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“The Awakening of Taygetus”

At 6 a.m., the world was still waking, and I was there to admire the soft glow of dawn painting the peaks of Mount Taygetus. The pinkish hues of the snow-capped ridges contrasted beautifully with the misty blues of the lower slopes, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. I decided to take several photos to merge in Photoshop and create this majestic panorama of Taygetus.

Taygetus is a Greek mountain range located in the Peloponnese. It is known for its pyramidal peak, “Prophet Elijah.”

This year, I hope to have the health and strength to reach the summit of the Taygetus Pyramid at 2,407 meters, the highest point in the Peloponnese… tough as only a solid rock can be! Exalted for its magnificence and revered for its challenging climb; Climbing to the summit of Taygetus would be an unforgettable adventure and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It would be an inner journey and a pilgrimage to a mountain so steeped in history and legend!

Printed on A2 Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm.

The 100% white cotton paper, with its incredibly soft and distinctive feel, has a slightly defined, felted texture, giving each artwork a three-dimensional appearance and impressive pictorial depth. Combined with a premium matte inkjet coating, this paper produces exceptional prints with vibrant colors, deep blacks, striking contrasts, and perfect detail reproduction. This acid- and lignin-free classic meets the most stringent requirements for resistance to aging and is specially designed for fine art applications.