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

 

 

Spain’s Industrial Park

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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'.

 

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Photographed on August 25, 2006

 

 

Poros

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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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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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