Santorini – Almost Heaven

[ckii96]

Roaming Around the Streets of Fira​

This street is the women's favourite.

The streets are clean and cosy to roam around.

For more pictures and travelogue on Roaming Around the Streets of Fira, please go to Santorini – Almost Heaven: Roaming Around the Streets of Fira.

 

[dndnd]

May I know where is this place? Looks like a seaside town. Beautiful surroundings.

 

[ckii96]

May I know where is this place? Looks like a seaside town. Beautiful surroundings.

It is an island on the Aegean Sea of the Greek waters. A slow ferry takes about 9 hours to reach Santorini from Piraeus, the port of Athens. Santorini is also known as Thira to the local Greeks.

 

[ckii96]

Gazing at the Sea in Fira​

No matter you are on a cruise ship or under the umbrella at the hotel balcony, Fira is as beautiful at it is.

Sailing away from heaven.

For more pictures and travelogue on Gazing at the Sea in Fira, please go to Santorini – Almost Heaven: Gazing at the Sea in Fira.

 

[ckii96]

The Southern Crosses in Fira​

The white dome that looks like the head of 'Pinhead'.

The white onion.

For more pictures and travelogue on the Southern Crosses in Fira, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: The Southern Crosses in Fira.

 

[ckii96]

The Golden Hour at Fira​

The clouds have also caught the golden glow.

You can imagine how strong the sea breeze is by looking at the swaying trees.

For more pictures and travelogue on the Golden Hour at Fira, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: The Golden Hour at Fira.

 

[King Tiger]

Hi ckii96

You photos are very nice and beautiful, indeed heaven.

Making me tempting to go. ;p

 

[ckii96]

Hi ckii96

You photos are very nice and beautiful, indeed heaven.

Making me tempting to go. ;p

Thanks King Tiger. The best time to go for photo taking is in summer, if you don't mind the heat.

 

[Viper09]

:thumbsup:

Me too... :bsmilie:

Mind if sharing the settings for these photos? especially #3,4,7,8.

 

[ckii96]

:thumbsup:

Me too... :bsmilie:

Mind if sharing the settings for these photos? especially #3,4,7,8.

Thanks Viper09, those were taken at 17mm focal length and f/8~f/11, shutter speed of 1/250~1/60s at ISO200. I use aperture priority most of the time and if the scene is bright, I set exposure compensation to +1/3~+2/3.

 

[jamie-vai]

great pictures!

thanks for sharing!

 

[ckii96]

great pictures!

thanks for sharing!

Thanks jamie-vai. You're very welcome.

 

[dark72]

This place is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

 

[ckii96]

This place is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

Hi dark72, you're very welcome.

 

[ckii96]

Fira Sunset and After Dark​

The onset of the sunset scene.

For those who fancy night activities, life has just begun in Fira.

For more pictures and travelogue on the Fira Sunset and After Dark, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: Fira Sunset and After Dark.

 

[ckii96]

Strolling the Streets in Oia​

The streets are elaborately decorated with bougainvilleas.

You won't miss this colourful building in Oia.

For more pictures and travelogue on Strolling the Streets in Oia, please visit Santorini – Almost Heaven: Strolling the Streets in Oia.

 

[copycat]

My dream place.. thanks for sharing these awesome photos

 

[zero o]

Inspiring set Thanks for sharing

 

[happydog]

Thanks for sharing. My dream place too. Your pics are really great. Can I ask what cam and len you use?

 

[ckii96]

My dream place.. thanks for sharing these awesome photos

Inspiring set Thanks for sharing

Thanks. You're very welcome, copycat & zero o.

Thanks for sharing. My dream place too. Your pics are really great. Can I ask what cam and len you use?

Thanks, happydog. There were shot using Nikon D70s with the 17-35mm f/2.8 and 28-70mm f/2.8 lenses.