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22 December, 2008
Chemical Voyager
Chemical Voyager – Dangerous Cargo
South Evian Gulf – Greece
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11 December, 2008
Corinthian Order
Corinthian Order
The architectural design of many structures has changed greatly since ancient times. While the designs may have changed physically, their roots remain in one of many places; Greek architecture.
In almost all cases, some of the most famous buildings and sculptures today originated from Greek ideas. Moreover, architectural styles such as the arch, and columns originated from Greek design. Throughout history, these structures have become the foundations for our political recognitions and in many cases social status in life. Greek architecture, commonly known for columns in most of their structures, has been the base of almost all aspects in construction. The shape of the column was the most significant in architectural design. Originally there were three types (orders) of columns: Doric, Ionic and Corinthian.
The Corinthian order is the most decorative of the Greek orders, characterized by slender fluted columns having an ornate capital decorated with acanthus leaves. It is commonly regarded as the most elegant of the three orders. The most distinct characteristic is the striking capital. The capital of the Corinthian order is carved with two rows of leaves and four scrolls.
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02 December, 2008
Ionic Order
Ionic Order The architectural design of many structures has changed greatly since ancient times. While the designs may have changed physically, their roots remain in one of many places; Greek architecture.
In almost all cases, some of the most famous buildings and sculptures today originated from Greek ideas. Moreover, architectural styles such as the arch, and columns originated from Greek design. Throughout history, these structures have become the foundations for our political recognitions and in many cases social status in life. Greek architecture, commonly known for columns in most of their structures, has been the base of almost all aspects in construction. The shape of the column was the most significant in architectural design. Originally there were three types (orders) of columns: Doric, Ionic and Corinthian.
The Ionic order came from eastern Greece. It is distinguished by slender, decorative fluted pillars with a large base and two opposed volutes (also called scrolls) in the echinus of the capital.
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29 November, 2008
Doric Order
Doric OrderThe architectural design of many structures has changed greatly since ancient times. While the designs may have changed physically, their roots remain in one of many places; Greek architecture.
In almost all cases, some of the most famous buildings and sculptures today originated from Greek ideas. Moreover, architectural styles such as the arch, and columns originated from Greek design. Throughout history, these structures have become the foundations for our political recognitions and in many cases social status in life. Greek architecture, commonly known for columns in most of their structures, has been the base of almost all aspects in construction. The shape of the column was the most significant in architectural design. Originally there were three types (orders) of columns: Doric, Ionic and Corinthian.
The Doric order originated on the mainland and western Greece. It is the simplest of the orders, characterized by short, faceted, heavy columns with plain, round capitals (tops) and no base.
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13 November, 2008
Athens Polytechnic Uprising
National Metsoveion Polytechnic School of Athens – Greece.
Monument to the victims of the Athens Polytechnic Uprising, 17 November, 1973.
In April 21, 1967, Greece had been under a military dictatorship (Junta), a regime which abolished civil rights, dissolved political parties and exiled, imprisoned and tortured politicians and citizens based on their political beliefs.
The Polytechnion Uprising is an outstanding event in recent Greek history. On November, 1973 students at the Athens Polytechnic School (Polytechneion) went on strike, barricaded themselves in the school campus and started protesting against the military regime. Events began on November 14th and ended on November 17th, 1973 with the unprovoked intervention of army tanks and the attack by the army and police against those besieged inside the Polytechnic Campus and the demonstrating supporters outside in Patission Street. These few days saw the growth of an impressive popular uprising centered at the Polytechnic School. The people of Greece and the country's youth all rallied in support of the students, united around the ideals: Freedom, Democracy, Independence, Education and Social Progress. The toll of the Polytechnion uprising was tragic. Several demonstrators were killed; many more were arrested by the military police and were tortured for months in military prisons. The Junta fell a few months later and Polytechnion is being commemorated every year on November the 17th. The student uprising was a courageous and heroic act of resistance against the military dictatorship, and therefore a symbol of resistance to tyranny.
Εθνικό Μετσόβιο Πολυτεχνείο.
Το μνημείο του αγώνα των φοιτητών στο προαύλιο του Πολυτεχνείου.
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09 November, 2008
Chalkis Cement Factory
Chalkis Cement Factory
The Chalkis Cement Factory at Aulis (Avlida), Greece.
Τσιμέντα Χαλκίδας.
Το εργοστάσιο τσιμέντου της ΑΓΕΤ Ηρακλής στο Μικρό Βαθύ της Αυλίδας.
