#Greece

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Bevan Thomas

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In Greek mythology, newborn gods are very precocious. When Hermes was only a day old, he stole the cattle of his brother Apollo. Furthermore, since Artemis was born a few minutes before her twin brother Apollo, she was able to assist her mother Leto with Apollo's birth.
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Leto with her twin children. A statue by William Henry Rinehart.
ALT text detailsLeto with her twin children. A statue by William Henry Rinehart.
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@raumstadtion@mastodon.social

ARCHE NOAH

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Holzschild, Bootsrumpf, sehr bunt, Aufschrift "Arche Noah" Fotografie: raumstadtion
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Photograph of a cinema sign from the side at a high elevation. The sign is made of individual letters screwed to a base. One letter is leaning backwards more than the others. Cables hold the sign in place on a ledge. In the background, the Santorini caldera islands are visible and disappearing in haze on the horizon. Santorini, Greece, 21 November 2019. Photo Cindy Kohtala
ALT text detailsPhotograph of a cinema sign from the side at a high elevation. The sign is made of individual letters screwed to a base. One letter is leaning backwards more than the others. Cables hold the sign in place on a ledge. In the background, the Santorini caldera islands are visible and disappearing in haze on the horizon. Santorini, Greece, 21 November 2019. Photo Cindy Kohtala
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@ckohtala@metapixl.com

#SilentSunday #Santorini #Greece #Fujifilm #photography
Photograph of a cinema sign from the side at a high elevation. The sign is made of individual letters screwed to a base. One letter is leaning backwards more than the others. Cables hold the sign in place on a ledge. In the background, the Santorini caldera islands are visible and disappearing in haze on the horizon. Santorini, Greece, 21 November 2019. Photo Cindy Kohtala
ALT text detailsPhotograph of a cinema sign from the side at a high elevation. The sign is made of individual letters screwed to a base. One letter is leaning backwards more than the others. Cables hold the sign in place on a ledge. In the background, the Santorini caldera islands are visible and disappearing in haze on the horizon. Santorini, Greece, 21 November 2019. Photo Cindy Kohtala
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Ferro Candilera

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SANTORINO- ISOLE CICLADI- L'ISOLA DALLE CENTO CHIESE TRA MONUMENTALI E RUSTICHE

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The image features a monochromatic photograph of architectural structures, possibly from an old postcard or historical publication. In the foreground is a prominent domed building with a cross atop its peak, indicative of Christian architecture, likely a church on Santorini in Greece given the text reference to "Santorino" and "3 sole cicladi." The dome's smooth surface reflects light differently across various points, suggesting a possible weather condition or time when captured. Surrounding this central structure are multiple smaller buildings with varied architectural styles: some have arched doorways, others feature simple geometric shapes typical of Cycladic architecture. The background reveals more of the landscape including additional buildings and possibly an expansive body of water which could be indicative of Santorini's volcanic terrain or its proximity to a harbor. The sky is partly visible at the top right corner, with soft shading that might suggest either dawn or dusk lighting conditions. Text on the image includes "Santorino," followed by what appears to be Italian phrases referring to sunlight and ancient churches in contrast between monumental and rustic styles ("L'isola dalle cento chiese 3 sole tra monunntentali e rustiche"). The text suggests that this photograph is part of a collection or series highlighting notable structures on the Greek island.
ALT text detailsThe image features a monochromatic photograph of architectural structures, possibly from an old postcard or historical publication. In the foreground is a prominent domed building with a cross atop its peak, indicative of Christian architecture, likely a church on Santorini in Greece given the text reference to "Santorino" and "3 sole cicladi." The dome's smooth surface reflects light differently across various points, suggesting a possible weather condition or time when captured. Surrounding this central structure are multiple smaller buildings with varied architectural styles: some have arched doorways, others feature simple geometric shapes typical of Cycladic architecture. The background reveals more of the landscape including additional buildings and possibly an expansive body of water which could be indicative of Santorini's volcanic terrain or its proximity to a harbor. The sky is partly visible at the top right corner, with soft shading that might suggest either dawn or dusk lighting conditions. Text on the image includes "Santorino," followed by what appears to be Italian phrases referring to sunlight and ancient churches in contrast between monumental and rustic styles ("L'isola dalle cento chiese 3 sole tra monunntentali e rustiche"). The text suggests that this photograph is part of a collection or series highlighting notable structures on the Greek island.
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Sebastian Dröge 🍵

@slomo@toot.cat

Some photos from our afternoon walk with @vivia .

Featuring: a seagull enjoying the sun, a wagtail searching for food at the sea on top of seaweed, a grey heron on a pole, and an olive tree branch with a couple of ripe olives.

The seagull also has a little story. In early spring it must've broken one of its wings and can't fly anymore. It is now living together with ducks on the ground next to a small fishermen harbour.

The ducks were a bit suspicious of it in the beginning but it seems like they're getting along well now and accept each other.

Some photos of the ducks there can be seen here: toot.cat/@vivia/11559445902617

A photo of a seagull sitting on the ground next to some low grass. The sun is shining on its plumage.
ALT text detailsA photo of a seagull sitting on the ground next to some low grass. The sun is shining on its plumage.
A photo of a wagtail standing at the edge of the sea on top of lots of green seaweed, looking cautiously towards the camera.
ALT text detailsA photo of a wagtail standing at the edge of the sea on top of lots of green seaweed, looking cautiously towards the camera.
A photo of a grey heron standing upright on a pole in the sea.
ALT text detailsA photo of a grey heron standing upright on a pole in the sea.
A photo of an olive tree branch with a couple of red-brown, ripe olives. In the background some more olives can be seen on their branches, including some green ones.
ALT text detailsA photo of an olive tree branch with a couple of red-brown, ripe olives. In the background some more olives can be seen on their branches, including some green ones.
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@vivia@toot.cat

Went for a walk today with @slomo and said hello to our ducky friends. It was sunny and warm, despite it being late November already.

