Taking the metro from Piraeus, I arrived at Acropolis Station at 9 o’ clock. I was extremely excited to photograph the ancient monuments that have been standing for thousands of years. Upon seeing the monuments for the first time, I was disappointed! 
My first views of the Parthenon, the Propylaea and the Erechtheum were surrounded by cranes and building equipment. I found it almost impossible to take any shots of the ancient buildings without getting the cranes into the shots. I did however take some shots of the Agora and details of the temples. 
The vast number of people that were viewing the ancient sites also make photography difficult. I would either have to race in front of the tourist groups or wait until they have passed to get any decent shots. From the top I was able to take aerial pictures of the busy city of Athens. I then proceeded to take shots of the Temple of Olympian Zeus http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylberlol/2938482614/, the Zappeion Hall http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylberlol/2938473094/ and the National Garden http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylberlol/2937627287/.
My first views of the Parthenon, the Propylaea and the Erechtheum were surrounded by cranes and building equipment. I found it almost impossible to take any shots of the ancient buildings without getting the cranes into the shots. I did however take some shots of the Agora and details of the temples. 
The vast number of people that were viewing the ancient sites also make photography difficult. I would either have to race in front of the tourist groups or wait until they have passed to get any decent shots. From the top I was able to take aerial pictures of the busy city of Athens. I then proceeded to take shots of the Temple of Olympian Zeus http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylberlol/2938482614/, the Zappeion Hall http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylberlol/2938473094/ and the National Garden http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylberlol/2937627287/.
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