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Greek Wildflowers on the Island of Lesvos

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Greek Wildflowers on the Island of Lesvos

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Greek Wildflowers on the Island of Lesvos

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What I shot in Greece

Spring Flowers in Kambos (between Eresos and Skala Eresou) on Lesvos. This was the first time I'd been there late March/early April time. I had thought the May poppies wonderful, but just could not believe the swathes of flowers in olive groves and roadside areas that little bit earlier.

How I Did It

Walking with a group of local ex-pats & visiting friends on our regular Sunday morning jaunt from the village to Skala Eresou via the small roads which connect the small holdings of Kambos. This olive grove was a little above the level of the road - although I did crouch a little lower to look through the field of flowers.

Just a standard Canon Ixus digital camera. I use the 'foliage' setting when I want better resolution.

Tips and Tricks

  • Point & shoot rarely fails with such wonderful scenery - preferably morning or late afternoon if sun is bright. Ideally take from where the sun is on your left or right shoulder rather than directly behind you.

deTraci Regula, Greece Travel Guide, says:

It's amazing how Greece always has one more surprise, even for those who have been there many times! Glad you got to see these wonderful flowers in Greece.

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