2133 seconds in Sarakiniko, a photo from Kyklades, South Aegean

Photographer's Note

A nightshot from Sarakiniko beach, one of the most famous beaches of Milos and one of the most spectacular and "surreal" landscapes in Greece.

The whole area is covered by shining white rocks in strange shapes and formations, looking like giant sculptures, reminding us that nature is the greatest artist of all times.

The shutter was left open for more than 35 minutes (using "bulb" setting) in order to catch the movement of the stars. I also did, now and then, almost every two minutes some "lightpainting" on the rocks, with a small lantern I had with me. Hope you like the result, you 'll see some daily photos from the same magnificent place in the future.

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giorgimer (35017) 2009-06-21 3:47

Hi Hercules,

I've seen similar posts on TE in the past, yours is one of the best, great light management I particularly like the rocks.

Well done!

Gio

Morac (27725) 2009-06-21 3:48

Hello Hercules,
This result is surprising and extraordinary.
Good Sunday.
Best regards
Marc

Buin (42580) 2009-06-21 4:00

Hallo Hercules!
A really breathtaking photo and landscape as well! A picture to marvel at ...
Congratulations to this one!
Greetings from cooland rainy Germany!
Frank

COSTANTINO (117792) 2009-06-21 4:11

Gia sou File
Entipossiako to topio,nomizis oti vlepis skini apo diastimiki tenia pou se metaferi sto horohrono..
Kenurgia tehniki vlepo,exie xefigi apo ta sinithismena topia ke prohoris me epitihia se kati to diaforetiko
bravo
Costantino

clio (27961) 2009-06-21 4:33

Geia sou Hrakli,
Sarakiniko's white rocks must be extraordinary at night (and also when ther is the moon). You really made an exposure of 35 minutes? Then it was a night without meltemi!
I like this ballet of stars, it is very impressive!
Fantastic!
Bravo!
Artemis

sandpiper (6788) 2009-06-21 5:08

Hi Hercules

Wow, that's fantastic, so much movement in only 35 minutes, I'm amazed. I think I'll have to have a try at this myself next time we have a fine evening. I'm guessing that's the north pole star in the middle!
Great composition and POV, I really like this one.

Chris

TopGeo (38220) 2009-06-21 6:25

Γειά σου Ηρακλής!
Είχα δει κάτι παρόμοιο και υπέθετα το πώς έγινε! τώρα εγώ ξέρω! Καλή ιδέα! Εικόνα που δίνει της Μύλου το στίγμα!
Επαινώ σε!
Γεώργιος

Bruno40 (6662) 2009-06-21 6:25

fantastico!!.
supongo que no habia luna?
como enfocas si no ves nada?
algo que debo aprender
saludos
Jorge

ChrisJ (172436) 2009-06-21 6:57

Hi Hercules

An astonishing time exposure, clearly showing the circular star trails. I like the smal patch of yellow at right, that contrasts well against the predominant blue. Tfs!

Graal (103040) 2009-06-21 8:29

Kalimera Hercules,
amazing effect, good idea and realization. Fantastic image. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

jasmis (58653) 2009-06-21 9:13

Excellent night shot with stunning effect.
Regards.

erbiloguz (922) 2009-06-21 9:32

Hi Hercules !
Extremely wondeful shoot...good job...greetings..
Erbil

syd1946 (1167) 2009-06-21 9:40

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Απαράμιλλη τεχνική και ακόμη πιο εντυπωσιακό το αποτέλεσμα! Άκρως σουρεαλιστικο και ονειρικό...

πολλούς χαιρετισμούς,
Θωμάς

dareco (17136) 2009-06-21 10:31

I find this picture to be absolutely amazing!! Superb detail!!! Great color and light. WOW! TFS

vasilpro (41801) 2009-06-21 11:16

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Καταπληκτική τεχνική, υπέροχη φωτογράφιση.
Σε χαιρετώ, Βασίλης.

leonorkuhn (16237) 2009-06-21 13:01

Hi Hercules,

This image is absolutely wonderful!
Great composition, stunning colors. Magic scenery.
Is among my favorite.

Have a nice week, my friend
Leonor

Colombiana (2957) 2009-06-21 13:17

Hola Parcerito!

Tremendo experimento. Estas seguro que esto fue tomado en Grecia? Parece una imagen de la NASA!

Que bueno que sigas en TE como miembro activo compartiendo tu talento y creatividad con nosotros. De verdad que el melodrama de muchos miembros de irse solo porque la pagina luce diferente ya me tiene cansada. En la vida siempre van a haber cambios y lo unico que podemos hacer es adaptarnos. Gracias por quedarte con TE! Yo tratare de hacer lo mismo con mis fotos de novata desde Miami!

Un saludo y abrazo! Maryori

Emile (20352) 2009-06-21 15:51

Hola Hércules.
Una foto espectacular, mas de 35 minutos, wow. Muy interesante tu información de alumbrar las rocas con un foco cada dos minutos. Yo creo que muchos de los que verán esta foto trataran de hacer lo mismo. Excelente trabajo.
Abrazos.

coco (30439) 2009-06-21 16:09

Kalispera Hercules.

Conozco la teoría... pero no acabo de saber como hacer esto.
¿Cómo enfocas cuando no hay luz?
¿Cómo disparas para tener la exposición correcta si usas modo BULB?
¿Es un solo disparo o abres varias veces el obturador a lo largo de la noche?

Muchas preguntas y lo único cierto: una gran foto.

Ta leme, file mou.

