Autumn in Greece

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 6, 2011299 views24 comments

I'm guessing this isn't what most people associate with Greece - but towards the north of the mainland is the most stunning landscape you could hope to encounter. Mountains, gorges, old villages, packhorse brigdes, ancient churches and monasteries, forests, etc - I could go on forever!
Anyway, I went there twice last year - first with my husband on holiday in May when it was green and flowers everywhere, 2nd time in the Autumn - just for a solo photoshoot and to scout a few workshop locations. This was one of my favourite views for dawn/sunrise. I was just past the peak colours and would have liked a few more clouds but it really was beautiful and I hope you get a little glimpse of what I saw here. The scene changed all the time but I think this is my favourite - for now at least!

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24 comments

Comment posted by Robert Stough on March 6, 2011 at 4:59 PM

What a wonderful image Lizzie. It has a mystical beauty that is quite enchanting.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 6, 2011 at 5:28 PM

Absolutely lovely Lizzie! I like everything about it - great comp, beautiful color, the low hanging fog, and the processing - all delightful!

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Comment posted by Jack Garrett on March 6, 2011 at 5:38 PM

Very, very nice! Reminds me a little bit of New England fall.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on March 6, 2011 at 5:55 PM

What a spectacular sight, Lizzie! The warm colors are just beautiful, and the mist adds a mysterious and tranquil feeling.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 6, 2011 at 6:08 PM

The low lying clouds / mist add to the mood of this wonderful scene Lizzie. Love the beautiful warm light!

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 6, 2011 at 6:22 PM

Love the fog in the valley and the fall colors. The sky isn't bad either.

There are so many wonderful elements which make this image work its magic.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 6, 2011 at 7:11 PM

Gorgeous, Lizzie. What a special place, and your light certainly conveys this feeling.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on March 6, 2011 at 7:39 PM

Love the softly balanced light through out the scene and the wonderful autumn color, of course.

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Comment posted by INGOMA on March 6, 2011 at 8:24 PM

What a gorgeous scene, Lizzie. A pleasure to view. I can't think of any suggestions or nits here.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 6, 2011 at 8:33 PM

What a glorious combination of well lit fall colors, valley fog for a bit of mystery, and mountains receding into the distance..

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on March 6, 2011 at 8:35 PM

Gorgeous landscape, Lizzie. Very well designed image. What a scene!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 6, 2011 at 9:49 PM

Never would have guessed Greece. Wonderful image. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Eric Good on March 6, 2011 at 10:56 PM

Love the layers and sense of depth captured here. The color palette is quite beautiful too. Wonderful work!

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 7, 2011 at 1:27 AM

This is just GORGEOUS!

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Comment posted by Jack Brauer on March 7, 2011 at 5:44 AM

Absolutely gorgeous capture! Congrats!

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on March 7, 2011 at 8:24 AM

Very nice indeed Lizzie, the sea of mist looks beautiful in this wonderful setting. The view is excellent.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Lizzie Shepherd on March 7, 2011 at 1:04 PM

Thanks very much for all the feedback everyone - glad to know you like the view as much as I do!

I will have to post a few more from the same area - next time one with the gorge.

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Comment posted by Scott Fricke on March 7, 2011 at 3:30 PM

You are right, I would never have guessed Greece! i don't even think you are missing too much with the lack of clouds, there is certainly a lot for the eye to roam around and see throughout the image, nicely composed.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on March 8, 2011 at 12:23 AM

Lizzie,

I think I have not used this word in a critique before, but this photo is lyrical.

The light is gorgeous and the way it plays on the varied landscape is both gentle and mystical.

Beautifully done!

--P

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on March 8, 2011 at 1:17 AM

Lizzie,

What a grand and beautiful scene you have captured. Great combo of the autumn colors and the layers of mountains and fog covered valleys. Beautiful!

Hardly visible, but somewhat apparent is the village below. Insignificant to the overall composition, but I wanted to mention it for future considerations and including evidence of the "hand of man." Obviously none of us moderators has moved the image, but I just wanted to mention it.

A glorious capture and we'll look forward to more from this area.

Lon

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Comment posted by Lizzie Shepherd on March 8, 2011 at 2:32 PM

Preston - very flattered that it brings to mind 'lyrical' - thank you!
Lon - good point about the little village - never even occurred to me that potentially put it in another gallery - I think the next one I will post has a tiny monastery in it so I shall have to think about where it best fits

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 8, 2011 at 5:44 PM

Beautiful! A wonderful view with the fog in the valley and the fall color with such nice light. I also really enjoy all the layers going back through the scene. Nice work, Lizzie.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on March 9, 2011 at 2:53 AM

Stunning! The mist adds a lot here.

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on March 9, 2011 at 7:51 AM

wow
i like the clouds and warm light nice fall scenery
good comp.

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