9.03.2008

Santorini

Canon 400D, Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
ISO 100 - 1/125sec - f/10 @ 22mm
Location: Fira, Santorini, Athens, Greece

Santorini is a small, circular archipelago of volcanic islands located in the southern Aegean Sea, southeast from Greece's mainland. Santorini is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion, destroying the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island, and leading to the creation of the current geological caldera.

The villages of Santorini are considered as one of the most beautiful villages of Greece. Of course not all the villages are impressive. Some are newly built to welcome the tourists. The famous villages are Oia and Fira. There are perched over huge cliffs and offer extraordinary views over the sea and the submerged volcano. [ref.wiki, greeka]


Canon 400D, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG
ISO 100 - 1/200sec - f/8 @ 48mm
Location: Caldera volcano view at Fira, Santorini, Athens, Greece


The town of Fira is a typical Cycladic village made of charming white houses with blue windows and doors, separated from each other by small paved streets. Many of its beautiful buildings were constructed back in the times of the Venetian invasion, including some blue domed churches and sun-bathed verandas that offer an incredible view of the volcano and the sunset.
In our days, Fira is a busy town. During summer and in its high season, the central streets are crowded and filled with all kind of shops, jewelleries, restaurants, caffeshops, bars and night clubs. [ref. greeka]


Canon 400D, Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
ISO 100 - 1/250sec - f/13 @ 22mm
Location: view from the Akrotiri ligth house, Santorini, Athens, Greece


Canon 400D, Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
ISO 100 - 1/400sec - f/11 @ 60mm
Location: Fira, Santorini, Athens, Greece

Canon 400D, Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
ISO 100 - 1/125sec - f/6.3 @ 21mm, Ev +0.67
Location: Fira, Santorini, Athens, Greece


Canon 400D, Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
ISO 100 - 1/500sec - f/6.3 @ 16mm
Location: Firostefani, Fira, Santorini, Athens, Greece

Technically: my last pic (above) of this issue was modified with some blending mask technique to make the front (boat) of the picture brigther and leaving the backgound with the sunset feel. A bit fake... isn't it?

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