Closer, a photo from Ahaia, Peloponnesus

Photographer's Note

This is a photo of the bridge that has brought two towns, Rio and Antirio, and with them two regions of Greece, Peloponissos and Sterea Ellada, closer. Before the construction of the bridge, you could only pass from one side of the Corinthian gulf to the other by ferry boats. This bridge has become some kind of a symbol of the "modern" face of Greece.

HERE 'S SOME INFO FROM WIKIPEDIA:
The bridge dramatically improves access to and from the Peloponnese, which could previously be reached only by ferry or via the isthmus of Corinth at its extreme east end. It has a length of 2252 m (2882 m including the access bridges); as it consists entirely of five cable-stayed spans and four pylons, and it is one of the world's longest cable-stayed suspended decks. Its width is 28 meters -- it has two vehicle lanes per direction, an emergency lane and a pedestrian walkway.

This bridge is widely considered to be an engineering masterpiece owing to several solutions applied to span the difficult site. These difficulties include deep water, insecure materials for foundations, seismic activity, the probability of tsunamis, and the expansion of the Gulf of Corinth due to plate tectonics.

Its official name is the Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge. Charilaos Trikoupis was a 19th century Greek prime minister, and suggested the idea of building a bridge between Rio and Antirrio; however, the endeavour was too expensive at the time, when Greece was trying to get a late foot into the Industrial Revolution

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Skirider (119) 2007-01-26 17:35

Hi Hercules! I like colors of this picture and the light reflects on the water. Good!

Yann

AthaPan (0) 2007-01-26 17:38

Irakli kalispera!

Eksairetiki foto, me ta ola tis.
Se xaireto, jiati den tha lavo allo meros edo.

Ta leme file kai na eisai panta kala
SAkis

egeerhan (50) 2007-01-26 17:41

kalispera herk悤.
harika bir fotoğraf brawo
閌g𤦂悳 t僡k蔒 yazıyorum Birazda sen terc悳eye 蓷lış. o)))

drago (4832) 2007-01-26 17:41

Ηρα γειά,εξαιρετική νυχτερινή με εντυπωσιακά χρώματα καταπληκτικό φωτισμό και τέλεια οξύτητα.Πραγματικά φανταστική!
Καλό σαβα/ριακο
Παναγιώτης

peter1892 (1681) 2007-01-26 17:43

Hi Hercules - a fine shot. The bridge is a good subject, the illuminations on the pylons look good from this viewpoint, in fact your POV gives us a great sense of the bridge's span. The long exposure method works well, there's traffic on the bridge that creates those long streaks of light & the overall atmosphere in the image is good.

elifpetan (1204) 2007-01-26 17:54

Beautiful bridge. It looks very contemporary. The lights are special. Weldone Hercules.
Elif

Ertan (2988) 2007-01-26 18:04

Hello
Very nice bridge and image.Very nice blue tone.Great!!.
Regards
Ertan

gertan (1527) 2007-01-26 18:13

hello Hercules, this is the correct time to get a night picture. Also we can see all the perfect colors of the night. Good picture. I like it. Congratulations.

Gokhan

leonorkuhn (16237) 2007-01-26 18:14

Hola Hercules,

Muy bonita toma de atardecer. La puente es muy extensa y esta muy bien captada. Me gusta mucho la luz, los colores y reflejos.
Saludos,
Leonor

izmirli (3989) 2007-01-26 18:43

kalinihta dear hercules
very good night picture.wonderful bridge and lights.good colours and reflection.well done.
best regards.
g僡kan ak蓷kır.

sanalytis (1634) 2007-01-26 18:57

Geia Sou Irakli,

I like the soft evening colors in this image. You did an excellent job composing the photograph, I especially like the streaking lights across the bridge span. The bridge would of made things easier for me on my last trip to Greece, heading from Patra to Northern Greece I hade drive all the way back to Athens and head North.

