The Old Acropolis Museum

With the kick off for the holiday season, the day was busy and then we had a fun night with another couple over who we only get to see on the island. No new photos of interest, but this is one from May's trip to Greece that I've been working on this past week (thanks for your advice @ericdibosco ). Eric has been advising me on the tone of the sky and the reflections surrounding the old museum. It has now been replaced by the very modern, open, beautiful construction that is partially visible on the right hand side.
Taken mid-day with very very strong Aegean blue skies which detracted from the composition so I chose b&w, but the lighting and shades of the sky and walking level were hard to sort out.
Thank you for the lovely comments on the abstract sunset. I was so pleased it struck a chord for all us non-talented wanna-be painters!
Have a great holiday weekend -- looking forward to seeing fireworks photos.
Don't forget that the mundane-stairs theme continues through July 5th!
http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/25806/announcing-mundane-challenge-stairs

[Tony]

Overwhelming image. Lines, contrast, reflections and textures. Awesome. Fav

[Sally Ings]

Very nice contrasts, great lines.

[KWind]

Fabulous reflections and lines.

[Annie D]

striking reflections lines and tones

[Wylie]

that's a fabulous mirror surface for reflections, makes a really interesting shot. fav.

[Suse♡]

This is outstanding!

[Joyce]

Stunnning image . All your work getting it into B&W was very worth while.

[Catherine Pace]

wonderful strong darks and sharpness - fav

[Debs Stott]

The reflections and detail in the building are fab - stunning shot.

[Issi Bannerman]

What a lovely sharp shot and there are some great reflections too!

[Francoise]

wonderful result. I like the dark look to what is obviously a bright sunny day.

[Graeme Stevens]

Excellent as always

[Howard Steele]

great capture this has everything shadows reflections..angels and lines

[Danny G.]

Te reflections look amazing, incredible processing here. FAV. Amd happy 4th of July!

[Babs]

Fantastic shot and excellent processing. It looks as though the people are walking on glass. fav.

[gloria jones]

Stellar image, clarity, light, textures, processing

[Barb]

love the b&w and the detail and light.

[Kane Arlow]

I love this shot, it was a great choice to go with b&w. I hope you have a great holiday weekend, and happy 4th of July.

[Kerri]

Awesome b&w

[Rosie Kerr]

Really great reflections... I enjoy how the building is perfectly reflected in the shiny surface, to make a complete structure. Wonderful tones in this shot, too. Enjoy your holiday!

[Andy Mcculloch]

Cool reflection

[Molly]

A really interesting shot, with lots to look at and take in. The reflection is amazing.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Interesting shot! Great job on the processing too.

[Christina Helliwell]

What a stunning colour. Beautiful place.

[Paula W]

What beautiful reflections, so perfect.

[Gavin.J.Cotton]

Gorgeous monochrome, with Oil slick blacks and crisp reflections. Superb:)

[Maggiemae]

You were in the right place for this unique scene! The reflections are just part of it! Super shot!

[Jan Rose]

Great reflection.

[Gena Pegg]

Fantastic lighting and reflections!

[Pam Knowler]

Fabulous reflections Taffy which makes this such a great shot! Fav!

[Joan Robillard]

Great reflections. Wonderful capture.

[Yeshanghai]

Amazing capture and reflections

[Milanie]

What beautiful lines and strong reflections - such clarity. Beautiful job.

[Janiskay]

Love the silhouettes, reflections, the wet look of the roof, the lines and the symmetry or the windows.

[eDorre]

What a clear and reflective shot!

[Julia]

Looks fantastic! Wow! Fabulous reflections

[Taffy]

@soboy5 @pusspup @tonydebont
Thanks for the fav!! Always appreciated, but especially on a shot like this given the work that went into the processing.

[Ann T.]

Wonderful shot!

[Leon Buijs]

Fantastic image, great clear reflection in the foreground. The b&w processing is very well done

[Elizabeth]

Wonderful processing on what was already an excellent shot! I especially like the dramatic contrast in tones from dark to light. Is it a glass surface
that's reflecting or is there water?

[Taffy]

@redy4et Thanks! It was glass. You could look through the glass and see ruins of the ancient city beneath it, where they had begun excavations. Then, behind where I was standing, there was an open area that you looked down into and could see the details of the dig. It really was one of the most impressive museums I'd ever seen (the new one). I'm not sure what they are using the old building for. And wonder at all this when reading about the referendum today...it takes money to support these displays and the work.

[Bill Fenske]

fabulous reflections Taffy

[Islandgirl]

Wow awesome Taffy very nice in b&w, esp love the reflection!

[Junko Y]

What a striking composition! Perfect choice to go with b&w.

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture and perspective. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.

[Irene]

Love the lines and the different shades of black

[Lisa Poland]

Love this! Amazing contrast.

[Vanessa D.]

Love everything about this image! The lines, the contrast, the silhouettes, the reflection, the framing! Amazing!

[Chris Johnson]

Really neat how the building reflected on the ground. Fantastic photo!