Postcard from Greece

Oia, Santorini

Early morning, the best light, before the crowds.

I have just returned from an amazing trip around Greece. We visited Athens, Santorini, Crete, Delos, Mykonos, Rhodes, Patmos, the Peloponnese Peninsula, and Thessaloniki.

I took thousands of photographs. From the thousands I have chosen just ten for this blog. These are my favourites for different reasons. I have provided a brief reason why I chose these ten under each image.

If you want to see more photos and follow our journey then find and follow me on Instagram @gaynor.shaw.photography

Pella, Thessaloniki

The detail of the pillar against abstract clouds.

Royal Tombs of Aigai, Vergina

What do you do when there are people obstructing a clear shot? Make them part of the image.

Mystras, Peloponnese

I love the detail and expression on the nun’s face. The black habit brings emphasis to the face.

Meteora, Thessaly

Emphasising scale - combining the detail of the monastery and the rocks all around.

Mykonos

Balancing light, colour and shape.

Monemvasia

Looking for interest in intersecting shapes and lines.

Mystras, Peloponnese

Small details can tell a story.

Thessaloniki

Architectural detail - light and repetition.

Patmos

Capturing drama.