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SAINT PETER

PORT OF VOLOS, CENTRAL GREECE

Image Number 422

Volos is a port city on the east coast of the Greek mainland, situated midway between Athens and Thessaloniki. Modern Volos is a relatively new city. It is mainly built on the area of the ancient city of Iolcus.  Iolcus was the homeland of the mythical ancient Greek hero, Jason. This is also where he and the Argonauts began their voyage on their ship, the Argo, in search of the Golden Fleece. A replica of the Argo can be seen on the waterfront of Volos, The waterfront consists of a car-free promenade, lined with an exceptional number of café-bars. Summertime evenings spent on the waterfront are particularly enjoyable, as you can take a pleasantly warm stroll along the promenade.  You will also find yourself walking alongside the numerous sailing boats and a small number of traditional fishing boats that dock there.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/100thof a second and aperture F4.   80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.