The Quiet Side

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. 

The Music And The Mountains

Last week I had the opportunity to spend a few days at a summer camp for young musicians. It was a beautiful experience as I got to meet incredible (and very very talented) new people and study piano. The location was dreamy as the hotel where we were staying was surrounded by mountains and the village nearby was very picturesque. Here's a selection of my favorite pictures. 

Sail

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!

Throwback Vol II: Italia

In the summer of 2012 I took a trip to the north of Italy with my parents. We rented a car and went through some famous cities of Tuscany, Lombardy and Piedmont such as Bologna, Pisa, Turin etc etc... The colors of an italian summer are fantastic and the gelato delicious so it was a very enjoyable trip. One of my favorite things about Italy is that you can walk in a very narrow street in the middle of a city and suddenly a huuge cathedral or palace or whatever can appear. I find this breathtaking. I was also in a museum kind of mood and as I was underage, most of them were free (lucky me). So I also learnt many interesting things about history and art on this trip.
I had forgotten about those pictures - this is something I often do: I take hundreds of pictures, I look at them, I like some, but then I completely forget to show them to anyone. I think I posted one or two of those on facebook and others on my tumblr blog.
Here is my Throwback Vol I. 

Throwback Vol I: White

Two years ago: me, my best friend and a white dress. When I say my favorite models are my friends, I mean it! We always have so much fun shooting together. :D

Last photo of me by Xenia. (my hair was so short!)

Summer Leftovers

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.

Black and White Summer

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.

Paros, Je T'Aime

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.

When The Sun Goes Down

 In the beginnings of August I spent a week in the island of Lesvos, where my dad's family is from. I got to spend some quality time with my cousins, enjoy the amazing sea and good food and relax a bit. I also discovered that my younger cousins share my passion for photography so we had a lot of fun shooting at the beach.
 The water in this particular beach is always incredibly cold and, even if during the day it's a relief from the heat, as the sun goes down it feels something more like the Arctic Ocean. Anyway, the colors of the sunset and the sound of the sea in this moment of the day are dreamy and I feel like I really want to go back there as I'm watching these photos.