Spiros

lilimih33 (9918) 2007-01-26 19:05

Hello Hercules!
Amazing composition with great colours and sharpness! Perfect exposure and perspective!
Excellent done!
Lili

Emile (20352) 2007-01-26 21:18

Hola Hercules.
Nice night shot with good colors and perspective, very good composition and great depth. Good light and reflection.
Well done. TFS.

porto62 (2313) 2007-01-26 21:24

Hi Hercules a great picture here, a perfect POV and with wide angle optic and long exposure you have catch all the great colours of that bridge well done.Alain

Graal (103040) 2007-01-27 2:14

Hi Hercules,
great bridge, excellent POV and shot. I like the colours, composition and reflections. Well done photo. Good note also.
Gr., Aleksander

madux (203) 2007-01-27 2:49

Hi there Hercules.
One of the best shot's of the bridge i've seen so far. even more bcoz it's by night. gives that extra magic feeling.

Last years I've passes through that bridge many times, and it always feels great. But before that, as you mention in your description, the ferryboat was very tiring. Although, I'd like to try the boat now, to get some nice picture of the bridge, from the water. :)

Good work.

Madi

pablominto (53746) 2007-01-27 2:55

Hello Hercules,
I love this point of view!
The distance gives a special impression of the beautiful bridge, and also adding more of the setting...
Well composed presentation, where the illuminated bridge really stands out in exciting colours!
Greetings,
Pablo -

evanrizo (462) 2007-01-27 2:59

Καλημέρα Ηρακλή.
Αξιοθαύμαστη φωτογραφία, ο φωτισμός είναι πανεμορφα βγαλμένος.
Τα χρωματα επίσης πανέμορφα, πολύ καλό το εφέ της γέφυρας.

delkoo (68) 2007-01-27 3:48

bonjour hercules
spectacular view of this bridge, the long exposure enhance the overall quality of the photograph, i enjoy the blue light on te top of the pylons.

well done
ta leme

didier

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2007-01-27 4:06

another magical shot from you irakli mou... the bridge is superb, also the way it is enlightened... greeks must be proud of this masterpiece...
i m really sad about sakis... such a great loss for TE... it wont be the same without him...

take care file mou...

korkut

chrisnet (23062) 2007-01-27 4:23

Hello Hercules,
Very beautiful night shot, wonderful lights of the bridge,well exposed and framed. Good work.
Regards
Christian

coco (30439) 2007-01-27 4:32

Kalispera Hercules.

Ya a punto de irme y veo esta foto.

La nota es desde luego muy significativa. Las nuevas joventudes no entender燰n una vida sin el puente, me imagino. Quiero decir que es un s璥bolo que incide a diario en la vida diaria de la gente.

Adem嫳 de su importancia, tiene una virtud que no es f塶il de conseguir con un puente: es hermoso.

Buen trabajo.
Kalinixta.

vincz (19113) 2007-01-27 5:06

Spelndid play with lights and their reflections. This bridge looks like a huge jewel taht way. Congratulations!

Wanda1 (15142) 2007-01-27 5:41

Hi Hercules,
A great sharp shot of this bridge. The colours and lights reflected are lovely and your composition is perfect.
Regards
Wanda

jafadabret (56501) 2007-01-27 6:04

Je suis tr鋊 heureux, Hercules, de voir ce pont la nuit. J'ai photographi� cet ouvrage de jour et je l'ai post�.
Ici c'est toute la magie de la photo nocturne qui met en valeur ce pont hors normes. Bien r徼ssi.
Jacques

delic (6735) 2007-01-27 6:35

Iassou my friend,
You have produced yet another great composition with great timing. This is a textbook example of an evening photo in cloudy weather. Lovely color and contrast.
Thanks for the informative note, too.
Best wishes,
Hakan

josepmarin (59385) 2007-01-27 6:40

Hola Hercules,
la larga exposici鏮 te ha dado un excelente resultado en la calidad gr塻ica de esta foto, dando una textura suave y bonita al agua, y jugando con las luces doradas y las azules, con sus bellos reflejos sobre el agua. El fondo impresionante de las monta鎙s recortadas sobre este cielo precioso, y todav燰 con un poco de luz a la hora azul (quiz� mejor la hora gris), le a鎙den a𠒇 m嫳 belleza a la composici鏮.
El encuadre est� perfecto, y el puente luce con mucho grafismo.
Una foto espl幯dida, amigo.
Saludos,
Josep

