Dawn At The Gate

I had visited St Pauls Gate in the old town of Rhodes on a previous trip to the island but wasn’t happy with the images I captured.

This visit like that one was also before sunrise and that gave me time to shoot this historic location illuminated by the warm ornate lights

perfectly balanced with the first hints of dawn reflected in the cool sky.

As with most trips out at this time of day, I had the place pretty much to myself.

There was the odd person clearing bins and sweeping streets a few partygoers staggering back to their hotels and of course, several obligatory Greek cats keeping me company.

I knew precisely one of the images and the composition I wanted but that could wait until just before sunrise.

In the meantime, I went and explored the area for other interesting images to create.

After all these years of shooting before dawn, I never tire of the experience.

Seeing the dawn light transition across the horizon in tone and colour and how the sounds of the world around you all seem to slowly awaken at the same time is something magical.