The bridges to sunset have collapsed, a photo from Kyklades, South Aegean

Photographer's Note

Back from a 6 days trip to Milos, that magnificent island, which is my absolute favourite among the Kyklades. More than 80 fantastic beaches, some of them among the most spectacular of Greece, great traditional architecture, and an open-air geological museum.

Milos has been since the prehistoric years, a huge mineral centre, providing obsidian for tool making to allmost each and everyone one of the prehistoric settlements in Greece. Its geological importance stays at a very high leven until today, and in the mines of the island you can see unbelievable images and extraordinary colour pallette.

All around the island, you can see more than 20 bridges, from new and still functioning to old abandoned ones (one of my favourite photographic subjects), that are (or were) used to load minerals to ships. This one is located at Alykes (means "salterns") and was probably used for loading salt.

We 'll have the chance to talk a lot about Milos in some future posts.

***MORE PHOTOS FROM MILOS***

*TECHNICAL INFO:
I lowered manually the ISO to 50, used a small aperture (f/16), an ND-4 (2-stop down) filter, a polarizer and a tripod for this long shutter speed.

***IMPORTANT NOTE***:
"Copyright © – Hercules Milas. The reproduction, publication, modification, transmission or exploitation of any work contained herein for any use, personal or commercial, without my prior written permission is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved.

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disturbia73 (373) 2009-06-20 3:42

Hi Hercules,

The composition is perfect.
Filtering and polariser really worked good.
Wonderful end result.
Well done again and tfs !!!

Regards,

Thomas

pastadog (13111) 2009-06-20 3:54

Nice colors and depth achieved here, Hercules... and I believe that both the upper half and the lower half can be also nice photos stand alone... regards, Daniel

Jeppo (17645) 2009-06-20 4:27

Thanks for the interesting info concerning settings: such suggestions are very helpful!

as far as the compo is concerned I love the warm tones and the great depth. the eyes run from the collapsed structure till the horizon line were the burning sunset tones are melding together

ciao
silvio

coco (30439) 2009-06-20 4:47

Kalispera Hercules.

No está mal... y con eso quiero decir que está muy bien.
Técnicamente un trabajo impecable.
Además, está llena de fuerza gracias a la luz (y luego el filtro ND).

Buen trabajo.

Ta leme, file mou.

ciakgiak (30) 2009-06-20 4:58

Hello Hercules,
thanks for the technical info, they are very useful!
Great image my dear friend, with an amazing subject and a perfect POV. Colours and suggestions are outstanding. Congratulations.
Friendly regards.
Giorgio

baclama (19188) 2009-06-20 5:19

bonjour,
quand la mer se transforme en nuages au crepuscule on est subjugué....
tres reussi
TFS
vero

argycon (2769) 2009-06-20 5:23

Kalispera Irakli,
Yperoxi atmosferiki synthesi me fantastika xrwmata ths dysis!! Mou aresei poly kai o titlos pou epelekses, tairiazei ganti!!! Kalo savvatokyriako!
Xairetw
Kostas

bema (26591) 2009-06-20 5:59

Geia sou Hercules,

wow, what fine composition and especially mood in this perfect capture.. like those colors after sundown a lot.. perfect place in my opinion for such a shot..

have a nice weekend, Jassu Bernd

delkoo (68) 2009-06-20 6:04

hi hercules
this is truly exceptional, the subject, the light, the water and colors all combine to make a masterpiece.

ta leme
didier

athanvas (2369) 2009-06-20 7:08

Geia sou Hraklh!
Poly dynath fotografia me katapliktika xrwmata !!!
Yperoxh douleia!
Xairetw Basilis

leonorkuhn (16237) 2009-06-20 7:18

Hi Hercules,

I like this magic atmosphere. Stunning colors. Great perspective created by the old bridge.
Very very good job!

Greetings
Leonor

vasilpro (41801) 2009-06-20 7:27

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Υπέροχη σκηνή, υπέροχη φωτογραφία.
Καλό απόγευμα, Βασίλης.

