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Thessaloniki
Written by Steven Posted in Collections.
As part of our holiday to Halkidiki we spent a few days getting to know Thessaloniki a bit better than previous day-long visits allowed. What we discovered was a city oozing vibrance, youth and culture. As day gave way to evening it took the heat and frenzy with it, revealing streets with bohemian charm amongst architectural decay and graffiti. Like many Mediterranean cities, thousands of years of history remain above ground and in unlikely places. Similar to Rome, it is a photographic treasure trove which we intend to return to in the not so distant future.
Leica APO Vario Elmar 55-135 F3.5 to 4.5 Zoom
Written by Steven Posted in Lenses.
It has been many years since I owned a telephoto zoom lens of any kind. Burned by poor quality third party zooms of the 1980’s, I have consistently ducked getting another and always opted for primes when requiring telephoto focal lengths. This changed when researching a recent trip to the eastern region of Halkidiki in Greece. Part of the itinerary was to visit the town of Ouranoupoli which is close to the border of the Monks Republic of Athos.
Halkidiki 2018
Written by Steven Posted in Collections.
We have recently returned from a two week trip around Halkidiki in Greece, specifically the north eastern areas of Olymbiada and Ouranoupoli. This is a rural and deeply religious area which remains fairly unspoiled by mainstream tourism. Roads are winding, forests dark and verdant, and summer storms spectacular. Above all it is peaceful and bucolic, a place where myth intertwines with history, and where fact and fiction are difficult to separate.