Can you imagine what a travel photo entails?

I was recently reading a great article of Gavin Gough on Digital Photographer about Travel Photography. Gavin stroke a chord by saying that ….
“Ask many people to describe the life of a travelling photographer and the odds are that they will conjure up images of a dapper fellow dressed in khaki, sporting a Panama hat and stepping [...]

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Meteora-When only Photography captures the true feeling: Stories behind photos #7

(download and watch a full-screen high resolution version of my Meteora photo slideshow at my website here)
Meteora is a unique phenomenon in the world…   Unless you have visited it, you cannot imagine the awe and the contradicting feelings evoked by just being there. Contradicting because for one it’s the huge rocks [...]

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“Faith” – Stories behind photos #6

 This Clarisses photo was shot at chapel in Ano Syros (Syros island, Greece) in summer 2008.
I found a small chapel and entered. No people were inside. There were just two nuns, hidden behind a wooden barrier and unseen. Two nuns, one playing the organ and one singing a chant with a glorious voice, praying alone inside. 
You could [...]

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A thank-you to unknown Actors that enliven my “stages” – Stories behind photos #5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I think I owe a “thank-you” note, to all unknown Actors that enliven my photography “stages”. Like this lady, in my photo!
I have been walking around in Paroikia, Paros  at the golden hour, when I reached this vista point overlooking the sea, camera always on shoulder. I had the priviledge of overlooking the entrance to the harbour. [...]

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My own Blurb experience: “Paros, beyond crowded eyes” book

 
 
[See a part of the Paros portfolio contained in the Blurb photobook by clicking here... or enjoy the relaxing Paros photoslide with music, by clicking here (last in row)]
 
Back in September 2007, I made my second Blurb book, about Paros island. I named it after my Paros portfolio: “Paros, beyond crowded eyes” to convey a [...]

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Kaminia Harbor, Hydra – Stories behind photos #4

Click here for the photo, found at my Hydra island (Greece) photos portfolio.
I had hoped that the photography magazines that I am subscribing to, would enrich my photography knowledge beyond the aperture and shutter techniques and beyond Photoshop post-processing. And I am glad they do!
You see, I am always seeking those articles which do not just stand [...]

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Santorini Wedding couple – Stories behind photos #3

 
These Newly Weds can also be found at my website at a larger size, by clicking here.
This specific photo has admittedly created a lot of misunderstandings in my Santorini photos portfolio! 
You see, Santorini is a great wedding destination. Thousands of marriages are carried out every year at the hundreds of its small churches and chappels. Specialised wedding services provide [...]

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