WIND MILL

PAROS, GREECE

Image Number 468

Traditional whitewashed windmills characterize the Greek islands and especially the Cyclades. In Paros windmills are found all around the island. Some are kept in the traditional form and are not used today, while others have been renovated and work as hotels, cafeterias or art galleries. In the past, these windmills were of vital importance. Using the wind, which is so strong in Cyclades, people used to grind the wheat, the most important nutritional element that time. Most windmills were constructed in the 19th century and fell in disuse after the mid 20th century.  Many windmills retain their millstones and mechanisms.

TECHNICAL NOTES

 The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/160th of a second and aperture F4.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

FISHING NETS

PAROS, GREECE

Image Number 452

Parikia is the capital and the main port of Paros island. It is one of the most typical Cycladic settlements as it is distinguished by its narrow cobbled paths, the old churches, the small shops and the houses in blue and white. Parikia is today one of the most popular and busiest spots on the island, as its cafeterias and restaurants along the waterfront attract many visitors. Parikia is also famous for its vivid nightlife, which makes it along with Naoussa village (on the northern side of the island) the two busiest tourist resorts of Paros.  Parikia has 4,500 permanent inhabitants.  Parikia has a strong traditional fishing fleet.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/5 of a second and aperture F16.   80mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

FISHING NETS

PAROS, GREECE

Image Number 451

Parikia is the capital and the main port of Paros island. It is one of the most typical Cycladic settlements as it is distinguished by its narrow cobbled paths, the old churches, the small shops and the houses in blue and white. Parikia is today one of the most popular and busiest spots on the island, as its cafeterias and restaurants along the waterfront attract many visitors. Parikia is also famous for its vivid nightlife, which makes it along with Naoussa village (on the northern side of the island) the two busiest tourist resorts of Paros.  Parikia has 4,500 permanent inhabitants.  Parikia has a strong traditional fishing fleet.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/4 of a second and aperture F22.   80mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

TRADITIONAL SHIPYARD

SKIATHOS, GREECE

Image Numbers 439 (upper) and 440 (lower)

Skiathos is a small Greek island in the northwest Aegean Sea. Skiathos is the westernmost island in the Northern Sporades group.  In the 14th century the inhabitants moved the capital to Kastro (the Greek word for castle), located on a high rock at the northernmost part of the island.  After the War of Independence and demise of piracy in the Aegean, Kastro became less important as a strategic location. In 1830s, the island's capital was moved backto the original site — where it remains. Today, theruins of Kastro are a tourist attraction. During the 19th century Skiathos became an important shipbuilding centre due to the pine forests on the island.  A small shipwright remains north of Skiathos Town, which still builds traditional Greek fishing boats.  It is one of the few remaining in Greece.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Both images were taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/80th of a second and aperture F10.   80mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

FISHING FAMILY

PORT OF VOLOS, GREECE

Image Number 420

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 private yachts that dock there.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/40thof a second and aperture F7.1.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with 2X teleconverter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

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.  

 

OLIVE GROVE

ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE

Image Number 385

Zakynthos is the third largest island in the Ionian Sea, located off the west coast of Greece. The west and north coasts are extremely mountainous often with cliffs dropping many hundreds of feet straight into the sea.  The beautiful white cliffs that plunge into azure seas have to be seen to be believed; the water is wonderfully clear.  Zakynthos is an extremely lush island; the Venetians (who conquered it) referred to it as Il fiore del Levante-- the Flower of the Levant. Zakynthos, like its neighbour Kefalonia, was heavily affected by the massive earthquake of 1953 (only three buildings on the island survived) and subsequently a lot of its stunning Venetian architecture was destroyed. Ruins still lay in some parts of the island due to this. The main town was completely rebuilt.  Today tourism is the most important source of income, and Zakynthos is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 3/10th of a second and aperture F22.   80mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

FISHING BOAT

ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE

Image Number 384

Zakynthos is the third largest island in the Ionian Sea, located off the west coast of Greece. The west and north coasts are extremely mountainous often with cliffs dropping many hundreds of feet straight into the sea.  The beautiful white cliffs that plunge into azure seas have to be seen to be believed; the water is wonderfully clear.  Zakynthos is an extremely lush island; the Venetians (who conquered it) referred to it as Il fiore del Levante-- the Flower of the Levant. Zakynthos, like its neighbour Kefalonia, was heavily affected by the massive earthquake of 1953 (only three buildings on the island survived) and subsequently a lot of its stunning Venetian architecture was destroyed. Ruins still lay in some parts of the island due to this. The main town was completely rebuilt.  Today tourism is the most important source of income, and Zakynthos is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/350th of a second and aperture F5.6.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

GOATS IN THE OLIVES

ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE

Image Number 377

Zakynthos is the third largest island in the Ionian Sea, located off the west coast of Greece. The west and north coasts are extremely mountainous often with cliffs dropping many hundreds of feet straight into the sea.  The beautiful white cliffs that plunge into azure seas have to be seen to be believed; the water is wonderfully clear.  Zakynthos is an extremely lush island; the Venetians (who conquered it) referred to it as Il fiore del Levante-- the Flower of the Levant. Zakynthos, like its neighbour Kefalonia, was heavily affected by the massive earthquake of 1953 (only three buildings on the island survived) and subsequently a lot of its stunning Venetian architecture was destroyed. Ruins still lay in some parts of the island due to this. The main town was completely rebuilt.  Today tourism is the most important source of income, and Zakynthos is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image 377 (lower)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO35. Exposure of 1/4 of a second and aperture F12.   28mm Schneider Kreuznach lens wide angle with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back. 

