Wandering in the vast and timeless reality of the Salt works of Kalloni, Lesvos. An ethereal and boundless realm where time and space converge seamlessly. A space of great ecological value on Lesvos island in its full originality!
At the break of dawn, as the World unfolds along the path — the voice of silence, an articulation of perfection, pays homage to the invaluable sensation materializing before one’s gaze. NATURE alive! Its inherent logic governs everything here.
A grounded TALISMAN through which awareness deepens. It extends outward, enveloping the observer with a saturation of purity, beauty, and profound depth. A space defined by vibrations, colors, scents, sounds.. And through rules, laws, forces, and forms, the understanding is established that you live in a world of True Possibilities. You are allowed, through specially designed observatories or paths of grace, to penetrate this field. To observe, to record the otherworldly beauty of the ‘inhabitants’ of this space; the halophytic plants adapted to high salinity conditions, the diversity of migratory and aquatic birds that winter, reproduce or live permanently in the salt flats..
Observation transforms into a relationship. A relationship that leads to experience, expression, and self-realization. Searching for something deeper, you stumble on images that shed light on you revealing that everything is feasible in this ‘purity’. You exist in this divine Creation! Anything intangible becomes feasible..
All over, majestic salt flats, mysterious shapes, and colors-exquisite shades of pink and orange-are formed in the ‘heaters’ and ‘pans’ of the salt works, surpassing any attempt at excessive depiction. Unprecedented images of titanic strength and magnificence.. Stunned by this vive magnetism, you taste the ecstasy, the language of perfection, paying its tribute to the precious sense that unfolds before your eyes, it spreads out and embraces you, saturated with purity, beauty and depth..
.. it is said that Nature holds the keys to our Prosperity and asks for nothing in return,
except Respect, a little time, and a little attention..
Senses and Sensitivity on the island of Angels at the northeastern coastline of Greece.
A stroll along the olive trails and anise, at the majestic wetlands filled with authentic experiences literally at every turn in the path (unique geological heritage sites) ; Nowhere else on earth do the Sun and Moon reign together so harmoniously and share their power as justly as in this part at he Earth, once penned Odysseus Elytis-the Nobel Prize Laureate
An Ode to the universal culture, spiritual and humanitarian beingness of this blessed Part of Greece; entire eons of Light-years are reflected in this Crossroad loved by History, Lyric Poetry, Literature, Painting.. spreading a resounding message of WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A HUMAN..
Lesvos island is Great and Grand
All the images of my article have been diligently selected from my personal archives.
A LITTLE SLICE OF AN AMBIANCE OF LIVING HISTORY, MEMORY AND ORIGIN..
Faces marked by sun and salt, hands hardened by nets and the relentless toil of daily labour. Their endurance, values, and courage raise an invisible beacon of honour, illuminating both sea and tradition. Their measure is found in the patience, persistence, and love they offer to the waters — a sea that for them is both homeland and destiny. They remain vigilant guardians, knowing every wave and every wind, and offer to the sea their respect and their very soul. For the Lesbian fishermen and fisherwomen of the north-eastern Aegean-, this sea is not just an expanse of water. It is their second home, their identity, their living history, their source of life, a field of freedom and, at times, of trial. For them, the Aegean carries memory and origin. They defend it not with words but with the dignity of their presence: by going out each day, keeping seamanship alive, protecting fish and shores from overfishing, neglect, tensions, provocations as a result of the odd expansionist ambitions that converge with modern demands for energy, and maritime resources. At this point, friction is eminent and political tensions threaten to escalate into crises. The gracious, calm, inestimable presence of these people plays an important role as it contributes decisively to the effort made for Peace to take root, and for the coexistence of two cultures to blossom.
..occurs, when an experience recognizable and precious comes to life, and you share it with someone else ..
All the images in my article have been selected by my personal archive.
‘NAVIGATING’ IN THE OTHERWORDLY FOREST OF SILENCE..
A realm filled with findings bear witness to a “cosmogony” that marked the geological history of the basin of the Aegean Sea over 20 million years ago, Here time has ceased, and silence carries a sacred weight. Shadows slip among the fossils, and the wind seems to whisper the Earth’s secrets.
At the in western edge of Lesvos Island, near Sigri, the Petrified Forest, carved by volcanic eruptions and the patience of time, is not merely a geological treasure; it is an irreplaceable chronicle written in stone. It’s the paramount proof of the almighty magnificence of Nature. Every crack, every crystalline fiber etched upon fossilized tree trunks, roots, and leaves speaking of fire, of eruptions, of the earth’s power..
Its rarity and uniqueness resound with echo, a plangent call of awakening, imbued with a sonorous wave of empathy, that ‘compels’ you not merely to see it, but to feel it, to hearken it_ to comprehend _to become part of its eternal story..
All the images in my article have been selected by my personal archive.
KARNAGIO – AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ISLAND’S CULTURAL HERITAGE
A living treasure of the coastal land on the Gera Bay—where wood breathes salt and the vessel is reborn.
All around, far and wide, countless selections of timber- mainly oak or pine, tools, frames, planks, rudders, saws, planes, caulking irons, adzes, resin, tar, jointly the sea air come together to form the essence of this karnagio—a living, breathing workshop of craftsmanship and creativity. Here, traditional wooden vessels such as Karavoskaras, Varkalades, Sacolevas, Trechantiria, and other boats are shaped by hand and heart.
Imbued with the primordial art of wooden shipbuilding, is the exceptional skill and boundless passion of the master craftsman—the shipwright. Responding to the call of his ancestors and driven by a profound love for the sea, he transforms his passion into profession and his profession into passion. With hands carved by time, the artisan preserves tradition and gives continuity to the maritime soul of the land He constructs, maintains, and repairs wooden hulls using resin-rich pine wood.
This transcendent art of wooden shipbuilding is inextricably linked with age-old customs, symbols, blessings, and the immeasurable devotion of its practitioners
This small, 190 year old karnagio on the bay of Gera (Koundouroudia’s area), remains an integral part of the island’s cultural heritage. Despite adverse conditions, it continues to operate, as much as it can, holding on to its LEGACY
It portrays unique images of art, culture, and values—of unparalleled simplicity, but also manifests deep concern for the future and the fate of this traditional craft, which has endured through the decades…
All the images in my article have been selected by my personal archive.
