Showing posts with label Greece. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Greece. Show all posts

August 24, 2016

Sami Port Before the Storm

Sami Port storm coming

There are times you can sense the electricity in the air as the heavy clouds in the horizon come nearer and nearer until half your frame is dark.

December 3, 2014

The Subterranian Drogarati Cave in Cephalonia

Drogarati Cave downward path to main chamber right wall

One of the finest and highly regarded Caves in Greece is the Drogarati* Cave. Drogarati Cave is a rare geological phenomenon where mother Nature has really taken its time, of thousands of years, in creating drop by drop a spectacular sculpture in the form of stalactites and stalagmites.

October 2, 2014

The Stunning Melissani Cave and Lake in Cephalonia

Melissani Cave and Lake overview

Melissani Cave* is a unique subterranean cave structure with a Lake 39 m deep which was re-discovered  in 1951 and opened to the public in 1963.
Approximately 5000 years ago part of the cave roof fell creating an aperture which allows the sun light to create exquisite green-blue colors on the water.

September 1, 2014

Diving into the Turquoise Waters at Myrtos Beach, Cephalonia

Myrtos Beach, Cephalonia right overview

Myrtos Beach* is a must see spectacle for the visitor of Kefalonia island, since its dazzling turquoise waters are famous around the world. It has been voted 12 times the best Greek beach. Being featured in best beaches lists around the world, it was also used as a location in the film "Captain Corelli’s Mandolin".

August 26, 2014

Green Blue Sea Waters Against White Cloud Formations

Green Blue Sea Waters at Skala Kefalonia I

Sitting on the 7 km long sandy beach of Skala* one early August afternoon, I soothed my gaze into the deep green and blue waters of the Ionian Sea. The contrasty bright white cloud formations gathering above the mainland were a great incentive to let my laziness go and reach for my camera.

January 17, 2014

The Legend of St. Theodora's Chapel

The legendary St. Theodora's chapel in Vastas, Arcadia, Greece

A recent excursion to the mountainous Arcadia (Peloponnese, Greece) led us to the village Vastas and the nearby chapel of St. Theodora residing at an altitude of 860 m (~2800 ') within a forest of oak trees.

January 8, 2014

An Appointment with the Ancient Past...

3000 year old ancient Olive overview

To meet the most ancient Olive trees in the world. During a second visit at the Ermioni olive groves, we were guided by a local agriculturist to the spot, in order to document these magnificent survivors.

December 21, 2013

The Bourgi Castle of Nafplio

Bourgi Castle, Nafplion, Greece

A quick stop for coffee during a very cloudy day, gave some nice shots of the Bourgi Castle and a panoramic view of the Nafplio bay, at Nafplio, Peloponnese, Greece