zo_tos (1084) 2007-01-27 7:03

μπραβο Ηρακλη,
ολα ειναι ωραια στη φωτογραφια σου, μου αρεσει πολυ η πορτοκαλι αποχρωση που εχει παρει η θαλασσα,
Στρατος

miuky (3335) 2007-01-27 8:50

hy
nice evening sky and line of lights...very good
regards, M.
be back

Paolo (41258) 2007-01-27 8:59

Hi Hercules, fantastic night view of that bridge, with excellent quality, POV and exposure!
great shot.
thanks, ciao

Isab (865) 2007-01-27 9:09

Bonjour
Tr鋊 bonne photo de nuit, le sujet est int廨essant et la r嶧lisation est bonne.
Bye
Isabelle

Vertigo (758) 2007-01-27 9:15

καλησπερα
πολυ ομορφη φωτογραφια με υπεροχα και καθαρα χρωματα
μια απο τις καλυτερες νυχτερινες ληψεις που εχω δει για την γεφυρα

syd1946 (1167) 2007-01-27 10:11

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Εξαιρετικη σε ολα της η φωτογραφια σου!Ειδικα η διαχειριση του φωτος ειναι καταπληκτικη,αλλα και σαν συνθεση υπεροχη.Με εντυπωσιαζει η ποιοτητα της φωτογραφιας.Ολα εχουν δουλεψει τελεια!
Σου ευχομαι οτι καλυτερο για το Σαβ/κο,
Θωμας

Fis2 (169679) 2007-01-27 14:27

Witaj Hercules!
I like the bridge. Good night photo. Very impressive picture. Thanks for sharing.
Regards
Krzysztof

vbl (1421) 2007-01-27 15:01

Hola Hercules:
que foto!
estupendos colores, luces y reflejos
gran trabajo amigo
un saludo

balatrek (7455) 2007-01-27 16:08

Hola Hercules,

Suavidad y perfecta armon燰, eso es lo yo veo en esta imagen, me encanta la luz y el momento que elegiste para realizar este trabajo, sin duda una fotograf燰 muy equilibrada con una bella composicion, te felicito amigo.

Saludos
Jos�

Angelillo (9374) 2007-01-27 16:08

Hola Hercules:

Es realmente estupenda esta foto. Los cables de acero que parecen pir嫥ides, la luz reflejada de m萖tiples matices, el ambiente on甏ico y un tanto surrealista. Has logrado una imagen bell疄ima. Felicidades. Buen fin de semana,

Angel.

cimcim (3712) 2007-01-27 17:20

Hi Hercules,
Another amazing night shot from you ...
Colours are incredible, sharpnes and clearness is perfect, no need to critisize your technique I just want you to know, your all photos even its night shot or not magnificent!
Aycin

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2007-01-27 17:55

Hi Hercules
Beautiful colours. Great ligth and composition of the bridge.
Regards

cunejo200 (7281) 2007-01-27 17:57

How sweet and beautiful. There is so much beauty in this well composed bridge. The colors are beautiful. Greetings Hercules.

stefanocer (10642) 2007-01-27 18:11

Great long exposure perfectly balanced against lights/shadows also composition is very good , well done.
Stefano.

Xalkida (11744) 2007-01-27 19:15

Εξαιρετική δουλειά φίλε Ηρακλή.

Βέβαια πάσχει λίγο από sharpness αλλά είναι φανταστική τόσο από χρώματα όσο και από φωτισμό. Μάλλον πρέπει να βάλω στη συλλογή μου και έναν ευρυγώνιο φακό.

