Photographer's Note
"Sometimes the best things in life are free. Like a walk to the top of Mount Lycabettus in the center of Athens to see the view, one of the best ways to spend a morning or late afternoon in Athens." (Matt Barret, Athens Survival Guide)
Cafι Orizontes, Horizons in English, is located at the top of Mount Lykavittos (Lycabettus), a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens and a popular tourist destination. The hike to the top is rewarded by spectacular views over the city and the Saronic Gulf, but the hill can also be accessed by funicular railway. At 277 meters (908 feet) above sea level, the hill is the highest point in the city that surrounds it.
It is said that in Periclean Athens wolves roamed freely on Lykavittos, their last haven in the Attica basin, possibly the origin of its name, which translates to "roamed by wolves".
Mythologically, Lykavittos is credited to goddess Athena, who created it when she dropped a mountain she had been carrying from the Pallene headland of Chalkidiki, for the construction of the Acropolis.
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holmertz
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(92842) 2011-07-30 11:00
Hello Michael,
You find a great POV for this view. The light green chairs were well selceted by the cafι owner, because the fit the scene perfectly. The overcast early evening sky has produced some very fine, mild colours of the city and the distant mountains. This is a very fascinating and attractive view.
Regards,
Gert
bema
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(26591) 2011-07-30 11:05
Hello Michael,
wow! that΄s really am impressive outlook from up that hill, the city lies down of it as awaving sea..
perfect sharness, endless depth, a real great capture!
thanks for sharing see you around, kind regards Bernd
SnapRJW
(31631) 2011-07-30 12:14
Hello Michael - What a great composition; I am impressed by your POV which shows off the huge conurbation of Athens really well. For me the FG detail makes this shot. I love the inclusion of the cafe with waiters, patrons and those gorgeous lime green chairs. These details make a super anchor for the landscape and life the shot out of the ordinary. Superb! Best regards Rosemary
froggy45
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(380) 2011-07-30 12:31
Hi Michael,
This is not the typical Greek view we usually see in this site. It's spectacular, I love the sharpness, the limited range of colours in the picture and the interesting foreground scene. TFS.
Kind regards,
Spela
Sonata11
(34119) 2011-07-30 14:52
Hello Michael,
this panorama of city amazme me a lot. This is co beautiful, the architecture of those building, a lot of details. Fantastic shot. I like it a lot.
All the best and have a nice WE,
Barbara
jjcordier
(79299) 2011-07-30 23:30
Michael
Excellent POV sur Athθnes. La terrasse de cafι au premier plan donne de la profondeur ΰ l'image. J'aime ιgalement l'unitι de tons de la photo.
Amicalement
JJ
samson
(2250) 2011-07-31 2:37
Hello Michael
Wonderful view from this cafe. I bet the view during sunset would be even more spectacular
regards
sam
timecapturer
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(49288) 2011-07-31 4:35
Hi Michael
an evocative and stunning image this, with perfect clarity, detail and composition. Looks all the more effective because of the overcast sky. A perfectly executed and accomplished image. First class!
Enjoy your Sunday - regards Brian.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Mihai Raul MRB (mikee)
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(2354) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2010-10-01
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα
- Camera: Canon 400D (Digital Rebel XTi), Canon EF-S 17-85 mm IS USM
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2011-07-30 10:55
