The sun sets behind a Mykonos windmill while tourists admire the spectacle over the Aegean Sea
2014
09/01
NIKON D800, 24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8 @
f/8.0 1/400,
ISO 100
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The photograph captures a magical moment: the sun setting over the Aegean Sea, with a Mykonos windmill in the foreground. The white cylindrical structure with conical thatched roof and wooden blades stands against the golden twilight sky. The sun, now low on the horizon, creates a bright reflection on the sea surface. Some tourists, in silhouette, observe the spectacle from the rocky platform at the foot of the windmill. In the distance, the profile of a nearby island can be glimpsed. The windmill, with its small blue door and tiny window, retains its original 16th-century appearance. This scene represents the quintessential Mykonos experience: watching the sunset beside the windmills is one of the most beloved rituals for island visitors.