Few places on earth rival Greece when it
comes to numbers of historic sites. The crowd-drawing grandeur of
Greece's ancient past and its marbled legacy of temples and agoras,
the beaches and nightlife of the islands,make Greece one of the most
interesting countries in Europe to photograph. Greece is a country
of rugged mountains, solitary islands, and soaring temples. This collection
features many images shot on 4 x 5 film producing incredible detail
even in larger sizes. Featured locations are the islands of Santorini
and Mykonos - the ruins of the Parthenon and other temples around
Athens - as well as the monasteries of Meteora in Central Greece.
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AthensThis ancient city, host to the 2004 Olympics
is a study in contrasts. A dense metropolis, above it rises the
massive Acropolis and Parthenon, now under extensive renovation.
Above: Architecture of Santorini
Village of Oia
SantoriniThe ancient island of Thera, destroyed by a massive
volcanic explosion is now one of the most unique destinations in the
world. Along the inside walls of the caldera are thousands of buildings
built into and out from the cliff in a dazzeling display. Walking
the streets of Oai, one feels like they have fallen into an M.C. Escher
drawing.
MeteoraIn the 6th century monks began building sanctuaries
on the pinnacles of amazingly shaped 1000 foot high rocks. Although
only a few remain of the 20 original monasteries, they are one of
the worlds wonders.
MykonosA sleepy island during the off season, Mykonos
comes to life in the Spring and summer. Its charming narrow streets
make in one of the top travel destinations in Greece.
