SHREWSBURY

ENGLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1136

Shrewsbury is a market town whose centre has a largely unspoilt medieval street plan and over 660 listed buildings, including several examples of timber framing from the 15th and 16th centuries. Shrewsbury Castle, a red sandstone fortification, and Shrewsbury Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery, were founded in 1074 and 1083 respectively by the Norman Earl of Shrewsbury, Roger de Montgomery. The town is the birthplace of Charles Darwin and is where he spent 27 years of his life. Located 9 miles (14 km) east of the Welsh border, Shrewsbury serves as the commercial centre for Shropshire and mid-Wales.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

THE BLUE MOSQUE

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Image Number 572

The Blue Mosque was the grand project of Sultan Ahmet I (r 1603–17), whose tomb is located on the north side of the site. The mosque's wonderfully curvaceous exterior features a cascade of domes and slender minarets. Blue İznik tiles adorn the interior and give the building its unofficial but commonly used name. The tiles number in the tens of thousands, there are 260 windows and the central prayer space is huge. The mosque is such a popular attraction that admission is controlled so as to preserve its sacred atmosphere. Only worshippers are admitted through the main door; tourists must use the south door 

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken rested on a railing with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of .57 seconds and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE BLUE MOSQUE

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Image Numbers 568 & 569

The Blue Mosque was the grand project of Sultan Ahmet I (r 1603–17), whose tomb is located on the north side of the site. The mosque's wonderfully curvaceous exterior features a cascade of domes and slender minarets. Blue İznik tiles adorn the interior and give the building its unofficial but commonly used name. The tiles number in the tens of thousands, there are 260 windows and the central prayer space is huge. The mosque is such a popular attraction that admission is controlled so as to preserve its sacred atmosphere. Only worshippers are admitted through the main door; tourists must use the south door 

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image Number 568 (top)

 The image was taken rested on a railing with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/15th of a second and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 569 (bottom)

The image was taken rested on a railing with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/20th of a second and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE THREE BLUE DOMES - SUNSET

OIA, SANTORINI, GREECE

Image Numbers 493a and 493b

Oia is a picture perfect village in the north west edge of the Santorini island. Oia is an idyllic complex of white washed blue domed churches and charming, traditional Cycladic houses and cave houses.  In summer over 120,000 visitors from cruise ships visit Oia every day and the tiny main street literally becomes impassable.  This view of the "three blue domes" is a key destination and features in most guide books.  The ideal time of day is sunset.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image Number 493b (top)

The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/3 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.  

Image Number 493a

The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/350th of a second and aperture F5.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

 

OIA

SANTORINI, GREECE

Image Number 480 & 481

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

Image Number 480 (bottom)

 The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/223th of a second and aperture F5.6.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach wide angle lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 481 (top)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/800th of a second and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach wide angle lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

OIA BY NIGHT

OIA, SANTORINI

Image Number 478 & 479

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

Image Number 478

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 30 seconds and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach wide angle lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 479

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 30 seconds and aperture F4.5.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach wide angle lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

FISHING BOATS AT DAWN

NAOUSA, PAROS, GREECE

Image Number 465 & 466

Naousa (Greek: Νάουσα) is a village in the Cyclades. It is located in the northeastern corner of the island of Paros, and it has a population of 2,870.  In the summer, when it is warm and sunny almost every day, Naousa attracts many tourists from all around Europe because of the climate and the nearby beaches, like Kolympithres. During the winter, it is cold and occasionally snowy.  Naousa port is home to a large traditional fishing fleet which shelters behind a sea wall protected by a small medieval fort.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image Number 465 (upper)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/4 of a second and aperture F5.6.   80mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 466 (lower)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 3/5 of a second and aperture F5.6.   80mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

 

FISHING BOAT AT SUNSET

NAOUSA, PAROS, GREECE

Image Number 463

Naousa (Greek: Νάουσα) is a village in the Cyclades. It is located in the northeastern corner of the island of Paros, and it has a population of 2,870.  In the summer, when it is warm and sunny almost every day, Naousa attracts many tourists from all around Europe because of the climate and the nearby beaches, like Kolympithres. During the winter, it is cold and occasionally snowy.  Naousa port is home to a large traditional fishing fleet which shelters behind a sea wall protected by a small medieval fort.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/17th of a second and aperture F4.5.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