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31 October, 2008
Agia Napa - Cyprus
Agia Napa Agia Napa ( Ayia Napa - Αγία Νάπα ) – Cyprus.
Not too long ago Agia Napa was a small sleepy fishing village with a small harbour at the south coast of the island of Cyprus. In recent years, it started to get an international reputation for being a clubbing paradise similar to Ibiza and Mykonos.
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Sphinx
Sphinx Archeological museum of Ancient Corinth - Greece.
Marble sphinx from a funerary monument (6th century B.C.)
In Greek mythology, the Sphinx had the face of a woman, the breast, feet and tail of a lion, and the wings of a bird. She was sent by the Gods to plague the town of Thebes as punishment for some ancient crime. There she preyed on the youths of the land, devouring all those who failed to solve her riddle. As she declared that she would not depart unless anyone interpreted her riddle, Creon offered the kingship of Thebes to any man who could destroy her.
This was the riddle of the Sphinx: "What is that which has one voice and yet becomes four-footed and two-footed and three-footed?"
When many had already perished, Oedipus, having heard the proclamation, came to Thebes, and meeting the Sphinx, gave the right answer, declaring that the riddle referred to man; for as a little child he is four-footed, as an adult two-footed, and as an old man he uses a cane as a third limb.
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15 October, 2008
Jason in Eretria
My son Jason, in Eretria.
Ο γιος μου Ιάσονας, στην Ερέτρια.
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12 October, 2008
Sailing II
Sailing II
South Evian Gulf – Greece.
Νότιος Ευβοϊκός κόλπος.
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07 October, 2008
03 October, 2008
Naftocement XII
Naftocement XII - Cement carrier ship.
South Evian Gulf - Greece.
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29 September, 2008
17 September, 2008
Oropos Fire
Greece, August 2008.
250 acres of forest were burned at a wildfire that burst out in a ravine, 100 meters from a gas station in the region Skala Oropou.
Αύγουστος 2008.
250 στρέμματα παρθένου δάσους κατέκαψε η πυρκαγιά που ξέσπασε σε χαράδρα, 100 μέτρα από ένα βενζινάδικο στην περιοχή Σκάλα Ωρωπού.
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08 September, 2008
Book Cover
This is the cover that I have designed for the book of Professor Nikos Papasimakopoulos, titled “The protection and development of the underwater cultural heritage in Greece”.
Dedicated to my son Jason!
Αυτό είναι το εξώφυλλο που σχεδίασα για το βιβλίο του καθηγητή Νίκου Παπασημακόπουλου, με τίτλο «Η προστασία και αξιοποίηση της υποβρύχιας πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς στην Ελλάδα»
Αφιερωμένο στο γιο μου Ιάσονα!
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30 August, 2008
Matter Magazine Editorial
My photo Olympic Velodrome was published at the article “Stadium Architecture” of MATTER magazine (Volume 5.1) by Material Connexion, New York.
MATTER magazine is distributed to companies worldwide, Schools, Universities and professional organizations like the AIA (American Institute of Architects) or the IDSA (the Industrial Design Society of America).
Dedicated to my son Alexander, for his name day!
Η φωτογραφία μου Ολυμπιακό Ποδηλατοδρόμιο δημοσιεύθηκε στο άρθρο “Stadium Architecture” του περιοδικού MATTER (Volume 5.1) της Material Connexion, New York.
Αφιερωμένο στο γιο μου Αλέξανδρο, για τη γιορτή του!
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12 August, 2008
High Bridge of Halkida
The suspension bridge of Halkida links the island of Evia to mainland Greece. With a length of 695 meters is one of the widest bridges in Greece.
Η υψηλή καλωδιωτή γέφυρα της Χαλκίδας αποτελεί την δεύτερη μεγαλύτερη γέφυρα στην χώρα μετά από εκείνη του Ρίου - Αντίρριου.
Είναι μήκους 695 μέτρων περίπου εκ των οποίων τα 215 είναι στον αέρα.
Το οδόστρωμα περιλαμβάνει 2 λωρίδες κυκλοφορίας και πεζοδρόμια στις δύο του πλευρές με συνολικό πλάτος 13 μέτρα, ενώ βρίσκεται σε υψόμετρο 35.5 μέτρων ώστε να επιτρέπει την ελεύθερη κίνηση των πλοίων.
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19 July, 2008
Pierinae
Pierinae is a large subfamily of Pierid butterflies also known as the Whites.
