Mineral Water Swimming Pool, a photo from Blagoevgrad, West

Photographer's Note

On our trip to Greece we stayed at a spa hotel near the border. The local mineral springs are constantly supplying the tubs in the bathrooms of the apartments and these pools with mineral water of about 38C (100F) temperature. The swimming pools were empty almost all of the time and that gave me an opportunity to have a shot without the need of model license from occasional swimmers;-) I do not think that the sulfur smelling cloud drove visitors away - most probably they were bustling on the ski tracks and lifts not far away...

jlbrthnn, rakeshgupta, worldcitizen, MLINES, parbo heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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aadilj (18102) 2008-02-06 1:30

I love the gentle hues and the pastel hues. The perspective and the pov also make it so dramatic and lovely. Good work indeed.

indoka28 (5261) 2008-02-06 1:31

Hello Anton,

The spa steam fog has given that beautiful eerie and mystical feel to this shot..!! wonderful colours and a very good depiction..!!! amazing clarity as well..!!

Regards
Indro

jlbrthnn (76043) 2008-02-06 4:27

Hello Anton,
Your inspiration is with multiple facets. The completely artificial nature, architecture and even universes, which you can make beautiful while realizing of the strange images at the good time. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

rakeshgupta (2672) 2008-02-06 7:29

Hi Anton,
Arcs formed at the swimming pool's floor filled with blue water are looking good. The smoke or fog is making it more beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.
Rakesh

Gustaw (21670) 2008-02-06 7:57

Hi, my friend!
It must be very interesting place. I like your idea. Good colours, light and composition. I like your swimming pool. Well done.
Marek

worldcitizen (16104) 2008-02-06 16:48

Hello Anton,
I like the mysterious mood created by the steam in this photo. The pool and ceiling simply fade away before our eyes. :-) The fact that there are no people also adds to the eerie feeling. I also like the way the bright blue of the small pool in the foreground jumps out.

pablominto (53746) 2008-02-09 4:34

Hello Anton,
I think you reproduce the atmosphere well here!
I can almost feel the smell, and to me it is not pleasant, hehehe...
I notice the roofing and take it you're not as tough as the Icelanders who are using their pools outdoor and all year!
Greetings,
Pablo -

MLINES (12516) 2008-02-09 15:10

Hi Anton, This looks a great place to visit no matter what the weather is like outside. Your Greek series is excellent and exciting to see the variety in this historical place. We are holding a mineral meeting there (Athens & Milos) next month so very keen to learn from your images. TFS. Murray.

silvia_zenova (1336) 2008-02-13 12:12

Zdravei Anton!
nikoga ne sam predpolagala che edin spa basein moje da izglejda tolkova atraktivno na snimka! Istinata e 4e svetlinata koqto se razseiva ot tavana i vodnata para, i geometri4nite formi na baseinite vnasqt atmosfera i triizmernost. Mnogo priaten kadar, mislq 4e trqbva da zapo4ne6 da se zanimava6 s komersialna fotografia i da snima6 katalozi na spa-centrove:))
Pozdravi!
S.

parbo (11092) 2008-10-16 12:22

Hello Anton,

Very interesting capture and note. I like foggy inside under repeating beams while transparent roof illuminating some parts. Lines from ground increase perspective view there. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

DariaK (601) 2009-01-07 6:29

Good atmosphere capture, and everything is at peace because there is no one there. This is a spa I could RELAX in. :)

Daria