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Published: 2004-10-27 22:21:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 1454; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 87
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Description I was in Athens some two weeks ago. So up at Acropolis I took out my camera and joined the crowd. It was extremely difficult to find a viewpoint so that all the heavy metal constructions won’t be visible.
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ArtKitt-Creations [2007-09-03 11:42:36 +0000 UTC]

I was there too few days ago! Only I was worse luck - it was in phase of reconstruction so it was pretty ugly to see

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enci In reply to ArtKitt-Creations [2007-09-18 08:53:09 +0000 UTC]

I know, I think it's almost always under some kind of construction.

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ArtKitt-Creations In reply to enci [2007-09-18 09:39:52 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm wouldn't bet.
We arrived there in middle of it what luck
On pics I've always seen it nice and untouched..

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enci In reply to ArtKitt-Creations [2007-09-18 12:33:14 +0000 UTC]

For the last 5-6 years for sure, don't know about before that. Those photographs were probably made with carefully choosing an angle (like I did) or with a tilt-shift lens.

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ArtKitt-Creations In reply to enci [2007-09-18 15:32:24 +0000 UTC]

Maybe...hehe u did awsome job

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Perlekes [2006-02-01 23:27:45 +0000 UTC]

great photo..it worhted the effort to get the perfect angle!

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enci In reply to Perlekes [2006-02-05 09:31:16 +0000 UTC]

I sure hope so. Thanks!

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She0ne [2004-10-29 17:58:22 +0000 UTC]

Amazing shot!

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enci In reply to She0ne [2004-10-29 22:06:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I am glad you think it’s amazing.

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rrainman [2004-10-28 20:24:11 +0000 UTC]

I like it! Truly great piece of architecture...I like the way that you took it, prolly kneeling, right The perspective towards the sky...awesome! Enthasis and curvature

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enci In reply to rrainman [2004-10-29 22:06:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! You might be right, I am not sure if I was on my knees or not. The building is so big that it probably makes no difference. And the fu***** enthasis is there as well.

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rrainman In reply to enci [2004-10-30 00:03:51 +0000 UTC]

I dont know what to tell you...You should change your language young man!

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enci In reply to rrainman [2004-11-02 21:14:32 +0000 UTC]

That I shall do.

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rrainman In reply to enci [2004-11-03 08:49:54 +0000 UTC]

And you shall be remembered by it...

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mayamox [2004-10-28 20:02:33 +0000 UTC]

Oh I just like it!
Great perspective.
you Know how many books I have listed to study Parthenon, and I have never found a picture like this one!
Well done my friend, as usual I mean.

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enci In reply to mayamox [2004-10-29 22:04:49 +0000 UTC]

It is not the type of photograph you’ll find in a book with facts because it alters some information like size, ratios and it lack the other side. Maybe this one will end up in a book (If you write one)

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POverdrive [2004-10-28 12:43:48 +0000 UTC]

never been to athens before.. looking at this picture sure takes me there

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enci In reply to POverdrive [2004-10-29 22:03:08 +0000 UTC]

Athens is a lovely city to visit (I have been few times). This photograph gives a hint of what Acropolis looks like but don’t expect too much of it.

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ivan-bliznak [2004-10-28 10:14:53 +0000 UTC]

woooow, great one!

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enci In reply to ivan-bliznak [2004-10-29 22:01:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks the comment is appreciated.

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covrigel [2004-10-28 05:22:27 +0000 UTC]

yeah i like this angle it's great, you've done a great job covring the construction and capturing the essance

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enci In reply to covrigel [2004-10-29 22:00:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I think that this was only angle that leaving the construction out of the way and yet all of the building could fit into a standard lens. (the only one I got)

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AFireSmothered [2004-10-28 01:04:29 +0000 UTC]

ooooooooooooooooh

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enci In reply to AFireSmothered [2004-10-29 22:00:21 +0000 UTC]

Thaaaaaaaaaaaanks.

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AFireSmothered In reply to enci [2004-10-30 15:41:56 +0000 UTC]

haha np

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InsanePenguin [2004-10-27 22:24:11 +0000 UTC]

And yet you managed so well!

Great angle and shot, I love the contrast between the Parthenon and the sky. The shadows cast on each column by the one in front of it are neat as well.

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enci In reply to InsanePenguin [2004-10-29 21:59:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I think I reduced the metal to the minimum; there still are some parts of the metal structure visible, but the strong converging lines are leading the eye out of the way. As for the shadows, they came in package with the sun and I waited for it to get low.

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froggerlotr [2004-10-27 22:23:09 +0000 UTC]

Great angle. You captured the colors and the detail of the Parthenon [and the sky, too!] quite excellently.

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enci In reply to froggerlotr [2004-10-29 21:59:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! The colors weren’t too hard to get, I just had to wait for the sun to get lower and its color warmer, as for the sky it was blue already all I had to do is expose it right.

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pinc [2004-10-27 22:23:08 +0000 UTC]

That's a really clear picture. good job.

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enci In reply to pinc [2004-10-29 21:58:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Clarity is an imperative for me so all my photographs (at least the new ones) are as clear as this one.

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VictoriaBeaumort [2004-10-27 22:22:50 +0000 UTC]

wow great shot!

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enci In reply to VictoriaBeaumort [2004-10-29 21:58:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the compliment.

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VictoriaBeaumort In reply to enci [2004-10-30 01:00:56 +0000 UTC]

any time

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