Byzantine Athens is represented by a small number of churches mostly dated from the 11th century. The decorations of churches with figures of Christ, the apostles and saints, was an early form of writing, with images explaining the Orthodox faith for those unable to read. These tiny churches with their red-tiled domes are antique gems set among the modern concrete buildings of the urban metropolis. We will meander through Plaka’s narrow…

As the nights get shorter, and the light fades from the days,  we are moving ever closer to our January 14th Photo Critique session at 6pm, Magdelene College,  Cambridge. But luckily the theme is “Light” so hopefully your photos will brighten things up for us! If you would like to submit the rules are simple: 1. Only 3 images per person, submitted in jpg to this dropbox folder 2. Photo critiques…

Photography Holidays to the less travelled western Greece We meet you in the hotel  in central Athens and spend the first evening in Plaka getting to know each other with a glass of local wine! Early we start the journey to Messolonghi via Delphi (the longer route). Picturesque rural Greece and visit to the amazing and powerful site of the oracle! Pythia is waiting!.. One more stop for lunch and…