Image 378 (upper)

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/6th of a second and aperture F12.   45mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

AREOPOLI

MANI, PELOPONNESUS, GREECE

Image Number 321

Areopoli is a town on the Mani Peninsula, Laconia, Greece.  Areopoli is situated near the west coast of the Mani Peninsula, and it is the capital of the Mani province.  Its characteristic tower houses, constructed with field stones, are distinct from the traditional blue and white buildings that characterize many Greek villages.  The disposition of the residents is also flinty.  Although not far from Athens, Mani has been remote for centuries and until recently its villages could be reached only by boat.  The residents are characteristically gruff, tough, resistant to strangers (both Greek and foreign) and fiercely independent.  However even they are forced to admit the tourists who are now bused into their enclave by their Athens-based countrymen.   The tourists, who expect to be welcomed throughout Greece, are shocked by the sullen Maniots.  However, the Mani Peninsula offers some of the most spectacular architecture and coastal scenery in Greece. 

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/15th of a second and aperture F22.   45 mm Phase One lens with focal plane shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

RUSTIC HOUSE

LEONIDIO, GREECE

Image Numbers 303 and 304

Leonidio, on the east coast of the Peloponnesus, is bound by two abrupt mountainsides enclosing the town from the north and south. The River Dafnon passes through the town, and its banks are linked with three bridges. The town is capital of the Tsakonia region, notable for its cultural and linguistic particularities, and the settlement itself offers striking and picturesque architecture.  In August Leonidio hosts the "Tsakonian Eggplant Festival", attracting well-known chefs from across Europe and achieving growing popularity.  Apart from citrus, tomatoes and olives, the area's most famous and widely distributed product is the Tsakonian eggplant, characteristic in its sweet taste, and acknowledged and protected by the European Union.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Image Number 303 (upper)

The image was taken with a tripod-mountedPhase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/1097thof second at aperture F6.3.   80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

Image Number 304 (lower)

The image was taken with a tripod-mountedPhase One 645 Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/100thof second at aperture F20.   80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

OLD GRAIN ELEVATOR

HILL CITY, IDAHO USA

Image Number 273

Hill City is small and impoverished unincorported community in Southwestern Camas County, Idaho,  on highway ID20 between Fairfield Id and Mountain Home ID.  It lies at the intersection of US-20 with Mink and Swamp roads.   The old grain elevators are a reminder of a significant agricultural past.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Contax 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/30th second at F11.   120 mm Zeiss lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

OLD GRAIN ELEVATOR

HILL CITY, IDAHO USA

Image Number 273

Hill City is small and impoverished community in Southwestern Camas County, Idaho,  on highway ID20 between Fairfield Id and Mountain Home ID.  It lies at the intersection of US-20 with Mink and Swamp roads.   The old grain elevators are a reminder of a significant agricultural past.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Contax 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/15th second at F11.   120 mm Zeiss lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

MONET'S BOATMAN

GIVERNY, FRANCE

Image Number 243

Claude Monet’s house and garden at Giverny outside Paris have been preserved with significant help from American benefactors.  The garden and the famous lilly pond from Monet’s water lilly series still exist much as Monet left them.  This beautiful image looks across the lilly pond towards a boatman raking weeds from the pond.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Captured by Atticus Webb on a Zeiss Contax 645 medium format camera with a Zeiss telephoto 210 mm lens.  The image was registered on a transparency using Fuji Velvia 100 ASA film.   

MONET'S GARDEN

GIVERNY, FRANCE

Image Number 242

Claude Monet’s house and garden at Giverny outside Paris have been preserved with significant help from American benefactors.  The garden and the famous lilly pond from Monet’s water lilly series still exist much as Monet left them.  This beautiful image looks across the lilly pond towards a boatman raking weeds from the pond.   Monet’s house may be seen in the background.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Captured by Atticus Webb on a Zeiss Contax 645 medium format camera with a Zeiss wide telephoto 35 mm lens.  The image was registered on a transparency using Fuji Velvia 100 ASA film.   

TOBACCO KILN

BRIGHT, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

Image Number 238

The town of Bright in the Victorian alps is now a centre for tourism, crafts, wine and artisanal dairy products.  Its once flourishing tobacco growing industry is finished, but the kilns where the tobacco was dried still dot the landscape.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/15th second at F7.1.   150mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

OLD MORMON BARN

UTAH, USA

Image Number 212

Mormon Barn on US Highway 91 outside Moab in Utah.  Often it is difficult to tell the "repro" from the orginal.  No doubting this one.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Contax 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/60th second at F11.   210mm Zeiss lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

SORREL RIVER RANCH GATE

MOAB, UTAH, USA

Image Number 211

The Sorrel River Ranch is a guest house and ranch on the banks of the Colorado River near Moab in Utah.  The entry to the ranch was too cinematic to miss.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Contax 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/125th second at F8.   55mm Zeiss lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

LOG CABIN

OUTSIDE CANNONVILLE, UTAH, USA

Image Number 204

Scenic Byway 12 is one of the most spectacular roads in the united states.  It transects imense boulder scenery in Utah, including the hideout of Butch Cassidy.  This log cabin was photographed just outside Cannonville.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Contax 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/125th second at F11.   350mm Zeiss lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

TOO POOPED TO PUMP

CANNONVILLE, UTAH, USA

Image Number 203

Cannonville is a small town with a population of 148 in Garfield County, Utah, United States.  Just outside Bryce Canyon national park, it is on Utah Scenic Byway 12 one of the most spectacular roads in the United States.  The old Shell petrol pump is in the main street.

TECHNICAL IMAGES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Contax 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/180th second at F8.   55mm Zeiss lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.