23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Evangelio "Hermit" Vlepakis
Evangelio is a stone artist living in Crete, Grece. He collect stones, rocks, ceramics, figurines, to build shrines in his backgarden to celebrate life over death, remembering the beloved ones, family members and pets. He open his private house to visitors welcoming everone with kindness and some tea. He is being doing this for many years after abandoned his hermit life.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Kefalas, Greece |
| Copyright: | © Emanuele Costantini |