Theatre of Dionysus and Acropolis Museum, a photo from Attiki, Attica

Photographer's Note

This is a view of the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus and the new Acropolis Museum, which had been inaugurated just a month before.

The Theatre of Dionysus is less impressive than the nearby Odeon of Herodes Atticus, probably because it is much worse shape, but it is much older (it was originally built in the 5th or 4th century BC, six or seven centuries before the former). In its version later version it could accommodate something like 15 to 17 thousand people.

In the workshop: closer view shot from the same place.

asajernigan, ikeharel, dbar, ourania, jjcordier, COSTANTINO, Selmik has marked this note useful

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asajernigan (21427) 2014-09-19 8:14

Hello Jose,
This is a remarkable shot taken from a good POV. The vertical format is great adding depth to the scene by including the foreground leading to the theatre. The inclusion of the modern buildings in the background provide contrast for the ancient ruins. The lighting is well managed yielding fine color and detail.
TFS,
Asa

photoray (13981) 2014-09-19 8:33

Howdy Jose,

Interesting elevated view combining the ancient ruins of the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus and the modern Acropolis Museum, then the densly populated Athens.
Attractive after the millenium.

Thanks for sharing,
cheers,
Ray
www.rayphotos.com

dbar (100) 2014-09-19 11:48

Hi Jose,
This is a beautiful view of modern Athens. You grabbed the chance you had to see such a clear view. Usually during summer both hot weather and smog reduce the visibility and the sky's blueness.

I also like the vertical framing, it gives what (many pros call it) a storytelling composition.

Well done,
Regards,
Dimitris

ourania (51103) 2014-09-19 13:32

Hello Jose,
wonderful management and use of the backlight, the shadows show that its angle was extremely challenging but you managed to obtain amazing clarity in the vast and varying view as well as lovely vivid colours. I like very much the sense of height and the long perspective that leads us from the ancient site to the modern city. The Acropolis Museums is so well placed between them. A great presentation, I feel nostalgia even for the midsummer heat of Athens:) Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great weekend,
Ourania

jjcordier (79299) 2014-09-19 23:06

Jose
Beau point de vue sur ce th殁tre antique et la ville en arri鑢e-plan 閏ras閟 de lumi鑢e.
Amicalement
JJ

fabbs99 (17179) 2014-09-19 23:08

Hello Jose,

Beautiful colors and sharpness in the image of Theatre of Dionysus and Acropolis Museum.Very well captured with great clarity.TFS.

Regards,Farhat

Gerrit (62042) 2014-09-19 23:26

Hi Jose,
impressive view with great foreground elements and fantastic colors.
regards, Gerrit

ikeharel (114691) 2014-09-20 7:29

Ola Jose,
The ancient greeks knew where to locate the Amphiteatre they built, on a shell-shaped slope that would be able to include many people for the shows, and yet maintain good acoustic balance.
I like the WS better, a more details shown. Yet on this picture managed contrast view of the abundance cityscape.
Bom fim de semana,
Ike

siudzi (34141) 2014-09-20 7:55

Hi Jose,
This view from the Acropolis hill is stunning! The ruins of the theatre captured in the foreground made the scene very attractive and the city seems to have no end from that POV. Very well done!
Best wishes,
Gosia

Tue (93530) 2014-09-20 9:40

Hello Jose,
Great view of the city. I like the vertical composition as it shows both the ancient theatre in the foreground, the roofs of the city behind it and the very blue sky. Nice colour contrast between the cold and warm colours in the back- and foreground respectively.
Lars

serp2000 (47063) 2014-09-25 6:13

Hi, Jose,
Another excellent photo from Athens! This is very familiar point of view for me. Perfect DoF, excellent view to the capital of Greece. I like this postcard style, well done!
Greetings from Turkey!
Serghei

COSTANTINO (117884) 2014-09-25 6:45

Hello dear friend
of of the best postcards with view to the
Theatre of Dinonysus and new Acropolis Museum
wonderful management and use of backlight
lighting is wellmanaged and I like very
much the sense of height and depth
regards
have a nice time
Costantino

Selmik (3641) 2014-09-29 10:12

Hi Jose.
Lovely top view of this historical place. Well preserved and nicely seen composition, details and perspective are well done too.
Nice photograph.
regards.
Mike

jmdias (116579) 2014-10-13 17:08

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