A Cayuga duck sitting on the grass in the sun looking very relaxed.. The sun makes nice brown/green/blue-ish reflections on its feathers. It has its head turned half sideways and it's looking into the camera. It has white "eyeliner" around its eye.
ALT text detailsA Cayuga duck sitting on the grass in the sun looking very relaxed.. The sun makes nice brown/green/blue-ish reflections on its feathers. It has its head turned half sideways and it's looking into the camera. It has white "eyeliner" around its eye.
A white Muscovy duck sitting on the grass, looking very round. Her head is turned sideways and is resting on her chest, and she is looking into the camera with her light green eye.
ALT text detailsA white Muscovy duck sitting on the grass, looking very round. Her head is turned sideways and is resting on her chest, and she is looking into the camera with her light green eye.
A medium-large Muscovy duck standing on the grass with one leg, looking happy. The other leg is apparently tucked under its belly, but that is not visible on the picture. The duck's base colour is white, but it has some dark, grey, and brown spots, and its tail is black. Its eyes are green, with some brown near the centre.
ALT text detailsA medium-large Muscovy duck standing on the grass with one leg, looking happy. The other leg is apparently tucked under its belly, but that is not visible on the picture. The duck's base colour is white, but it has some dark, grey, and brown spots, and its tail is black. Its eyes are green, with some brown near the centre.
A Muscovy duck sitting on the grass looking tired. It is mostly white but has some grey and brown feathers, and its tail is mostly grey/black. Its eye is light brown.
ALT text detailsA Muscovy duck sitting on the grass looking tired. It is mostly white but has some grey and brown feathers, and its tail is mostly grey/black. Its eye is light brown.
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@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“Traditional Greek kaikia in Elounda's harbour”

Since ancient times, the islands and coastal areas of Greece had boatyards where wooden ships were built. Wooden ships, also known in Greek as kaikia (aka caïque), played an important role in the economy.

These boats had unique technical, typological and cultural features,…

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📅 2 octobre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 800, ƒ/16, 1/400 s

A colorful boat with yellow buoys and fishing gear is moored. The boat's reflection is visible in the still water.
ALT text detailsA colorful boat with yellow buoys and fishing gear is moored. The boat's reflection is visible in the still water.
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@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“Heavy sky over Mirabello Bay”

Mirabello Bay is an embayment of the Sea of Crete on the eastern part of Crete, Greece.

It is the largest bay of the Greek islands and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea.

The tourist town Agios Nikolaos overlooks the bay. This locale was important in prehistoric settlement of the…

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📅 1 octobre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 800, ƒ/7.1, 1/100 s

The image shows a coastal scene at sunset, featuring a darkening sky filled with clouds, a calm sea, and a small dock extending into the water. A flag is visible on the shore, with rocks and lounge chairs in the foreground.
ALT text detailsThe image shows a coastal scene at sunset, featuring a darkening sky filled with clouds, a calm sea, and a small dock extending into the water. A flag is visible on the shore, with rocks and lounge chairs in the foreground.
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Nicolas Hoizey

@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“Lake Voulismeni”

Lake Voulismeni is the town of Agios Nikolaos' sole claim to fame, and it is here that most of the tourist activity is concentrated.

It's actually a former enclosed lake, now opened to the sea by a canal dug at the end of the 19th century. Its shape is quite circular. A pedestrian walkway runs partially around…

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📅 1 octobre 2005

📸 Canon 350D
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/9, 1/160 s

A scenic view of a harbor surrounded by buildings and rocky cliffs, with calm water reflecting the sky. There are boats moored along the shoreline, and lush greenery in the foreground.
ALT text detailsA scenic view of a harbor surrounded by buildings and rocky cliffs, with calm water reflecting the sky. There are boats moored along the shoreline, and lush greenery in the foreground.
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@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“Agia Triada Cathedral”

Agia Triada Cathedral is located in the center of Agios Nikolaos. It is a three-aisled, cruciform Byzantine cathedral with a dome. The central nave is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, the northern to the Three Holy Hierarchs and the southern to the Virgin Mary.

Two chapels were later added, serving as…

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📅 1 octobre 2005

📸 Canon 350D
🎛️ ISO 800, ƒ/4, 1/8 s

The interior of a church rich in colorful Byzantine frescoes of Cretan and Macedonian inspiration.
ALT text detailsThe interior of a church rich in colorful Byzantine frescoes of Cretan and Macedonian inspiration.
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@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“A small boat on Lake Voulismeni”

Lake Voulismeni is a former enclosed lake, now opened to the sea by a canal dug at the end of the 19th century in the town of Agios Nikolaos, in Crete.

The lake has become the town's harbour, where the fishermen of Agios Nikolaos moor their small boats.

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📅 1 octobre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/11, 1/250 s

A small wooden boat is docked in a calm harbor with buildings and palm trees in the background. The scene features clear blue skies and water.
ALT text detailsA small wooden boat is docked in a calm harbor with buildings and palm trees in the background. The scene features clear blue skies and water.
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@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“Reflecting on the pool”

Discovering a region with its mountains, beaches, towns and museums is exciting.

But it's also quickly exhausting!

Sometimes, a day's rest by the pool is just what you need.

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📅 30 septembre 2005

📸 Konica KD-400Z
🎛️ ISO 100, ƒ/8.3, 1/250 s

An abstract reflection of a building and trees on a water surface, creating a distorted image against a blue sky backdrop.
ALT text detailsAn abstract reflection of a building and trees on a water surface, creating a distorted image against a blue sky backdrop.
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Gyaros Island of Exile

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Gyaros Island of Exile - Penitentiary camp nr.5, bay 5, swimming - ICRC V-P-HIST-E-05819.JPG 13.06.1948
ALT text detailsGyaros Island of Exile - Penitentiary camp nr.5, bay 5, swimming - ICRC V-P-HIST-E-05819.JPG 13.06.1948
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“Reconstructed north entrance of the Palace of Minos in Knossos”

Knossos is a Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete.

