Let there be Light: A Study on Aperture

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Nafplio, Greece in Aperture Priority: F Stop f/11; Exposure 1/200sec; ISO-100; Fill Flash Used

Nafplio, Greece in Aperture Priority: F Stop f/9; Exposure 1/200sec; ISO-100; Fill Flash Used

Nafplio, Greece in Aperture Priority: F Stop f/10; Exposure 1/200sec; ISO-100; Fill Flash Used

During the northern summer of 2010 I made a photographic pilgrimage to Greece, the first of four I would conduct over the years 2010-2011. Determined to beat the path of my forefathers, I found myself in Nafplion (Greek: Ναύπλιο) – a pretty seaport town in the Peloponnese overlooking the Argolic Gulf. The town was the first capital of modern Greece, from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834.

During the Greek War of Independence, a besieged Nafplion was a major Ottoman stronghold.

Count Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greek diplomat of the Russian Empire, and first head of state of newly liberated Greece, made Nafplio the official capital of Greece in 1829. He was subsequently assassinated in 1831 after which anarchy followed, until the arrival of the Prince of Bavaria, later crowned King Otto, and the establishment of the new Kingdom of Greece. Nafplion remained the capital of the kingdom until 1834, when King Otto decided to move the capital to Athens.

Well I decided to make a wee move too, while in Nafplio: a move on the camera dial labeled Aperture. Look at the images here: subtle plays on light, and all due to the manipulation of aperture. No anarchy necessary!