The Holy Greece
Church of Agia Sophia35 total reviews
Comment from martin smith images
A very nice capture indeed Anne of this special place in Greece so close to your heart. The whole scene appears to radiate holiness in the way you caught it, especially the suns rays, well done
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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A very nice capture indeed Anne of this special place in Greece so close to your heart. The whole scene appears to radiate holiness in the way you caught it, especially the suns rays, well done
Comment Written 10-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from click3333
This is just breathtaking with excellent color, clarity, initial impact, depth of field.
Whatever you did, you made this photo into a work of art.
Thanks so much for sharing. Liked your notes too.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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This is just breathtaking with excellent color, clarity, initial impact, depth of field.
Whatever you did, you made this photo into a work of art.
Thanks so much for sharing. Liked your notes too.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review and for the very generous rating.
Comment from Alveria
Beautiful photo. Dramatic sky with an opening in which sunrays stream down. Nice reflections on the water. Great old church building. Very good clarity, beautiful lighting, and good composition. Nice contrasts and very pleasant to view.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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Beautiful photo. Dramatic sky with an opening in which sunrays stream down. Nice reflections on the water. Great old church building. Very good clarity, beautiful lighting, and good composition. Nice contrasts and very pleasant to view.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo the sky is amazing the color is great as well as the depth and perspective great lighting as well beautiful work here
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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What a beautiful photo the sky is amazing the color is great as well as the depth and perspective great lighting as well beautiful work here
Comment Written 09-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from MGTF Blue
Stunning image that just oozes quality.
The rays of light are the first thing that you tend to notice about the picture but actually it is the little 'pool' of light that is falling on the grasses that I think makes the picture.
The church on the left is in a strong place and there is lots of detail in it.
I can tell that the picture was taken with a wide angle lens and that has caused the tower on the church to tilt to the right (converging verticals) I think the picture would be improved if this tilt was corrected using photo software. That is why I didn't give this the full 6 rating.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2013
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Stunning image that just oozes quality.
The rays of light are the first thing that you tend to notice about the picture but actually it is the little 'pool' of light that is falling on the grasses that I think makes the picture.
The church on the left is in a strong place and there is lots of detail in it.
I can tell that the picture was taken with a wide angle lens and that has caused the tower on the church to tilt to the right (converging verticals) I think the picture would be improved if this tilt was corrected using photo software. That is why I didn't give this the full 6 rating.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2013
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Thank you so very much for the fantastic review, and of course also for the generous rating. With respect, you are actually wrong about the lens. I have used the ordinary lens 18-55 mm. The tower on the church is actually tilted like this for real . Remember this is a church which has been sitting there for 400 years. In fact I don't think it is one single streight angle in this church. LOL
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Nice try but it still isn't getting the full 6
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I wasn't trying to get 6 stars. I just tried to explain why the tower wasn't streight.
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It looks pretty straight in other images I found on the internet (and 18mm is VERY wide-angle for a lens)
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6051/6352687641_e0b86249b3_b.jpg
http://m3.i.pbase.com/v3/99/556999/2/51006783.Web655.jpg
http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/78462661.jpg
(just "copy" and "paste" the URL's to view the images)
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Those you found on the internet is not the same church.
Comment from Lynda Joyce
This is so beautiful! I love the sky and clouds, the sun shining through, the moutains, the water, the composition, the colors and detail. This really is stunning.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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This is so beautiful! I love the sky and clouds, the sun shining through, the moutains, the water, the composition, the colors and detail. This really is stunning.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review and for the very generous rating.
Comment from CMNash
You are so correct, you definitely captured this place at just the perfect moment. The look of the sun rays shining through the clouds down on the water is enough to take your breath away. It is so stunningly beautiful I'm surprise they allow anyone around it for fear of it being damaged. Your focus and clarity is so clear and precise it almost looks to real, it has a very surreal look about it. And I can see why you would go there to take photographs because the view is outstanding. And the structure of the church is fantastic and it looks amazingly well kept for a building that is that old. I think you found a peace of heaven on earth. Great shot.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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You are so correct, you definitely captured this place at just the perfect moment. The look of the sun rays shining through the clouds down on the water is enough to take your breath away. It is so stunningly beautiful I'm surprise they allow anyone around it for fear of it being damaged. Your focus and clarity is so clear and precise it almost looks to real, it has a very surreal look about it. And I can see why you would go there to take photographs because the view is outstanding. And the structure of the church is fantastic and it looks amazingly well kept for a building that is that old. I think you found a peace of heaven on earth. Great shot.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
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You are so very welcome for the review, and thank you for sharing such a great photograph.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
I am drawn in to the mysterious aspect of this piece...the mood in which it invoked. What you see in shadow and in the light are each as important. The color and balance...perfect. The scene is intriguing and invokes a variety of feelings and emotions. lovely shot! Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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I am drawn in to the mysterious aspect of this piece...the mood in which it invoked. What you see in shadow and in the light are each as important. The color and balance...perfect. The scene is intriguing and invokes a variety of feelings and emotions. lovely shot! Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 09-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from wrjart
Beautifully well framed photo. I just love everything about this picture; the foreground, old chapel, water and sky. I don't know how you could have made it more lovely. The crisp sharp image allows the viewer to explore the mysteries and energy present. I love it.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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Beautifully well framed photo. I just love everything about this picture; the foreground, old chapel, water and sky. I don't know how you could have made it more lovely. The crisp sharp image allows the viewer to explore the mysteries and energy present. I love it.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from Sange
I must have been thinking of you this exact moment! ;)
CARA, This is FLAWLESS! God always shines his heavenly light down just for you! I speak to him about you daily, He is very fond of you! LOL
Love the lighting here , which is your trademark for DRAWING me in. The angle, heavenly glow on the field of gold, the clouds, architectural details. ALL of it are perfection.
I am in constant awe of your talents, Humbled by the friendship we share.
OUTSTANDING Capture and timing!
Socks OFF!
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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I must have been thinking of you this exact moment! ;)
CARA, This is FLAWLESS! God always shines his heavenly light down just for you! I speak to him about you daily, He is very fond of you! LOL
Love the lighting here , which is your trademark for DRAWING me in. The angle, heavenly glow on the field of gold, the clouds, architectural details. ALL of it are perfection.
I am in constant awe of your talents, Humbled by the friendship we share.
OUTSTANDING Capture and timing!
Socks OFF!
Comment Written 09-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2013
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review and of course also for the generous rating.