A group of friends from Lefkada visited the exhibition of images by Australian photographer Peter Brown, who captured the beauty of Lefkada as it was fifty years ago.
The talented Melbourne photographer only recently discovered this black and white film roll from fifty years ago, which he thought was lost in a fire in his home, and with the encouragement of gallerist Bridget McDonnel, exhibited them at the Bridget McDonnel Gallery in Carlton.
Today, Syvota in Lefkada, is still as beautiful as it was then, though completely different from the fishing village that Peter Brown had stayed in the early 1970s.
These days it is considered one of the most picturesque bays in the Ionian sea, attracting mainly luxurious yachts and sailboats from across the world for its beautiful scenery, crystal clear waters, and safe harbour.
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The photographs conjured nostalgia in the visitors from the Ionian island, and some of the visitors recognised familiar faces in the photographs.
The Lefkadian friends were delighted to meet and speak with the photographer and listen to tales of his journey to their homeland back in 1974.
Fond memories were rekindled and new friendships forged.
