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SIFNOS, CYCLADES - WRITING WITH LIGHT

November 04, 2023  •  14 Comments

October, 2023

I’ve always been inspired by the Cyclades.

Writing with light? Let’s go to the Greek roots of the word photography - φωτός (phōtós), genitive of φῶς (phōs), "light" and γραφή (graphé)  writing - Photography -  Φωτογραφία.

How to explain the feeling I had of elation during my recent trip to Sifnos? Maybe Henri Cartier-Bresson, who’d photographed the island back in 1961 felt the same way? This is how he describes a photograph: 

“A photograph is neither taken or seized by force. It offers itself up. It is the photo that takes you. One must not take photos.”


Early morning SifnosEarly morning Sifnos Sifnos Dawn 2Sifnos Dawn 2 Sifnos Dawn 1Sifnos Dawn 1

 

 

Keywords: Aegean, Brenda Turnnidge, chiaroscuro, Cyclades, Greece, Greek island, Henri Cartier-Bresson, light in photography, Mediterranean, Sifnos, Writing with light

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APA Reference Generator(non-registered)
It's a fantastic place; looking at these pictures brings a sense of relaxation and tranquility to my mind.
Karina Zabihi(non-registered)
What amazing beauty in simplicity, honesty and minimalism Brenda. My sort of place! x
Catherine(non-registered)
Épuré, lumineux, sans trace humaine... Magistral. Brenda se ressource dans une beauté classique et habitée. Et nous avec.
Garratt Richardson
A study in simplicity and serenity. Gorgeous and moving. Thanks Brenda.
Maggie(non-registered)
Yes you’ve certainly captured the beauty of the Cyclades. One of my favourite places on earth.
Fabulous, Brenda xx
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