Friday, August 12, 2011

A song from Hellas



Lord Byron (1788 – 1824)
From DON JUAN

The isles of Greece, the isles of Greece!
   Where burning Sappho loved and sung.
Where grew the arts of war and peace –
   Where Delos rose and Phoebus sprung!
Eternal summer gilds them yet,
But all, except their sun, is set.






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25 comments:

  1. Sabine GimmAugust 12, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Wie schön türkisfarben das Meer ist (träum).
    LG Sabine

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  2. Bob BushellAugust 12, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I agree with Matteo, Wow.

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  3. Fábio MartinsAugust 12, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    The power of the nature! Good picture, the last one

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  4. zederAugust 12, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Danke für die Sommergrüße, bin jetzt erst mal im Urlaub, hoch oben in den Bergen...
    Bis bald,
    Uwe-Jens

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  5. KayaAugust 12, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Oh, how much power in all these pictures. These rocks are wonderful and fascinating creations. Nature is a very beautiful artist. And tides are so strong and outrageous. Wow!!!

    Monika, you captured the very special moments of nature so beautifully. That is brilliant photography!!!!!

    Very best from me to you, my dear and talented friend Monika.

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  6. Luis GomezAugust 12, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Great pictures Monika. You are making me wish for the ocean!

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  7. darlinAugust 12, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    WOW! And you live near this stunning beauty? These photos are amazing! I can hear the water slapping against the rock and even felt a mist coming from the water! Magnificent shots.

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  8. Joop ZandAugust 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Thats again very nice, this makes me happy.

    greetings and a big hug, Joop

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  9. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I cant decide what I like more.
    Lord Byron's verses or your photographs.
    I have made a post with the same poem.. some time back.
    It is so touching.
    Have a great weekend.
    Costas

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  10. ΧΡΙΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΣAugust 13, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Πανέμορφες εικόνες με πολλή αγάπη και συναίσθημα παρμένες. Α!! Αυτός ο αφρός που σκάει στην αγκαλιά των βράχων... Τι ομορφιά, που πρέπει επιτέλους στον τόπο αυτό να αγαπήσουμε
    Καλό να είσαι να τον προβάλεις με την ματιά σου.

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  11. Abigail RogersAugust 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Beautiful photographs! I love the spray of the surf against the jagged rocks.

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  12. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandAugust 13, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Bitch, du erweckst die Sehnsucht nach den Inseln in mir. Wunderschöne Fotos.
    Liebe Abendgrüße schickt Dir
    Irmi

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  13. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    hi Dolly!!Howare you!!!

    what some pretty photoes you have got!!Ohh i wish to go there right away!!i have been toGreeze and i know the beauty!!

    i hope everything is fine now in your country?

    Her in norway we have autumm coming up..so sad..really depressing..so i think i will work alot and travel again!!

    well ..hope youare all right..sends you alot of love and warm hugs dear Monica!))

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  14. GabriellaAugust 14, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Byron AND the spray of the ocean crashing against the rocks? What more does anyone need? Wish I were there!

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  15. Elizabeth AndersonAugust 14, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    If fishes were wishes I'd be there by the sea reading Byron. Beautiful!

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  16. RickAugust 14, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Oh yes, the stunning shorelines of the beautiful Greek islands, and that wonderful Aegean Sea ! Beautiful shots, Monika, that bring me right back to our visit to Rhodes last year.

    Have a wonderful week.

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  17. Daliana PacuraruAugust 15, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Well, as you know, I love Greece!
    I will go for a week in Thassos!
    Wonderful poetry and great images!
    My best regards!

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  18. Romantik SeelchenAugust 15, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    liebe Monika, deine schönen Fotos, es gibt kein Neid, nein…………..
    alleine das Wasser, keine Menschenseele, nur das Meer und meine Fantasie.

    liebe Grüße aus deiner alten,Heimat!
    herzlichst Jasmin

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  19. NovaAugust 15, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Sag ich doch mal gleich moin moin :-)))

    Sehr schöner Blog, hier bleib ich einfach mal. So von Urlaubsland zu Urlaubsland liebe Grüße

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  20. CrisAugust 16, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Hi dear Monika,
    How are you?
    Sorry if i´m away, but you always make part of my thoughts.
    I hope one day be close to these beautiful islands. Now it wiill be difficult, i´m a little bit far from Greece. But nothing is impossible.
    Enjoy the rest of the summer.
    Lot of kisses!

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  21. ChristinaAugust 16, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Ένα σί μπεμόλ έρχεται να προστεθεί στο τραγούδι αυτό. Παράφωνο, πιθανόν...

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  22. J_on_tourAugust 18, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    You seem to have captured war and peace with this set of images. The calm boat, the still sea, the jagged rocks and the angry sea. Well caught wave scenes.

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  23. Caio FernAugust 18, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    yeah, beautiful explosive life !

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  24. MonicaAugust 22, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Delicious post! And the last photo is my favourite, awesome...
    xoxo

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  25. Betty ManousosAugust 22, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    wonerful photos!
    i feel refreshed by just looking at them!

    big hugs!
    betty xx

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