It seems that choosing a suitable image for this photography series is getting increasingly difficult with each destination. The choice of a picture to represent Greece has been the toughest so far. Eventually this image from Mount Athos seemed most appropriate, the religious peninsula which is home to hundreds of Byzantine monks and a place [...]
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Travel Tips; Best of 2012, Inspiration for 2013
It is the time of year when we all reflect on the past year, has it been successful, did we achieve our goals, what can be improved and perhaps pass on some travel tips. As a traveller my year was blessed with many great experiences and plenty of opportunities to indulge my passions for travelling, [...]
Harbouring a love of Ports – Photo Essay
“A ship is safe at harbor, but that is not what ships are for.” William Shedd The problem with the weekly twitter photo sharing phenomenon @FriFotos is that the topics chosen are always great. Often when looking through images only expecting to find one or two, numerous suitable pictures then spring out, signalling the need [...]
Postcard from Greece’s second city, Thessaloniki
Getting a clear view of the sprawling metropolis of Greece’s second city Thessaloniki is not an easy task. Most views whilst not actually obscured are spoilt by numerous cables and television antennas which are difficult to ignore or avoid. This view from high above the city is probably one of the best. It is only [...]
Postcard from an Ammouliani bay in bloom, Greece
Ammouliani is a small island in Halkidiki, Greece. It is reached by regular ferries from the nearby fishing village of Ouranoupolis. The small town is typical of many in Greece with restaurants, shops and several hotels, there were few tourists mingling with the locals in the taverns. It still feels unspoilt though possibly a little [...]
All Monks are not Equal – Mount Athos, Greece
Meeting a person or visiting a destination that has a profound effect upon you is not a common occurrence. I was recently fortunate enough to experience both a place and individual that qualify. Mount Athos is considered a life changing experience for many, pilgrims from all over Greece and even further afield make the spiritual [...]
Postcard from monastic transportation in Greece
Those of you that follow my site will by now be aware that I have a love of boats and fishing boats in particular as they often feature in my images. I find them so photogenic, interesting and promising of potential adventures, just hopping in a boat and setting off towards the horizon. I can [...]
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