Living in the suburbs of Athens makes a visit to the centre an actual excursion.
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At 14, I just began exploring the world of photography.
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The shoot for “Day in Athens” was my first as an amateur photographer.
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I hopped on a train with my best friend and no itinerary whatsoever.
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We both had our cameras – our only goal to explore and take pictures.
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I try various exposure and shutter speed combinations then studied the results.
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I enjoyed over-exposing then editing the pictures into B&W.
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I wanted to capture exterior motion when this old lady looked at me through the train window. Instead the shot reflected the train interior as we passed through a tunnel in total darkness.
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The way two people pass each other at the Omonoia exit, the entire station exudes a rush-hour chaos.
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In contrast, framing and positioning one’s target shot changes the outcome of the picture.
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My favorites are the cat photos I took in the alleys of Monastiraki for an abstract art exhibition. They’re the easiest pictures I’ve ever taken.
About the Article
A subjective photographic study of a day trip to Athens by metro.