It was a major centre of the Minoan civilization and is known for its association with the Greek myth of Theseus and the minotaur.

Knossos is considered by many to be the oldest city in Europe.

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📅 29 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/10, 1/250 s

A partial view of a Minoan temple reconstruction featuring red columns, a colorful fresco of a bull, and stone walls under a clear blue sky.
ALT text detailsA partial view of a Minoan temple reconstruction featuring red columns, a colorful fresco of a bull, and stone walls under a clear blue sky.
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“Vai beach”

Nestled on the east coast of Crete, Vai beach offers a unique paradise unlike any other in Greece. Its main attraction is Europe's largest natural palm forest, creating an exotic atmosphere with thousands of Cretan date palms swaying gently in the breeze.

Beyond its botanical marvel, the beach itself…

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📅 27 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/11, 1/250 s

A scenic beach view featuring white sand, umbrellas, and sun loungers along the shore. Clear blue waters with a few boats, and people swimming and relaxing. A hilly coastline and a few clouds in the sky complete the tranquil setting.
ALT text detailsA scenic beach view featuring white sand, umbrellas, and sun loungers along the shore. Clear blue waters with a few boats, and people swimming and relaxing. A hilly coastline and a few clouds in the sky complete the tranquil setting.
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“Traditional Greek kaikia in Sitia's harbour”

Since ancient times, the islands and coastal areas of Greece had boatyards where wooden ships were built. Wooden ships, also known in Greek as kaikia (aka caïque), played an important role in the economy.

These boats had unique technical, typological and cultural features, some of…

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📅 27 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/13, 1/250 s

A colorful fishing boat is anchored in calm water at a harbor, with other boats and a distant shoreline visible in the background. The scene features a clear sky and gentle waves.
ALT text detailsA colorful fishing boat is anchored in calm water at a harbor, with other boats and a distant shoreline visible in the background. The scene features a clear sky and gentle waves.
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“The Gulf of Sitia”

Sitia is a picturesque town situated on the northeastern edge of Crete, built in an amphitheater shape beside the sea in the Gulf of Sitia.

One of the least “touristy” parts of Crete, Sitia as a town, was built up in Venetian times, destroyed and later rebuilt by the Turks, with just a few signs…

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📅 27 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/11, 1/250 s

A panoramic view of a coastal town features buildings, a marina with boats, and surrounding mountains under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground includes rooftops and greenery of a Mediterranean landscape.
ALT text detailsA panoramic view of a coastal town features buildings, a marina with boats, and surrounding mountains under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground includes rooftops and greenery of a Mediterranean landscape.
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Nicolas Hoizey

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“The new municipal cemetery of Sitia”

At the entrance of the new municipal cemetery of Sitia, there is this beautiful little chapel, with a blue roof.

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📅 27 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/16, 1/250 s

A small chapel featuring a blue dome and unique rounded architecture, surrounded by dry landscape and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
ALT text detailsA small chapel featuring a blue dome and unique rounded architecture, surrounded by dry landscape and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
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@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“Taking the road less traveled”

It's worth noting that hire cars are not insured on all of Crete's unpaved roads, which adds a little more spice (not to mention stress) to this part of the journey though the Katharo plateau.

The Katharo plateau is an elevated plain in eastern Crete, in the Lassithi district, in the…

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📅 26 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/9, 1/160 s

A scenic landscape featuring rolling hills and rocky terrain. A winding dirt path leads through the foreground, with sparse vegetation and scattered trees. The atmosphere is hazy, creating a soft and muted color palette.
ALT text detailsA scenic landscape featuring rolling hills and rocky terrain. A winding dirt path leads through the foreground, with sparse vegetation and scattered trees. The atmosphere is hazy, creating a soft and muted color palette.
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“Saint Irene church of Embaros”

The village of Embaros is located on the southwestern foothills of Mount Dikti, at an altitude of 430 meters, surrounded by the lush valley of the Baritis River.

Embaros has around 430 residents, most of whom are engaged in agriculture, particularly known for their production of the herb…

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📅 26 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/14, 1/400 s

A white church with a red-tiled roof, featuring a bell tower and several arched entrances. The structure is set against a mountainous backdrop under a partly cloudy sky.
ALT text detailsA white church with a red-tiled roof, featuring a bell tower and several arched entrances. The structure is set against a mountainous backdrop under a partly cloudy sky.
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“The Messara plain in Crete”

The Messara plain is the largest plain on Crete. It extends over almost 400km2, some 60km long and 7km wide, between the Ida massif in the north and the Asteroussia mountains in the south.

Today, the Messara plain is commonly referred to as the “orchard of Crete”, with many farms taking…

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📅 26 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/10, 1/200 s

A panoramic view of a lush olive grove, featuring rows of olive trees stretching across a rolling landscape with distant mountains and a partly cloudy sky.
ALT text detailsA panoramic view of a lush olive grove, featuring rows of olive trees stretching across a rolling landscape with distant mountains and a partly cloudy sky.
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Nicolas Hoizey

@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“Fishing nets in Crete”

As well as relying on the Mediterranean for trade and communications, people have been fishing in Crete for millennia.

