1. Scenic/Travel Trip Based
  2. Greece, Summer 2011

Santorini

Our second island we visited was Santorini. The dramatic effects of a giant volcanic eruption have shaped the island and the water around into a unique environment, yielding breathtaking views and dramatic vistas in almost every direction on the side of the island that faces the volcano cone. Our hotel in Fira was right on the edge of the caldera, for a spectacular grand sweeping view out to the sea. We also traveled to nearby Oia for some fantastic photo opportunities and joined a large group to watch the sunset.
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  • Cruise Destination

    Cruise Destination

    One of the many cruise ships we saw during our stay. The island is an obvious destination, and there were as many as 4 or 5 cruise ships visible at many times during our stay. You can also see the long winding walkway and the cable car, 2 of the ways to get back down to the dock area. We took a taxi instead :)

  • Beyond The Blue Dome

    Beyond The Blue Dome

    Churches were literally everywhere, and the distinctive blue domes made for attractive subjects. A polarizer really brought out the vibrant colors of this one on our first day on Santorini.

  • Matthew on Santorini

    Matthew on Santorini

  • Claudia on Santorini

    Claudia on Santorini

  • Kristen on Santorini

    Kristen on Santorini

  • Santorini Sunlight

    Santorini Sunlight

    The late sun makes the white buildings glow along the caldera edge, near the town of Oia on Santorini.

  • Oia Sunset

    Oia Sunset

    e made the trip to Oia from Fira and joined the huge throng awaiting the sunset. It was hard to get a clear spot to frame the shot with so many in one place, but it was worth the effort!

  • Sailing Into The Sunset

    Sailing Into The Sunset

    The Oia sunset beckons a schooner out to sea.

  • Kristen Poses

    Kristen Poses

    On our day 3 walk to one of the highest points on the island, Kristen clowns for the camera.

  • Kristen Pose #2

    Kristen Pose #2

    Kristen just had to copy the pose we saw someone else using while getting their picture taken :)

  • Church Wall

    Church Wall

    ne of the absolutely countless number of religious buildings on the island, imaged from a strange perspective.

  • High Vista

    High Vista

    Our walk brought us to some great views of the island and the surrounding sea.

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