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“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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“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

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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.

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Photo 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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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