Against a background of warm ochre yellow and deep reddish brown, the vibrant pink of this Bougainvillea contrasts.
We were in Athens in early May 2024 to celebrate Greek Easter, which usually falls on a different date than in Western Europe because in Greece the Julian calendar is kept.
Athens is a busy city of 3.5 million people, but in some places in the city you can escape the crowds and find gems like this amazing colour combo.
Bougainvillea and oleander bloom all over the city at this time of year.
We have been to Athens before and I instantly fell in love with this city with its harmonious chaos. The colours, the people, the food, the climate...... What's not to love!
                                
As the daughter of a photographer, photography has been a big part of my life. I love nature and especially flowers, so you see this most in my work. I have worked as an independent make-up artist for over 15 years, developing my eye for detail. Composition.. Read more…