Two Yellow Dusters (Parallel Lines 2), a photo from Kyklades, South Aegean

Photographer's Note

TE friends that know my gallery will recognise this view as it is one of my most popular images called "parallel lines"; which is a view across the caldera in Thira on the island of Santorini, Greece. This shot was taken a couple of hours before the latter image and was at a time when the steps and surrounding area were being cleaned, hence the two large yellow dusters. Proof, I suppose, of how lovingly cared for the properties on this picturesque island are!

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snunney (130967) 2013-01-11 3:41

Hello Brian,
A very interesting image of two halves, but where the bottom half seems to lead naturally toward the top half. I like the point of view very much and the low light. The pot offers a good splash of contrasting colour. All the best for the weekend.

Nicou (193806) 2013-01-11 5:07

Hello

quelle compo et image fantastique, quel vue, ce blanc en premier plan avec le graphisme d'escaliers et ce bleu en fond quel contraste quelle captage.

bravo et amiti�
Nicou

yquem46 (38752) 2013-01-11 5:44

Hi Brian
How frustrating !
Seeing this picture while being under the rain and grayness
Enjoy the WE
Best regards
Patrick

jjcordier (79299) 2013-01-11 8:11

Brian
Superbe!Tr鑚 belle composition, lumi鑽e splendide, couleurs magnifiques et la profondeur de champ est parfaite. Une top photo!
Amicalement
JJ

annjackman (23019) 2013-01-11 8:17

Hello Brian,
Those yellow dusters just add that extra little colour and unusualness to this spectaular image. I like the way that they break up the clean, orderly appearance of this building. The quality is amazing and those steps really do draw the eye into the picture.
Fabulous!
Kind Regards, Ann

Royaldevon (85932) 2013-01-11 9:20

Hello Brian,

The sharpness of the lines and the shapes, in the f/g, certainly gives the impression of a pristine place. I love how your pov makes such good use of the stairs, leading down from the habitation to the very opposite and contrasting b/g.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

mjw364 (1466) 2013-01-11 10:19

Hello Brian

Very strong composition here. Love the lines and shapes and the focal points of interest - the yellow dusters! Well observed. Crystal clear and sharp throughout too. What a great view!

TFS

Mike

janneman (4037) 2013-01-11 10:27

The horizon, the moutains, the blues, the ships and in the front plan al these shapes, lines, things and whites: wonderful!!
Regards, Jan

dkmurphys (79209) 2013-01-11 10:41

Hi Brian,
Crystal clear panorama. Amazing scene, great catch! I'm a fan of your Greece images.

Daniel

CLODO (45116) 2013-01-11 10:51

Hi Brian

this is so pure.the stairs lead the look on the 3 masts boat arriving at the harbour, superb play of blue and white colors!
Cheers
CLODO

Fis2 (170807) 2013-01-11 12:40

Witaj Brian!
Wonderful view, curious place.
Excellent colors and sharpness.
Very impressive picture.
Good night
Krzysztof

kasianowak (17676) 2013-01-11 13:21

Hi Brian
Another stunning Greek seascape! This photo is about lines indeed. Brilliant composition and point of view.
I can't make up my mind which version I prefer. :)
Great website btw - now added to the favs of my pc so can visit more often! :)
Have a nice weekend
Kasia

chrislo (4099) 2013-01-11 13:43

Hello Brian,
Great composition with a strong visual impact and a high image quality. Everything seems perfect about this picture with its lovely light, the beautiful saturated colours and the elegant perspective of the staircase gently leading the eye down to the water beyond. The cruise ships slowly gliding up and down the placid waters are a bonus feature and an invitation to discover the other Cyclades islands. Congratulations !
Kind regards,
Christian

npecanhuk (79329) 2013-01-11 15:45

Hi Brian!
Many wonderful details - both natural and man-made ones - that were so attractively photographed by you!
Special regards to those steps in the lower half of this picture and to the ship, cruisers and islands in the bg!
TFS - congrats,
An excellent weekend for you!
Neyvan

