Photographed on the islet of Saria, opposite Olympos in Karpathos, this image captures a moment following the Feast of Saint Zacharias.
Two figures move along the ridge of a rocky landscape, reduced to silhouettes against an open sky. Their direction is ambiguous, with no clear destination visible within the frame.
To the left, a simple wooden cross stands planted in the ground, marking the presence of the church nearby, outside the limits of the image.
The terrain is uneven and barren, extending across the foreground without interruption. The horizon line remains low, allowing the sky to dominate the composition.
The scene is quiet and stripped of activity. No elements of the celebration remain visible, only the traces of presence through movement and objects.
The composition is minimal, built on contrast between the dark land and the open sky, with the figures placed at the edge of the frame.
This photograph documents the moment after the ritual, when the structure of the event dissolves and the landscape returns to stillness.
Part of Ethos, a long-term body of work exploring traditions and cultural expressions across Greece.
Museum-quality black and white photography print by George Tatakis, produced on Hahnemühle Baryta Photo Rag 315gsm using archival pigment inks. Open edition, with signed and framed options. Each print is house-stamped on the reverse.
