Ohrid

Photographer's Note

The church of Sv. Jovan Bogoslov - Kaneo was built and fresco painted in the XIII century. There are no written records about it. The location of the church is among the most beautiful on the shore of Lake Ohrid. It stands on a high rock above the former fishermen's settlement of Kaneo and one of the most beautiful beaches in the old part of the town. It is crucifix in shape, and renown for its rather harmonious forms and exceptionally successfully decorated facade and dome. As both building and decorative material baked bricks and limestone were used.
The architecture of Sv. Jovan Bogoslov - Kaneo is very important for the survey of the medieval monuments in Ohrid. It represents a successful combination of the Byzantine and Armenian elements. The unknown constructor of this monument designed the dome under the influence of the Armenian architecture. It is also obvious from the ribbon-like triangular wreaths on the exterior wall of the octagonal dome.
One of my favorite spots on the shore of Ohrid Lake!!!
Enjoy it!!!

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recepyuksel (18640) 2008-06-10 4:33 [Comment]

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mafegan (8626) 2008-06-17 19:15

Hi Slavko
A nice point of view looking down. However the backgound is a bit over exposed as it is not possible to differentiate between water and sky. TFS, Marlene

siamesa (28231) 2008-06-28 8:00

Hello Slavko
Fantastic architecture of this church. I loved it. It's original with an excellent pov. Congratulations. I put it in my favorites.TFS
Regards
maria

zumalife (185) 2008-06-28 10:25

The POV here is very good. I agree that the above part of the background seems overexposed. Also, it seems little tilted if you look at the base of the building, but, maybe that is the way the building is built?

Nonetheless, good grab!

Photo Information

Copyright: Slavko Novjanovski (liquid_sk) (296)
Genre: 风景
Medium: 彩色
Date Taken: 2006-08-17
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/4.6
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Monasteries in the World, Sv. Jovan - Kaneo / St. John - Kaneo [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-09 1:14
Favorites: 2 [view]