PITTSBURG

USA

IMAGE NUMBER 654

Although Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been remodelled and turned into an East Coast sylicone valley since its steel mills closed, vestiges of the rust belt remain.  These include Pittsburgh's spectacular early C20th sky scrapers which the city could never afford to replace subsequently.  As a result, Pittsburgh has a pocket of unique buildings which have served as a backdrop for many nostalgic and gritty movies, including the Godfather.  They centre around the 4th Ave Historic Precinct, including the Arrott and Commonwealth buildings, all constructed between 1902 and 1906 during the ascendancy of Pittsburgh's greatest son, the steel mogul Andrew Carnegie.  

Atticus worked hard to capture the ghost of the greatest steel town in the world through his inner city images of Pittsburgh.  In particular he managed to exclude any buildings that did not date from the age of steel.  This image in particular aches for a lost age.  It is one of Atticus' favourite images.

IMAGE NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/137th of a second and an aperture of f14.  45 mm Phase One wide angle lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.   

OIA

SANTORINI, GREECE

Image Number 496

Oia is a picture perfect village in the north west edge of the Santorini island.  It extends for 2 kilometres along the edge of the caldera that forms the island. It is built on the steep slope of the caldera and the houses and restaurants are built into niches carved into the cliff on the seaward side. Oia is an idyllic complex of white washed blue domed churches and charming, traditional Cycladic houses and cave houses.  It offers excellent views of the sunset over the caldera.  In summer over 120,000 visitors from cruise ships visit Oia every day and the tiny main street literally becomes impassable.  Oia no longer has a local population - almost all houses have been converted to pensions.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/200th second and aperture F7.1.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

OIL JAR

OIA, SANTORINI, GREECE

Image Number 489

Oia is a picture perfect village in the north west edge of the Santorini island.  It extends for 2 kilometres along the edge of the caldera that forms the island. It is built on the steep slope of the caldera and the houses and restaurants are built into niches carved into the cliff on the seaward side. Oia is an idyllic complex of white washed blue domed churches and charming, traditional Cycladic houses and cave houses.  It offers excellent views of the sunset over the caldera.  In summer over 120,000 visitors from cruise ships visit Oia every day and the tiny main street literally becomes impassable.  Oia no longer has a local population - almost all houses have been converted to pensions.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/223th of a second and aperture F9.   80mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

OIA

SANTORINI, GREECE

Image Number 483

Oia is a picture perfect village in the north west edge of the Santorini island.  It extends for 2 kilometres along the edge of the caldera that forms the island. It is built on the steep slope of the caldera and the houses and restaurants are built into niches carved into the cliff on the seaward side. Oia is an idyllic complex of white washed blue domed churches and charming, traditional Cycladic houses and cave houses.  It offers excellent views of the sunset over the caldera.  In summer over 120,000 visitors from cruise ships visit Oia every day and the tiny main street literally becomes impassable.  Oia no longer has a local population - almost all houses have been converted to pensions.

TECHNICAL NOTES

 The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/350th of a second and aperture F7.1.   80mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

COBBLED STREET

PARIKIA, PAROS, GREECE

Image Number 454

Parikia is the capital and the main port of Paros island. It is one of the most typical Cycladic settlements as it is distinguished by its narrow cobbled paths, the old churches, the small shops and the houses in blue and white. Parikia is today one of the most popular and busiest spots on the island, as its cafeterias and restaurants along the waterfront attract many visitors. Parikia is also famous for its vivid nightlife, which makes it along with Naoussa village (on the northern side of the island) the two busiest tourist resorts of Paros.  Parikia has 4,500 permanent inhabitants.  Parikia has a strong traditional fishing fleet.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/15th second and aperture F12.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

FISHING NETS

PAROS, GREECE

Image Number 452

Parikia is the capital and the main port of Paros island. It is one of the most typical Cycladic settlements as it is distinguished by its narrow cobbled paths, the old churches, the small shops and the houses in blue and white. Parikia is today one of the most popular and busiest spots on the island, as its cafeterias and restaurants along the waterfront attract many visitors. Parikia is also famous for its vivid nightlife, which makes it along with Naoussa village (on the northern side of the island) the two busiest tourist resorts of Paros.  Parikia has 4,500 permanent inhabitants.  Parikia has a strong traditional fishing fleet.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/5 of a second and aperture F16.   80mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

