John Sheldon's photos with the keyword: Mykonos

Was there anyone behind me also taking photographs?

A controversial picture? Objections to tourist invasions have been in the news lately. Perhaps my picture reflects the views of the people who are objecting.

The month of May is not in the high season for tourism in the Greek islands but there are still crowds of ferry passengers leaving and joining the ferry at each port.

Where the most western part of Mykonos town meets the sea is the area known as "Little Venice". Here the buildings have been constructed right on the sea"s edge with their balconies overhanging the water. During the 16th and 17th century pirating was common and it is believed this area was used for the necessary quick loading and unloading of goods.

A symbol of Mykonos' rich past, the island's windmills represented one of the earliest manufacturing units in Greece, showing the locals' great use of innovation in their effor to harness the enormous power of the wind. It is said that there used to be 28 windmills all over the island, 10 out of which were located here in the Kato Mili complex.

A cat (probably stray or feral) relaxes on the dockside at Mykonos. There is a fish tail nearby.

A bar in the Little Venice area of Mykonos, an island in the Cyclades.