view from chania, a photo from Hania, Crete

Photographer's Note

Inspired by recent post by dekanski and mkamionka, here's a look back at our stay in Chania (or Hania).

THIS PICTURE was shot from the rooftop coffee place of the small hotel we were staying. The old mosque is clearly visible on the other side of the harbour/bay, as are the softly coloured houses of Chania, which was a great place to start our 2017 summer trip. In fact I think this was the very first picture I took on that holiday. Not a bad place to start!

O Greece, those were the days!

PaulVDV, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, jhm, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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lousat (138609) 2022-01-25 12:01

Hi Benny,i been there me too many years ago, but no chance to take a wonderful pic like your, another time a great idea this view from above with a "roof" too,spectacular composition very sharp and bright! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (101988) 2022-01-25 12:16

Hello Benny,
I have been to Chania a few times but never stayed long enough to get to know the city well, so I can't figure out the location of this hotel. Anyway, I like the view of the city, well framed by the "roof" above and the balcony below. Especially I like the pink and blue tablecloths.
Regards,
Gert

GyurMaster (24668) 2022-01-25 13:06

Hello Benny,

Now that is a place to have a coffee! The view is simply phenomenal, I could get used to it quite fast.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

PaulVDV (62802) 2022-01-25 13:42

Hallo Benny,
In een vorig leven was ik ooit op Kreta doch ben nooit in Chania geweest.
Recent werden er inderdaad heel wat foto's van deze plaats getoond op deze site.
Toch een heel originele deze hier!
Wat een sublieme plaats om te verblijven!
Wat een uitzicht!
Mooie framing met het rieten afdak.
Vele groeten, Paul

ifege (46951) 2022-01-25 20:17

Hi Benny
I think that Chania was my favourite stop in all of Greece when I travelled around in 1998. A good photo looking towards the waterside shops and cafes. Well framed.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (115539) 2022-01-25 23:04

Hello dear Benny and have a nice day
and a happy evening
spectacular composition with
delicate details which are very
well composed
a wonderful postcard remitted
from you to all of us
I like the simplicity of these
houses with the red roofs
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (146280) 2022-01-25 23:10

Hi Benny,
Nice POV from this balcony, well framed with the view on the top of this roof, good light and contrast management, tfs.

emka (157280) 2022-01-26 0:43

Hello Benny, You have round a fantastic viewpoint. Pity that the photo can't be seen in the large format to see more detail. I remember this Chania centre with the mosque. Nice to have something to eat there and to have this wonderful view.

Best regards MAlgo

mkamionka (73374) 2022-01-26 1:49

Hi Benny,
So pity that you show this photo now! If I only knew there is a cafe or restaurant with such a great view, I would certainly look for it. To be honest though I think there were some elevated viewpoints on the other side and I struggled to find a path there. I simply have to return to Crete which is a spectacular destination.
Nice use of the roof here to cover the cloudy sky and originally frame the scene,
Excellent work!
M

jhm (211734) 2022-01-26 4:34

Goedemiddag Benny,

Ik zag net een foto van Griekenland, maar met een winters tafereel.
Gelukkig was u daar tijdens het goede weer, ook al was de hemel niet echt blauw, zoals gewoonlijk.
Op deze plaats iets drinken zou volgens mij wel gezellig kunnen zijn.
Goede samenstelling en heel mooi gepresenteerd, bedankt

Groeten uit Oost-Vlaanderen,
John

ChrisJ (171222) 2022-01-26 4:48

Hello Benny

I loved Chania, even more than Heraklion. Suh a charming seaside town. Compact and picturesque too. And what a splendid view of the harbour! Tfs!

abmdsudi (95869) 2022-01-26 4:55

Hi Benny
So inviting - the world to oneself! Sure looks like a nice spot to be seated there. Bright and cheerful so nicely composed and such beautiful colours.
Best regards

Royaldevon (85606) 2022-01-27 6:29

Hello Benny,

Super viewpoint!
The bamboo roof and balcony wall help to create a slot into which the wonderful details of Chania are neatly placed.
The sky isn't bright and yet the city looks colourful and welcoming, as we take advantage of the huge sense of depth.
(I think I may be biased as I loved Chania!)

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

dekanski (9269) 2022-02-03 2:37

Hi! I know this place, we drank coffee in the hotel garden! Is it next to the Maritime Museum? Beautiful view!
Greeting