FISHING NETS

PAROS, GREECE

Image Number 451

Parikia is the capital and the main port of Paros island. It is one of the most typical Cycladic settlements as it is distinguished by its narrow cobbled paths, the old churches, the small shops and the houses in blue and white. Parikia is today one of the most popular and busiest spots on the island, as its cafeterias and restaurants along the waterfront attract many visitors. Parikia is also famous for its vivid nightlife, which makes it along with Naoussa village (on the northern side of the island) the two busiest tourist resorts of Paros.  Parikia has 4,500 permanent inhabitants.  Parikia has a strong traditional fishing fleet.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/4 of a second and aperture F22.   80mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

CENTRAL FISH MARKET

ATHENS

Image Number 449

The hectic, colourful Athens agora (market; also referred to as the Varvakios Agora) is the highlight of the vibrant Athinas market district. It’s a sensory and gastronomic delight, with an amazing range of olives, spices, cheeses and deli treats. The historic meat market, with hanging carcasses illuminated by swinging light bulbs, is a surreal highlight. The fish market has an astonishing range of local and imported fish.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/147th second and aperture F3.5.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

CENTRAL FISH MARKET

ATHENS

Image Number 447

The hectic, colourful Athens agora (market; also referred to as the Varvakios Agora) is the highlight of the vibrant Athinas market district. It’s a sensory and gastronomic delight, with an amazing range of olives, spices, cheeses and deli treats. The historic meat market, with hanging carcasses illuminated by swinging light bulbs, is a surreal highlight. The fish market has an astonishing range of local and imported fish.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/250th second and aperture F3.2.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

CENTRAL FISH MARKET

ATHENS

Image Number 446

The hectic, colourful Athens agora (market; also referred to as the Varvakios Agora) is the highlight of the vibrant Athinas market district. It’s a sensory and gastronomic delight, with an amazing range of olives, spices, cheeses and deli treats. The historic meat market, with hanging carcasses illuminated by swinging light bulbs, is a surreal highlight. The fish market has an astonishing range of local and imported fish.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/320th second and aperture F3.5.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

D

SAINT PETER

PORT OF VOLOS, CENTRAL GREECE

Image Number 422

Volos is a port city on the east coast of the Greek mainland, situated midway between Athens and Thessaloniki. Modern Volos is a relatively new city. It is mainly built on the area of the ancient city of Iolcus.  Iolcus was the homeland of the mythical ancient Greek hero, Jason. This is also where he and the Argonauts began their voyage on their ship, the Argo, in search of the Golden Fleece. A replica of the Argo can be seen on the waterfront of Volos, The waterfront consists of a car-free promenade, lined with an exceptional number of café-bars. Summertime evenings spent on the waterfront are particularly enjoyable, as you can take a pleasantly warm stroll along the promenade.  You will also find yourself walking alongside the numerous sailing boats and a small number of traditional fishing boats that dock there.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/100thof a second and aperture F4.   80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

MONASTERY OF TIMIOS STAVROS

CENTRAL GREECE

Image Numbers 409, 410. 411

The small Monastery Church of "Timios Stavros" in Doliana-Trikala is located in central Greece about 80 klm from Meteroa.  The church has 13 domes and is among the most remarkable Greek Byzantine churches.  It was built in the end of 17th century, in basilica order, and it consists of three aisles. It initially functioned as a monastery but it was abandoned in 1924.   It has recently been restored with assistance from the European Community.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image Number 411 (top)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1.6 th seconds and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens wide angle with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 410 (middle)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1.6 th seconds and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens wide angle with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 409 (bottom)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1.6 th seconds and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens wide angle with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

FISHING BOATS DUSK

GYTHIO, PELOPONNESUS, GREECE

Image Numbers 358 & 359

Gythio is a coastal town of 8,000 people in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece.  In ancient times it was the seaport of Sparta, some 40 kilometres (25 miles) north. Today it is the largest and most important town in Mani. (See also other images from Mani).  Gythio has a lovely old port bordered with nineteenth century buildings.  Within the port, colourful wooden fishing boats are still operated by genuine local fishermen, unlike the phoney “fishing ports” in some other parts of Italy and Greece where the boats are untended, the fishermen gone, and the tourists plentiful.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image 358 (upper)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/250th of a second and aperture F5.6.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image 359 (lower) 

