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Firá, the capitol of the Greek island of Santorini hangs precariously at the edge of the cliff, 300 m (984 ft) above sea level. "Firá", is actually a different pronunciation of “Thíra”, the ancient name of the island itself. Santorini is a collection of small Islands which are the southern most islands of the Cycladic Group in the Aegean Sea. Sold 1 Card : 1 June 13 BEST VIEWED LARGER. If you do, see if you can spot the ponies which carry tourists up and down the cliff path from the dock at the base of the cliff.

Fira, the capitol of Santorini is on top of a very large cliff. The town hangs precariously at the edge of the cliff. Santorini, Greece, is one of the southern most islands of the Cycladic group in the Aegean Sea. Best viewed LARGER.

A little stone church located at the base of the cliff in the Santorini Caldera under Fira (the capitol) on the beautiful Isand of Santorini. Santorini, Greece, is one of the southern most islands of the Cycladic Group in the Aegean Sea. Best viewed Larger.

Looking out over the Santorini caldera from Fira (the capitol). Santorini, Greece, is one of the southern most islands of the Cycladic group in the Aegean Sea. Best viewed LARGER. Sold 1 Card : 30th Dec 10

Looking out over the Santorini caldera. Imagine waking up to this view every morning. Some people have all the luck… This shot was taken from the small village of Oia on Santorini, Greece, one of the southern most islands of the Cycladic Group in the Aegean Sea. BEST VIEWED LARGER Sold 1 Card : 30th Dec 10

The view across the bay to the village of Nimborio on the Greek Island of Halki (Chalki). The church of Agios Nikolaos (built in 1861) has the highest bell tower in the Dodecanese and can be seen in the centre of the shot. Halki is a small, very charming island, part of the Dodecanese Group of Greek islands, situated opposite the west coast of the Island of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

The view from high on the Tarpon Springs Boulevard (the only real road on the island of Halki, Greece), looking past the village of Nimborio towards Rhodes in the distance. Halki (Chalki) is a small yet very charming island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. The residents of Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA endowed Halki first with money for its stone clock tower, and, more lately, with the money to build the road to the Monastery far up in the mountains - the Boulevard Tarpon Springs, which took about 6 years, being finished in 1995. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro

Everywhere you turn in the village of Nimborio, the only settlement on the beautiful Greek Island of Halki (Chalki), there is another photo opportunity. Halki is a small, charming island, part of the Dodecanese Group of Greek islands, situated opposite the west coast of the Island of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

After Greek red-figure vase from ca 480 BC by the painter Apololodorus, Museo archeologico nazionale in Tarquinia, Italy

The small village of Oia on Santorini, Greece, one of the southern most islands of the Cycladic Group in the Aegean Sea. Sold 1 Postcard : 9 Jan 23

Fira, the capitol of Santorini is on top of a very large cliff. Santorini, Greece, is one of the southern most islands of the Cycladic Group in the Aegean Sea. Best viewed LARGER.

The coastline at Sidari, Corfu, Greece. Corfu is the most northerly of the Ionian Islands. It is a green and beautiful place where the pace of life is not too taxing. BEST VIEWED LARGER Sold 1 Classic Mug : 17 Nov 22

The clock tower in the village of Nimborio on the Greek Island of Halki (Chalki). It does not work any more. Halki is a small yet very charming island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro. BEST VIEWED LARGER

Ruined Windmills on the hill above the village of Nimborio on the Greek Island of Halki. Halki is a small yet very charming island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro. Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA) Lens: Sigma 18-200mm ISO: 200 BEST VIEWED LARGER

Firá, the capitol of Santorini sits on top of, and hangs precariously at the edge of, steep cliffs, 300 m (984 ft) above the level of the sea. “Firá”, is actually a different pronunciation of “Thíra”, the ancient name of the island itself. in this view you can see both ways of getting up and down to the dock. The string of cable cars on the way down can be seen passing the other string on the way up. If you feel fit enough, you can use the zig-zag path from bottom to top. You can walk or you can ride one of the ponies which carry tourists up and down the cliff path from the dock at the base of the cliff. To give you an idea of scale, there are 12 cable cars, 6 going up and 6 going down. Each car hold 6 passengers.