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Super Puma AS 332 L1
Super Puma AS 332 L1 fire fighting helicopter of the Hellenic (Greek) Fire Department, on a mission over the suburbs of Athens, Greece – July 2008.
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18 July, 2008
Erickson Aircrane S-64E
Erickson Aircrane S-64E (Sikorsky Skycrane) helicopter at a fire fighting operation over the suburbs of Athens, Greece - July 2008.
©2008 Jordan Kevrekidis
15 July, 2008
Super Puma SAR helicopter
Eurocopter AS-332C1 Super Puma of the Hellenic (Greek) Air Force.
The Super Puma helicopter is a twin-engine, single rotor, multi-role helicopter considered ideal for combat missions, due to its great resilience, reliability and flexibility. Greek Super Pumas have a crucial social contribution as they are also used for search and rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is based in 112 Combat Wing, 358 Squadron "Phaethon", in the Air Force Base of Elefsina, Greece.
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14 July, 2008
Eretria, Evia - Greece.
In memory of painter Spyros Vassiliou.
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Cement carrier ship
"Evia Island" Cement carrier ship.
South Evian gulf - Greece.
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25 June, 2008
Phinikoudes Beach Larnaca
Phinikoudes is the most famous beach in Larnaca (Larnaka), Cyprus. Phinikoudes ( Greek Φοινικούδες ) means small palm trees (now grown into very big palm trees) that were planted in 1922.
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21 June, 2008
Archagelos
Amarynthos (Vatheia), Evia – Greece.
A fishing boat named Archagelos (Archangel)
Αμάρυνθος ( Βάθεια ) – Εύβοια.
Ένα ψαροκάικο που λέγετε Αρχάγγελος.
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Piazza Venezia
The Piazza Venezia, as seen from the Victor Emmanuel II monument with the Palazzo Venezia to the left.
The balcony of Palazzo Venezia is where Mussolini made his infamous “Il Duce” speeches in the years prior to World War II.
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20 June, 2008
Via Veneto
Via Veneto (Full-size image)
Via Vittorio Veneto is one of the most famous streets in Rome, Italy. The street acted as a principal setting for Federico Fellini’s classic 1960 film La Dolce Vita.
Via Veneto owes its international fame to the fact of its being the mecca of actors, actresses and celebrities from all over the world, who live in Rome or may be just passing through.
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16 June, 2008
Mediterranean House Gecko
Gecko (Full-size image)
Mediterranean House Gecko - Hemidactylus turcicus
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25 May, 2008
23 May, 2008
Jet Ski Racing II
Jet Ski Racing II (Full-size image)
Larnaca – Cyprus.
©2008 Jordan Kevrekidis
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20 May, 2008
Jet Ski Racing
Jet Ski Racing by Kevrekidis (Full-size image)
Larnaca – Cyprus.
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19 May, 2008
Aviation II
Aviation II by Kevrekidis
Grumman G-164 Ag Cat
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01 May, 2008
Aviation
Aviation by Kevrekidis
Athens, Greece - Dekelia (Tatoi) Air Base.
PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader single engine aircraft.
©2008 Jordan Kevrekidis
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27 April, 2008
Divided Nicosia
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Nicosia the capital of Cyprus, is now Europe’s only militarily divided city. The city has been divided into Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot zones since the Turkish invasion in 1974. The ceasefire line from 1974 today separates the two communities on the island, and is commonly referred to as the Green Line. Ledra Street (closed since 1963), patrolled by UN peacekeepers is currently considered no-man’s-land. Greek and Turkish Cypriot authorities reopened Ledra Street on April 3, 2008, raising hopes for a renewed drive to reunify the island.
In 1974, following a period of violence between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots and an attempted Greek Cypriot coup d’état aimed at annexing the island to Greece (sponsored by the Greek military junta of 1967-1974) Turkey invaded and occupied Cyprus. Turkish forces invaded the island in two waves, occupying 37% of the islands northern territory. Approximately 160,000 Greek Cypriots fled to the south of the island, while 50,000 Turkish Cypriots fled north. Approximately 1,500 Greek Cypriot and 500 Turkish Cypriots remain missing. The Turkish invasion led to the widespread displacement of Cyprus’s ethnic communities, dividing the island between a Turkish Cypriot north and Greek Cypriot south. Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has received diplomatic recognition only from Turkey, on which it has become dependent for economic, political and military support. The international community, including the United Nations and European Union, does not recognize the TRNC as a sovereign state, but recognizes the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over the whole island. The United Nations considers the declaration of independence by the TRNC as legally invalid in several of its resolutions. The ceasefire line from 1974 today separates the two communities on the island, and is commonly referred to as the Green Line. The United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus runs for more than 300 km along the Green Line, which partitions the island of Cyprus into a southern and a northern area. The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) was established in 1964 to prevent a recurrence of fighting between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. In 2004, Cyprus joined the E.U. and has been at the heart of tensions over Turkey’s troubled bid to become a member.
