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The Song of the Sirensby ~justeline

Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Waterscapes

PRINT AVAILABLE HERE: The Song of the Sirens

_{In Greek mythology, Sirens were part human, part bird. They lived on a rocky island in the middle of the sea, possibly near Italy. They sang melodies so beautiful that sailors passing by couldn't resist getting closer to them. Following their song, the sailors would steer their ships towards them or jump in the water to get closer. Either way, it always ended in disaster on the rocks. That is why the island where they lived was full of shipwrecks.}

That was just to explain the title. The more down to earth facts say that the tanker Africa fell into a storm on a night of December 2003. The strong winds and powerful waves made sure that it was its last pass from the island of Milos. And frankly, standing there on an August morning with the wind trying to sweep us off our feet and the waves crashing all around us, constantly spraying us with seawater, this second version seemed much more plausible. But then again, looking back at the memory of that day through the filter of nostalgia I could swear there was a haunting song hidden in the howling of the wind…

Location: Sarakiniko Bay, Milos Island

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Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Tokina 12-24 @ 12mm
Shutter Speed: 60 sec
ISO: 200
Filters: Lee 2 stops hard grad ND, Hoya ND 400 (9 stops ND)}

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~GaleSpider Apr 21, 2013 Hobbyist Digital Artist

So haunting! I love it!

~DarkKyubbi Apr 27, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Honestly beautiful. It takes the breath away from my lungs.

~toastinglifetm Dec 18, 2011

As I wrote on Flickr, this is one I can view over and over: threatening, inscrutable, beautiful. This photographer is tremendously gifted, and obviously achieves through a strong work ethic. I look forward to more of her photos.