Trip to Strofylia | 1st part

  I will be publishing a series of photos, all taken at different sites of a special area I visited lately. This place (called Strofylia) is located in Peloponnisos and is characterized by a substantially wide range of different ecosystems, such as Mediterranean - like fields,  high salinity lakes, isolated sandy beaches, swamps, forests composed by unique trees and some rocky areas. Due to this beautiful combination, Strofylia is a highly protected area. 

  My trip's main purpose was to sample insects, amphibians and reptiles from these special sites. Visitng such a paradise though is surely not a thing in my routine, so taking some pictures of the sceneries was in my mind. I tried to immortalize various moments of all the spots mentioned above. I will begin my journey presenting a dog taking a nap close to the shore, the ultimate view captured up from the mountain (where we met a scorpion), a beautiful glade and some free cows on the opposite site of the river.

A walk at Acropolis

  Athens Centre has always been one of my favorite places for walks. Since my school years, I have visited the historic centre of my hometown innumerable times, always finding something special to enjoy, or even capture with my camera. The ''holy hill'', as Acropolis is known as, with the majesty of Parthenon as a crown, couldn't be exempted. After roughly 5 years, I had a walk on the top of Athens again, where the sea seems so close, the mountains are short and people walking in the city maze can't even be spotted. 

  The size of the Sanctuary, especially dedicated to the goddess protector of the ancient city, is pretty enormous. Parthenon, which used to host a gigantic statue of Minerva made by gold and elephant's teeth, makes you feel like a drop in the ocean. Parthenon - and the surrounding sanctuaries - remind you of the existence of a superior civilization.

  I always knew that my city is beautiful, but the confirmation is what made me happy. Looking over the city, I realise I have to offer so many things to make people feel better. Not only my photography - it's a duty I fulfill to satisfy my creative spirit - but my smile, my voluntary work, even assisting strangers. Despite the fact that I want to live abroad, Athens will always possess the greatest part of my heart. Not due to its beauty or astonishing civilization it gave birth to, but because of the memories this beauty will always be carrying.

New York City

After almost one year after my trip to New York City, I am showing you some of my favorite photos I took.

New York Skyline

View at South Manhattan. Taken at Brooklyn Bridge.

South Manhattan, after crossing Brooklyn Bridge.

View of Manhattan from Queens. You can see the ESB, the UN Headquarters and the Chrysler Building

South Manhattan, as seen from Liberty Island.

The world - renowned Statue of Liberty, as seen by the ferry.

Brooklyn Bridge.

Central Park

Beautiful coloured tiles in Central Park.

"I liked the trunk" - Central Park.

Shy squirrel - Central Park.

A field to relax.

One more squirrel getting away.

Chinatown

Perspective of  Chinatown.

Beautiful sign of Duck House. I didn't eat duck!

Wonderful made - of - bricks flats reminding me of New York movies.

Inside the city that never sleeps...

I had a short stop before visiting MoMA. I enjoyed a tasty milkshake and this wonderful view.

It's located in South Manhattan.

Kind of flats I like the most.

Empire State Building emerging from the dwarves.

The flag of New York between two american flags

The american flag, spotted at the Liberty Island

More american flags..

A beautiful neoclassical building. I am not sure if it's the Bankruptcy Court.

Entrance to Macy's, the world's largest multistore!

Looking at the Empire State Building from the ground floor.

Empire State Building.

Taken on the very first day,  two elaborate church's towers.

Street Fruit Market, seen at South Manhattan.

Some american flags, too.

"EUPHORIA IS YOU FOR ME. "

I hope you liked my pictures! I have plenty more unedited plus some personal memories I can't share with you.

" If you ever find yourself at New York City, remember that you are on the world's centre. And that time passes by twice the speed of a normal place. Cause I swear, New York City was made by Gods."

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Thank you all for visiting,

Michaelangelo