Sonata11 (34119) 2013-01-11 20:21

Hi Brian,
Wow! this is very beautiful view from impressive place. The colors, sharpness, clarity, POV and DOF are excellent. Striking beautiful post. Thanks for sharing.
Warm regards,
Barbara

GREGG (7888) 2013-01-11 21:45

Hi Brian,
great composition and wonderful landscape.
White architecture contrasts with the blue sea and sky
Amazing scene !
Best regards,
Greg

SnapRJW (31631) 2013-01-11 21:53

Hello Brian - Isn't is amazing what a small splash of yellow makes to the shot? Comparing the two versions is a fascinating exercise. I can understand why you cloned out the dusters, after all they are not the kind of thing one generally wants in a shot. They do add a great contrast though ;) As always Brian tip-top management and a wonderful scene. Have a great w/e Rosemary

emka (158198) 2013-01-11 23:47

Hi again,

beautiful these parallel lines and the immaculate cleanness is just amazing. The yellow elements look very eye catching although they are only
dusters. fantastic view of the caldera.

Warm regrads

Malgo

JFS (32459) 2013-01-12 1:23

NO comment. The image speaks by itself.My compliments again.
Have a good WE!
Cheers,
Juan

ChrisJ (171852) 2013-01-12 4:06

Hello Brian

A perfect exposure on the white highlights with excellent sharpness & color saturation, & what a view! Hope to see this with my own eyes next summer. Well composed using the rule of thirds. The sea horizon is perfectly level too! Tfs!

delpeoples (60342) 2013-01-12 6:04

Dear Brian

A magazine-quality photo with those marvellous blue and yellow tones contrasting so well. The black and white steps provide a marvellous graphism and you have achieved a simply spectacular depth of field to the horizon, including those wonderful islands. Breath-taking.

Cheers and happy Saturday
Lisa

Bartleby (13552) 2013-01-12 8:41

I see it's back to basics! Love this as usual. THe balanced composition, contrasting blues and whites and the scenery...wow!

Philippe

Silvio1953 (221659) 2013-01-14 0:44

Ciao Brian, fantastic seascape by great POV, lovely composition with beautiful terrace in FG, splendid light and wonderful mediterranean colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

josepmarin (59385) 2013-01-14 2:37

Hi Brian,
your gallery allows us to enjoy fantastic photos of the Greek islands, as this one.
It is a very deep image, from a high really effective POV in order to reach a precious panorama of this idyllic place.
I like the strong contrast of the white architecture of the island with the intense blue of the sea, and the good graphical effect created by the geometry of the stairs, the walls and the domes.
The cruise ships anchored in the caldera add an effective reference to the composition.
A perfect management of light and colors.
A beautiful work.
Best regards,
Josep

serp2000 (47063) 2013-01-15 3:51

Hi, Brian,
Another masterpiece! Superb! Just fantastic composition, attractive colors. I really love this view! I miss Greece. Thanks for memories.
Serghei

wolf38 (30) 2013-01-16 2:19

Hello Brian. I always admire your beautiful and technically perfect photos. Also, this photo is masterfully realized. Congratulations.
Rgds, Wolfgang.

Schnappilic (9692) 2013-01-17 11:47

Hello Brain,

A superb postcard from beautiful island of Santorini. Great framing with perfect setting. Congratulations!

Best regards,

Ovidiu

mkamionka (74481) 2013-01-17 13:48

Hi Brian,
the stairs seem familiar indeed but the place is so amazing that I could spend there whole day trying various compositions. Everything very well thought through, stairs but also other decorative elements make a wonderful foreground and are beautiful topped up with the spectacular panorama.
I admire your collection from Greece, it makes me wanna go there again.
M

Romano46 (18472) 2013-03-03 3:14

Ciao Brian,
oggi ho scoperto questa tua scattata in Grecia che nel bel contrasto tra i toni del bianco e quelli di un blu molto intenso crea una composizione che si arricchisce di elementi grafici colti in maniera magistrale.
Una splendida nitidezza, un paesaggio da sogno nel quale il blu del mare si fonde con l'azzurro del cielo fanno da splendido contorno ad una architettura da te utilizzata nella migliore delle maniere.
Complimenti
Ciao e buona domenica
Romano