These are my 20 images that made up my documentary panel based on a shipwreck off the coast of Zante. The Panel of images won me the Associates position within the British Institiute of Professional Photography and the Royal Photographic Society.

It is entitled “Panagiotis”

Here is the synopsis of the panel:

In 1982, “Panagiotis” was smuggling a large quantity of cigarettes when it was observed by a customs patrol. It managed to outrun the patrol boat but was eventually cornered on the North West coast of Zante in dreadful storm conditions. Its captain determined that the customs should not gain his prize, realized all was lost and decided to scuttle the ship. “Panagiotis” was carried onto the rocks in the fierce storm and finally, it was washed ashore.

What you see here is the decaying husk of the cargo ship Panagiotis as she lay to rest in the sands of this quiet cove.

I decided to create this set as the ship displays a wonderful array of earth tones, rough textures and deep contrasts in its decaying form and to take full advantage of this I have processed them in my favourite dark and gritty style.

This coupled with the wonderful array of geometric shapes, angles and forms that you see present over the ship made it the perfect addition to my library and a fine art display that I am proud of.