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Canal footbridge Burano, Venice
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Beach in the Algarve, Portugal at dusk
The Algarve region in Southern Portugal is a popular tourist spot for tourists looking for sun sand and good times.
But it has a quieter side as well particularly near it’s main town of Faro which is as Portuguese as it gets in this area.
Even though the area is well know for its sandy beaches and breathtaking cliffs, I couldn’t resist getting a different view of its coastline.
Coastal marshland at dusk near Faro in Southern Portugal Share this:
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Fira – Santorini’s town on the edge
Everyone’s heard of Santorini and how it is one if not, the most beautiful of the Greek islands. Pictures, no matter how good, don’t do it justice.
The photo here of Fira the main town gives you an idea of its beauty.
Perched on top of a cliff overlooking the Caldera or volcanic ‘hole’ filled with sea water, it commands all before it.
Arriving by ferry is even more spectacular as you dock below Fira and then have to walk up the steep path to town. There are donkeys or mules that will transport you and your bags but I found that distracting from the whole experience of being there for the first time.
Can’t wait to go back!
Fira, the main town in Santorini at dusk. Share this:
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A cat on a step on the Greek isle of Thirasia
Of the idyllic Greek Islands everyone knows Santorini and yeah, its bloody beautiful! In fact watch this space for some images of this famous island. Across the Caldera is the little island of Thirasia which is usually a 1/2 day excursion from Santorini. It’s how Santorini probably was before the rich, the famous and the tourists discovered it. No more than a couple of hundred people live here. It has a small harbour, a couple of small villages and pretty church, lots of steep steps, pebble beaches and this cat!
By the way a caldera is a volcanic feature created by a volcanic eruption. In this case Thirasia, Santorini and a couple of smaller islands are all that’s left of a much larger Island after a volcanic eruption.
A whitewashed street in Thirasia near Santorini one of the famous Greek Islands Share this:
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Whitewashed street in Mykonas
Mykonas is one of more well known Aegean Greek Islands. It’s know for its glittery celebrity life style and camp inclinations. Despite this and I say despite because not everyone covets the world of the ostentatious, it really is a great place. It’s multicultural extremely picturesque and retains a true Greek identity. I spent a few days longer in Mykonas than planned due to heavy seas ‘grounding’ the network of ferries. I could think of a lot worse places than this to be stranded! This street is one of many that makes up the maze that is Mykonas.
A whitewashed street in Mykonas, one of the famous Greek Islands Share this:
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Native indian dancing at the Day of the Dead festival photo
In past posts I’ve mentioned the Day of the Dead festival in Mexico. Its also held in other Latin countries as well. However in Mexico it’s a really big thing. Even though it’s more well known roots are Catholic, it has been traced back to indigenous origins as well which is probably why these guys are so enthusiastic This is one of my fine art photos that are a bit alternative. I’ve hardly touched the photo since taking it so what you see is what I took in camera.
Native indian dancing at the Day of the Dead festival in San Miguel de Allende Share this:
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The A-Z of places: Belgium
Bicycles in clock tower plaza
Bicycles in clock tower plaza in Bruges, the ‘Venice of northern Europe”,Belgium Horse and Carriage
Horse and Carriage popular with tourists who visit Bruges, the ‘Venice of northern Europe”,Belgium Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery
Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery near Passendale, West Flanders, Belgium Old Brick Church
Old Brick Church in Bruges, the ‘Venice of northern Europe”,Belgium Share this:
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The A-Z of places: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar’s Stari Most at night
Stari Most at night. Mostar’s old bridge that was destroyed during the Balkans war. Muslim Cemetery
Muslim Cemetery In Mostar Bosnia. many of these are victims of the Balkans war. Mostar
Mostar’s Stari Most above the Neretva River Colourful flutes
Colourful flutes. Hand painted musical instruments in Mostar Share this:
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Day of the dead models in San Miguel de Allende Mexico photo
On a previous post on San Miguel de Allende I mentioned that I was there for the day of the dead (Día de los Muertos) festival. Everywhere you go in Mexico in the weeks preceding the festival, you will find various incarnations of skeletons from full size to these small models I came across in San Miguel’s market. The origins of the skeleton used in this festival are a bit hazy but are considered to be as recent as the 18th or 19th century when a newspaper published a poem about a cemetery. Whatever the reason is, it makes for a colourful and almost macabre sight. 1/60 @ f4 75mm ISO 250
Small models on sale In a San Miguel de Allende market in Mexico ©2013 Nick Katin To buy a print of this photo go to San Miguel de Allende photo. To licence this photo email or contact us
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The Barber of Bikaner, India photo
In Rajastan there is small town (if any town in India could be considered small) called Bikaner. Its main claim to fame is its many deserted and decaying Havelis (private mansions) that reflect a bygone age of some posterity. They were closed in from the rest of the town and had many a beautiful frescoes. I did a shoot there and managed a few good street shots. This guy was taking a breather between customers.
A barber resting between clients, Bikaner, Rajastan, India © 2009 Nick Katin To buy a print of this photo go to Barber of Bikaner, India photo to licence this photo email or contact us
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Native Indian dancing at San Miguel Allende
For anyone looking to visit Mexico but is a bit unnerved by the bad press Mexico gets these days, they should go to San Miguel de Allende in the state of Guanajuato. Located 274 km form Mexico city, it’s as western as it gets with its large population of foreign retirees, artists and writers, most of whom come from the big country to the north. It’s a beautiful spot and has lots of festivals. These dancers were part of the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) festival. Couldn’t resist the angle!
Native Indian dancing At the Day of the Dead festival in San Miguel de Allende © 2010 Nick Katin Share this:
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