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Chania Crete photographer, images from Epiphany Day in Chalepa and Apokoronas.
Epiphany Day is the ceremony were an Orthodox priest throws a cross into the water and swimmers race to retrieve it. Similar ceremonies to mark Epiphany Day were held across Greece at the sea, rivers, lakes and dams.
The swimmer, with the cross then goes around town and collects money in exchange for a blessing.
Thi ...
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07/01/2016
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Behind The Scenes of a commercial lifestyle photo shoot in Chania Crete, Greece
I was recently approached to commercially photo shoot for a new clothing company here in Chania, Crete Greece.
The newly formed company called Rice Above Fear is based in the UK and owned by a young Greek form Chania.
The company wanted a youthful photo shoot with a lifestyle approach. Just the kind of stuff I love.
The ph ...
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04/01/2016
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A holiday photo walk around Chania Crete.
Walking around the town of Chania near the end of the year one gets a chance to live some of the traditions here in Greece.
First thing you will notice and feel is that Christmas isn’t as big of a deal as it is in other parts of the world. Here in Greece Easter is more celebrated and way more festive. Still the spirit is out the ...
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28/12/2015
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3 years and counting
Penelope turned 3 the other day and reminded us once again that time waits for no one.
So I personally try to slow down and enjoy it. Easier said than done, but an effort must be made in that direction.
Together with loved ones we celebrated our little miracle. We blew 3 candles, ate some cake, opened gifts and set sail for t ...
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06/08/2015
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Aromas, flavors, bazars and history around Istanbul Turkey (Part 1)
A couple of flights away from Chania, Crete Greece we ended up in Sultanahmet Istanbul.
As you fly in over Istanbul, you are reminded that this is a city of over 12 million people.
In search of a short trip near Chania, my family and I decided to spend a few days exploring the wonders and as much history as possible.
Hagia Sophi ...
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08/04/2015
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