Photographed in Volax, Drama, this image captures a shepherd moving through a snow-covered landscape with his horses.
The composition is built on symmetry and opposition.
Two horses stand on either side of the frame, creating a natural structure that encloses the central space.
The human figure is positioned slightly off-center, walking between them, forming a triangular relationship between man and animal.
The road cuts through the snow, acting as a central axis that organizes the entire image.
Snow dominates the frame, reducing the environment to form and contrast.
The bodies of the horses carry texture—snow resting on their backs and sides—while the ground remains smooth and uninterrupted.
Movement is subtle.
The shepherd is in motion, but the horses remain still, creating a tension between action and pause.
Overhead, the horizontal lines of the cables introduce a secondary structure, dividing the sky and reinforcing the geometry of the composition.
The scene is not about narrative.
It is about relationships—between figures, between masses, between directions.
Part of the Ethos series, a long-term body of work documenting Greek life, rituals, and cultural environments.
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.
