Greece Oia

Breathtaking panorama of Oia at twilight with the crescent moon rising over the Santorini caldera

Shot
2014
08/29
Publication
2019
06/16
NIKON D800, AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED @ f/8.0 8/1, ISO 100
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This panoramic photograph captures Oia in the magical twilight hour, when the sky is tinged with hues ranging from deep blue to pale orange on the horizon. A thin crescent moon shines in the sky above the village. The white houses of Oia, lit by the first evening lights, cascade down the caldera slope, creating a striking interplay of volumes and terraces. In the foreground, the illuminated pools of luxury hotels and panoramic terraces can be distinguished. Mediterranean vegetation, with palms and shrubs, dots the rocky landscape. In the lower left, the path descending to Ammoudi Bay is visible as a light strip winding through the rocks. This view embodies the romantic essence of Santorini that attracts couples from around the world.

Oia, twilight, moon, panorama, caldera, Santorini, romantic, Cyclades, evening