Lix (0) 2007-01-27 20:01

Hi Hercules!
incredible shot! Great lightings...well done

Alessandro

veronika (6058) 2007-01-28 10:59

Hi Hercules,

wonderful. Not only the picture but bridge as well, i like it's shape and whole the idea of make the way easier :)
Nice sunday!
Vero

siolaw (38294) 2007-01-28 11:02

Iassou Iraklis,
Good night view of the bridge, looking very futuristic with these great lights and colors... reflections and texture of the water are very nice, thelight of the sky is great too
Ta leme
Laurent

brevbrev14 (140) 2007-01-28 11:50

Hi Hercules!
very intersting bridge taken in a beautiful moment of the day, when the sky in not too dark!
well composed and with a very good reflections of lights!
ciao!
Valeria

veve (4189) 2007-01-28 12:16

Hi Hercules,
Wow,amazing picture!
The bridge looks perfect with those night lights!
Beautiful reflections and great colors!
Well done!
TFS.
Best regards,
Veronica

logios (1903) 2007-01-28 13:42

Γειά σου Ηρακλή,
Ορισμένες από τις φωτογραφίες σου είναι χαρμα οφθαλμών, πέρα από κάθε από κάθε στερεότυπη ανταποδοτική διάθεση. Μπράβο.
Γιάννης

Budapestman (82620) 2007-01-28 14:02

Hi Hercules,
This is a beautiful and very impressive photo! Lights are fabled and spectacular. Its an effective composition and fascinating atmosphere. Gorgeous shot!
Thank you, nice days
George

quillo (11858) 2007-01-28 14:34

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Magn璗ica imagen nocturna del puente. Las nubes, las luces y los reflejos muy bien captados, me gusta. Buena definici鏮.

Felicidades amigo por tu excelente trabajo.

Saludos.

-

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2007-01-28 15:15

Hola Hercules.

Me encanta ser el que rompa estos 100 puntazos merecidos para esta foto jejejejejeje

Impresionante la luz, c鏔o la captaste y los reflejos.

Un fot鏮 fiera!

Un saludo, Oscar

paura (25802) 2007-01-28 18:45

Hercules,
Excellent noturne shot here. Amazing composition and lighting.

paulo

axiotea (21651) 2007-01-28 23:14

Iassou Hercules,
A good quality image showing the beautiful bridge with good light exposure. Nice reflections in the water as well - the mounts in the far give a sense of depth to your photo.
Cheers,
Marilyn

vinicio (23423) 2007-01-29 8:05

Excellent work Hercules, compliments, lights and colours are really beautiful and fascinating, I like well also the composition and the wide view of this beautiful bridge, well done, indeed.
Have a good week
Ciao
Vinicio

Vato_Law (12732) 2007-01-29 16:36

Hello Hercules,
Another great night shot with the lightened bridge and its details well enhanced by your photo. Love the light coming from the bridge, its interesting architecture and the effect caused by the long exposure on the water.
Cheers.
Paulo

tibervince (781) 2007-01-29 22:32

Hi Hercules,
What a shot! The effect is fantastic... the cables of the bridge look like spot lights... the reflection is gorgeous with this mix of red and blue... the long exposure was a perfect choice...
Once more, bravo!
Vincent

carper (96) 2007-01-30 6:45

a beauty Hercules,
fantastic night shot, cool composition, very good point of view and fine to look at, very good photo job here.
gr. jaap

sergio1 (12152) 2007-01-30 11:32

Hola Hercules

El equilibrio de luz es perfecto y esto junto con la definicion incrementan mucho las texturas. La foto complimentada por la nota abre el camino a un futuro.

Monstruo te lo has currado que no veas.
Gran trabajo.

Sergio

anesugur (18789) 2007-01-30 17:15

Hi Hercules,
Very nice shot.
I like this composition and POV.
The colors are also wonderful.
Thanks and best wishes. Uğur

picardo (2459) 2007-02-12 11:51

Fantastic picture of the bridge and it colors. Very nice sharpness. Great picture
TFS
Picardo

TopGeo (38220) 2007-07-30 9:51

Hi Hercules
Xarika otan moy eipes gia tin palioteri soy paromia lipsi, Den se iksera tote.
Tin epsakca kai tin aneseira Moy arese afantasta, Paratiro ligo floy ton kato foton ( diko moy reply) epeksigo desto
Filika Giorgos