Santorini: a blend of forms and colors

by Ansley Braverman on 10/10/2011

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There are few places in the world that live up to one’s expectations: the Taj Mahal was one, and now Santorini has proven to be another. I had heard stories and even seen photos of the enchanting village of Oia, perched on the edge of a volcanic ridge, but nothing came close to the sensation of seeing it for oneself.

Santorini: a photographer’s playground of forms and colors. Here are a few of my favorite shots:

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Oia_bells_boat_sunset_travel_photography

12 comments on “Santorini: a blend of forms and colors”

Charles on 10/10/2011 at 5:53 am said:

Exquisite. Thank you Ansley, for enlightening my evening…

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- Ansley Braverman on 17/10/2011 at 4:29 am said:
  
  I am glad to know you enjoyed them, thank you for looking.
  
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Ioanna on 10/10/2011 at 8:12 am said:

Santorini and the village of Oia are blessed. After you went there, it’s easier to say what Beauty is. I’m happy you had this chance

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- Ansley Braverman on 17/10/2011 at 4:28 am said:
  
  We are also glad we had the chance to go – thank you for your recommendations before our visit. It wouldn’t have been the same without them!
  
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Elizabeth on 11/10/2011 at 6:36 am said:

Hello to you both. Your entries on Santorini inspired me to do a little “traveling” at my computer to find out more about this place – somehow the magic came through from both of your posts.

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- Ansley Braverman on 17/10/2011 at 4:27 am said:
  
  Glad to hear the magic we experienced came through, and we inspired you to take your own journey to discover the place.
  
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Alice Pierce on 11/10/2011 at 8:34 am said:

Wonderful images — so true, a photographer’s playground! Looking forward to that calendar!

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- Ansley Braverman on 17/10/2011 at 4:26 am said:
  
  Thank you! Yes, a calendar is a possibility. That way one could remember how one felt in Santorini all year long.
  
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stefania on 11/10/2011 at 9:04 am said:

This a true poetical preparation for visiting and experiencing Greece with a full awakened hearth.

Thank you.

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- Ansley Braverman on 17/10/2011 at 4:25 am said:
  
  My pleasure, it is a joy to share.
  
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Jacob on 14/10/2011 at 10:39 am said:

Dear Ansley,

Thank you for the profound photographs.

I noticed that gray scale photos like the house with the square window (2011/10/08_Oia_stucco_sea_travel) produce an abstract embodiment that implies presence.

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- Ansley Braverman on 17/10/2011 at 4:24 am said:
  
  Yes, Santorini offers a wonderful array of shapes, which work well in black and white. Pure, simple form quiets the mind.
  
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