Erechtheion, a photo from Attiki, Attica

Photographer's Note

On the backside of the Erechtheion the view with the town stretch due NW through the columns.
I was impressed to see how the people scaled the giant pillars.

Location on the backyard's: 37.9722, 23.7265
Ike

jhm, cornejo, pajaran, Cricri, ourania, mcmtanyel, shevchenko, danos, ChrisJ, papagolf21, PaulVDV oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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snunney (130967) 2016-03-15 6:05

Hello Ike,
The people are particularly useful here giving a great idea of the scale of this still impressive ruin. The limpid blue sky also plays a part. It would have been nice to have slightly more detail in the shadow area in the foreground, but maybe it was not particularly interesting? Very good light management on the whole.

jhm (211736) 2016-03-15 6:39

Hello Ike,

You choose a fantastic corner with the columns in foreground.
You play excellent with light and shadows.
Great architecture picture too.
Composition and presentation are excellent done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

alvaraalto (42804) 2016-03-15 7:06

Hello Ike,
Foreground and background perfectly in balance with a perfect DOF.
The most used example of the Ionic capital. I can remember this of my study books with ancient architecture.
But you picture is more attractive than the drawing in that book.
Groet Rob

Nicou (193806) 2016-03-15 7:28

Hello

quelle vue et image quelle compo et image superbe ces colonnes avec la vue au travers quelle image et architecture et ces cannelures sur les colonnes superbe compo.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

Silvio1953 (221593) 2016-03-15 10:36

Ciao Ike, great view of fantastic monument, excellent perspective, beautiful light, wonderful colors and splendid clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

cornejo (61504) 2016-03-15 10:56

Hello Ike, very good picture of this beautiful and interesting composition with the monument in the foreground and the city in the background, very well captured in this beautiful image with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Very good and interesting work perfectly realized, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy week.
Best wishes from southern Spain.
Angel.

holmertz (102700) 2016-03-15 11:27

Hello Ike,
I like the inclusions of a few persons for the liveliness they add and for the dimensions they reveal. The distant view of the city is gorgeous but of course the Erechtheion itself is the star of the show. It's a well controlled exposure in spite of the strong contrasts.
Kind regards,
Gert

pajaran (115891) 2016-03-15 11:32

Dobro vece.
Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad i kompozicija, lepo pokazana stara arhitektura, dobar ostrina i kontrast, lepo uhvacen trenutak sa posetiocima.
Lepa stara arhitektura.
Prijatno vece i mirna noc, sve najbolje, srecno.
Paja.

Good evening.
Beautiful view, good text ...
Good work and composition, beautiful old architecture shown, good sharpness and contrast nicely captured the moment with visitors.
Beautiful old architecture.
Good evening and peaceful night, all the best, good luck.
Paja.

Cricri (176) 2016-03-15 12:02

Hi Ike
Bon cadrage des colonnes avec la vue sur la ville, les montagnes, bonne lumičre et ombre sur l'avant plan, belle réalisation
belle soirée
cricri

pierrefonds (114448) 2016-03-15 13:03

Hi Ike,

The presence of the people has an effect of scale. The point of view is showing the details of the ruins. The good luminosity is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

ourania (51103) 2016-03-15 13:24

Hello Ike,
this seems to be an original composition, I don't remember having seen this point of view and composition before (and I definitely never thought of it:) I like very much the layout and the definition of the temple, you achieved marvellous clarity in the shade and a fine, deep and clear view in the background. You balanced the light superbly, the colours are very agreeable and the scale really intriguing. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a good night,
Ourania

PS The weather we had today was colder, sunnier and clearer with lots of well-shaped clouds:)

PiotrF (54666) 2016-03-15 17:35

Hello Ike,
Very original composition, interesting architecture.I like good composition and natural colours.Good framing, sharpness and quality, fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

shevchenko (20560) 2016-03-15 20:28

Hi Ike,

Good vertical format to frame the giant columns, clear to show the selected part of a magnificent temple, lovely ancient architecture, distinct photo, thanks for sharing.

Ally

mcmtanyel (68503) 2016-03-15 20:31

Hi Ike,
This is a nice detail from the Erechtheion, with wonderfully blue skies. I suspect the background scenery has changed since the builders of this impressive structure walked the earth.
Regards,
MT

danos (110407) 2016-03-16 0:53

Hello Ike,
this is an unexpected side of Erechtheion than the usually one that is from the other side.I can say that is too very interesting as effective with the light and the colour management to enhance the beauty of this section of the temple.

