Photographed at the site of Vrykous on Karpathos, this image captures the moment of striking the bell at the chapel of Aghios Yiannis.
A priest stands beside a simple wooden structure, pulling the rope that activates the bell. The movement is direct and functional, initiating the gathering for the liturgy.
The structure is minimal, composed of vertical posts supporting a single bell. It stands on a raised platform at the edge of the landscape.
Behind the figure, the sea extends toward the horizon, while the mountainous terrain frames the background. A flag and wooden fencing define the boundary of the space.
The composition places the bell structure at the center, with the figure positioned slightly to the side, creating a balance between object and action.
Light defines the surfaces of the ground and the surrounding rock, emphasizing texture and depth.
This photograph documents the moment that precedes the ritual, where sound marks the transition from stillness to collective gathering.
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.
