Ah, Greece. How I loved it. How hard it was to choose what to share with you as my first image back. I debated, should it be the wonderful curves of the unique architecture, the houses spilling down the hillside in Santorini? Maybe a blue-domed church with the sea behind? How about the temples of the Acropolis, to show what survives of Ancient Greece? Or the graffiti of Athens, painting the city multiple colors?
This simple image, from the port of Fira on the island of Santorini, stuck in my mind. It’s not characteristic of the architecture of the island, except for the color blue. Oh, the blue!! It is characteristic of my photography, however, and one of the little scenes that brought me the most joy during our week in Greece. Even though much of Santorini island is so beautifully painted and cared for, I managed to find some great texture down by the docks. A little slice of my photographic heaven, to share with you on my first day back from vacation.
Today I’ll be hopping around, seeing all of the entries for Exploring with a Camera: Rimmed with Light submitted so far. I can’t wait to see what you’ve linked in! If you haven’t linked an image in yet, there is still time. The link up is open through Tuesday.
I’m also excited to see the all of the people signed up for the Liberate your Art Postcard Swap in the last week. I’ve updated the participant list with all of those who wanted to share their links so far. We’ve got a great group of artists from around the world already. Thanks to all of you who have been helping me to reach my goal of 200 participants, through blogging and putting the button on your sidebar. The swap is currently at 75 participants thanks to you! Yay!
(Linking in to The Creative Exchange and Creative Every Day today.)
glad you had a nice time, love this photograph.
Love all the texture in this image, and that wonderful blue!
very nice and very Greece
I can just imagine what a wonderful and inspiring experience this was for you 🙂 I love the photo you chose to share today, it's always nice to see something that isn't your 'typical' shot of Greece 🙂
What wonderfully harmonious colours: almost as if you had edited it. But I can see it is all natural, edited for you by time itself.
This is a wonderful image Kat! I love the textures and tones. I am so glad you had a great time in Greece, and I look forward to seeing more of your photos from your trip.
Thank you so much for sharing this today at The Creative Exchange.
Have a wonderful day!
lisa.
I so want to see Greece!
Oh..I love the color here. I've never been to Greece..but it's just how I imagine the 'blue' to be.
You chose a beautiful scene to post — love the color and texture in the photograph. 🙂
Welcome back! Your first image of Greece really is so Kat –I'd recognize it anywhere. Lovely colors!
The weathered color, asymmetrical composition, and variety of textures in this capture are delightful! It also points to the fact that a "grand" view is not needed to obtain a grand picture. I look forward to seeing more images from your trip!
What a stunning image – makes me want to see more
What a wonderful shot.
Something Blue… Hope you are back, refreshed and ready to go again. Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve!!!
I dream of Greece..and now even more after seing and reading about it here.
Love your blog and will follow you.
hugs
lila
I love this shot. It is Greece.
This is a typical Kat image and says everything about your eye for a scent – composition without composing; just by observing. Brilliant. Great to have you back 🙂
Re above – 'scene', not 'scent'. Although I'm sure you smell great too :-))
Oh, these colors…and textures! Beautiful composition in this photo, too.
Welcome back, Kat! I'm glad you had a wonderful time and brought some photos with you! I love this photo here very much!
A lovely photo! I love the composition and, of course, the lovely blue color!
Hi Kat!
I will check your postcard swap.
I will also try to link my "rimmed with lights" under Ashley. 😉
really beautiful shot!
As always, your shots just sing. Can't wait to see the others.
oh,I'm jealous! Beautiful greece!
Quintessential Greece. We visited there 24 years ago and this photo brings me back as if it were yesterday. lovely.
I would love to go to Greece! I love the texture and color in your image!
Your capture has so much personality. Greece would be a fabulous trip for so many reasons. I'm sure you have hundreds of great photos.