Eleftheria
Shipwreck beach in Zakynthos #2
Posted by Eleftheria (Athens, Greece) on 22 July 2009 in Landscape & Rural.
Greek Ionian blue!
Information from the internet:
Zakynthos Shipwreck bay: The beach of Navagio or Shipwreck or even Zakynthos smugglers cove is the most famous of Zakynthos beaches and one of the most famous of all Greece. It is the trademark of the island and has been photographed millions of times. This superb beach is located in the eastern part of the island, close to the Anafonitria village.
It was initially called Agios Georgios (St.George), but owns its new name to the shipwreck of a boat that transported illegal cigarettes, in 1983. The deep sea left the remains of the ship on this beach.
With the years passing, the sand completely surrounded the ship which looks now as if it was emerging of it. The vestiges of the ship can be seen in the middle of the large white sandy beach which has amazing turquoise and crystalline waters.
Huge vertical cliffs of white rocks are surrounding the sand creating a unique and enchanting image. To reach this paradise, one has to take a little boat from the small port of Porto Vromi. Those taxi-boats are leaving every hour and the trip is about 30 minutes.
I was born on November 18th, 1998 and I am a girl from Greece :-) Thank you for your comments!
-- SORRY, I HAVE NOT MUCH TIME TO VISIT EACH ONE OF YOU EVERYDAY...A LOT OF HOMEWORK... -- :o)
My dad's photography site:
@flyingwind风飞扬: Thank you! Not from a helicopter... The small cruise boat leaves you there, and then there is a way up that leads you up to this view. I wanted to have a better view but there was the chaos few steps more!
@PATRICK: Thank you!
@Irene: Thank you!
@Nazzareno: Thank you! Welcome to my page!
@k@: High? :o)
Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Another amazing shot Elef, even though the beach was photographed million times, it hasn't lost its beauty. Now, I really want to go there :). Thanks for the background info as well :).
22 Jul 2009 7:19am
@Sarito: Thank you, Sarito! I hope you can go someday!
@Dhini: Thanks!
@beanow: Thank you!
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
Unbelievable shot..it looks really dangerous to be there..but a stunning shot!
22 Jul 2009 8:59am
@MrsAmber: Thank you!
Vitor Martins from Lisboa, Portugal
Fantastic shot. I love the composition and colors. I am sure that this beach is great.
22 Jul 2009 9:06am
@Vitor Martins: Thank you!
oncho from granada, Spain
Buenisima foto con una perpectiva unica,color intenso,gran playa, si con 11 años haces estas fotos tienes un prometedor futuro en el mundo de la fotografia y fantastico trabajo el de tu padre
22 Jul 2009 9:42am
@oncho: Thank you!
D . A from tehran, Iran
oh my GOD...
I'm flying..!! (;
it's like a bird view.
I love it
GOOD LUCK
22 Jul 2009 10:10am
@D . A: Thank you! Welcome to my page!
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Though I favour yesterday's shot, this one brings evidence about the name of the location!
22 Jul 2009 10:32am
@Japanalia: Thank you!
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
OMG ... you went up really high to get this wonderful photo Eleftheria ... it's fabulous, what a magnificent view!
22 Jul 2009 11:05am
@Monique: Thank you!
Luca Bobbiesi from Milano, Italy
wonderful pov, the abandoned ship on the beach is really cool
22 Jul 2009 11:34am
@Luca Bobbiesi: Thank you!
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
WOW....an even better shot than yesterday Elef! Well worth the walk up...... ;-)
22 Jul 2009 11:49am
@Eric Cousineau: Thank you!
Sof from Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Tu étais en avion pour faire de si belles photos??
22 Jul 2009 12:27pm
@Sof: Thank you! I was on a rock!
@empar bessó: Thank you!
@MJ: Thank you!
Kaveh from Shahin Shahr, Isfahan, Iran
Very beautiful & a perfect description. Did you take this from above the rocks?! You're a brave girl!
22 Jul 2009 12:44pm
@Kaveh: Thank you! Yes, I did!
Barbara from Florida, United States
Oh, I am so jealous you went to this beach on Zakynthos.
It has been years since I've been there.
The Ionian islands like other areas of Greece are magnificent.
This is an amazing image Eleftheria.
I wonder if you looked north to see Kefallonia.
You are making want to be there soon.
I will be dreaming of this all day.
22 Jul 2009 12:57pm
@Barbara: Thank you!
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Another vertiginous point of view, people seem so small... Really a cute little creek...
22 Jul 2009 1:13pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Thank you!
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Another great shot of this place, that I'd really love to visit !!
22 Jul 2009 1:50pm
@Susan: Thank you! Come!
MARIANA from waterloo, Canada
wow.. where were you when shoting this ? Awesome POV !
