Otherworldly, a photo from Kyklades, South Aegean

Photographer's Note

Tons of lava from some volcanic explosion a couple of millions years ago, froze rapidly and with the help of erosion, wind and sea, created some unearthy landscapes in Milos. The variety of shapes and colours in the Milian landscape, would make jealous even the most imaginative artist.

*The 16th edition of "Explore Nature" magazine, going out public next Saturday, 18th of July, as a suplement to the daily national newspaper "Ethnos" will contain a 30-pages travelogue about Milos. You have already seen some of the photos in my page in TE.

***MORE PHOTOS FROM MILOS***

***IMPORTANT NOTE***:
"Copyright ｩ 2009 � Hercules Milas. The reproduction, publication, modification, transmission or exploitation of any work contained herein for any use, personal or commercial, without my prior written permission is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved.

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leonorkuhn (16237) 2009-07-13 18:09

Hi Hercules,

The rocks seems suspended in water, nice effect of time exposure. Excellent light, colors and textures.

Very well done!
Greetings
Leonor

robertosalguero (292) 2009-07-13 18:24

Hello Hercules,

The exposure of this image is very good. The rocks create a dramatic effect on the water and the light shinning on them enhances their focal importance. Good details and framing :-)

Roberto

dareco (17136) 2009-07-13 19:11

The sky is interesting. Very nice lighting, colors and detail. A great series. TFS

bema (26591) 2009-07-13 22:38

Kalimera Hercules,

vey impressive capture of that rocky stone-formation,
great light and colors, outstanding pov..

wish you a fine day, filika Bernd

syrus_persia (2270) 2009-07-13 22:56

Salam Doste man Hercules
Very beautiful scene. Great light management and nice colors too
Very vell takken
Thank you for shearing
cyrus

TopGeo (38220) 2009-07-13 23:16

Γειά σου Ηρακλή!
?(Πιστεύω ότι θα μπορούσε να μπεί στο θέμα που σου έστειλα!)
Μου προξενούν τεράστεια εντύπωση και ενδιαφέρον!
Πολύ εντυπωσιακή και η αποτύπωση!
Χαιρετώ
Γεώργιος

Colombiana (2957) 2009-07-13 23:21

Hola Parcerito!

Usted como siempre con esas fotos que parecen tomadas de otro planeta. Que te puedo decir... impecable tecnica con excelente resultado.
Saluditos..

Maryori

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2009-07-13 23:46

Hola ser.

Una preguntita...a qu� hora tomaste este fot??? Lo digo pq una exposici de 30 segundos era muy temprano o muy tarde no????

Un saludo!!!!!!!!!

alin-m (3716) 2009-07-14 0:22

Verry nice made photo,with good clarity and this rocks look great.Best regards.Alin.

delkoo (68) 2009-07-14 0:35

hi hercules,
this is truly exceptional, the subject, the light, the water and colors all combine to make a masterpiece.

great
ta leme
didier

Longroute (19600) 2009-07-14 0:43

Hello Hercules,

I'm amazed by what you managed to get out of this rocks!
The light is incredible, and so the sharpness!
I thought it was taken at sunrise but then I saw the exif data...
Well, Greece seems really a land blessed by the gods and you found the way to show it!
An excellent work, I can't keep off my eyes from it.
My unconditioned compliments,
Donato

coco (30439) 2009-07-14 4:16

Kalispera Hercules.

Ti kaneis?
Me gusta mucho la foto, sin duda. Parece otro mundo. Ya no es cuesti de decir que no parece Grecia, sino que no parece de este mundo.

Por cierto, esta tarde voy a estar mirando hotel para pasar 3 d僘s en Atenas. Si no pasa nada raro (hoy, por ejemplo, estoy literalmente muerto) viernes, s畸ado y domingo estar� ah�... aunque puede que vaya el jueves. ｿEstar疽 por Atenas estos d僘s?

Ta leme, file mou.

LAPIAZ (3144) 2009-07-14 6:28

What a strange place with these yellow rocks !!
The light is incredibely beautiful and the exposure and also your point of view are absolutely perfect !!!!
Best regards from France,
Anna

ciakgiak (30) 2009-07-14 8:44

Hello Hercules,
I like a lot this serie of photos.
The effect that you obtain is really impressive, these rocks seems suspended on the water, what a splendid view.
Colours, light and sharpness are outstandind. Congratulations and tfs.
Friendy regards.
Giorgio

sacimar (38173) 2009-07-14 10:31

Hola Hercules,

pues casi me gusta mas esta version que la anterior, los tonos y la luz son fantasticos, gran detalle de las rocas, otra gran fotografia, enhorabuena!

Un saludo

Sergio

gilou530 (34) 2009-07-14 13:04

salut hercules
des rochers d'une beaut� extraordinaire, on a du mal a mettre une 馗helle sur la grandeur, rien que les couleurs les mettent en valeur, beau boulot
amiti駸
gilbert

dkeus31 (27739) 2009-07-14 15:21

Hi Hercules,
very nice landscaoe, the lonely island is very special and photogenic!
your framing is good also.
the colors in the sky are special, orange and pink in other side, very special.
best regards,
didier

Bruno40 (6662) 2009-07-15 8:09

Hola Hercules,
Es impresionante la nitidez de tu foto!.
Me gusta tambien elefecto del agua.
Muy buen trabajo
Felicitaciones tambien por la publicacion de tus fotos!
Jorge

denisn72 (8314) 2009-07-15 8:37

HI Hercules!
Milos seems a stunning place especially for geologist. The lava, rapidly frozen, gives a spectacular structure. Variation of colours and tones are amazing. Great sharpness, colours and point of view. Thanks for sharing and making me discover.
Best regards
Denis!

