An evening in Athens, a photo from Attiki, Attica

Photographer's Note

This is a fragment of the view which I had from the roof of my hotel in Athens. At first sight the scene seems dark and empty but a trained eye is able to find here a lot of points of interest. The immediate square which is relatively empty with some paths to walk around is called the Hadrian Library. At the very top left side you can see a little building with a dome which is the National Observatory in Athens. On the top far right hand side you can find a well lit and well preserved ancient structure which marks one of the furthest points of Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus.

I struggled with the processing here, and again depending on the screen on which I watch the photo it looks either amazing or ridiculous, so I will not be surprised by any type of comments here.

ikeharel, PaulVDV, Fis2, jhm, COSTANTINO, PiotrF, papagolf21, Royaldevon, ChrisJ, ktanska has marked this note useful

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PaulVDV (54853) 2020-11-19 8:52

Hello Mariusz,
On a next visit I would book this hotel just for the views from the roof :)
But I remember from previous visits that hotels in and close to the Plaka were seriously over priced.
There were budget hotels near Omonia but they were the worst hotels I've ever seen in Europe. The comments on the booking sites really didn't lie.
Here you present us a terrific evening shot.
So colourful and with several lights in star shape.
The monuments that we can see here also look great.
Very well composed.
Excellently done!
Best regards, Paul

Silvio1953 (205719) 2020-11-19 9:12

Ciao Mariusz,fascinating sunset on fantastic city, wonderful colors, splendid light and excellent exposure, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (129957) 2020-11-19 9:25

Hi Mariusz,great job in PP, for me this is a masterpiece and I put it in my favorites. Too bad that the lower part does not offer a great view, but the one above ... fantastic !!! 2 points are not enough today. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Fis2 (155625) 2020-11-19 9:31

Czesc Mariusz!
Wspanialy wieczorny widok.
Trafiles ladne miejsce do wykonania tego zdj阠ia.
Super kadr i kompozycja, sporo zmiesciles, zdjecie robi wrazenie.
Milego wieczoru.
Krzysztof

jhm (203003) 2020-11-19 9:45

Hello Mariusz,

Very nice with all the star light.
Lovely panorama picture about the city.
An excellent composition, nice presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

COSTANTINO (104159) 2020-11-19 10:37

Hello dear friend and have a nice evening
this is the best view of this landscape...
I like the lights shining like stars
into the dark....here we have a photo
with a lot of impressive monuments...
I can see Ancient aGORA temple
of hephaestus....
regards
Costantino

Tue (82232) 2020-11-19 10:54

Hello Mariusz,
I read your comments on the tech forum as well about the quality of pictures in different Internet browsers. I had also noticed the differences. I always use Microsoft Edge, which has a much better quality than Chrome, so this photo looks perfect as well. A spectacular evening view of the city with great illuminations and wonderful colours in the sky. The lamps look like perfect stars also.
Lars

pajaran (102632) 2020-11-19 11:08

Greeting.
Interesting and beautiful view, beautiful part of the city, well shown with beautiful colors, contrast, perspective and good text.
A well-captured moment with lighted lamps and clouds of beautiful colors.
Nice departure of the day.
I wish you a nice and peaceful night, all the best.
Paja.

PiotrF (52330) 2020-11-19 16:19

Czesc Mariusz
Klimatyczne wieczorne zdjecie tej czesci miasta. Swiatla latarni z pierwszego planu pozwolily przy domknietej przyslonie utworzyc ladne gwiazdki.
Dobra kompozycja, swietna kolorystyka i ostrosc
pozdrawiam
Piotr

jemaflor (135424) 2020-11-19 23:19

Hi Mariusz,
Excellent photo, so nice from this POV with these stars, well managed, nice also with tones of the sky in the BG, congratulations, tfs.

papagolf21 (152599) 2020-11-19 23:23

Bonjour, cher Mariusz,
La ville, entre chien et loup, avec ces lampadaires qui s'amusent � nous faire des clins d'oeil � travers leur 閏lat.
Une composition de toute beaut�;
Amiti閟.
Philippe

Royaldevon (75378) 2020-11-20 0:28

Hello Mariusz,

I have a new monitor and when enlarged, on that, the scene looks amazing; no worries about colours!
There are so many little titbits to focus on and enjoy.

It was a well timed photograph, some artificial illumination and just enough natural light, working together, to give light and atmosphere!

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

ChrisJ (160008) 2020-11-20 2:05

Hello Mariusz,

I like the repetition of the starburst lights. Good sharpness and well framed and composed. The lofty vantage point offers a great view. Tfs!

ikeharel (105901) 2020-11-20 2:19

Hello Mariusz,
Evening lights and multi-colors over town and its monuments was an excellent moment taken.
Already darkness fallen on the town, but the sky still golden tones prevailed. A fine outcome.
Have a nice friday,
Ike

vjmite (5094) 2020-11-20 4:11

Hi Mariusz,
The photo looks fantastic on my screen. Lovely rich sunset colours in the sky, a rugged skyline, and the various illuminated buildings in the photo. The temple looks like it is glowing red hot. The exposure is just right.
Vince

ktanska (40067) 2020-11-20 9:50

Hi Mariusz,
So nice to see those light stars made by small aperture exposure. You don't see them very often nowadays. Brilliant landscape of this classic city. Light just after sunset is so beautiful.
Kari

jmdias (102900) 2020-11-20 12:03

mariusz

my hotel was far from here, it was located in a dangerous area, filled with drug users and prostitutes.. I can recognize the area where I walked around noon...excellent nocturne shot.

take care

jorge