Evening Views from Philopapou Hill

Toward dusk, on the second day of my visit in Athens I made my way to Philopapou Hill. This is a good place to get a view of Athens. From the top of the hill, you have a full view of Athens, in every direction you look, you are looking down on the magnificent city. In one direction, the view of the harbour, the other, a view of the Acropolis.












The history of the Acropolis can be traced back to the 7th and 6th centuries BC. The final shape of the Acropolis, as we know it today, was gained in the 5th century BC. I think of the time these ancient structures have been standing, for 1000’s of years, they have survived the elements of rain and wind. I can surely say, that I am honored to be able to shoot the Acropolis with my Canon EOS1 DS Mak3 and my tripod Manfrotto. While on Philopapou Hill, I also shot the city of Athens, which surrounded me on all sides. With the city lights starting to emerge in the darkening sky, with the sun disappearing into the night, behind the distant hills.