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/50th of a second and aperture F11.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

FISHING BOAT AT SUNSET

GYTHIO, PELOPONNESUS, GREECE

Image Number 356

Gythio is a coastal town of 8,000 people in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece.  In ancient times it was the seaport of Sparta, some 40 kilometres (25 miles) north. Today it is the largest and most important town in Mani. (See also other images from Mani).  Gythio has a lovely old port bordered with nineteenth century buildings.  Within the port, colourful wooden fishing boats are still operated by genuine local fishermen, unlike the phony “fishing ports” in some other parts of Italy and Greece where the boats are untended, the fishermen gone, and the tourists plentiful.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/80th of a second and aperture F5.6.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

FISHING BOATS

GYTHIO, PELOPONNESUS, GREECE

Image Number 353

Gythio is a coastal town of 8,000 people in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece.  In ancient times it was the seaport of Sparta, some 40 kilometres (25 miles) north. Today it is the largest and most important town in Mani. (See also other images from Mani).  Gythio has a lovely old port bordered with nineteenth century buildings.  Within the port, colourful wooden fishing boats are still operated by genuine local fishermen, unlike the phoney “fishing ports” in some other parts of Italy and Greece where the boats are untended, the fishermen gone, and the tourists plentiful.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/137th of a second and aperture F16.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

RUSTIC HOUSE

LEONIDIO, GREECE

Image Numbers 303 and 304

Leonidio, on the east coast of the Peloponnesus, is bound by two abrupt mountainsides enclosing the town from the north and south. The River Dafnon passes through the town, and its banks are linked with three bridges. The town is capital of the Tsakonia region, notable for its cultural and linguistic particularities, and the settlement itself offers striking and picturesque architecture.  In August Leonidio hosts the "Tsakonian Eggplant Festival", attracting well-known chefs from across Europe and achieving growing popularity.  Apart from citrus, tomatoes and olives, the area's most famous and widely distributed product is the Tsakonian eggplant, characteristic in its sweet taste, and acknowledged and protected by the European Union.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image Number 303 (upper)

The image was taken with a tripod-mountedPhase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/1097thof second at aperture F6.3.   80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 304 (lower)

The image was taken with a tripod-mountedPhase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/100thof second at aperture F20.   80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

TOWER BRIDGE

LONDON UK

Image Numbers 277 & 278

Tower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London.  The bridge consists of two bridge towers tied together at the upper level by two horizontal walkways, designed to withstand the horizontal tension forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge on the landward sides of the towers. The vertical components of the forces in the suspended sections and the vertical reactions of the two walkways are carried by the two robust towers. The bascule pivots and operating machinery are housed in the base of each tower. The bridge's present colour scheme dates from 1977, when it was painted red, white and blue for Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee. Originally it was painted a mid greenish-blue colour.  The bridge deck is freely accessible to both vehicles and pedestrians, whilst the bridge's twin towers, high-level walkways and Victorian engine rooms form part of the Tower Bridge Exhibition, for which an admission charge is made.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

Lower Image 277

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/15th of a second and aperture F9.   150 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Upper Image 278

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/2 a second and aperture F29.   150 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

CROFT LANE

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

Image Number 271

Croft Lane is an emerging landmark in Melbourne due to the diverse urban art commencing in Hosier Lane.    Its striking mural has become a popular backdrop for fashion and wedding photography.    

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of half a second and aperture F6.3.  28 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  The image has been cropped and the barrel distortion in the wide angle lens has been mitigated with Capture One.

HOSIER LANE

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

Image Number 270

Hosier and Rutledge Lanes are bluestone cobbled laneways and the precinct is a celebrated landmark in Melbourne mainly due to its diverse urban art.       The graffiti-covered walls and art-installations have become a popular backdrop for fashion and wedding photography.   Hosier Lane is also known for its avant garde cocktail lounges.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 800. Exposure of 1/60th of a second and aperture F5.6.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

HOSIER LANE

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA

Image Number 269

Hosier and Rutledge Lanes are bluestone cobbled laneways and the precinct is a celebrated landmark in Melbourne mainly due to its diverse urban art.       The graffiti-covered walls and art-installations have become a popular backdrop for fashion and wedding photography.   Hosier Lane is also known for its avant garde cocktail lounges.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 800. Exposure of 1/180th of a second and aperture F5.6.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.