Crete’s position at the southern reaches of the Aegean Sea makes it a potential stopping point for any fish that’s migrating through the Mediterranean. So although fish stocks…

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📅 26 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/11, 1/320 s

A colorful pile of fishing nets with floats, tangled ropes, and rusty anchors, situated on a stone dock beside a small blue and white fishing boat.
ALT text detailsA colorful pile of fishing nets with floats, tangled ropes, and rusty anchors, situated on a stone dock beside a small blue and white fishing boat.
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Nicolas Hoizey

@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“Agia Sofia cave”

The Agia Sofia cave is carved into the western wall of the Topolia Gorge, slightly south of the village of Koutsomatados.

To reach it, you have to climb 250 steps cut into the rock.

The cave is almost circular in shape, 50 m in diameter. Its height varies, reaching 20 metres in places. The entrance…

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📅 25 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 800, ƒ/4, 1/30 s

An interior view of a cave featuring a stone altar with a cross, a table, and rough stone surfaces. Natural light enters from an opening.
ALT text detailsAn interior view of a cave featuring a stone altar with a cross, a table, and rough stone surfaces. Natural light enters from an opening.
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Nicolas Hoizey

@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“Good luck with that”

I can see several paths down below, but I can't really see how to get there directly by following the direction of this sign...

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📅 25 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/11, 1/200 s

A weathered wooden sign reading “PARKING” rests on rocky ground, overlooking a lush landscape of olive groves and hills that descend to a serene blue sea.
ALT text detailsA weathered wooden sign reading “PARKING” rests on rocky ground, overlooking a lush landscape of olive groves and hills that descend to a serene blue sea.
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@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“The Platanos agricultural lowlands”

Platanos is a picturesque village in the municipality of Kissamos, one of the largest in the prefecture of Chania.

The land between the Platanos village and the Falásarna beaches is predominantly agricultural, with around 160,000 Olive Trees of the Koroneiki variety, and…

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📅 25 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/13, 1/250 s

A panoramic view of a coastal landscape featuring mountains, a bay with turquoise water, and lush greenery in the foreground. The sky is partly cloudy, adding to the scenery's natural beauty.
ALT text detailsA panoramic view of a coastal landscape featuring mountains, a bay with turquoise water, and lush greenery in the foreground. The sky is partly cloudy, adding to the scenery's natural beauty.
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@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“To freedom in Falásarna”

Today, Falásarna is one of Crete's best-known destinations, both for its beaches and for ecological reasons. Falásarna is part of the Natura 2000 network, because of the variety of flora and fauna in the area, but also because of its particular natural beauty.

The seaside has long sandy…

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📅 25 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/11, 1/200 s

A coastal landscape featuring a rocky cliff in the background and a sign reading “TO FREEDOM” with an arrow pointing left. The foreground includes shrubs and palm leaves, creating a natural setting.
ALT text detailsA coastal landscape featuring a rocky cliff in the background and a sign reading “TO FREEDOM” with an arrow pointing left. The foreground includes shrubs and palm leaves, creating a natural setting.
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@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“Balos lagoon”

Balos, with its picture-postcard scenery, consists of a double cove.

On one side, the fine sandy beach and calm sea of the Gulf of Kissamos.

On the other, what Balos is famous for: an immense lagoon with shallow turquoise waters, where it's impossible to resist a swim.

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📅 23 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/11, 1/250 s

A panoramic view of a coastal landscape featuring turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and rocky hills. Several boats are anchored in the water, and a few people can be seen on the beach and surrounding areas. The sky is partly cloudy.
ALT text detailsA panoramic view of a coastal landscape featuring turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and rocky hills. Several boats are anchored in the water, and a few people can be seen on the beach and surrounding areas. The sky is partly cloudy.
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@nhoizey@mamot.fr

“Imeri Gramvousa”

Imeri Gramvousa hosts the remains of a Venetian fort, which still stands at a height of 137 meters over the beach, left behind by Cretan insurgents, who were compelled to live as pirates during the Greek War of Independence.

One legend tells that there is a great treasure buried in the…

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📅 23 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/13, 1/400 s

Panoramic view of a coastal landscape featuring a crescent-shaped beach with clear turquoise water, a ship docked on a pier, and rugged cliffs surrounding the bay.
ALT text detailsPanoramic view of a coastal landscape featuring a crescent-shaped beach with clear turquoise water, a ship docked on a pier, and rugged cliffs surrounding the bay.
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Gyaros Island of Exile

penitentiary camp nr.4, soup time, 13.06.1948 - benhuser.com/2025/05/25/gyaros

#ThePathIsTheGoal

Gyaros Island of Exile - Penitentiary camp nr.4. Soup time - ICRC V-P-HIST-E-05810.JPG 13.06.1948
ALT text detailsGyaros Island of Exile - Penitentiary camp nr.4. Soup time - ICRC V-P-HIST-E-05810.JPG 13.06.1948
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“Gerasimou street”

Beyond the shopping, the museums, restaurants and other places of interest one of the most pleasant ways to pass time in Chania is to just wander about in the back alleys of the old town and let yourself be surprised.

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📅 22 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/4, 1/30 s

A narrow, winding alleyway flanked by weathered buildings featuring peeling paint and wooden shutters. The ground is paved with stones, and the scene conveys a rustic, historic ambiance, with a few plants visible amidst the urban decay.
ALT text detailsA narrow, winding alleyway flanked by weathered buildings featuring peeling paint and wooden shutters. The ground is paved with stones, and the scene conveys a rustic, historic ambiance, with a few plants visible amidst the urban decay.
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“Traditional Greek kaikia in Chania's harbour”

Since ancient times, the islands and coastal areas of Greece had boatyards where wooden ships were built. Wooden ships, also known in Greek as kaikia (aka caïque), played an important role in the economy.

