Don't look down!

I can't remember if this is the same person climbing Aphrodite's Rock, Cyprus but he was far braver than I!

Silhouettes of the sea at Aphrodite's Rock, Episkopi, Cyprus

There is something that you can't explain when you can get to frame pictures with silhouettes of pebbles, rocks or walls!

Sanctuary of Apollon Ylatis, Limassol, Cyprus

This Temple to Apollo was one place where we could photograph to our heart's content as we were the only visitors. Time for some polarisation due to a wonderfully blue sky!

Kolossi Castle, Limassol, Cyprus

I've been playing with the miniature function on my camera for a while but thought I'd have a go with architecture rather than people for a change. Arches and spirals at Kolossi Castle, originally built in the 13th century made for some interesting features and angles. I have to admit I didn't go all the way to the top of these steps!

Hawk at Tombs of the Kings, Paphos, Cyprus

Another couple of long shots, without the use of a tripod and with a steady(ish) hand - the sun was in my eyes so it wasn't until I saw the photograph properly I could see this hawk! It was very majestic if a bit forlorn as it swooped overhead to land on another rock at the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos.

Up up and away...

From the archaeological remains of Korion in Cyprus we saw these people bravely floating over the sea so managed to catch them unawares!

Dragonflies

A couple of dragonflies rested long enough for me to photograph them - one at National Botanical Gardens, Carmarthenshire and the other at Choirokoitia, outside Limassol, Cyprus. I used a long lens as I didn't want to disturb them. You would swear that the one in the third photo is smiling at you!