Bruno40 (6658) 2009-06-20 8:12

hola amigo,
que maravilla, la composicion con las ruinas del puente yendo exactamente al vertice donde se oculta el sol es genial.
Muy buen balance de tonos y colores.
veo un poco de halo en las montanas, pero es un detalle. Estoy seguro que en tamano real es espectacular!
saludos
Jorge

clio (27961) 2009-06-20 8:31

Geia sou Hrakli,
I'm si happy... a lot of photo from Milo from you... ouahhh!
I too, it is my favorite island of Cyclades (but I do not know them all!) colors are really extraordinary, with iron, suffers , lhe black obsidian... I remember having my pockets full of pebbles of all kinds when I came back in the plane and I still have all the peebles in Paris! but it is the obsidian which I prefer.
In this time, I had seen this bridge, but I had especially been to bathe near Alikès in a place where there are very hot springs on the beach and in the sea and where yaya and Papous remain hours without moving in the water! I do not know if you went there, it was the owner of the room that I rented who had taken me.
Here is a very strange iron perspective put on the sea and that seems to want to join the sun.
I also like the reflections of the sun on the fragments of metal and the lights of Adamas in the distant.
I'm waitting for others one!
Filika
Artemis

josepmarin (59385) 2009-06-20 9:30

Hola Hercules,
tu información técnica sobre esta toma es muy interesante para saber cómo haces estas fantásticas fotos con poca luz.
Este atardecer es muy bello por sí mismo, pero consigues darle tu toque especial al captar magistralmente la gama cromática de tonos dorados, rosas, y púrpuras sobre el cielo y el agua, con una luminosidad formidable.
La belleza de la foto es indudable, tiene una gran atracción visual, y está realizada con una técnica impecable.
Excelente.
Un abrazo, amigo mío,
Josep

patdeph (35750) 2009-06-20 9:38

hello Hercules
splendid!The perspective is impressive,the colors are wonderful,and the low speed has created a superb smooth effect on the water!I love the reflection on the metal bars of the foreground,standing out the dark part of the sea!Congratulations!
Regards
Pascale

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2009-06-20 9:41

Wonderful scenery... Perfect colors, lighting and very good POV.
Very well done!
Have a good weekend.
Ahmet

thor68 (5586) 2009-06-20 11:29

not much to add here, that is one amazing capture! :-) love the light and colors, what a beautiful sunset.
very eleborate technical procedure and a great long exposure time creating this dreamlike slightly hazy
atmosphere just above the water. superb job & best wishes, thor.

Didi (61589) 2009-06-20 12:17

Yassou Hercules
Nice picture in the sunset Interesting deep foreground, the water looks iced.
Well done
Best regards

COSTANTINO (104029) 2009-06-20 15:51

Geia sou Hrakli,

Polu kali foto,me apsogi prooptiki megalo vathos pediou kai katapliktika xwmata,
Entuposiako kai to neo Natur..
Sugxaritiria,
xairetismous,

Costantino

dareco (17136) 2009-06-20 17:49

Although I always enjoy your work, this one is expecially nice in my eyes. Added to my favorites. Very beautiful colors and excellent composition. TFS

ChrisJ (159918) 2009-06-20 19:30

Hi Hercules,

A marvellous sunset, with good graphism & silhouettes, added by the decrepit remains of the old pier. Good warm colours & excellent sharpness. Tfs!

bakes888 (18499) 2009-06-20 20:44

Hi Hercules. Nice photo, excellent depth and perspective but it is the colours that really draw the eye. The long SS has added its effect well also. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good Sunday, Paul.

ifanik (21679) 2009-06-20 21:19

Εξαιρετική και πάλι φίλε μου
Η προοπτική της σε ταξιδεύει και τα χρώματα είναι υπέροχα
Σε ευχαριστώ για το ταξίδι λοιπόν Ηρακλή
Χαιρετώ
Νικος

Wanda1 (15142) 2009-06-20 23:26

Hi Hercules,
The eye is really drawn to the horizon first by the pieces of wood/metal with the light shining off them in the foreground and then by the remaining piece of bridge its self. Wonderful soft colours.
Regards
Wanda

labro33 (2807) 2009-06-21 1:04

Kalimera file Irakli,
Ti omorfa crwmata kai skies pou agkaliazonte se ena katakokkino iliovasilema...Yperochi synthesi pragmatika
Se cherretw,
Giwrgos

syrus_persia (2270) 2009-06-21 1:32

Salam doste man Hercules

Fanatastic light management in the low light, with good sharpness, colour, contrast & saturation. Tfs!
Mamnoooooon
cyrus