These boats had unique technical, typological and cultural features, some of…

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📅 22 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/9, 1/200 s

A colorful fishing boat is moored in a harbor, surrounded by various boats and buildings with Mediterranean architecture. The scene is illuminated by warm sunset lighting, reflecting off the water.
ALT text detailsA colorful fishing boat is moored in a harbor, surrounded by various boats and buildings with Mediterranean architecture. The scene is illuminated by warm sunset lighting, reflecting off the water.
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“Weathered Venetian door”

Both Chania Old Town and Rethymnon Old Zone are remnants of Venetian architecture in Crete and it is these doors that remind us of those middle ages in Crete.

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📅 22 septembre 2005

📸 Konica KD-400Z
🎛️ ISO 100, ƒ/3.3, 1/120 s

An ornate, weathered wooden door with intricate detailing and an arched top is surrounded by decorative pillars. The door features a rustic, faded blue hue. Potted plants in colorful containers are placed at the base, adding a touch of greenery.
ALT text detailsAn ornate, weathered wooden door with intricate detailing and an arched top is surrounded by decorative pillars. The door features a rustic, faded blue hue. Potted plants in colorful containers are placed at the base, adding a touch of greenery.
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그리스 이드라 섬에서의 이동용 말들. 여기서는 자동차와 바이크가 금지다.

The horses in Hydra island, Greece.
ALT text detailsThe horses in Hydra island, Greece.
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그리스 이드라 섬에서의 이동용 말들. 여기서는 자동차와 바이크가 금지다.

The horses in Hydra island, Greece.
ALT text detailsThe horses in Hydra island, Greece.
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“Tamam restaurant”

The building where the restaurant is situated was built around 1400 AC by the Venetians to operate as a public bath, in 1645 the Turks invaded Chania and continued using the bath just with some architectonic alterations. The 'Hamam' (Turkish meaning steam bath) continued to operate till the Turks left…

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📅 22 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/4, 1/8 s

Interior of a rustic cafe with arched doorways, wooden tables and chairs, warm yellow walls, and several vintage framed pictures.
ALT text detailsInterior of a rustic cafe with arched doorways, wooden tables and chairs, warm yellow walls, and several vintage framed pictures.
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“Ο∆Ο∑ BENEPH”

A walk through the streets of Chania old town is an adventure on its own and quite a treat. The old town is a maze of alleys and houses that stood for hundreds of years, were rebuilt, ruined and rebuilt again with details from different epochs.

Ο∆Ο∑ on this street sign would transliterate to ODOS in latin alphabet,…

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📅 22 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/5, 1/20 s

An old, rustic wooden door set within a textured, yellow ochre wall. Above the door is a street sign with Greek text. Pink flowers and green leaves partially obscure the view.
ALT text detailsAn old, rustic wooden door set within a textured, yellow ochre wall. Above the door is a street sign with Greek text. Pink flowers and green leaves partially obscure the view.
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“The Venetian port of Chania”

Chania (also known as Hania), Crete's second largest city, lies along the island's northern coast.

The Venetian port of Chania, including the Venetian lighthouse, is one of the town's symbols and a favourite strolling spot for locals and visitors alike, with its arched shape surrounded…

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📅 22 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/11, 1/250 s

Harbor scene with a boat on the right, a row of buildings with shops and restaurants on the left, a street with people walking, and open water leading to a distant lighthouse.
ALT text detailsHarbor scene with a boat on the right, a row of buildings with shops and restaurants on the left, a street with people walking, and open water leading to a distant lighthouse.
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Athens, Greece.

Athens, Greece.
ALT text detailsAthens, Greece.
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“When is a car too rusty?”

Sea breezes are invigorating for people, but harmful for vehicles. The salt-saturated air, combined with the seaside humidity and direct, unobstructed sunlight, accelerates the deterioration of cars.

All that said, it seems that this person didn't take a minimum of precautions to protect his car...

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📅 21 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/11, 1/200 s

A group of people standing around an old and rusty car with one person entering through the open driver's side door. Houses and trees in the background.
ALT text detailsA group of people standing around an old and rusty car with one person entering through the open driver's side door. Houses and trees in the background.
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Does anyone know what this number plate means / where this car comes from? I am clueles... Inside the car sat a driver in a black suite and a greek monk, with black uniform/cloth and of course a large grey beard...

Is it even legal to post this picture here?

A black car on a highway with the numberplate "MZ" in golden letters on black.
ALT text detailsA black car on a highway with the numberplate "MZ" in golden letters on black.
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“Loutro seafront”

The charming white village of Loutro, in Crete, is isolated at the foot of the mountains around a small cove.

Accessible only by boat or on foot, its white houses contrast with the breathtaking scenery.

Loutro is well known to hikers because it is one of the stops on the way back from Agia Roumeli,…

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📅 21 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/10, 1/250 s

Seaside village with white buildings and blue shutters nestled against a rocky hillside. Small boats are moored in the clear blue water.
ALT text detailsSeaside village with white buildings and blue shutters nestled against a rocky hillside. Small boats are moored in the clear blue water.
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“Nikolas Room in Loutro”

The charming white village of Loutro, in Crete, is isolated at the foot of the mountains around a small cove.

Accessible only by boat or on foot, its white houses contrast with the breathtaking scenery.

Loutro is well known to hikers because it is one of the stops on the way back from Agia…

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📅 21 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/9, 1/250 s

White building labeled “Nikolas Rooms” by the waterfront, with blue shutters and doors, against a rocky hillside and clear blue water in the foreground.
ALT text detailsWhite building labeled “Nikolas Rooms” by the waterfront, with blue shutters and doors, against a rocky hillside and clear blue water in the foreground.
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“Loutro, accessible only by boat or on foot”

The charming white village of Loutro, in Crete, is isolated at the foot of the mountains around a small cove.

Accessible only by boat or on foot, its white houses contrast with the breathtaking scenery.

