Greece Mykonos

Night photography of Armenistis lighthouse in Mykonos with starry sky and coastal lights

2014
09/01
NIKON D800, 14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8 @ f/2.8 30/1, ISO 800
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This evocative night photograph portrays the Armenistis lighthouse, located on the northwestern tip of Mykonos. The white structure of the lighthouse, with its illuminated lantern, stands against the night sky dotted with stars. The lighthouse beam watches over the Aegean Sea waters, guiding boats navigating between the islands. In the distance, the lights of Chora and other coastal settlements create a golden halo on the horizon. The rocky, barren landscape typical of Mykonos surrounds the lighthouse. Built in 1891, the Armenistis lighthouse is one of the most photographed in Greece, especially at sunset, but this night perspective reveals a different charm, more intimate and contemplative. The stars visible in the clear Aegean sky recall the historic importance of navigation for these islands.

Armenistis, lighthouse, Mykonos, night, stars, night photography, Aegean Sea