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EMPORIO

SANTORINI, GREECE

Image Number 520

Emporio is a village in Santorini located 12 km from Fira on the foothills of Mount Prophet Elias. The village has a strong medieval character and most of the houses have been well-preserved. Half way up the village is a 15th century fortress which looks as though it will slide down the hill at any moment.  The houses within the fortress are evocative of Gaudi architecture.  Althouhj day tourists have not yet discovered this extraordinary place, wealthy Germans have purchased and renovated most of the houses within the castle.  When Atticus visited a group of architecture students were visiting on a field trip.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 3.5 seconds and aperture F11.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach wide angle lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.