Loutro is well known to hikers because it is one of the stops on the…

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📅 21 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/11, 1/200 s

A coastal view featuring a deep blue sea, rugged mountain landscape, and a small cluster of white buildings nestled near the shoreline under a clear, blue sky with scattered clouds.
ALT text detailsA coastal view featuring a deep blue sea, rugged mountain landscape, and a small cluster of white buildings nestled near the shoreline under a clear, blue sky with scattered clouds.
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추워지니 다시 생각나는 곳.

Parthenon, Athens, Greece.
ALT text detailsParthenon, Athens, Greece.
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아크로폴리스에서 내려다 본 아테네 앞 바다. 찍길 잘했다고 생각하는 사진이다.

Acropolis, Athens, Greece.
ALT text detailsAcropolis, Athens, Greece.
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Parga.

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“This won't be enough to sail to Gavdos”

Barely visible on the horizon, 40km off the southern coast of Crete (and 289km north of the African coast), Gavdos is the southernmost Greek island in Europe.

This situation has always kept it isolated from tourism, and the island remains timeless to this day. A wild island…

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📅 21 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/11, 1/320 s

A small white boat anchored near a concrete pier with calm, clear blue ocean water and a cloudless sky.
ALT text detailsA small white boat anchored near a concrete pier with calm, clear blue ocean water and a cloudless sky.
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“A cemetery at the end of the Samariá Gorge”

Just at the end of the Samariá Gorge is a small cemetery, which also contains a chapel.

I hope not too many hikers ended up here!

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📅 21 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/11, 1/250 s

A white church with a bell tower surrounded by a mountainous landscape under a partly cloudy sky. A decorative fence is visible in the foreground.
ALT text detailsA white church with a bell tower surrounded by a mountainous landscape under a partly cloudy sky. A decorative fence is visible in the foreground.
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“The Iron Gates of Samariá”

The Iron Gates are one of the most famous features of the Samariá Gorge hike.

The “gates” aren't actually made of iron but rather are a 4 meters wide section of the gorge with 300 m tall cliffs on either side.

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📅 21 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/10, 1/200 s

A group of people walking through a narrow, rocky canyon with towering cliff walls on either side under a clear blue sky.
ALT text detailsA group of people walking through a narrow, rocky canyon with towering cliff walls on either side under a clear blue sky.
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“Approaching the Iron Gates of Samariá”

The Iron Gates are one of the most famous features of the Samariá Gorge hike.

The “gates” aren't actually made of iron but rather are a 4 meters wide section of the gorge with 300 m tall cliffs on either side.

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📅 21 septembre 2005

📸 Konica KD-400Z
🎛️ ISO 100, ƒ/4.7, 1/310 s

People hiking through a rocky gorge with tall, steep cliffs and sparse vegetation.
ALT text detailsPeople hiking through a rocky gorge with tall, steep cliffs and sparse vegetation.
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“Rock-hopping in the dry Samará river”

The trail goes over the river, which is usually reduced to a stream by summer months.

You’ll criss-cross over the river at least a dozen times, sometimes by rock-hopping and sometimes by rustic bridges.

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📅 21 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/5, 1/40 s

Scenic rocky terrain with large boulders, weathered tree trunks, and surrounding greenery.
ALT text detailsScenic rocky terrain with large boulders, weathered tree trunks, and surrounding greenery.
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“Steep descent through the trees”

The 10-mile trail starts at the top of the gorge, at an elevation of 1230 meters, taking visitors past towering cliffs, sweeping views, and uniquely Cretan flora and fauna.

After admiring the mountain views atop the trailhead, you’ll descend a steep switchback built in Ottoman times…

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📅 21 septembre 2005

📸 Canon 350D + 17-85mm
🎛️ ISO 1600, ƒ/10, 1/200 s

View of a mountainous landscape through trees, with a rustic wooden handrail in the foreground.
ALT text detailsView of a mountainous landscape through trees, with a rustic wooden handrail in the foreground.
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Hergebruik van oude auto | Reuse of old car

blog.ernste.net/2025/10/31/her

Foto van oud, groen vrachtautootje, nu in gebruik om planten op te zetten
ALT text detailsFoto van oud, groen vrachtautootje, nu in gebruik om planten op te zetten
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Good morning.

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Good morning from Greece! Monemvasia beach, Byzantine village to the right. Now sunrise coffee swim and off to work.

Guten Morgen aus (rechts im Bild, eine sehenswerte Touristenattraktion auf dem Peloponnes. Byzantinische Festung und so). Ich wache hier zuverlässig zum auf. . Jetzt mehr Kaffee, einmal Schwimmen und dann an die Arbeit.

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Found a nice spot to work... . And the weather got better, too.

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Boats in the Harbor Old Town Chania Crete Greece

As a travel photographer visiting Chania, Crete, you'll find a perfect blend of vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich history. Wander through the narrow, cobblestone streets of the Old Town, where Venetian and Ottoman influences blend seamlessly.

