Saturday, August 28, 2021

Euphorbia myrsinites

803_8833 [Euphorbia myrsinites]

 
One of tens of Euphorbia species found in Mediterranean countries.
It hardly attracts your attention in the field.
 
Photographed on Mt. Parnitha on May 20, 2021
 
 
 
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When it starts flowering, it seems to become more interesting.
 
 

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Sometimes it does capture your attention and forces you to look at it carefully from very close, as was the case with the photo above. I was attracted by the peculiar, unusual color of the leaves, and the details of the florets that reminded me of a “multiple-candle stand”; so, I couldn’t resist spending some extra time to capture details that the naked eye could normally hardly see.
 
Photographed on Mt. Hymittos on May 7, 2017
 
 

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Spain’s Industrial Park

_MG_4474 [Industrial Park]
 
This is part of Spain’s Industrial Park in Barcelona. It was built between 1982 and 1985 on the site of an old textile factory, a fact that justifies its name 'Industrial'. It combines a grassy area, a large odd-shaped boating lake and on the right a seating area dominated by 10 futuristic, lighthouse-style watchtowers (only five are visible here).
It is considered controversial but I found that it deserved a 'click'.
 
Please click on the photo for a better view.
 
Photographed on August 25, 2006
 
 

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Poros

301_4771 [Poros]

 
Poros is a small island, covered with pines and olive trees, in the Saronic Gulf. It has its own peculiar charm and attracts the preference of many tourists, including photographers of all kinds.
 
A narrow sea passage separates the island from mainland Peloponnesos and from a vast lemon-grove which fills the air with a pleasant aroma for miles around.
 
I visited the island quite some time ago but I still have memories of golden beaches, shores with shady pines, and leisure walks, not to mention restaurants with a reputation for good food and wine! 
 
Photographed on November 22, 2008
 
 
 
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 This is a partial view of a picturesque seaside residential area of Poros (about here: 37.495885, 23.460630) at the southern part of the island.
 
Photographed on April 26, 2008
 
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Saturday, August 7, 2021

Ag. Panteleimonas

803_6815 [Ag. Panteleimonas]
 
A place for a swim, or a prayer, or … both! Why not? 
 
Photographed near Daskaleio on August 10, 2020
 
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