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The Arch of Kamara, Geropotamos Beach, Crete, Greece

WOW, what a gorgeous sunset this was during my week spent on the stunning island of Crete back in April 2019. I somehow stumbled on this arch online while researching another location and I decided to head off an hour or so before sunset to capture it on camera.

I eventually found the makeshift car park (of sorts) and walked the fifteen-minute wander to the edge of the cliff which overlooks this stunning arch formation. Arriving early allowed me to set up in plenty of time and explore the area a little. I fired off some shots before the sunset before moving into my primo position to capture this viewpoint.

I couldn't believe that I was being treated to such wonderful light and conditions and the two clouds top left drifted into place perfectly to add a little interest but it was the rock beneath my feet that I was most entranced with. The curvature of the cliff edge was sublime and a coastal shooter's paradise. I was absolutely in my element and so pleased to have photographed this gorgeous scene.

Trying to find where I had parked my car in the dark was somewhat more challenging though as the terrain was undulating, making visual contact with the flashing indicators of my hired black Audi A3 (which I loved) very difficult indeed. I eventually found it despite my legs being ripped to shreds having navigated my way through sharp, pricky scrubland. I'd say the image was worth it though.

Canon 5D MK4

Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 @ 17mm

f/16

30"

ISO200

Kase (0.6) 2 Stop Hard ND Grad Filter

Kase 10 Stop ND Filter

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Benro TMA48CXL Mach 3 Tripod

Arca Swiss D4 Geared Head

3 Legged Thing Ellie Short L-Bracket - Copper

Mindshift Backlight 26L Bag

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Evening seascape taken on Atherina beach near Goudouras village, Crete.

nikon AF600

kodak vision3 250D

Spotted by the road while cycling in the mountains of Crete.

Coastal landscape near Goudouras village in southern Crete.

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Coastal landscape near Goudouras village in southern Crete.

Crete, lassithi plateau, water windmills, Κρητη, Λασιθι, ανεμόμυλοι, νερόμυλοι, πετρομυλοι, αλεβρόμυλοι

Multiple multiple exposures of mountains and sea on the Island of Crete.

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Rethymno, Crete, 10 Jun 2023

'BACK TO NOWHERE' a Minotaur inspired tale from Crete / twin of 'WARN'D IN VAIN'

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Between Chania and Rethymnon - hitch-hiked from Ireland to Crete and back that summer - apart from the wet bits!

Scanned from a Kodachrome slide

Rethymno, Crete, 9 Jun 2023

Limestone cliffs and a rock arch near Lavris village in Rethymno region in Crete.

Crete

Italien, Toskana, Crete Senesi, Juli 2017

Kamilari - Crete - videomapping by genelabo

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Rough sea on a stormy winter evening in Crete.

Sea stack at Sidonia village in southern Crete.

Gouves Crete storm

Arkadi Monastery

'BACK TO NOWHERE' a Minotaur inspired tale from Crete / twin of 'WARN'D IN VAIN'

'BACK TO NOWHERE' a Minotaur inspired tale from Crete / twin of 'WARN'D IN VAIN'

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Abandoned Tanneries, Thalassino Ageri, Chania, Crete

On my third visit to Crete back in April 2019 (my first being 1999), I rented a nice little apartment only fifteen minutes from Chania and as such, this city (my favourite city in Crete) was an obvious choice to discover in more detail.

I had seen a couple of photos online of these rather wonderful abandoned factories by the ocean a brisk ten minute walk east of Chania itself. So I decided to capture the end of the day there while wandering around.

I love nothing better than sitting in one of the harbourside cafes drinking coffee in the sun on a warm day (under 25°c suits me fine) while people watching and seeing the boats bob up and down in the water.

I cannot wait to return to Crete again for it really is one of my favourite places in the world. The island is small enough to get around but has some spectacular scenery including the 8,000ft White Mountains. Perhaps I shall run a workshop there sometime.

Canon EOS R

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II @ 31mm

f/9

30"

ISO100

Kase (0.6) 2 Stop Medium ND Grad Filter

Kase 10 Stop ND Filter

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Benro TMA48CXL Mach 3 Tripod

Arca Swiss D4 Geared Head

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Coastal landscape near Kalo Nero village in southern Crete.

Crete

'WARN'D IN VAIN' book , an Argonautica inspired NYC story

Knossos, Crete, 6 Jun 2023

'BACK TO NOWHERE' a Minotaur inspired tale from Crete / twin of 'WARN'D IN VAIN'

abandoned small oil press - Crete

Rethymnon, Crete

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Multiple multiples of mountains, water and trees on Crete.

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Italien, Toskana, Crete Senesi, Juli 2017

Crete

Crete

Sunset Crete

Crete