MichaelTrezzi (3374) 2009-06-21 2:06

Wow, Hercules, this is amazing ! The great colors and composition. You did a great job waiting until the sun will get below the horizon. What to add - just perfect picture. Kind regards, Michael

mkamionka (61082) 2009-06-21 2:58

Hi Hercules,
the colors of the sunset are really stunning. Amazing work. The composition is excellent too. I like the hills on the horizon and the surface of the sea. Even the elements of the collapsed bridge have some reflections in it which makes the shot even more colorful.
Fantastic work!!! TFS
M

TopGeo (38220) 2009-06-21 6:34

Γειά σου και πάλι Ηρακλή! Νομίζω πως μπορώ να αναγνωρίσω το στύλ σου μέσα σε πολλές άλλες εικόνες! Εχει μία θερμή ατμόσφαιρα και είναι ακριβής στην προοπτική το κάδρο και την ποιότητα χρώματος και αντιθέσεων που με εντυπωσιάζουν!
Χαιρετώ σε!
Γεώργιος

Dyerco (10185) 2009-06-21 7:20

Hi Hercules
Excellent light as usual with interest in the FG and the BG.
Phil

gneufeld (15890) 2009-06-21 18:17

HI Hercules,
A fine sunset image - gorgeous colors is stunning sunset light. I really like the silky feel of the water surface - a result of a very slow shutter speed. Excellent work and TFS. Gerald

yaya13baut (3344) 2009-06-22 0:48

hi Hercules,
a fine sunset here, around the main subject that is this disused bridge (an interesting subject indeed). This one gives a nice perspective, leadind to others islands on the background.
Of course, the light is perfect and the exposure time gives this nice smooth water.
Yannis

Xalkida (11744) 2009-06-22 2:55

Εξαιρετικά αποτελέσματα σε μια νατουραλιστική φωτογραφία. Η ομορφιά της Φύσης σε όλο της το μεγαλείο!

JCG (35153) 2009-06-22 11:07

Hi Hercules,

A superb photograph which calls upon imaginary… The colors and the light are wonderful and I like much the effect that the long exposure gives on the water. Beautiful creative eye, Hercules cheer.

With all my friendships and a very good evening,

Jean-Charles

jmcl (14535) 2009-06-22 11:41

Hi Hercules!

I hope this note finds you and yours well

wondrous image .. great exposure .. great use of contrast .. love the play of light on the foreground bridge .. thoughtful, unusual, and effective sea image.

take care,

John

BurhanettinMasa (641) 2009-06-23 9:10

Hi Hercules,
Colours, composition, perspective are all fantastic, very excellent job ...

Regards,
Burhan

penny12 (132) 2009-06-26 1:10

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Εντυπωσιακότατη φωτογραφία! Η αίσθηση της προοπτικής προσθέτει σίγουρα αισθητικά και νομίζω ότι έτσι δημιουργείται ένας συνδυασμός συμμετρίας και ασυμμετρίας. Συγχαρητήρια και για τα υπέροχα χρώματα.
Φιλικά,
Πένυ

PainDivine69 (1) 2009-06-26 13:27

Great, really great. Wonderful warm colours and excellent sharpness!

Greetings from Germany, Björn

Glint (6171) 2009-06-26 14:26

Hello Hercules,
I meant to critique this when I first saw it but was short of time.I like this because of the leading lines created by the bridge structure in the foreground and because of the lovely pinky mauve of the water.You have used thirds compo to good effect.I found the technical deatils on how you achieved this interesting.
Bev

dip (23892) 2009-06-30 1:36

Geia sou Irakli,
eisai poli grigoros kai xano 'episodeia' :))
alli mia fantastiki lipsi pou ksexorizei apo tin plithora ton pollon aniaron kai adiaforon fotografion tou TE,
Xaireto,
Dimitris.

alexony (67) 2009-08-24 5:04

Bonjour et bravo pour ton cliché, tout est parfait. Merci pour ce voyage.

Anthony