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09-AUG-2007

Santorini, Greece

I had seen pictures of this church before, but it took a little bit of exploring to find. Eventually after looking around side streets, I found a wall I could clamber up on to take the picture.

A wonderful place for photography, especially from the volcano caldera looking down with the sea as a backdrop.

Not sure if I should have cropped in a little, to get rid of the island in the back?

Canon EOS 30D
1/80s f/18.0 at 55.0mm iso100 full exif

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Cindi 14-Jul-2010 02:39
Love the composition here and your pov! Almost like you are flying. Beautiful view! Great work!
Pat Nighswander 12-Jul-2010 07:01
I like the depth with the island there it sets the mood of the sea.
Pat Nighswander 12-Jul-2010 07:00
Seems like a peaceful spot... I can almost feel the breeze.
Cindy Flood11-Jul-2010 23:27
Tony, I think you did the correct thing leaving the island in. It balances with the bell tower on the other side. It also lends context to the scene. I love the blue dome against the white bell tower. I agree with the other posters...it is perfect.
Terry 11-Jul-2010 16:45
I have to echo what has been said. Just perfect.
Barry 11-Jul-2010 11:03
Yes, absolutely perfect, and one place I have always wanted to visit... fantastic...
Guest 10-Jul-2010 22:47
Perfect! Everything works together in this remarkable shot.
Pete Hemington10-Jul-2010 17:45
Nice shot, with the Island gives a context, but maybe without would be more dramatic
hal 10-Jul-2010 17:26
A wonderful shot either way, Tony.
lt is two entirely different compositions, with and without the island.
As a shot of the church alone the building definitely has more depth without the island.
With the island it is more an excellent composition clearly in the Greek lslands.
lf l really had to choose, l'd choose the photo without and giving the bell-tower and the dome much more depth.
But it's really a win-win situation.
Michael Edwards10-Jul-2010 14:53
Exquisite image with fantastic colors...
Great work , Tony!
Jim Stiles10-Jul-2010 13:49
Simply beautiful! And, I like the island out there, it helps add something interesting to the top frame.

--Jim--
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)10-Jul-2010 13:18
Perfect!Nothing else to say...BV
Paolo