PD: mañana acabaré de saber si voy esta semana a Atenas... el cuerpo me pide descanso y todavía no me han confirmado el billete de vuelta... aunque si no fuera esta semana, poco tardaríais en verme por ahí

gneufeld (15890) 2009-06-21 18:24

Hi Hercules,
This is absolutely stunning - work of photographic art if there ever was one. Very creative and excellent execution and presentation. TFS. Gerald

delkoo (68) 2009-06-21 23:55

hi hercules
You captured a fantastic move of the stars , now I am sure that earth is round......

great one my friend.

didier

ophelcia (0) 2009-06-22 0:18

I admire the idea, 35 minutes it's so long but gives a spectacular effect:)
My favourite,
Gosia

bema (26591) 2009-06-22 0:25

Kalimera Hercules,

wow, what a very special capture of this marvelous place, so often seen as a day-light-shot, but never as a night-shot..
really a fantastic picture with great and depth..

have a nice week, greetings Bernd

ymrk (15099) 2009-06-22 0:36

Hercules,i'Ve loved to that seconds!!!!!
What a impressive idea,perfect sharpness and view'd splendid been...
Take care,

Yağmur

amaryllis (37047) 2009-06-22 1:03

bonjour Hercule
comme je le diais tu portes bien ton "pseudo" car cette photo est grandiose, surptenante et extraordinaire de par l'ampleur du résultat obtenu
Donnes moi la rectte stp
merci et bonne semaine
juliette

mkamionka (75137) 2009-06-22 1:44

Hi Hercules,
I really like that.
I planned to do it couple of times but when using Canon 450d I have noticed that if the time is longer than 5 seconds, the noise becomes too intense.
Great setting for this kind of shot. Congratulations, the effect is spectacular,
TFS
M

Budapestman (82620) 2009-06-22 2:29

Hi Hercules,
You took a fantastic photo with FANTASTIC details, the composition of the photo is splendid, great shot, indeed. Congratulations. Have a nice week!
George

BurhanettinMasa (641) 2009-06-22 3:34

Hello Hercules,
It seems like the meteor has entered into a black hole :)
Very interesting and exciting shot, also very smart ...

Regards,
Burhan

brandstaetter (15915) 2009-06-22 3:34

Hi Hercules,
a masterpiece, well planned. Most photographers would have problems already finding the polar star, the center of this gigantic wheel..
Compliments, Christian

Dyerco (10185) 2009-06-22 3:34

Hi Hercules
I love this shot. I am going to Utah and Northern Arizona later this summer and I hope to try this in Monument Valley.Excellent work indeed.
Phil

jhm (211738) 2009-06-22 4:02

Hello Hercules,

This is the first time that I see similar picture, it's absolutely a very big one. Excellent picture good depth and perspective.
Very well composition, good of colour and presentation. TFS.

Warmest regards,
John.

ElAprendiz (30) 2009-06-22 6:44

Hola Hercules:

Tendría que estar ahí a tu lado para aprender hacer esto...
Una foto muy futurista, independiente de que haya sido tomada en Grecia. El espiral refleja la rotación de la Tierra, sin duda.

Pero más asombroso es el experimento que nos has traído, y estoy seguro que muchos intentarán realizar algo asi. Gracias por compartir.

Saludos desde Colombia, John

hyasar (7775) 2009-06-22 8:01

Hi Hercules,

when I registered TE, very similar long exposure shot impressed me too much. and today, I feel the same feeling. dreamy, super natural shot. You waited more than 35 minutes with several lighting actions...this patient and work deserve a great respect.

congratulations and warm regards,
Hakan

aristo (3214) 2009-06-22 11:34

File mou this is out of words!Outstanding photo,fantastic light managment and colours!
Great job!!!
Compliments,
Arek

MichaelTrezzi (3374) 2009-06-22 12:15

Hello Hercules, This is a wonderful picture. How did you do it ? In one exposition of 2133 secs or combining more pictures of shorter exposition to decrease the noise ? Great colors, especially the warm tone fit well to the dark bluue sky. Perferctly done, that the warm illumination is not overexposed. Well done, Kind regards, Michael

g_panakia (4031) 2009-06-23 1:00

metafysiki foto
endiaferon to apotelesma apo tous peiramatismous
i kinisi apo to fos kai t' asteria dimiourgoun ena "tunel" dinontas tin entyposi pos an glistriseis ekei 8a ta3idepseis sto mellon...
filika
georgia

kpav (5031) 2009-06-23 8:52

Γεια σου Ηρακλή, απίστευτη φίλε, μαγική, καταπληκτική δουλειά!
Κώστας.

amazon (12112) 2009-06-24 0:50

a photo soul,
patience, craftsmanship, and a pair of photographic eye,
teşekkürler hercules,
iffet

Glint (6171) 2009-06-26 14:21

hello Hercules,
the light management and creativity here are superb. This has a really fantastical, surrealism.Would make a good graphic illustration for a scifi book.
Bev

Didi (61589) 2009-06-26 16:00

Hi Hercules
A very interesting experience.
Well done for this nice picture.
It's impossible to do it with my camera because I can't lock the button
Very good management of the exposure.
Best regards

golden (2289) 2009-09-13 9:37

Συγχαρητήρια για ακόμη μια φορά Ηρακλή!!!!
Ακόμα μια φωτογραφία σου στις αγαπημένες μου...

DRAKOLIMNH (1224) 2009-12-06 6:53

Εντυπωσιακή η σκηνή που μας μεταφέρεις Ηρακλή,περα απο τεχνικά θέματα μπορεί να σε ταξιδέψει σε κάτι πολύ όμορφο
-για άλλη μια φορά θαυμάζω μια ιδέα σου που μεταφέρθηκε υπέροχα σε εμάς όλους,

ευχαριστώ
Πέτρος

rajhema (1873) 2010-05-05 8:51

Pretty awesome capture and patience from you. I guess your exposure is little over 30 minutes ? for this the exposure came out fantastic. the circular effect of the stars and the blue shades came out very good. I should try this one.

TFS
Rajesh