Although he lists his occupations as architecture and photography, I can’t imagine Costas Spathis has much time for the former. His broad travels and trippy, dreamlike aerial photos and videos seem like they would be more than a full-time job. Spathis’s creative work is simultaneously calming me and blowing my mind. Many of his work feature the awesomely-talented Naiads, a synchronized swimming team from Greece who specialize in weddings, events, and photo shoots. Of course, his architecture photography is stunning, as well, but today, I’m feeling beachy!

“[Costas Spathis] specializes in aerial photography and his work combines a minimalist style and geometric composition. His work is tangible proof of how technology increasingly influences contemporary art. Usually his photography resembles a pattern, a shadow game, a parametric view of a city, minimalism and various concepts of architecture.”

– About Costas Spathis

The waning non-summer we’ve had is making me long for sand and sea. If I needed convincing to visit Greece (I didn’t), I certainly don’t need it now!

You can follow Costas Spathis on his website and on Instagram, and you can follow the Naiads on their website and Instagram.

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Caterpillar • Just when this creature thought its life was over.. it began to fly. #myminimalphoto #nevergiveuponyourdreams

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on May 18, 2020 at 11:01am PDT

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Aquatic geometry • Emotion is created by motion. Whatever you’re feeling is related to how you’re using your body. #artisticswimming #milkbath

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Sep 5, 2020 at 10:39am PDT

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Lollipop • #emojisinthewild #legsinframe

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Aug 23, 2020 at 12:49pm PDT

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Nomad • This feeling of freshness of salt under your feet. #saltlake #nude #lemnos #greece In frame : @_jeniair_

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Aug 29, 2020 at 11:03am PDT

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Lotus flower • This water flower is a symbol of purity, enlightenment and rebirth. Even when its roots are in cloudy waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower. #synchronizedswimmers #lotusflower #galaxys20

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Jul 26, 2020 at 12:20pm PDT

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Lifeguard float • #roundseries #ringbuoy #aerialphotography #geometricabstraction

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Aug 7, 2020 at 9:19am PDT

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Peppermint candies • The color that matches perfect to the South Beach palette. @wsouthbeach #wsouthbeach #igersmiami #miaexplore #miamiphotographer #ig_miami #roamflorida #lifestyle_miami

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on May 14, 2019 at 9:42am PDT

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Yin Yang • In the black, there is some white. In the white, there is some black. In the wrong, there is some right. In the dark, there is some light. #architectureandpeople #mykonos #yinyang #balance #symmetrykillers

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Aug 20, 2019 at 4:36am PDT

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Tinkerbell • Spending all day in this mythical place with an amazing team. This place remains beautiful and serving exciting colors at any time of the day. And the journey continues in Thassos island w/ @visit_thassos See more on @discover.greece #visitthassos #discovergreece #northgreece #islandsofgreece #thassosisland

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Jun 6, 2019 at 1:40pm PDT

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The magic carpet • Long beach, crystal waters, salty breeze, aligned shodows, Lefkada never disappoints. #nature #beach #greece

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Jun 22, 2020 at 11:03am PDT

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Frozen mermaid (frozen moment) • These days Porto Katsiki offers a stunning view of a desolate beach. I’ve never seen this crowded beach empty before. Sometimes nature gives us unique moments that propably will never come back. #enjoythemoment #turquoisewater #purenature #ioniansea w/ @dormina

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Jun 21, 2020 at 4:05am PDT

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RiviEra • So honored that my art work’s showcased in Four Seasons Athens included among other great Greek artists in this legendary place. w/ @fsathens #fourseasonshotel #athensriviera

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Jul 18, 2019 at 12:24pm PDT

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Heavy metal • Swim in the most breathtaking waters of the island and experience this surprising scene of this shipwreck. Special thanks to @crystalwaterslefkada for the exclusively prepared boat trip. #lefkadaisland #discovergreece #ioniansea #greece

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Aug 5, 2019 at 12:50pm PDT

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Sculptured paradise • From towering marble cliffs and enchanting lagoons to over a hundred white sandy beaches, lush jungle, mangrove forests and waterfalls, El Nido is one of Palawan's top wildlife tourist destinations. #Elnido #Palawanisland #Philippines

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Dec 18, 2019 at 8:22am PST

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Silky waves • There is no greater torment than to be alone in paradise. #siargaoisland #discoverphilippines

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Dec 5, 2019 at 5:55am PST

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Time for new year’s resolutions: Be a #Seamaster w/ @OMEGA

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Dec 16, 2019 at 6:50am PST

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Summer Snowflake • Stars can’t shine without darkness. #synchronizedswimmers #snowflake #pointofview #geometry

A post shared by Costas Spathis (@spathumpa) on Jul 30, 2019 at 11:18am PDT