TGULUMSER (13252) 2009-07-15 9:51

Hello Hercules,
Great exposure, impressive, fascinating,
Best regards,
Tulay

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2009-07-15 20:35

they should be selling this magazine worldwide... it is too good to be a supplement... very little left for crete, right?... you've deserved that holiday dead fish mou... hugs... ah and the shot is breathtaking of course...

MarianneS (15338) 2009-07-15 22:12

Hello Hercules,
Impressive!
The long pause created a nice effect on the water surrounding this beautiful rocks (or lava). Their colour is so special, beautiful!
And well framed with a nice sky.
Regards,
Marianne

jhm (211736) 2009-07-16 3:37

Hello Hercules,

A school example 1/3 sky and 2/3 big rocks, this is very well done.
Very fine and soft picture.
Colours and presentation are superb. TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

bobocortis (16090) 2009-07-16 11:47

Hello Hercules.
This seascape is amazing. I share your choice of a long exposure, the surface of the sea is fantastic.
Best regards.
Bobo.

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2009-07-16 14:04

Hi Hercules,
interestin stone formation here, with curious colors. I like of camera sttings too, the long exposition create a nice water texture. Great job.
Regards,
Lucas

phwall (6787) 2009-07-16 18:12

Hello Hercules,
Superb photograph, the colours, the exposure, the POV all perfect.
I'm sure it was no accident that you were there at the right time of day and in the right place to collect this marvelous image.
You lift the bar very high my friend.
Regards
Peter

ymrk (15099) 2009-07-18 1:07

So to say this like artifical rocks file mou.course,long exposure time's added to more much at the same time.Actually,you could shoot a boat or ship on sea.I think ,may be more great then...But,it doesn't matter,this is perfect completely...
Take care of yourself,
Ta leme!

Yağmur

atha2pan (3811) 2009-07-18 4:02

Exo dokimasei ki ego kati teties foto, alla pote ma pote me tetia epitixia opos stin diki sou ekdosi.

Den yparxei oute gia digma simio yperfotismeno...
Bravo Irakli

CU
S

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-07-18 6:41

Hello Hercules!
Just perfect!
The pov (where were you???), the composition, the level of sharpness, the colors, everything is so attractive, so beautiful and it does seem to be some place of of this World of ours!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

rodgerg (55767) 2009-07-19 8:50

Hercules,

A very original and very good idea. Excellent faming, superb light and great propsect to the island in the BG. Congratulations.
Roger

kdialyna (3148) 2009-07-20 0:12

Υπέροχα φωτισμένες φόρμες και με απίστευτα χρώματα έδωσαν ένα πραγματικά εντυπωσιακό αποτέλεσμα που σε κάνει να το"χαζεύεις" για αρκετή ώρα.
Πραγματικά απίστευτο το τι φτιάχνει η φύση!!
Καλή εβδομάδα
Κώστας

Bluejeans (64251) 2009-07-20 9:59

Ola Hercules,
Que beleza de foto ,ficou magnifico a agua a passar entre as rochas , bonitos detalhes ,parab駭s!!
Um abra輟 Gon軋lo

ifanik (21679) 2009-07-20 11:53

Ti na pei kaneis bre file me sena?
Apisteyth matia
Xairetw
Nikos

gneufeld (15890) 2009-07-20 14:50

Hi Hercules,
I note and like the crisp sharpness, details, and colors of these large rock formations set in the silky blue waters. Well seen and TFs. gerald

alvaraalto (42804) 2009-07-21 12:43

Hi Hercules,

These lonely eroded rocks look lost in this landscape. At first view I even thought that they could be invented in the creative brain of an artist. But nature is often as surprising or even more surprising than our imagination.

Groet Rob

devimeuxbe (58557) 2009-07-21 13:18

Hi Hercules
what an amazing place. This rock is incredible. You found a very beautifull pesrpective; Excellent picture
Bertrand

amaryllis (37047) 2009-07-21 14:24

Bonjour Hercule
excellente cette photo de ces rochers massifs dans la mer, avec de l'imagination on pourrait dire que devant ce sont de grosses pattes d'un animal; lequel? je ne sais pas mais en tous les cas une excellente composition avec une bonne luminosit�
amiti駸
juliette

CatherineD (4864) 2009-07-22 14:18

Geia sou Irakli,
The tones of this photo are really exceptionnels, with atmospheric blue and some rose in the sky. Of course, the natural sculpture of this rocks are so attractive. They have the form of icebergs... Very good choise of the long exposure... Xairetw,
Katerina

bakes888 (18499) 2009-07-23 1:27

Hi Hercules. Nice work, you have captured the forms and colours beautifully and the long SS has given the sea a wonderful texture. Well composed and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

crhieatt (5347) 2009-08-01 2:01

Hercules,

This one has a great balance. What it lacks in the drama of "birth of an island" it makes up for simple poise - the hoizon just creeping over the formation makes this the pick of the pair - to my eye at least.

Cheers
Colin

donluicu (24741) 2009-08-02 14:49

Hey Hercules
this image is really nice,`the long expo offers a wonderful feeling...
i like the sharpness and colors

congrats

jmcl (14535) 2009-08-03 17:45

Hi Hercules,

Stunning .. beautiful .. the exposure is just unbelievable .. the colors .. the way light and dark interact really is wondrous .. the way the sharpness interacts with the the 30 second exposure .. tremendous .. congratulations on the 16th edition ... You have convinced me that somehow .. someway .. I must journey here .. take care,

John

afroditi (731) 2009-08-23 7:36

Hi Hercules!
Teleia eikona den exw kati allo na pw!!!!
afroditi