The Halki cemetery church, Ags. Soulas. Halki is a small yet very charming Greek island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

An old house in the village of Nimborio on the Greek Island of Halki. Halki is a small yet very charming island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

The resort of Agios Gordios or Aghios Gordios is on the west coast of Corfu, Greece. Agios Gordios is a relatively small resort with a long sandy beach, and is a real find. There is plenty to do with an assortment of Tavernas and Restaurants scattered along the narrow high street, and along the beach. The beach is one of the most popular beaches in Corfu; the sandy beach is surrounded by impressive rocky formations. Corfu is the most northerly of the Ionian Islands. It is a green and beautiful place where the pace of life is not too taxing. BEST VIEWED LARGER Sold 1 Medium Photographic Print : 8 Nov 20 Sold 1 Small Photographic Print : 18 July 21 Sold 1 Glossy Sticker on 14 June 22

Even in paradise, they have to fix the drains. In the village of Nimborio on the Greek Island of Halki, the work to upgrade the drainage system must go on, even at the height of the tourist season. Workmen, diggers and large trucks are tearing up the harbour front. The clock tower can be seen a little further up the hill. It does not work any more. Halki is a small yet very charming island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro. BEST VIEWED LARGER

The view from the Kastro, looking towards the village of Nimborio, the only settlement on Halki, Greece (at the other side of the peninsula at center right). Beyond Nimborio, you can see the mass of Rhodes. The Kastro is the remains of a castle of the medieval Knights of St John. Halki is a small yet very charming island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro. BEST VIEWED LARGER

The village of Firá (the capitol) of Santorini. Houses and hotels are all crammed together on the edge of the cliff. Firá sits on top of, and hangs precariously at the edge of, steep cliffs, 300 m (984 ft) above the level of the sea. “Firá”, is actually a different pronunciation of “Thíra”, the ancient name of the island itself. Santorini is a collection of small Islands which are the southern most islands of the Cycladic Group in the Aegean Sea. BEST VIEWED LARGER Sold 1 Tote Bag : 5 Oct 17

The only way around the village of Nimborio, the only settlement on the beautiful Greek Island of Halki (Chalki), is by negotiating the alleyways. There are a great number of abandoned houses in the village, these are slowly being rebuilt and turned into tourist apartments and villas. Halki is a small, charming island, part of the Dodecanese Group of Greek islands, situated opposite the west coast of the Island of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro. BEST VIEWED LARGER Sold 1 Sticker: 20 May 20

The church of Agios Nikolaos (built in 1861) in the village of Nimborio on the Greek Island of Halki (Chalki). It has the highest bell tower in the Dodecanese. Halki is a small yet very charming island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro. BEST VIEWED LARGER

An early morning view across the village of Nimborio on the Greek Island of Halki. The sun had just risen behind me and the mountain was glowing in the early morning light. In the centre of the shot is the broken clock tower. The residents of Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA (descendants of Halki sponge divers who were forced to relocate when the sponge diving around Halki became unprofitable) endowed Halki with money for the stone clock tower. Halki is a small yet very charming island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Dynamic-Photo HDR.

Two fishermen in the small harbour of Kameiros Skala, on the Greek Island of Rhodes.

The clock tower in the village of Nimborio on the Greek Island of Halki. It does not work any more. Halki is a small yet very charming island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

This is a shot of one of the pretty little bays in Palaiokastritsa, Corfu, Greece, taken from half way up the hill to the monastery. Corfu is the most northerly of the Ionian Islands. It is a green and beautiful place where the pace of life is not too taxing.

Fira, the capitol of Santorini is on top of a very large cliff. The town hangs precariously at the edge of the cliff. Santorini, Greece, is one of the southern most islands of the Cycladic group in the Aegean Sea. Best viewed LARGER.

This is one of the many little coves in Sidari, Corfu, Greece. Corfu is the most northerly of the Ionian Islands. It is a green and beautiful place where the pace of life is not too taxing. BEST VIEWED LARGER

The only way around the village of Nimborio, the only settlement on Halki (Chalki), is by negotiating the alleyways. There are a great number of abandoned houses in the village, these are slowly being rebuilt and turned into tourist apartments and villas. Halki is a small yet very charming island, part of the Dodecanese group of Greek islands, situated opposite the west coast of the Island of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro. BEST VIEWED LARGER

Ruined Windmills, like sentinels on the hill, guarding the village of Nimborio on the Greek Island of Halki (Chalki). Halki is a small yet very charming island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro. BEST VIEWED LARGER Sold 1 Card : 9 Jun 10

Panoramic view of classic blue domed Greek Orthodox churches and colourful buildings in Oia town, Santorini, a Mediterranean Greek Island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea

The view from out on the bay to the village of Nimborio on the Greek Island of Halki. Halki is a small yet very charming island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

The harbour at the village of Nimborio. Nimborio is the only occupied village on the Greek Island of Halki (Chalki), a small yet very charming island in the Dodecanese that is situated opposite the west coast of Rhodes. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

Old Greek home

A tourist boat in the little harbour of Kardamaina, on the small Greek island of Kos. Kos sits in the middle of the Dodecanese chain of Greek islands.