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Albania

Albania is a small country located in the Balkans, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and unique culture. With its rugged mountains, pristine beaches, and picturesque villages, Albania offers a wealth of opportunities for photographers looking to capture its beauty. Some of the most popular photography locations in Albania include the historic city of Berat, the stunning Albanian Alps, the beautiful beaches of the Albanian Riviera, and the charming town of Gjirokastra, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Golden Hour in Kruje, Albania
Kruje Skies
by Adelheid Smitt

A panorama of 3 photos taken from my hotel window in Kruje aa the setting sun warmed up the buildings.

Kruje Dusk
Kruje Skies

Kruje, Albania, the conclusion of the series from the same spot.

Wishing for foggy weather tomorrow, I'm under a brutal heat wave and I really...

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Kruje Sunset
Kruje Skies

Long and short exposure versions of the scene just after sunset, Kruje, Albania.

Dusk versions coming tomorrow, and I can move on to other locations...

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Gjirokaster Dawn
Gjirokaster Dawn

View of the fortress in Gjirokaster, Albania, from the hotel room balcony very very early in the morning. Seems strange that some major landmarks in...

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Gjirokaster Evening
Gjirokaster Evening

Gjirokaster, Albania, evening view from above, it was dull overcast, and there was a special sound and light show at the fortress for visiting...

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Albania - Dhërmi - Rocky Arch - Night sky with stars & Milky Way
Albania - Dhërmi - Rocky Arch - Night sky with stars & Milky Way

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Albania - Dhërmi - Rocky Arch at Dusk
Albania - Dhërmi - Rocky Arch at Dusk

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Anything but Damned
Anything but Damned

Remote, forgotten, unknown, inaccessible, intimidating, mysterious, amazing, spectacular... Prokletije are anything but damned mountains, as name...

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Flutters in Korça, Albania (explored)
Flutters in Korça
by Adelheid Smitt

A big gazebo of fluttering butterflies brightens up the view on the Resurrection Cathedral in Korça, Albania. The Orthodox Cathedral was built in 1995 after the previous one had been destroyed by the Communist regime in 1968.

[#24 on explore 15/7/22]

Kruje Sunset
Kruje Skies

Long and short exposure versions of the scene just after sunset, Kruje, Albania.

Dusk versions coming tomorrow, and I can move on to other locations...

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Berat Panorama
Berat Panorama

View from the top of the fortress, Berat, Albania, after a sweaty walk up slippery steep cobblestone pavement, memories of the recent fall came back...

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Albania - Albanian Riviera - Ksamil beach at Dusk
Albania - Albanian Riviera - Ksamil beach at Dusk

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Albania - Albanian Riviera - Ksamil beach and its wooden pier at Dusk
Albania - Albanian Riviera - Ksamil beach at Dusk

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Albania - Butrint National Park - Sunset over laguna with fishing boat
Albania - Butrint National Park - Sunset over laguna with fishing boat

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Berat Blues
Berat Blues

Berat, Albania, blue hour view from across the mostly dry creek. The upper view was taken from a restaurant during rain (no umbrella, the rain was...

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Farewell to Summer
Farewell to Summer

On the way to Maja Jezerce (2695m), highest peak of Prokletije range and entire Dinaric Alps chain.

Although summer is almost but over vast snow...

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Kruje Dusk
Kruje Skies

Kruje, Albania, the conclusion of the series from the same spot.

Wishing for foggy weather tomorrow, I'm under a brutal heat wave and I really...

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Kruje Skies
Kruje Skies

Late afternoon, Kruje, Albania, view of the old town and fortifications from the hotel room balcony. It was raining when I arrived, but the light...

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Gjirokaster Evening
Gjirokaster Evening

Gjirokaster, Albania, evening view from above, it was dull overcast, and there was a special sound and light show at the fortress for visiting...

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Gjirokaster Dawn
Gjirokaster Dawn

View of the fortress in Gjirokaster, Albania, from the hotel room balcony very very early in the morning. Seems strange that some major landmarks in...

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Berat Panorama
Berat Panorama

View from the top of the fortress, Berat, Albania, after a sweaty walk up slippery steep cobblestone pavement, memories of the recent fall came back...

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Albania - Albanian Riviera - Ksamil beach at Sunset
Albania - Albanian Riviera - Ksamil beach at Sunset

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Berat Blues
Berat Blues

Berat, Albania, blue hour view from across the mostly dry creek. The upper view was taken from a restaurant during rain (no umbrella, the rain was...

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Albania!
Most notably Adelheid Smitt.