after the end of Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922). The construction lasted from 1926 to 1929."
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ciakgiak
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(30) 2010-11-08 4:41
Ciao Hercules,
molto belli i colori, con le scie luminose delle auto, e composizione perfettamente gestita in tutti i parametri fondamentali, l'effetto θ come al solito bello e molto suggestivo. Un caro saluto.
Giorgio
npecanhuk
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(79329) 2010-11-08 4:46
Hello Hercules!
Very attractive night picture!
The effects obtained with artificial lights were great! The colors are also wonderful!
Excellent chosen pov and composition!
TFS - congrats,
Best regards,
Neyvan
francio64
(39888) 2010-11-08 4:57
Ciao Hercules,
bellissima blue hour con colori che attirano subito l'attenzione.
La scia di luci lasciata dalle macchine in transito sulla diga, sembra come un binario.
Well done!
Francesco
Sergiom
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(117241) 2010-11-08 5:06
Bonjour Hercules
Tu as bien profitι du feu de signalisation pour n'avoir que des feux arriθres dans ta photo.Le HDR donne un trθs beau rιsultat.
Amicalement
Serge
SnapRJW
(31631) 2010-11-08 5:29
Crisp and clear with vibrant colour. Very attractive. Best regards Rosemary
andreyn
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(171) 2010-11-08 5:30
Hi Hercules,
Excellent night shot. The colors are beautiful and the details are sharp and clear. I also like the composition and the DOF.
Great job,
Andrey
jafadabret
(56501) 2010-11-08 5:43
Bonjour Hercules,
Cette photo est un rιgal tant pour les bleus du ciel, de l'eau et du barrage que pour les lumiθres vertes et rouges qui sillonnent la composition.
Amicalement
Jacques
mursaloglu
(8682) 2010-11-08 5:57
Γεια σου αγαπητέ Ηρακλή,
That's thi night picture. You found the golden hour and amazing long shutter speed to cerate a stuninning line of colors. Also great effect graphical elipse line with the light. Bravo ine poli orea... Mia iperohi ikona. Σας εύχομαι μια καλή εβδομάδα... ihsan
Kielia
(24077) 2010-11-08 6:02
Hi Hercules,
a very fascinating image with a fantastic atmosphere and a great impression of the dam, very thoroughly composed with an excellent management of the light. The POV works very well. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet
SWEETFREEDOM
(24623) 2010-11-08 6:53
Hi Hercules,
interesting building. very nice the effect of long exposure and colors.
regards
Alessandro
besnard
(59196) 2010-11-08 6:53
Bonjour Hercules
Une trθs belle image nocturne avec des couleurs assez incroyables et toutes ces trainιes rouges laissιes par les voitures.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journιe.
Nicole
barrufeto_77
(28888) 2010-11-08 11:05
Hola fiera.
Como siempre, grande, grande! Espectacular exposiciσn para conseguir este efecto.
Felicidades!
bema
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(26591) 2010-11-08 11:06
Hello Hercules,
another superb blue hour capture and a motive, not nesscessary being one such nice one at day time, the passing light of the cars add a lot of dynamic to this splendid capture..
Jassu Bernd
carlosmarin
(11954) 2010-11-08 11:25
Hola Hercules.
Excelente toma en hora azul.
Perfecta luz y nitidez.
Bellos efectos.
Saludos,
Carlos
JCG
(35153) 2010-11-08 11:29
Hello Hercules,
Nice and great one dissoluteness of colours and light on this splendid blue hour photograph which you controls perfectly. Interesting and impressive framing on this dam. They would say an imaginary landscape but cars are there to bring us back on Earth. Bravo and thank you Hercules.
With all my friendships and a very good evening,
Jean-Charles
cornejo
(61504) 2010-11-08 11:56
Greeting Hercules, very good and beautiful photo, good shot and very good work, congratulation, have nice week.
Dashab
(2564) 2010-11-08 13:36
Good evening, Hercules!
What a beautiful blue-hour! The red trail of tail-lights makes it really special. Not only that it adds a strong visual accent, but it is also an essential component in your composition and emphasises the elegant curve of the dam. Perfectly executed. Compliments!
Dasha
giorgimer
(35017) 2010-11-08 14:32
Hi Hercules,
your great shots are always wasily recognizable. Perfect technique as usual
TFS
G
vishaal
(1042) 2010-11-08 22:17
Hi Hercules,
Amazing show of wonderful effects of the lights !
An excellent composition with these effects and fantastic colors of the blue hour.
Warm regards,
Vishal.
Cricri
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(176) 2010-11-09 10:33
Hi Hercules
Superbe les couleurs et le cadrage de la route formant une une jolie courbe et un filι rouge attirant, trθs belle composition
Belle soirιe
cricri
yeln
(11516) 2010-11-11 22:26
hi Hercules
super "blue hour shot" !!izjemna ostrina in fantastične barve! bravo! TFS!
lep dan, vojko
kordinator
(8738) 2010-11-12 0:42
Hello Hercules
An amazing bluetime composition.
Excellent shot by night.
I like the reflections and colors.
Pleasant peaceful mood.
Great long exposure,excellent light managment.
Nice work.
Regards
Saa
ktanska
(44788) 2010-11-12 2:46
Hi Hercules, Strong saturation seems to fit with blue hour ambience. Very special place and good angle. Following the car path showing lines of red lights over the dam is something I've never seen before.
Kari
mkamionka
(74481) 2010-11-22 23:32
Hi Hercules,
I have just read your note about leaving TE. I am so sorry to hear that. You were my favourite and in my opinion the best photographer on TE. And you leave just before reaching 1000 photos...
The blue hour here is fantastic, I like very much the curve made by the dam and the lights of cars passing it. Amazing geometry and blue hour atmosphere.
Excellent work,
M
Photo Information
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Copyright: Hercules Milas (Cretense)
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(68709) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2010-11-05
- Categories: Φύση, Αρχιτεκτονική
- Camera: Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
- Έκθεση: f/11, 30 δευτερόλεπτα
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- More Photo Info: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): Greek nights (part 2), Lakes and Lagoons of Greece (Part 2) [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2010-11-08 4:35
- Αγαπημένα: 2 [view]
