ROADSIDE SHRINE

KASTRAKI, CENTRAL GREECE

Image Number 407

Road side shrines abound in Greece.  Originally built to facilitate pilgrims, they increasingly evolved into small family chapels. More recently they are being built to commemorate road accident victims.  This shrine overlooks the village of Kastraki in central Greece, amidst the monoliths of Meteora.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 45. Exposure of 1/5th of a second and aperture F14.   80mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.