Acropolis from the Ground by jyokota

Acropolis from the Ground

I arrived into Athens late at night, nearly midnight by the time I got to our hotel. We took a 40 minute nighttime walk and I'm happy with the results. Considering the fact that this would be my ONLY walk in Athens before leaving for Crete in the morning, I feel pretty lucky to have a few photos I really like.

Taffy's daytime photo (she had two days in Athens) of the Acropolis at: http://365project.org/taffy/365/2015-05-19

Zoomed-in view: http://365project.org/jyokota/omake/2015-05-19

Contrasted against city view: http://365project.org/jyokota/challenges-and/2015-05-19
Magical!
May 20th, 2015  
Magnificent, especially in the middle of all that darkness and thanks to all the textures from the lit stones and the shadows from the trees.
May 20th, 2015  
Instant fav -- all three. You did an amazing job in a very short time frame and I love how these turned out! The way you framed this with the dark bushes and sky makes it even more magical.
May 20th, 2015  
Oh, that's what they are, Taffy! @taffy - Bushes!!! I was wondering about the thick forest in the foreground! Now I am even more impressed! Good decision!
May 20th, 2015  
Are you and @taffy in Athens together? Wonderful shot!
May 20th, 2015  
@amandal -- I thought so, too -- and how lucky I was to be able to see it and capture it. Thanks for commenting.

@vera365 You can tell @Taffy was there earlier in the day and knew from where I had exactly taken this photo.

@Taffy I feel so very lucky that such a short time in Athens provided a few good photos. Must be because someone found such a good hotel, in a good location, right? :)
May 21st, 2015  
@maggiemae -- yes, @Taffy and I often travel together so whenever you see us posting photos from the same place you can assume we are together :) Having a photo buddy is the nicest! I hope you have one, too.
May 21st, 2015  
Stunning night time picture.
May 21st, 2015  
Very pretty on black... the buildings and textures in the rocks just pop out against the black. I am enjoying seeing Greece through your lens.
May 21st, 2015  
@maggiemae Usually we link our photos but internet is so spotty, I just haven't done it. We'll be together the rest of our time here, so you should see some parallels -- always fun!
May 21st, 2015  
What a cool shot! I really like the contrast between the lights and the black.
May 21st, 2015  
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