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Kefalonia in Blue – Enjoying the beaches of the Island

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Every month I like to share photo essays of my life here in Greece.  But I have been very busy lately with my new space and the balcony. 

And so this month I have asked my daughter to help me out.  She had gone on a trip with her friends to the Ionian Island of Kefalonia and came back with lots of photos. Kefalonia in Blue so we can enjoy the beaches of this Greek Ionian Island. 

A Boat in the water, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
She is a very talented photographer although she shrugs me off every time I tell her so. You see she prefers to take videos, and has her own channel on You Tube

And now we shall let the lens do the talking!


Rocky Edge, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
Ship window, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
mid-day sun, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
beach with umbrellas, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
rocks on the beach, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
beach view from the boat, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
swirling water, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
sunset at the beach, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
where the water meets the sand, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
sunset with umbrellas, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com

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tide at the beach, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
lifesaver on ferry, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
pulling the boat in the water, Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
And in case I forgot to mention this is the island where the movie Captain Corelli’s Mandolin was filmed. It is also famous for its lobster pasta. 
the Ferry leaves its mark , Kefalonia in Blue - Enjoying the beaches of the Greek Island, www.theboondocksblog.com
​I’d like to thank my sweet girl for getting me out of a jam and sharing her photos with us.  She promised to come back next month with more photos from this beautiful island. Drop buy and check out some of her photography on her Instagram here. Okay which one was your favorite?

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  1. Leanna says:

    Hi Mary: Your daughter does take lovely high quality photos. I was struck by how many different shades of blue she captured amongst the different moods of the water. It is all very beautiful and serene to look at.

    • Mary says:

      Isn’t it amazing how you can be in one place and yet get so many different pictures. Next month I will show you the same area but this time in brown.

  2. I wish I were there right now.
    Amalia
    xo

  3. What lovely images! My first trip ever to Europe was to Greece, and it was wonderful. Sadly, I haven’t made it back, but…someday!

    • Mary says:

      But you never know Chloe you might make it one day in the future. Just not now… it is way too hot.

  4. Mother of 3 says:

    Looks lovely! I love how blue the water is.

    • Mary says:

      And the photos of the water are very accurate. I think it is the reflection of the blue sky into the water that makes it look so blue.

  5. Amber Harrop says:

    I love these pictures I really must visit Greece and the Greek Islands

  6. Sue says:

    I love the images Mary it looks like such a relaxing place. Love your new look website too. Thanks for sharing with us at #BloggersPitStop

  7. Amy says:

    Wow, this is gorgeous, and yes, your daughter is a talented photographer! I’ll be featuring your post on Best of the Weekend tomorrow night!

  8. i love these glorious captures the light is lovely, and all that blue sea is very calming.

  9. Good Morning Mary,
    When I read your title, I was excited to see your daughter’s photographs. The reason is, after watching the film Captain Corelli’s Mandolin many years ago, it is a place I would love to visit.
    Your daughter has captured the island beautifully. She really is a talented photographer. I look forward to the next installment.
    Best Wishes to you.
    Daphne

    • Mary says:

      Thank you so much Daphne. I’m sure you know all about the Greek landscape. The islands can be so magical and full of a different air than the mainland.

  10. Ive just come back from Kefalonia and it was absolutely stunning!

  11. Keri Roberts says:

    She’s talented just like her mama. Such beautiful photographs! I think my favorite is the one with the sandy beach and the flow of the water cuts differently, really cool! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos!!

    • Mary says:

      Thank you Keri. I am in awe of her talent. What she does is done effortlessly while it takes me forever to get a shot.

  12. Rhonda Gales says:

    Absolutely beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.

  13. Your daughter is very talented and I’m just following her on instagram! I’ve only been in Kefalonia on Easter so I really enjoyed these series!

    • Mary says:

      Aww thanks so much Katerina. She is very artsy but in her photos she has an eye that leaves me :O sometimes.

  14. Magical Mystical Teacher says:

    Love that shadow on the deck of the ship!

  15. tomthebackroadstraveller says:

    …the blues are gorgeous, but on some of those beaches you sure would have to watch your step!

  16. Terri Lyon says:

    It is relaxing just looking at your daughter’s beautiful pictures!

  17. Mother of 3 says:

    She is quite a talented photographer and that island looks amazing!

  18. Hi Mary, I really love your photos of this gorgeous area and especially seeing where Captain Corelli was set! Thanks for sharing and I’ve pinned onto my group board.

  19. Michelle says:

    The blue color of the water in that first photo is very striking. Thank you for linking up.

  20. Carole says:

    Stunning photos!!

  21. Amy says:

    Beautiful shots, Mary! I agree – your daughter is a wonderful photographer! I’d love to try some of that lobster pasta!

    • Mary says:

      Amy that girl of mine is so talented but she doesn’t listen to me when I tell her.

  22. Lady Fi says:

    So very blue-tiful!

  23. Margy says:

    The water is so clear. A beautiful beach area to visit. – Margy

  24. Michelle says:

    Such a gorgeous spot!

  25. Michelle says:

    Your daughter is very talented! LOVE the blue water and all of these photos. Thank you for linking up today and I hope to see you back again.

  26. Gorgeous photos! Your dsughter takes beautiful photos just like her mother. I wish the water around here was blue like in your photos. I love all the photos but the photo that has the folded umbrellas , and the pink flowers in the front with the pretty water and mountain in the back is my favorite..
    I’m bad on remembering the movies I’ve seen, but I don’t think that I’ve seen that one.

    • Mary says:

      Linda she is so much better than me. She really has the eye for it. Thank you for your sweet comment. I’m going to read them all to her.

  27. These are lovely Mary. That very first one made me catch my breath. The colors, the composition, everything is gorgeous. She is very talented

    • Mary says:

      Thanks Michelle. What she does is so effortless whereas I have to suffer to get a decent pic.

