Happy Monday! I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. The last several days have been extremely cold and snowy, so I thought that maybe if I write about the hot summer days I spent in the Cycladic Islands it would help to warm things up! I shot “Catch of the Day” on a day trip to Mykonos in August 2011. I used an aperture of f/5.6 and a shutter speed of 1/400 at an ISO of 200.
I’ve written about my experience in the Greek islands a few times, as it is one of my favorite places. Of the five islands I visited on my cruise, Mykonos was by far my favorite. The soft blue and white color scheme was exactly what I had dreamt about before traveling to the Greek islands. When I travel, I’m usually in “go” mode at all times so a quiet stroll through Mykonos was a welcome respite from the two prior weeks of touring. Getting lost in the narrow alleys, munching on tzatziki and bread, and hearing the crashing waves hit the beach made for a relaxing day.
When the ship docked in port, everyone made their way along the waterfront into the main part of town. We passed by a small restaurant with tables set up overlooking the rocky coast line. I looked up and saw this octopus hanging above the tables with a few tentacles already missing, which I assume were being enjoyed by the diners below. I was immediately drawn to the slimy texture of the octopus in contrast with the smooth blue sky and the rough wooden pole. The octopus seemed to be hanging as a sort of welcome sign for visitors as they transitioned out of the real world and into island life. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Mykonos and would love to go back someday. My only regret is that I didn’t actually sample some of that octopus that hung so beautifully in the sky!
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