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Boats in the Harbor Old Town Chania Crete Greece As a travel photographer visiting Chania, Crete, you'll find a perfect blend of vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich history. Wander through the narrow, cobblestone streets of the Old Town, where Venetian and Ottoman influences blend seamlessly. Capture the golden hues of the Venetian Harbor at sunset, with its iconic lighthouse standing guard. Don't miss the colorful market stalls filled with local produce, and the rugged beauty of the surrounding mountains and beaches. Chania offers a diverse palette of colors, textures, and stories waiting to be told through your lens. Chania, Crete, is a destination where history, culture, and natural beauty intertwine harmoniously. Upon arriving in Chania, the first thing that strikes you is the vibrant blend of Venetian, Turkish, and Greek architecture that defines the cityscape. The Old Town, with its narrow, winding streets and colorful buildings, is a charming labyrinth where every corner holds a story. Image: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/lined-up-boats-in-the-harbor-old-town-chania-crete-greece-wayne-moran.html Read More: https://waynemoranphotography.com/blog/old-town-chania-crete-greece-a-journey-through-time-and-charm/ #Sailboats #lighthouse #Greece #crete #nature #travelPHotogrpahy #Landscape #landscapes #art #fineart #ayearforart #buyintoart
ALT text detailsBoats in the Harbor Old Town Chania Crete Greece As a travel photographer visiting Chania, Crete, you'll find a perfect blend of vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich history. Wander through the narrow, cobblestone streets of the Old Town, where Venetian and Ottoman influences blend seamlessly. Capture the golden hues of the Venetian Harbor at sunset, with its iconic lighthouse standing guard. Don't miss the colorful market stalls filled with local produce, and the rugged beauty of the surrounding mountains and beaches. Chania offers a diverse palette of colors, textures, and stories waiting to be told through your lens. Chania, Crete, is a destination where history, culture, and natural beauty intertwine harmoniously. Upon arriving in Chania, the first thing that strikes you is the vibrant blend of Venetian, Turkish, and Greek architecture that defines the cityscape. The Old Town, with its narrow, winding streets and colorful buildings, is a charming labyrinth where every corner holds a story. Image: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/lined-up-boats-in-the-harbor-old-town-chania-crete-greece-wayne-moran.html Read More: https://waynemoranphotography.com/blog/old-town-chania-crete-greece-a-journey-through-time-and-charm/ #Sailboats #lighthouse #Greece #crete #nature #travelPHotogrpahy #Landscape #landscapes #art #fineart #ayearforart #buyintoart
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Full Moon at the temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Attica, Greece.

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Full Moon at the temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Attica
ALT text detailsFull Moon at the temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Attica
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Museum walkthrough - Penitentiary camp nr. 5 and prison building: benhuser.com/2025/05/25/gyaros

Gyaros Island of Exile - Museum walkthrough - Penitentiary camp nr. 5 and prison building, ICRC
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The Island fortress & then Leper Colony of Spinalonga, Crete.

An Island in a bay that is covered with old buildings
ALT text detailsAn Island in a bay that is covered with old buildings
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Visitors Gaze on Parthenon Free of Scaffolding for the First Time in 200 Years

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After reaffirming his commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason, All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo went on Greek television and said he would like to finish his playing career in his native Greece. japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/1

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'Handwerk'

Ein Fischer sitzt barfuss auf einem einfachen Holzstuhl und flickt sein rotes Netz, das vor ihm aufgetürmt liegt. Es ist auch ein Teil seines einfachen Bootes zu sehen. Ich hab ihn damals gefragt ob ich die Szenerie knipsen darf.
ALT text detailsEin Fischer sitzt barfuss auf einem einfachen Holzstuhl und flickt sein rotes Netz, das vor ihm aufgetürmt liegt. Es ist auch ein Teil seines einfachen Bootes zu sehen. Ich hab ihn damals gefragt ob ich die Szenerie knipsen darf.
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'Handwerk'

Ein Fischer sitzt barfuss auf einem einfachen Holzstuhl und flickt sein rotes Netz, das vor ihm aufgetürmt liegt. Es ist auch ein Teil seines einfachen Bootes zu sehen. Ich hab ihn damals gefragt ob ich die Szenerie knipsen darf.
ALT text detailsEin Fischer sitzt barfuss auf einem einfachen Holzstuhl und flickt sein rotes Netz, das vor ihm aufgetürmt liegt. Es ist auch ein Teil seines einfachen Bootes zu sehen. Ich hab ihn damals gefragt ob ich die Szenerie knipsen darf.
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내 사진이 뭐냐, 생각해보면 99%는 걷다가 찍은 사진이다. 나는 여행이든 산책이든 걷는 중에 사진을 찍는다. 산책도 작은 여행이라 하면 대부분이 도보 여행 사진인 셈이다. 찍기 위해서 걷고, 걷기 위해서 찍는다. 그게 즐겁다.

이번에 살짝 무릎에 부상을 입었었다. 이제는 마음껏 걷지 못할지도 모른다고 생각하니, 너무나도 무서웠다. 부디 오래도록 하루 내내 걸을 수 있는 몸상태를 유지하기를.

Back street. Athens, Greece.
ALT text detailsBack street. Athens, Greece.
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Taking advantage of the eerily quiet august-time-athens by running on peaceful roads, shopping in the quiet town center, exploring fruity burbs, and getting a seat outside the AEK stadium.

felix.gripe/blog/athens-greekn

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The Greek government plans to develop a home-grown industry that will mass produce drone and anti-drone systems — part of a €30 billion program aimed at modernizing the country's armed forces by 2036. japantimes.co.jp/business/2025

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Ten years ago, Greece's Lesbos became the first stop for half of the million asylum-seekers headed for Europe. Today, the island shows how far government responses have hardened against people seeking refuge in Europe. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/

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Five EU countries including France will test an app aimed at preventing children from accessing harmful content online by checking the age of users, the European Commission said Monday. japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/

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As the cost of spraying crops with pesticides becomes increasingly expensive, farmers in Greece have turned to a cheaper alternative: liquids in unlabeled bottles that contain products banned in the European Union. japantimes.co.jp/environment/2

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Sailboat at Sunset Argolic Gulf Nafplio Peloponnese Greece

Nafplio, nestled in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese in Greece, is a picturesque coastal town renowned for its rich history and captivating beauty. Once the capital of modern Greece, Nafplio boasts a blend of Venetian, Ottoman, and Greek.

