Iris

The word Iris means rainbow. Iris is the flower of the Greek goddess Iris who is the messenger of Love. In the language of flowers Iris symbolizes eloquence. Irises come in many colors such as blue and purple, white and yellow, pink and orange, brown and red, and even black. A Florence every year in a beautiful exhibition of iris you can see many varieties such as this purple.  .   .   .  Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved

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Santorini. Cats.

Santorini. Cats.The Aegean cat is a naturally occurring landrace of domesticated cat originating from the Cycladic islands. It is known to be the only native Greek variety, and is one of oldest domensticated cat breeds.    .    .    .    .      Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved

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Santorini.The Churches

Santorini : The ChurchesSantorini’s churches are defined by anonymous vernacular architecture . The island has over 600 churches and chapels. These are simple, square edifices, mostly done in a sparse white. Without any particular ornamentation. Churches forman integral part of the island architecture with different typologies and influences evident. The churches and the chapels of Oia are white and blue domed in general . The area of Oia, hosts around 70 churches and many of the churches were dedicated to sailors.Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved

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Santorini, Oia.

Oia, Santorini: is the most famous of all villages of island grece Santorini . It is known throughout the world for its quiet life and fantastic sunsets, architecture unique traditional, blue domed churches and is certainly the most beautiful and picturesque village of Santorini. The beauty of Oia is unsurpassed. In fact, it is almost impossible to describe in words!  Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved

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Aquilegia.

Aquilegia ( columbine) is a genus of about 60-70 species of perennial plants . The name Aquilegia is derived from the Latin word for eagle (aquila), because the shape of the flower petals which resemble an eagle’s claw. It blooms in a variety of colors during spring; this beautiful purple variety is my favorite..    .   .   Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved

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Sardinia (Italy)

Sardinia (Italy). The colors of traditional costumes . Sardinia is a land rich in story and traditions. Among the insular customs one of the most typical elements is surely the variety of local customs, different from village to village and You can admire during the festival of Sant’Efisio who takes place every year on 1st May in Cagliari: festival rich in colours, costumes, tradition and religion.Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved

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I like the colors in the photographs. I do not like to use the filters or manipulate the photos. Light and a good camera is all you need. Then just look around …  the beauty is in all things. As in this flower just wet from the rain.    .     .  .   Photo © Daniela Serra – All Rights Reserved

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