“Mouse Island: A Legendary Escape in Corfu”
A flash flood, an earthquake, and the legend of Odysseus—join me on my unforgettable adventure to Corfu’s mysterious Mouse Island. Pontikonisi, better known as Mouse Island, rests off the coast of Corfu, a small but significant landmark steeped in myth. According to legend, it’s said to be the transformed ship of Odysseus, the hero of…
Ethereal Beauty at Athena Lindia: Capturing Timeless Tranquility
“Chasing Light at Athena Lindia: When History Meets Ethereal Beauty” Entering the citadel above Lindos as the gates opened, I couldn’t help but wish I had been there at first light. Unfortunately, the site remained closed until 8 am. This visit was different. I aimed to capture the early morning light before tourists arrived.…
First Hint of Dawn: St. Paul’s Gate
“Before the World Wakes: Capturing the Timeless Beauty of St. Paul’s Gate at Dawn” “When Light Meets Darkness—An Unforgettable Morning at St. Paul’s Gate”There’s a fleeting moment before sunrise – what I call the edge of darkness – when ancient places like St Paul’s Gate reveal their deepest secrets. Having photographed this medieval marvel before,…
Woman & Goats On The Rim Of The Volcano
“A blind woman, two goats, and a timeless village on the edge of a volcano—an encounter I’ll never forget.” In the summer of 2003, my wife and I visited Kos, Greece, and took a boat tour to the nearby volcanic island of Nisyros. After a delayed departure, we explored the island’s wonders, including the Stefanos…
A Peaceful Dawn at St. Paul’s Gate
Dawn’s Revelation: St Paul’s Gate, Rhodes In the gentle hush before sunrise, St Paul’s Gate reveals its centuries-old grandeur differently. Ancient stones glow under ornate lamps, while the first whispers of dawn paint the sky in cool, ethereal hues – a perfect balance of warmth and morning mystery. These pre-dawn moments belong to a select…
“Serenity Meets Antiquity: A Reflective Morning at Agios Stefanos”
Idyllic Moments At Agios Stefanos Some places hold their secrets until dawn. Agios Stefanos is one of them – a sacred convergence of ancient faith and natural beauty that had called to me since before the pandemic delayed our meeting. Here, time stands still in the most beautiful way. The small island of Kastri rises…
“Morning Chorus at Lindos: A Tranquil Dawn Over Greece”
Dawn’s Echoes: A Symphony Over Lindos Some places call to you again and again. Lindos is one of those sacred spaces where time seems to dance between ancient and present – its white-washed buildings cascading down to the sea like frozen music, crowned by the eternal acropolis above. This vista demanded reverence. To capture its…
Diving Into Dawn: Elli Beach, Rhodes
Diving Into Dawn: Elli Beach, Rhodes Even at 5 AM, Rhodes was already embracing the warmth of a Mediterranean summer day. The thermometer read 27 degrees as I quietly loaded my gear, drawn by the promise of dawn at the historic Elli Beach diving tower. Standing sentinel against the pearling sky, the Trampoline – a…
Byzantine Basilica On The Beach
Byzantine Dawn: St. Stefan’s Basilica, Kos Dawn light was just beginning to spill over the Turkish peninsula when I discovered an unexpected scene at the Byzantine basilica of St. Stefan. Ancient stones met modern life as a lone figure moved through his morning exercises among ruins that have witnessed centuries of sunrise rituals. There’s something…