A Glimpse of Cyprus

In the early 1980s, I set out with my camera to explore Cyprus, wandering through villages in the Troodos mountains and beyond. I was drawn not by monuments or landscapes, but by the people—their faces, their routines, their quiet moments of work and rest.

What I found was a way of life that felt both timeless and deeply rooted: men gathered in shaded cafés, and villagers who paused in the streets, curious and open, allowing me to capture a moment of their presence. These scenes unfolded naturally before me, and I tried simply to observe, to listen, and to capture what I saw without intrusion.

Looking back now, these black-and-white images are not just photographs; they are memories of kindnesses offered, conversations shared, and the feeling of being welcomed into a slower rhythm of life. This book is my attempt to honour that Cyprus—the one I encountered through the people who opened their lives, even briefly, to a passing traveller with a camera.