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Vikos canyon. A challenge to take

Vikos canyon. A challenge to take

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alexander stefanatos


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Vikos canyon. A challenge to take

Western Greece
Region of Epirus
Zagorochoria
Vikos canyon

The Vikos canyon is a natural gorge in the mountain of Pindos, region of Epirus in western Greece where the famous zagorochoria villages are located with a long and significant architectural, socio-economic and cultural history. Vikos canyon has a length of 25km, depth ranging from 150 to 500m and a width from 400 to only few meters at its narroest part. It is listed as the deepest gorge in the world by the Guiness Book of records and remains since old times a brave challenge to cross by many visitors and activists.From its northwest to southeast direction is carved over million of years by Voidomatis river, a tributary of Aoos river.

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  • Mirjam Burer 06/09/2018 16:55

    impressive nature and great capture Alexander...
    I am back and try to be present here every now and then..
    filia..
  • SINA 20/05/2018 13:41

    Fantastisch archaisch anmutend von grossem Ausdruck Alex

    herzliche grüße von Kristine
  • Rainboweyes 16/05/2018 12:04

    Great shot! i like especially the depth of the picture - the eyes follow the course of the canyon up to the summit on the horizon. Very atmospheric!
  • Vitória Castelo Santos 15/05/2018 21:02

    A very nice picture
    Congratulations

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Camera NIKON D700
Lens 24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8
Aperture 2.8
Exposure time 1/1250
Focus length 24.0 mm
ISO 200

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