Regards,Danos

lousat (139266) 2016-03-16 2:07

Hi Ike,great exposure to show us the beautiful landscape in background without loose the colums details! A beautiful vertical capture,the people inside give us the perfect idea of the big size of this temple,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Tue (92360) 2016-03-16 9:30

Hello Ike,
The light is really well handled in this photo. The view of the shaded columns is very clear and makes the ancient architecture look very impressive. The exposure of the city in the background is perfect too. I like the POV and tight framing. Well done!
Lars

carlo62 (81265) 2016-03-16 15:16

Ciao Ike
le antiche colonne si stagliano contro uno sfondo fantastico.
Ottimo pov per un ottimo risultato.
Saluti
Carlo

ChrisJ (171822) 2016-03-16 15:34

Hello Ike,

Nice repetition of the Ionic style columns with the people at right adding scale. Good sharpness and excellent panorama of modern Athens in the bg. Tfs!

batalay (41261) 2016-03-16 19:31

Hello Ike,

We were at the same spot a month apart. The magnificent Erechtheion, which would have been the star of any other complex, is only supporting cast for the most beautiful "extrovert architectural" masterpiece also standing on the Acropolis. Wonderful photo as usual.

Warm regards,

Bulent

papagolf21 (152607) 2016-03-17 0:57

Bonjour, cher Ike,
Je reste toujours admiratif devant ces temples aux colonnes doriques et dont les pierres semblent défier le temps.
Une image fort bien cadrée donnant de la profondeur ŕ la réalisation.
J'aime beaucoup.
Amitiés.
Philippe

macjake (98456) 2016-03-17 11:45

Hi Ike
this is a view we don't usually see from this site.
it was smart to use this side in shade, probably the other sides we flush with hot white sunlight.
and we can see how densely populated the city is in the bg.
nice shot
cheers
Craig

adramad (72978) 2016-03-17 15:52

Hello Ike.
A splendid composition of the Erechtheion, which from this angle, the columns look beautiful, with its simple and pure lines, its backlight with the city in the background, is a master image.
Very nice colorful, which gives much appeal to the image.
Magnificent management brightness, sharpness is also perfect to enjoy the details.
Very well seen and well taken.
Have a nice day.
Best wishes.
Luis.

berek (50518) 2016-03-17 21:07

Good morning Ike,
nice composition and superb image these columns with the view through which image and architecture. well framed .
Greetings.
Burak Erek

mkamionka (74407) 2016-03-18 7:51

Hi Ike,
Indeed the presence of people allows to imagine the scale. But I like also the from this POV we can see Athens city in the distance. It looks quite impressive. I don't remember seeing this spot. Brilliant idea. I like how the ancient columns frame the spectacular panorama.
Have a great weekend,
M

emka (158156) 2016-03-18 15:27

Hello Ike, Less shown view than the one with Karyatides, but also attractive and we can see here also the view of Athens. The people look so small near the columns. beautiful composition, great colours and sharpness. Still good weather in November, I must remember it :).

WArm regrads MAlgo

clic (76) 2016-03-18 16:19

Hello Ike
It's a great pleasure to see this sumptuous take, masterly captured with rigorous verticals for a professional look, that shows the minute shaded historical details set above the distant plausible era decor for an attractive whole.
Shalom.
Robert

PaulVDV (62892) 2016-03-19 1:47

Hello Ike,
I think you've managed to capture a quite original view on the Acropolis. I cannot remember to have seen a picture taken from this point of view.
You found yourself a bit higher than the other visitors. So you could include them together with a part of Athens that reaches as far as the mountains on the horizon.
The size of the columns is very impressive.
Best regards, Paul

silah (2798) 2016-03-20 3:52

Hi Ike

This is very well protected impressive historical place. It is also well exposed shot that allow to see us the city behind columns. Have a good day. REGARDS

Royaldevon (85932) 2016-03-29 3:15

Hello Ike,

I particularly like how you have anchored the f/g with the interesting details of the Erechtheion, tall and commanding, set against the wider view of the city. It's a great example of balance between f/g and b/g.
The people obviously add life and scale to the whole.

Have a great day,
Bev :-)

Periko (9107) 2016-05-21 22:02

Hi Ike
These ancient columns have been witnesses, without doubt, of many historical facts.
Interesting composition with the people giving scale and the city seen through them, in the distance.

TFS & regards
Pedro