22 Jul 2009 1:51pm
@MARIANA: Thank you! I was on a rock!
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
Yikes! Just how tall is that cliff?
22 Jul 2009 2:21pm
@MontereyJohn: Thanks! Sorry, I don't know the answer.
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
another beautiful perspective and the old boat adds a lot !
22 Jul 2009 3:00pm
@Anna.C: Thanks!
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
Fabulous perspective; you are shooting from the heights. A wonderful capture of this whole scene.
22 Jul 2009 3:47pm
@Viewfinder: Thank you!
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Maybe more impressive with this angle than on the former shot. Cheers
22 Jul 2009 3:50pm
@Calusarus: Thank you!
MARKELA from Greece
Good work, once again, Eleftheria!! Now I got a flash-back of the time we all went there for a swim in the summer of 2005, remember?
22 Jul 2009 4:29pm
@MARKELA: Yes!!! Thanks!
Don Smith from California, United States
Scary yet beautiful perspective Eleftheria - I hope you were not in peril capturing this image?
22 Jul 2009 4:37pm
@Don Smith: Thank you! No! :o)
@john4jack: Thank you!
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
A gorgeous shot. You shot from such a good vantage point. Super job!
22 Jul 2009 4:55pm
@Steve Rice: Thank you!
@Luis Ameller: Thank you! Welcome to my page!
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Incredible view, incredibly beautiful colors.
22 Jul 2009 7:04pm
@Laurie: Thank you!
@peter: Thanks! Ευχαριστώ!
Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom
You are taking us on a voyage of magical discovery here . . this is another wonderful shot !! Brilliant, E!
22 Jul 2009 8:20pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Τhank you Ronnie!
@Oliver: Thank you! Welcome to my page!
@rem_la: Merci!
marc battault from clermont ferrand, France
five stars for this georgious shot !
kiss !
22 Jul 2009 9:49pm
@marc battault: Thanks!
Hiro from Kyoto, Japan
Another great picture ! I like the color gradation between sand and water.
22 Jul 2009 10:11pm
@Hiro: Thank you!
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
Dear Eleftheria, this is a magnificent, 5 STAR image again!
The "Shipwreck Beach" now has a visual connotation. xx
22 Jul 2009 10:24pm
@Judy: Thanks, my Judy! xx
@eva: Thanks!
@Stunner: Thank you my friend!
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Great work and thanks for the history!
23 Jul 2009 2:01am
@Scott Schilling: Thank you my friend!
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Another magnificent view... and thank you for the explanations...
23 Jul 2009 8:02am
@Francesc B.: Thanks, Francois!
Elena Kotrotsou from Drossia, Greece
wow! Breathtaking picture! I gave you 5 stars!
23 Jul 2009 10:21am
@Elena Kotrotsou: Thank you very much Elena!
Marie from Paris, France
Summertime !
Great Shot ! I love !
In a couple of weeks i'm going to Corsica Island for hollydays !
Your shot reminder me that a nice time is waiting for me ! :-)
Cheers !
23 Jul 2009 10:28am
@Marie: Thank you so much! Have a nice vacation!
ClaudiaBCN from Barcelona, Andorra
Wow, great perspective and colours !
That gives summer-feeling :)
23 Jul 2009 10:43am
@ClaudiaBCN: Thank you! Welcome to my page!
Sugata from Newark, United States
Wonderful view and lovely colours! Thanks for the info.
23 Jul 2009 11:05am
@Sugata: Thanks!
Bethany from Michigan, United States
I've seen this shipwreck in a calendar image before- so awesome that you got to be there in person!
23 Jul 2009 7:40pm
@Bethany: Thanks! It was my second time there!
@El Diablo: Thank you! Welcome to my page!
Emilio Garcia from Pleasanton, United States
Another A++ photograph! Congratulations.
23 Jul 2009 10:33pm
@Emilio Garcia: Thanks, Emilio!
Bookfool from Mississippi, United States
That is so cool! Thanks for your explanation about how you got these shots!
23 Jul 2009 10:54pm
@Bookfool: Thanks!
@Níniel: Thank you! Welcome to my page!
@Krisu: Thanks a lot!
John from Eureka, United States
Wonderful point of view. I think this would be a stunning large format image.
26 Jul 2009 9:57pm
@John: Thank you!
@Maji: Thank you very much! Welcome to my page!
ishm from dubai, United Arab Emirates
Wow! it looks scary from up here..a beautiful shot indeed!
29 Jul 2009 3:35pm
@ishm: Thank you!
@Isidro: Thank you!
@MiNe: Thank you very much!
@NaveenBachwani: Thank you!
@Magda: Thanks!
Canon PowerShot SX110 IS
1/500 second
F/8.0
ISO 80
13 mm