NICK PAPADOPOULOS PHOTOGRAPHS

Athens Olympics: General

The roof of the Olympic Velodrome was designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
   
The sporting extravaganza did not appeal to all residents of the capital.
   
A marble statue of Greek poet Kostis Palamas, who wrote the words of the Greek national athem. All medal winners at the Games were crowned with olive wreaths.
     
  
Patriotism ran high during - and after - the sporting extravaganza.
   
Two evzones, or members of the Presidential Guard, in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the city centre.
   
The capital was spruced up ahead of the Games, and was awash with art during the sporting extravaganza.
     
  
Pine-covered Lykavitos, one of the largest hills in Athens, is arguably the capital's best vantage point.
   
A British spectator at the women's marathon event.
   
The Olympic Mascots, Phevos and Athena, play up for the foreign media.
     
  
A security blimp flies over the Olympic Torch burning at the Olympic Stadium.