Old Harbor And Koules The Venetian Medieval Fortress From Heraklion Crete Greece
by Ana Maria Edulescu
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Old Harbor And Koules The Venetian Medieval Fortress From Heraklion Crete Greece
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Ana Maria Edulescu
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Photograph - Oil On Canvas
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Just came back from the wonderful Greek island, Crete. Me and my husband just spend there a wonderful vacation ( in June 2013 ).
I was mesmerized by the beauty and the charm of this Mediterranean island.
Crete is the largest of the Greek islands.
Heraklion, or Heraclion also Iraklion (Greek: Ηράκλειο Greek pronunciation: [iˈraklio]) is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete, Greece.
The Heraklion Port is divided into two parts. One is the old Venetian harbour and the other is the new Heraklion Ferry Port.
The Venetian fortress of Koules dominates the entrance to the Venetian harbour of Heraklion. The Venetians called it the “Sea Fortress” (Castello a Mare or Rocca a Mare), but today it is known by its Turkish name, Koules, a corruption of Su Kulesi (Water Tower). It is one of the most familiar and beloved monuments of the city, and the symbol of Heraklion.
Today the fortress of Koules gazes proudly out across the Sea of Crete, reminding us of the glory of Venetian Chandax. It is haunted by legends that Cretan rebels were horribly tortured in its damp, dark rooms.
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Music of the Heart
The yellow net is so different heare and so attractive to watch!! Amazing beautiful work Ana Maria!! FL
Claudia Kuhn
Love all the blues. Interesting that all the boats seem to be blue as well - to match the sky and water? L
Ana Maria Edulescu replied:
Most of the boats there are blue or white with some colorful stripes ( red or yellow ). Thank you so much, Claudia.
Ion vincent DAnu
Great photo, great memories (I suppose). You just have to paint it in you original style! fav and v. pinit
Ana Maria Edulescu replied:
Oh, yea... great memories.... I'll paint for sure something fro Crete. Thanks a lot, Danu.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent capture, Ana!!! Marvelous shades and tones of blue with accents of red and yellow - this scene was custom made for you! V/F
Marina Hanson
Even your photography contains your signature vibrant sunny colors, dear Ana Maria! Love this lovely, warm, and oh so peaceful image! voted
Dagmar Helbig
Ana Maria, a wonderful view and reminder of a great holiday - and - of course, you was thinking of all of us......, a big hug - Dagmar
Colette V Hera Guggenheim
Hey Ana ,my dear friend ,had to come back to enjoy your photograph ,and for let know havent forgotten no one ,preparing thses days to goe down to my mother in the Spanish mountains ,departure in a week ,and will then be back a few weeks later middle october ,have my laptop with this time ,wit luck can come online some times ,hoping all is fine with you dear Ana .......hug /Colette
R W Goetting
There is nothing like the artist's eye for capturing an image like this. Even professional photographers sometime catch the subject but miss the composition.......this is right on the mark!! I get the feeling that we may be treated to a few new ones from Italy here pretty soon!!! FV!!!
Mary Wolf
What a beautiful place, Ana Maria! I love the brightly colored boats and charming atmosphere you've captured here. V/F
Mary Wolf
What a beautiful place, Ana Maria! I love the brightly colored boats and charming atmosphere you've captured here. V/F
Mary Wolf
What a beautiful place, Ana Maria! I love the brightly colored boats and charming atmosphere you've captured here. V/F
Marsha Heiken
Ana,This is so wonderfully colored. I feels like I am there. Love it. Thanks for comments hun,and all the votes you give me.Dear Friend,Marsha FV
Karen Adams
I can see why you would love this place! The colors have Ana Maria all over them! Almost as beautifully colorful as your paintings!!! ;) This is such a lovely scene you have captured! fav/v38
Jenny Rainbow
How recognizable those Greek colors and light, even without to look the title and description...Hope you had there a wonderful restful time and get a great inspiration for new painting! Amazing view, dear Ana! Best wishes to you for the week!
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