Blue hour Archeology
       
     
Ancient City of Athens
       
     
The National Observatory of Athens
       
     
Full-Moon rise lantern
       
     
Blue hour Archeology
       
     
Blue hour Archeology

Athens, 2020, Acropolis

At the most touristic spot in Athens, you can look at the city’s …

During the day its not so spectacular, but because they use great lighting system, you can see the contrasting yellow and blue hour light, on the Archeological ruins.

A great place to see this wonder of the culture heritage of Greece.

Ancient City of Athens
       
     
Ancient City of Athens

The metropol of Greece, Athens, is a great place for a nice culture experience on ancient times.

Although many of the remains are gone, some of the highlights still exist today, on top of the hills and a great view on them you can get from other higher points such as this.

The rocks on these hills are as old or even older than the buildings, and you can feel they are completely worn down by so many humans before us. Of course people spray paint on the rocks, to mark them.

The National Observatory of Athens
       
     
The National Observatory of Athens

The National Observatory of Athens is a breathtaking location for photographers of all skill levels. Nestled on the summit of Mount Lycabettus, this observatory offers unparalleled views of the city of Athens and the surrounding landscape.

The observatory was founded in 1842 and has been used for both scientific research and public education. It is home to a variety of telescopes, including a modern 1-meter Ritchey-Chretien telescope, which is used for both imaging and spectroscopy.

Photographers visiting the observatory will have the opportunity to capture stunning images of the city below, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the ancient Agora. The observatory also offers a panoramic view of the Saronic Gulf, which is perfect for capturing beautiful sunsets and sunrises.

In addition to the views of the city and the surrounding landscape, photographers will also have the opportunity to capture images of the night sky. The observatory is open to the public for stargazing on select nights, and visitors can observe stars, planets, and other celestial bodies through the observatory's telescopes.

The National Observatory of Athens is also a great location for landscape photographers, as the surrounding area is home to a variety of plants and animals. The observatory is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a peaceful and secluded location for capturing nature at its best.

Overall, the National Observatory of Athens is a must-see location for photographers visiting Athens. With its breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding landscape, as well as its opportunities for stargazing, this observatory is a unique and inspiring location for capturing beautiful images.

Full-Moon rise lantern
       
     
Full-Moon rise lantern

In a harbour in Greece, we found our self chilling and seeing one of the most beautiful full-moon rises I have witnessed. I took out my camera, and shot this with a 400mm lens. I actually wanted to have the moon in the lantern, but there was no way I could get up that high on a floating boat