My summer break was too short this year and now the best season of the year is almost over and the season of university exams is ahead. We are already starting to feel summer-nostalgia and as last year, here is a different perspective of summer with some black and white photos. All taken in the island of Paros, Greece.
More photos of the island here and here.
If you remember this post, you'll know that it isn't my first time in Paros. Last summer I experienced the craziness and the nightlife of the island as I was travelling with my friends. Some days ago I went back. But this time I was able to observe the quiet side of Paros: narrow streets, lazy cats, tranquil sunsets and villages covered in white.
So, I sort of abandoned this blog (and photography as well) for the past months because university happened. And no, I'm not a dedicated student, the opposite I would say. But it leaves me with no time for photography and travels and shit. Also, because I live in a dysfunctional country I ended up with almost no summer holidays (no travels, no inspiration).
Anyway, these are the photos I took from the ferryboat going to Salamina (an island less 10 minutes from the port of Perama in Athens). I have always adored ports and ships and when I was a child I was often dreaming about becoming a captain and sailing the seven seas. I can assure you the whole thing still fascinates me a lot. Take a look!
So, last week I spent some days in Thessaloniki (you can check my other post about the city here) with my gorgeous best friend who lives there now. We had so much fun (as we always do) and got the oportunity to shoot some pictures together after a long time. I'll never get tired of saying that she's my favorite model ever.
Thessaloniki is very picturesque and I love its vibe. So many well dressed people of all ages filling the many cool cafés, restaurants and clubs. You can't get bored while you're there. Also another thing that makes the city magical is the sea. The sea gives a very relaxing vibe to the urban scenery.
Enjoy some of my favorite photos (I am crazy for sunsets I know, but then again, who isn't?). :)
Earlier this year (near Christmas) I took a school trip to the north of Greece, in the beautiful city of Thessaloniki. I had a great time with my friends and I snapped many pictures of the city. When I got home I realised I appear in like 5 or 6 photos of the trip... Hum, so typical. That's the downside of not really letting anybody touch my camera. I prefer being behind the lens rather than in front of it. Hahaha.
Now my best friend is moving to Thessaloniki and I'm seriously considering to visit the city again. ;)
Today is the first cloudy day of the Fall in Athens. I know it won't last long as the sun shines almost every day of the year in this city but it does make me miss the careless days of summer near the sea and the beautiful sunsets.
Summer may be officially over but we are definitely not over it.
Photo of me by my cousin.
Summer can be seen from a completely different -more melancholic- perspective through black and white photographs. And as it is over now, looking back, we do get a bit melancholic about it.
The photos were taken in Petra and Molyvos, in the island of Lesvos.
After a difficult year of studying and getting damn stressed about the finals, me and my friends really needed this 5 day getaway. The destination wasn't very original - as something like an 80% of the greek students that finish school go there - but sure as hell it was amazing: Paros. I had been there before when I was a little kid, with my parents and some family friends, but now I experienced the island from a totally different point of view. Amazing beaches by day, swimming and trying to get a tan, awesome clubs by night, dancing and drinking all night and staying up until the sunrise. Here are some of my favorite shots.