  28. Ellen says:

    Your daughter is a gifted photographer! Kefalonia is indeed very beautiful and she has captured it spectacularly. Especially love the photo you said is pinterest worthy. Always love seeing more of Greece, you live in a gorgeous country. Thank-you and your sweet daughter too!

    • Mary says:

      And thank you Ellen for your very sweet comment. I am reading them all to her, just to let her know how special I think she is.

  29. Pam Ecrement says:

    Totally stunning photos!! Loved these!!

  30. jodie filogomo says:

    You live in an incredible area, Mary!! One of these days, I’ll have to pop over and say hello!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

  31. Maya says:

    Lovely!
    We’d love to see Kefalonia one summer in the future. Last year we went to Zakynthos, this year we are in Corfu, but next year my hubs wants to visit Crete. Hopefully, wishes will come true 🙂

    • Mary says:

      Maya you are circling me. I live near Patra in the Peloponnese. Maybe one of these days we can meet up. In the meantime enjoy your stay at Corfu!

  32. Dear Mary,
    she’s your daughter for sure – well, she’s got your keen eye for beautiful pictures. Love them all!
    Give her a hug from me,
    Marjan

    • Mary says:

      *Hugs back Marjan*
      Thanks for the sweet compliment but I think I am the one who took after her. 😉

  33. Your daughter inherited your photography skills and eye for composition. I enjoyed the tour of Kefalonia very much.

  34. Florence says:

    Photo 6 is my fave. Love the details in those rocks. Wonder what kind of camera she has. All are beautiful photos!

    • Mary says:

      Those rocks and the texture in that photo really had me swooning Florence. She uses a point and shoot camera nothing fancy. It’s a Canon Powershot.

  35. Katrin says:

    Mary your daughter´s photos are beautiful and how nice of her to share them with you and us here! As always, Greece is so breathtaking and stunning and I wish to go… It looks like she had a wonderful time on Kefalonia and I remember that movie!

    • Mary says:

      The beauty of these island is that they are not like the ones over at the Aegean which are mostly rock. Here we get a bit of green too which makes for a nice variety.

  36. Marie says:

    Ummm, Ina, no shrugging off your Mama when she tells you that you’re an amazing photographer – seriously, these photos are stunning! You have an eye for composition – obviously – you’re a videographer! Thanks for sharing your photos of Kefalonia with us.

  37. `jeanie says:

    I’m enchanted and over the moon with this beautiful spot. The photos are fabulous and I can’t imagine your time there was anything but fabulous either!

    • Mary says:

      My girl went with her friends and she had the best time Jeanie. It was a graduation present for them all.

  38. Your daughter is so talented. The colors are gorgeous. The photos are so inspirational.

    • Mary says:

      Debra the more I stared at them the more I saw in them. As if they were unfolding themselves to me.

  39. Photo Cache says:

    My dream is to visit every single Greek island and enjoy its beauty and soak up its culture. Not to mention fill up with yummy Greek delicacies.

  40. Ruth says:

    Wow! This is a gorgeous island (but I am sure every Greek island is beautiful). Maybe you should show your daughter the comments on this post. In that way, she can feel proud of her photos.

    • Mary says:

      Thank you so much for your sweet comment Ruth. That is exactly what I have been doing, sharing all the love you readers have given us.

  41. Sue Loncaric says:

    Thanks for sharing your daughter’s gorgeous photos of Kefalonia with us Mary just stunning. She has captured it perfectly. Enjoy your summer. #overthemoon.

  42. Eileen says:

    Hello, what a lovely post. The blues are gorgeous, love the views of the island. Your daughters photos are beautiful, thanks for sharing. I am stopping by from Michelle’s Thankful Thursday.
    Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend ahead!

    • Mary says:

      Thanks for the visit Eileen. My girl did a great job with these photos and it is always fun to see other peoples point of view.

  43. Christine says:

    Hello Mary and talented photographer daughter!
    I thoroughly enjoyed these blues (my favourite colour!)
    There is such a freshness about them that makes me sigh in appreciation of the beauty of the sea and island!
    Beautiful, every shot!
    Christineandhercamera.blogspot.com

    • Mary says:

      Thank you so much Christine. I am going to convey your comment to her right this minute.

  44. Jackie Smith says:

    She captured it well. We spent a few days there in 2014 while waiting for our house purchase to close. In fact the deal fell through while we were there but we still hold such fond memories of the island and its beauty. We will go back one day.

  45. Hi Mary, we can see Kefalonia so clearly from Zakynthos, but we’ve never been over! Crazy really as I’ve heard it’s such a beautiful island. I hope your daughter had a fab time over there. My favourite photos are photos 9 & 11. They evoke a feeling of calm.
    xx

    • Mary says:

      That they do Debbie. I have also been to your island but never to Kefalonia. Maybe I’ll come visit you and we can hop on over there together someday!

  46. Carol says:

    She is very talented – love the photos. I have never seen a bad photo of Greece. Your country with its blue waters and colorful buildings seems to be a perfect place to photograph.
    Hope you were no where near the earth quake the other day. I thought of you as soon as I heard about it.

    • Mary says:

      Carol I have to agree with you. It is so easy to take good photos when there is so much beauty all around. The only time I take bad ones is when the sun is high up and I get a glare from too much sunlight.

  47. Lydia C. Lee says:

    That one with the pink on the water is gorgeous!

  48. It looks so beautiful there

    • Mary says:

      How can it not be with so much blue. It is the most calming color and in the summer it is at it’s most beautiful.

  49. Molly says:

    We are on holiday in Kefalonia right now. It is such a beautiful place. Your daughter’s pictures really capture it perfectly
    mollyx

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