Monday, August 4, 2008

Agora


Agora, originally uploaded by Ava Babili.

A curving promenade of 99 tubular steel arches. Architect Santiago CALATRAVA

Sunday, August 3, 2008

The Ugly Duckling

...has turned into a beautiful swan

Portara!


Portara!, originally uploaded by Sophoulino.

Oia by night


Oia by night, originally uploaded by marcelgermain.

Moon over the Acropolis


Moon over the Acropolis, originally uploaded by Left Foot.

The full moon over the Acropolis. For some bizarre reason, the powers that be (that light) have decided that the green hues are only going to be visible for a few minutes. Afterward, the entire structure is bathed in the orange light. Shame. I like the contrast between the colors.