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Saint Sophia - Selimiye Camii
Divided Nicosia VI (Full-size image)
Former Cathedral of Saint Sophia, now a mosque (Selimiye Camii) in the Turkish occupied sector of Nicosia, Cyprus. The cathedral was constructed over a Byzantine church by French architects and craftsmen and it is a beautiful example of medieval French architecture. Building work on the church started in 1209, and took almost 150 years to complete. It is thought to be one of the best examples of Gothic Art in Cyprus. The minarets were added around 1570 when the Ottomans conquered Nicosia and it was converted into the chief mosque of Cyprus.
Nicosia the capital of Cyprus, is now Europe’s only militarily divided city. The city has been divided into Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot zones since the Turkish invasion in 1974. The ceasefire line from 1974 today separates the two communities on the island, and is commonly referred to as the Green Line.
©2008 Jordan Kevrekidis
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23 March, 2008
Ancient Corinth - Greece
The most notable ruin of ancient Corinth is the 6th-century BC Temple of Apollo, built on a hill overlooking the remains of the Roman marketplace (agora). Seven of the original 38 Doric columns still stand, and it is one of the oldest stone temples in Greece. The temple was eventually destroyed by earthquakes.
The Peirene Fountain was the major source of water for ancient Corinth. The arched openings led to bowls carved in the rock where water collected. The fountain is named for Peirene, a woman who wept so hard when she lost her son that she finally dissolved into the spring that still flows here. The fountain was said to have been a favorite watering hole of the Pegasus, the winged horse who was the son of Poseidon, god of the sea, and the Gorgon Medusa.
The Lechaion Road within the ancient city of Corinth. It was paved with flagstones and lined with sidewalks, arcades and shops.
The three surviving columns of the great temple build in memory of Octavia, the sister of Emperor Augustus. The temple represents the imperial cult of Rome, which was spread throughout the empire.
Ancient Corinth - Greece.
The site of ancient Corinth was first inhabited in the Neolithic period (5000-3000 BC), and flourished as a major Greek city from the 8th century BC until its destruction by the Romans in 146 BC. Its commanding position on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow strip of land that separates the Peloponnese from northern Greece, was the primary basis of its importance. In Greek mythology, it was in Corinth that Jason, the leader of the Argonauts, abandoned Medea. During the Trojan War Corinthians participated under the leadership of Agamemnon. Being a leading naval power as well as a rich commercial city enabled ancient Corinth to establish colonies in Syracuse on the island of Sicily. Beginning in 582 BC, in the spring of every second year the Isthmian Games were celebrated in honor of the sea god Poseidon. The Corinthians developed the Corinthian order, the third order of the classical architecture after the Ionic and the Doric. The city was a major participant in the Persian Wars, offering forty war ships in the sea Battle of Salamis. After the end of the Peloponnesian War, Corinth and Thebes, which were former allies with Sparta in the Peloponnesian League, had grown dissatisfied with the hegemony of Sparta and started the Corinthian War against it. Corinth was conquered by Philip II of Macedon in 338 BC, but it was named the meeting place of Philip’s new Hellenic confederacy. After Philip was assassinated, Alexander the Great immediately came to Corinth to meet with the confederacy, confirm his leadership, and forestall any thoughts of rebellion. At the Isthmian Games of 336 BC, the Greeks chose Alexander the Great to lead them in war against the Persians. Corinth was partially destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC, but in 44 BC it was rebuilt as a Roman city under Julius Caesar. The Apostle Paul visited Corinth in the 50s AD and later wrote two letters to the Christian community at Corinth (the books of Corinthians in the New Testament). Although Paul intended to pass through Corinth a second time before he visited Macedonia, circumstances were such that he first went from Troas to Macedonia before stopping at Corinth for a “second benefit”. In 267 AD, the invasion of the Herulians initiated the decline of the city. During Alaric’s invasion of Greece in 395–396, he destroyed Corinth and sold many of its citizens into slavery. Nevertheless, Corinth remained inhabited for many centuries through successive invasions, destructions and plagues.
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