Folegandros belongs to the Cyclades, an island group in the Aegean Sea that is made up of 220 islands, mostly uninhabited. Folegandros is one of the smaller and less well known ones, and that, in a sense, is its allure.
The Cycladic architecture is characterised by flat-roofed whitewashed houses, blue doors and windows, and narrow stone paved streets. Barren mountains and rocky formations, blue sea and striking blue sky make up the rest of the picture. The only place in Greece where you will come across this cubic style is in the Cyclades. The rest of the country is nothing like it.
It just occurred to me - this is very Mamma Mia, isn't it? You almost expect Meryl Streep to burst in followed by 100 demented villagers and a group of young men in swimming trunks and flippers.
Now for a poll: guess which book Katerina took to the beach :-)
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υπέροχες φωτο...αλλα στη Φολεγανδρο ακομη δεν κατάφερα να παω..
Wow it looks amazing. Now I know where I want to go next summer. Did she use some sort of filter on her camera?The colours are so vivid. That's an awesome book she had with her. I loved it. A great read.
@ Cook: Ούτε κι εγώ :-(
@ Kate: I'm not sure what she's used, I would think she's used a tripod at the very least. She's a photographer by trade so she must have some tricks up her sleeve.
The only problem with Folegandros is that the ferry takes 9 hours. Not sure I could stand it.
not anymore! It's only 3 hours from the port of Pireaus
with the Highspeed Catamaran .
That's brilliant!! 3 hours is just the right length of time :-)
The Island ;)
And a what a beauty it is...Katerina's photos are amazing!
p.s. thanks for dropping by and commenting over at mine :)
#22 Hitler's Canary
#23 The Island
Nice photos. I saw something similar on Nysiros.
@ Kali & Karen: You are both correct :-)
@ Karen: I've not read The Island either. I suspect you'll get to it first, and I'm looking forward to your comments!
@ Ropi: I've not been to Nysiros, but I imagine the architecture is quite similar.
Didn't see the film so I can't comment on Meryl in swimming trunks (or whatever;) but these are some LovelyShotsDotCom. Thanks for sharing to both of you.
She probably used a polarising filter on her lens, possibly also a neutral density one too if it was really really bright :)
@ Per Stromsjo: Glad you like the photos :-)
Mamma Mia is quite enjoyable, you should see it (but not if you don't like Abba).
@ Loops: Ι knew you'd have something to say on the subject!
I don't mind a bit of Abba now and then so I just might go check it out one of these days... Thanks for the recommendation.
Do, I'm sure you'll enjoy it! You don't get to see Meryl Streep in a swimsuit, but you'll see Stellan Skarsgård's bum (very briefly)!
If you're interested, you can read my review here. I'm off to see it a second time next week, despite my initial reservations :-)
That first image in incredible!
Wow, wonderful shots! They make me want to visit, however long the ferry ride is! Thanks for sharing.
Nice blog! :)
Thanx for vitisting me. I know that you can read my Swedish blog if you translate it with Google. Write translate in Google and I think you can find the program, then translate my blog! Easy! :)
I am going to link someday to it.I tried to translate to French. It was very funny to see. :)
Have a nice Sunday!
Lina
I read your "two hours in a dark room" review... ;)
Well, do let us know your verdict after viewing it a second time!
@ Per Stromsjo: Will do!
wow.. very beautiful place and even more beautiful photos!
bravo Tinsie.. and Katerina ;-)
Thank you - on behalf of Katerina too!
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