Santorini is a beautiful collection of islands in the southern Aegean Sea. The dramatic result of ancient volcanic eruptions, this stunning archipelago is formed of the main island, Thira (also known as Santorini), as well as a number of smaller islands such as Therasia, Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni and Aspronisi. During my time on this stunning island idyll, I spent a lot of time exploring the main island and capturing some of its famous and lesser-known beauty spots. One evening, I went for a particularly memorable hike up to a viewpoint overlooking Thira’s neighbouring islands, just as sunset was turning the sky from a cerulean blue to a hazy hue brushed with gold.
Taken from the western shores of the main island, this sunset shot overlooks the centre of the ancient volcano and the space it occupied before it collapsed into the sea. The silhouetted frames of the adjacent islands are all that are left of the original landscapes, providing a haunting insight into the power of what is believed to have been one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in the last 10,000 years. Adding a sense of scale to the image is one of the hundreds of cruise ships that visit Santorini each year. Making its way through the peaceful waters, this ship paints a thought-provoking image, journeying over the caldera and the ancient, submerged lands. Carrying thousands of passengers and crew, it can also be seen dwarfing a nearby port, really magnifying the sense of perspective.
Santorini is a beautiful collection of islands in the southern Aegean Sea. The dramatic result of ancient volcanic eruptions, this stunning archipelago is formed of the main island, Thira (also known as Santorini), as well as a number of smaller islands such as Therasia, Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni and Aspronisi. During my time on this stunning island idyll, I spent a lot of time exploring the main island and capturing some of its famous and lesser-known beauty spots. One evening, I went for a particularly memorable hike up to a viewpoint overlooking Thira’s neighbouring islands, just as sunset was turning the sky from a cerulean blue to a hazy hue brushed with gold.
Taken from the western shores of the main island, this sunset shot overlooks the centre of the ancient volcano and the space it occupied before it collapsed into the sea. The silhouetted frames of the adjacent islands are all that are left of the original landscapes, providing a haunting insight into the power of what is believed to have been one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in the last 10,000 years. Adding a sense of scale to the image is one of the hundreds of cruise ships that visit Santorini each year. Making its way through the peaceful waters, this ship paints a thought-provoking image, journeying over the caldera and the ancient, submerged lands. Carrying thousands of passengers and crew, it can also be seen dwarfing a nearby port, really magnifying the sense of perspective.
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