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Sailboat at Sunset Argolic Gulf Nafplio Peloponnese Greece Nafplio, nestled in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese in Greece, is a picturesque coastal town renowned for its rich history and captivating beauty. Once the capital of modern Greece, Nafplio boasts a blend of Venetian, Ottoman, and Greek architectural influences, creating a unique and enchanting atmosphere. The town's charming streets are lined with neoclassical mansions, vibrant bougainvillea, and inviting cafes, making it a delightful destination for visitors seeking both relaxation and cultural enrichment. One of Nafplio's most striking features is its impressive fortifications. The Palamidi Fortress, perched atop a hill, offers breathtaking views of the town and the Argolic Gulf. Constructed by the Venetians in the early 18th century, this formidable stronghold can be reached by ascending its 999 steps, a journey rewarded with a panoramic vista and a sense of historical grandeur. Additionally, the Akronafplia Fortress, the oldest part of Nafplio's fortifications, provides insight into the town's strategic importance throughout various periods of its history. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/sailboat-at-sunset-argolic-gulf-nafplio-peloponnese-greece-wayne-moran.html #Sunset #Sailboat #Nafplio #Peloponnese #Greece #fortress #architecture #travel #travelPhotography #Landscape #landscapes #art #fineart #ayearforart #buyintoart
ALT text detailsSailboat at Sunset Argolic Gulf Nafplio Peloponnese Greece Nafplio, nestled in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese in Greece, is a picturesque coastal town renowned for its rich history and captivating beauty. Once the capital of modern Greece, Nafplio boasts a blend of Venetian, Ottoman, and Greek architectural influences, creating a unique and enchanting atmosphere. The town's charming streets are lined with neoclassical mansions, vibrant bougainvillea, and inviting cafes, making it a delightful destination for visitors seeking both relaxation and cultural enrichment. One of Nafplio's most striking features is its impressive fortifications. The Palamidi Fortress, perched atop a hill, offers breathtaking views of the town and the Argolic Gulf. Constructed by the Venetians in the early 18th century, this formidable stronghold can be reached by ascending its 999 steps, a journey rewarded with a panoramic vista and a sense of historical grandeur. Additionally, the Akronafplia Fortress, the oldest part of Nafplio's fortifications, provides insight into the town's strategic importance throughout various periods of its history. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/sailboat-at-sunset-argolic-gulf-nafplio-peloponnese-greece-wayne-moran.html #Sunset #Sailboat #Nafplio #Peloponnese #Greece #fortress #architecture #travel #travelPhotography #Landscape #landscapes #art #fineart #ayearforart #buyintoart
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A European paper wasp (Polistes dominula), spotted building its nest on the door of our house on Evia island, , in late April.

Though these wasps look a lot like your average , they're very peaceful even if you come close to their nest. They're also not interested in your strawberry cake or any other human food, but feed on insects and spiders.

(photo: @kernpanik | license: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

Photo of a delicate paper structure attached to the surface of a door. A black-and-yellow wasp sits on the structure.
ALT text detailsPhoto of a delicate paper structure attached to the surface of a door. A black-and-yellow wasp sits on the structure.
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Some sort of wild bee, spotted on island, .

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Photo of a pile of dead wood. The wood is light grey in colour. In the center of the image, a brown and yellow bee sits on the wood.
ALT text detailsPhoto of a pile of dead wood. The wood is light grey in colour. In the center of the image, a brown and yellow bee sits on the wood.
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Welcome, international issue no. 51! Lots of great stories in this one (even by our standards), plus our incredible visuals. Cover photographed by Signe Vilstrup, modelled by Wiktoria Darda, styled by Panayiotis Panouklias, make-up by Dimitra Altani, hair by Gabriel Georgiou, and clothing by Dimitra Antonea.
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Cover shows a female model wearing a white wedding hood by Dimitra Antonea. The main cover line is 'Into the light'.
ALT text detailsCover shows a female model wearing a white wedding hood by Dimitra Antonea. The main cover line is 'Into the light'.
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National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece. 그리스 고고학 박물관 アテネ国立考古学博物館

National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece.
ALT text detailsNational Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece.
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A Reading from Homer (1885) by Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912). Through attention to details such as architecture and dress, Alma-Tadema evokes scenes of everyday life in ancient Greece and Rome. However, his pictures are rarely entirely archaeologically accurate. For example, while he accurately rendered the ancient musical instrument on the left, a cithara, he also included a type of rose that did not exist before the 19th century.

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Here, a young poet crowned with a laurel wreath reads from Homer to an audience dressed for a festival. The setting is probably Greece toward the end of the seventh century BCE. The Greek letters in the upper right indicate that the place is dedicated to the poet.
ALT text detailsHere, a young poet crowned with a laurel wreath reads from Homer to an audience dressed for a festival. The setting is probably Greece toward the end of the seventh century BCE. The Greek letters in the upper right indicate that the place is dedicated to the poet.
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A Reading from Homer (1885) by Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912). Through attention to details such as architecture and dress, Alma-Tadema evokes scenes of everyday life in ancient Greece and Rome. However, his pictures are rarely entirely archaeologically accurate. For example, while he accurately rendered the ancient musical instrument on the left, a cithara, he also included a type of rose that did not exist before the 19th century.

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Here, a young poet crowned with a laurel wreath reads from Homer to an audience dressed for a festival. The setting is probably Greece toward the end of the seventh century BCE. The Greek letters in the upper right indicate that the place is dedicated to the poet.
ALT text detailsHere, a young poet crowned with a laurel wreath reads from Homer to an audience dressed for a festival. The setting is probably Greece toward the end of the seventh century BCE. The Greek letters in the upper right indicate that the place is dedicated to the poet.
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… and now:
A HAPPY TO EACH AND ALL OF YOU! 😺


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A beautiful white cat with one yellow and one blue eye is resting next to a kerbstone. In the back, out of focus, there is a tuxedo cat.
ALT text detailsA beautiful white cat with one yellow and one blue eye is resting next to a kerbstone. In the back, out of focus, there is a tuxedo cat.