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Greek Island Light

July 14, 2017 by Marilena Leavitt 14 Comments

Greek Island Light - Bougainvillea

Greece is a small country of incredible natural beauty, generous people, and warm hospitality. It is a country with an endless coastline —the largest in the Mediterranean— and thousands of little islands. It is a country drenched in sunlight.

Every time I am here, I can’t help but noticing how different the light in Greece is. It has a different feel to it, and it has bright, vibrant properties. Especially when it reflects off the deep blue sea and the white-washed island houses and churches.

Shooting in Greece means capturing this special light. I find that the photos I take in Greece barely need any adjustments at all. I spent a few days last week on the small, quaint little island of Paros. I took loads of photos and here are a few that I want to share with you all before I head back home next week. I hope that you notice that special Greek island light too!

Greek Island Light - Street in Lefkes, Paros

Blue and White

Greek Island Light - Church, Paros

Small Family Church

Greek Island Light - Church Bells, Paros

Church Bells

Greek Island Light - Naousa, Paros

Fishermen Boats, Naousa, Paros

Greek Island Light - Octopus

Freshly Caught Octopus

Greek Island Light - Nausea, Paros

Tiny Village by the Sea

Greek Island Light - Leeks, Paros

Mountain Village Square

Greek Island Light - Antiparos Island

Antiparos Island, Little Taverna by the Sea

Greek Island Light - Freddo coffee

Cappuccino Freddo (my favorite summer coffee!)

Greek Island Light - Building with Buganvilia

Old Building with Bougainvillea

 

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  1. Joanne Shenk says

    July 15, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    Stunning pictures — wish I were there.

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      July 17, 2017 at 4:32 AM

      Thanks Joanne – Greek Islands are still the way you remember them!

      Reply
  2. Kathleen Graham says

    July 15, 2017 at 11:06 AM

    Beautiful. I love octopus!

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      July 17, 2017 at 4:34 AM

      I know you like seafood Kathe, and octopus is such a treat when cooked properly!

      Reply
  3. Patty Stang says

    July 15, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures!

    Reply
    • Marilena Leavitt says

      July 17, 2017 at 4:35 AM

      Thanks Patty, I am glad you liked the photos!

      Reply
  4. Susan Roehmer says

    July 15, 2017 at 12:58 PM

    These are just gorgeous! Greece remains high on our travel bucket list.

    Susan and John

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      July 17, 2017 at 4:38 AM

      Hi Susan! After your trip to Italy this fall, maybe Greece will be your next destination! ?

      Reply
  5. Sara Cleland says

    July 15, 2017 at 8:01 PM

    Beautiful photos, Marilena! Wish we could all be there with you!

    Reply
    • Marilena Leavitt says

      July 17, 2017 at 4:40 AM

      Thank you Sara — I wish you were here with me too!

      Reply
  6. Marianna Athanasopoulou says

    July 17, 2017 at 3:25 AM

    Wonderful pictures! Getting better and better all the time!

    Reply
    • Marilena Leavitt says

      July 17, 2017 at 4:43 AM

      Σ’ ευχαριστω πολυ για την συνεχη υποστηριξη ? χαιρομαι πολυ που σου αρεσουν οι φωτογραφιες μου!

      Reply
  7. Alice Crowley says

    August 3, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    Beautiful photos, Marilena…. It was SO wonderful to see you today.
    Alice

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    • Marilena Leavitt says

      August 4, 2017 at 11:40 PM

      Thank you so much Alice. It was so good to see you again at the school too!

      Reply

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