View From Oia

One of the most beautiful places I have ever been, Oia does not disappoint. Yes, it is crowded, but the crowds rarely interfere with the incredible views of the surrounding crater and bay below. I've added a mask and a crumpled paper texture.

Red Door

This image was taken on the island of Santorini. I liked the bright red door against the backdrop of the equally bright blue sky and whitewashed stucco. I've added a texture from Shadowhouse Creations to enhance the textured look of the stucco.

Santorini Hillside

Here's another view of this gorgeous island with its stark white buildings set against an impossibly blue sea.

Sea View Door

A freestanding door with a view from the heights of Oia on Santorini is accentuated with the addition of an elaborate frame texture by rubyblossom.

Door Knocker

I saw this interesting door knocker in Santorini on a brightly painted blue door. Wanting to experiment and give it a different look, I added textures by bocaccino and Shadowhouse Creations.

Here's the original photo.

View from Oia

This is the lofty view from the village of Oia, high above the blue waters of the Aegean and the deep caldera of Santorini. To the left are the remains of old fortifications, now a favorite viewpoint, especially at sunset.

I've added two textures from Shadowhouse Creations.

Greek Island Contrast

This image depicts two Greek island scenes. The one on the left was taken in Oia, on Santorini and the one on the right was taken on Mykonos. I used adjustment levels to create what I like to call my "fantasy mode" and then I pasted the photos into a frame template.

Blue Gate

This weathered blue metal gate off a street in Santorini caught my eye with its elaborate scrollwork and Greek key motif. I've added a texture from Shadowhouse Creations.

Sitting on Top of the World

As I was exploring the narrow streets of Oia, I spied this couple reading and enjoying a magnificent view from their balcony high above the submerged caldera of Santorini. It doesn't get much better than this, does it?

I've added a texture by les brumes.

House on Santorini

This lovely house is located in Oia on the beautiful island of Santorini, in the Greek Cyclades island group. We spent a fun day on Santorini, walking around Oia and Thira and visiting a winery before taking the funicular back down to the port to return to our cruise ship. I wouldn't mind going back and spending a few days there someday.

I've used adjustment layers to enhance the color and contrast.