ROUSANOU MONASTERY

METEORA, CENTRAL GREECE

Image Number 414

The Metéora, literally "middle of the sky", is one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars in central Greece. The Metéora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.   In the 9th century AD, hermit monks, seeking a retreat from the expanding Turkish occupation, found the inaccessible rock pillars of Meteora to be an ideal refuge. More than 20 monasteries were built, beginning in the 14th century.  Until the 17th century, the primary means of conveying goods and people from these eyries was by means of baskets and ropes. Six monasteries remain today.  Each monastery has fewer than 10 inhabitants.  The Monastery of Rousanou was built in the 16th century.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/80th second and aperture F5.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

MONASTERY OF ST. NICHOLAS ANAPOUSAS

METEORA, CENTRAL GREECE

Image Number 406

The Metéora, literally "middle of the sky", is one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars in central Greece. The Metéora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.   In the 9th century AD, hermit monks, seeking a retreat from the expanding Turkish occupation, found the inaccessible rock pillars of Meteora to be an ideal refuge. More than 20 monasteries were built, beginning in the 14th century.  Until the 17th century, the primary means of conveying goods and people from these eyries was by means of baskets and ropes. Six monasteries remain today.  Each monastery has fewer than 10 inhabitants.  The Monastery of St Nicholas Anapousas was built in the 16th century.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/6 of a second and aperture F14.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

ROUSANOU MONASTERY

METEORA, CENTRAL GREECE

Image Number 405

The Metéora, literally "middle of the sky", is one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars in central Greece. The Metéora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.   In the 9th century AD, hermit monks, seeking a retreat from the expanding Turkish occupation, found the inaccessible rock pillars of Meteora to be an ideal refuge. More than 20 monasteries were built, beginning in the 14th century.  Until the 17th century, the primary means of conveying goods and people from these eyries was by means of baskets and ropes. Six monasteries remain today.  Each monastery has fewer than 10 inhabitants.  The Monastery of Rousanou was built in the 16th century.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/3 of a second and aperture F14.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

VARLAAM MONASTERY

METEORA, CENTRAL GREECE

Image Number 403

The Metéora, literally "middle of the sky", is one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars in central Greece. The Metéora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.   In the 9th century AD, hermit monks, seeking a retreat from the expanding Turkish occupation, found the inaccessible rock pillars of Meteora to be an ideal refuge. More than 20 monasteries were built, beginning in the 14th century.  Until the 17th century, the primary means of conveying goods and people from these eyries was by means of baskets and ropes. Six monasteries remain today.  Each monastery has fewer than 10 inhabitants.  The Holy Monastery of Varlaam – The Holy Monastery of Varlaam is the second largest monastery in the Metéora complex. It was built in 1541.   

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 4/5ths of a second and aperture F12.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

VARLAAM MONASTERY

METEORA, CENTRAL GREECE

Image Number 402

The Metéora, literally "middle of the sky", is one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars in central Greece. The Metéora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.   In the 9th century AD, hermit monks, seeking a retreat from the expanding Turkish occupation, found the inaccessible rock pillars of Meteora to be an ideal refuge. More than 20 monasteries were built, beginning in the 14th century.  Until the 17th century, the primary means of conveying goods and people from these eyries was by means of baskets and ropes. Six monasteries remain today.  Each monastery has fewer than 10 inhabitants.  The Holy Monastery of Varlaam – The Holy Monastery of Varlaam is the second largest monastery in the Metéora complex. It was built in 1541.    Beyond it is the Monastery of the Holy Trinity (1475).

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of2seconds and aperture F10.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

OLIVE GROVE

ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE

Image Number 385

Zakynthos is the third largest island in the Ionian Sea, located off the west coast of Greece. The west and north coasts are extremely mountainous often with cliffs dropping many hundreds of feet straight into the sea.  The beautiful white cliffs that plunge into azure seas have to be seen to be believed; the water is wonderfully clear.  Zakynthos is an extremely lush island; the Venetians (who conquered it) referred to it as Il fiore del Levante-- the Flower of the Levant. Zakynthos, like its neighbour Kefalonia, was heavily affected by the massive earthquake of 1953 (only three buildings on the island survived) and subsequently a lot of its stunning Venetian architecture was destroyed. Ruins still lay in some parts of the island due to this. The main town was completely rebuilt.  Today tourism is the most important source of income, and Zakynthos is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 3/10th 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.  

FISHING BOATS

GYTHIO, PELOPONNESUS, GREECE

Image Number 361

Gytheio 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).  Gytheio 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 Italy and Greece where the boats are drawn up and the fishermen gone.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/125th of a second and aperture F11.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens wide angle 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.  

TOWER BRIDGE

LONDON UK

Image Number 276

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

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/10th of a second and aperture F9.   28 mm wide angle Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.