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09-Aug-2021

Volax, Tinos

Volax or Volakas is a small village on the island of Tinos, in the Cyclades, Greece. Its unique surrounding of big round rocks gives the whole landscape a lunar appearance. It was established in the 14th-century or older. It lies on a little plateau in the centre of Tinos in an average altitude of 284m above sea level. The big round rocks of plutonic origin that encircle it, create an appearance that seduces the tourists with its peculiarity. Many houses are built above these rocks and near each other according to the rules of the traditional Cycladic architecture. It has always been a home of basket knitters. Today it is a tourists’ destination. In the spring also, it is a lovely destination for many paintball sport teams. But essentially, it is and it has always been a place where groups of travelers come to discover its old paths and unique morphology. A part of its alternative places to see are also a small Folklore Museum which is opened to the crowd during the summer period and a 380-seat amphitheatre where many musical and theatrical performances take place.

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Zoltán Balogh30-Dec-2021 16:04
Wonderful photograph! V
Allan Jay29-Dec-2021 18:24
Excellent perspective!
Charlene Ambrose25-Dec-2021 05:42
Nice image of this lovely village. V
Jeff Real24-Dec-2021 14:01
What a striking composition!
Everything is so beautiful here!
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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)24-Dec-2021 13:13
Beautiful capture.V
Paolo
Hennie & Lies Lammers24-Dec-2021 09:12
nice image and a great compo with fantastic color
Raymond Ma24-Dec-2021 05:51
What a beautiful and impressive view of this charming area...a really nice composition. v
Nestor Derkach23-Dec-2021 16:20
All in the frame excellent composition flattering light nice perspective and superb resolution...
Nice image size like being there.
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Gill Kopy23-Dec-2021 05:21
The trees are so nicely placed in this lovely scene V
Fong Lam23-Dec-2021 03:51
Great shot of this imposing church.....love the perspective and clarity of your composition.....V
Dennis Hoyne23-Dec-2021 01:49
So beautiful, are the skies always so blue there?
Ton T.22-Dec-2021 16:39
Superbly composed with beautiful depth! V
Walter Otto Koenig22-Dec-2021 15:51
Very nice perspective and clarity in this sharp shot. "V"
Tom LeRoy22-Dec-2021 12:24
Great view and excellent sharp shot. V
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography22-Dec-2021 11:35
Very nice image indeed, Voted.
Philip P22-Dec-2021 11:03
A stunning capture!
danad22-Dec-2021 10:45
A superb image of Tinos ! Great light and POV !
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laine22-Dec-2021 08:59
Stunning building and photo...love the bright flag and clear blue sky. V
Julie Oldfield22-Dec-2021 02:25
What eye catching beauty. V
Hank Vander Velde22-Dec-2021 02:19
A nice POV for this beautiful well composed image.
Nirvan Hope22-Dec-2021 01:41
An excellent perspective up the street and of the church.
globalgadabout22-Dec-2021 01:17
the town appears impressive from your vantage point...a fine shot..
victorswan21-Dec-2021 20:47
Wow what a nice image and a great compo with fantastic color BV
Helen Betts21-Dec-2021 20:40
Excellent low perspective for this impressive church, and good timing to get the flag flying as well. V.
larose forest photos21-Dec-2021 20:07
It is a striking shot, so very beautiful and beautifully photographed. V
joseantonio21-Dec-2021 19:26
very nice POV for a good composition with ghe flag.V.
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