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Lake Kerkini


Lake Kerkini
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Copyright: Anestis Karas (anestis) (54)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-28
Camera: Olympus E1
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/1600 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-05-29 11:50
Viewed: 1938
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lake Kerkini is a large, artificial freshwater lake located at the place of a former swamp, 47 km from the Greek - Bulgarian border. It is used for irrigation and flood control purposes, and it is fed by River Strymon flowing in Greece from Bulgaria. Lake Kerkini occupies an alluvial plain between two mountain massive (Kerkini, Mavrovouni). It receives a large quantity of sediments from the river Strymon which drains a large area in southwestern Bulgaria. It is a shallow lake with a maximum depth of 10 m, characterized by large fluctuations in water level (4 - 5,5 m) caused by the current irrigation - oriented water management and flood control. The water level in the lake falls to a minimum each year between September and February and rises to a maximum level between early May and early June.
Because of its geographical location, at the center of Strymon plain, Kerkini lake consists the main pass for migratory birds which fly to Aegean sea or the inland Balkan, while also, through Danube river to the Black Sea or to the Hungary steppes. The lake supports rich bird population, throughout the year, in terms of both numbers and diversity including rare and endangered species. It is very important as a feeding ground for birds of prey nesting in the nearby forests, as a wintering and intermediate station for migratory birds, as well as a breeding area for a large number of birds.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3071 W: 231 N: 5861] (19714)
  • [2006-05-29 11:56]
  • [2]

A warm welcome to TN, Anestis.
Wow, what a superb sunset over this beautiful lake.
The colors are amazing. I love the clouds and the reflections also.
The composition is excellent.
TFS. : )

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  • Aramok Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 922 W: 99 N: 1396] (4799)
  • [2006-05-29 12:51]

wonderful, really wonderfully. I love the light rays and the bird in the sunset and the calming effect is excellent, with a fantastic reflection.

TFS.

Emma

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  • Karin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 418 W: 5 N: 268] (2089)
  • [2006-05-29 13:24]
  • [2]

Hello Anestis,
Very good photoghaph, perfect colors, good composition with a front plan in the dark, and really amazing sky!

Hi Anestis,
What a beautiful photo, with such beuatiful light and colors. The photo is really sharp, and the composition is very good. The bird and gradient colors in the sky are really special.
TFS,
Niek

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11878)
  • [2006-05-29 19:10]
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Excellente prise,les couleurs sont extras et les reflet de lumière sont splandide. Félicitations pour cette magnifique composition.

Merci pour l'envoie Anestis.

joseph

Hello Anestis, and welcome to TrekNature. This is a very beautiful photograph; perfectly exposed with good rich color. The sky/clouds look almost three dimensional...very effective. It is lovely.

Thanks for sharing

Evelynn : )

Hello Anestis

Lovely colours. Timing was excellent. The reflection on the calm water is visually striking. The silhouetted bird is an added bonus. A very beautiful scene to view. Thanks.

beautiful! Good job!

AA

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1654 W: 79 N: 1456] (4742)
  • [2006-08-19 19:40]

This is a fantastic sunset. Beautiful light and excellent sharpness. Well composed too. Well done & TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Stunning capture, perfectly exposed. Excellent work!

wonderful sunset, sharp, colored, good pov, well done :)

Hello Anestis,
Wonderful picture.All details perfect.TFS.
Great job.

Saffet

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  • Charo Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 38 W: 0 N: 27] (322)
  • [2007-04-16 8:46]

Hola Anestis,
Excelente captura, muy bellos colores y estupenda nitidez.
Cheers
Saludos
Charo

A very beautiful capture. The colors come together magnificently. The reflection, the large bird, the POV, etc, all combine to make this an excellent photo. Very well done. TFS
Jim

Hi Anestis,

Wow, what a superb sunset. And what a colours. Beautiful. The reflection from the sun and clouds in the water, splendid. And what a beautiful lake. A very interesting info. Well done. Regards and TFS Bob

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 500 W: 2 N: 466] (2121)
  • [2007-08-16 22:02]

lovely! great colors and light! i like your depth on this image. very well done. tfs

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  • kamiko Silver Star Critiquer [C: 11 W: 0 N: 6] (80)
  • [2007-12-16 11:08]

At first sight, the shot is good, but i see plenty of black stains, your lens, or your captor certainly

nice shot, regards Kam

entupwsiako hliobasilema Anesth
polu kalos sundiasmos tou mple me to kokkino kai wraies leptomeries

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