Satellite imagery has been a major part of my professional life for years. Unlike the human eye, satellite sensors can capture light in the infrared spectrum. When visualized, these images usually appear muted, with vegetation showing up in dark red or maroon tones. After working with this kind of imagery for long enough, your brain starts recognizing those colors instinctively.

Two years ago, my then girlfriend and I went to a theatrical show in Votanikos, on the west side of Athens’ center. She lived in Exarcheia, on the east side. Before going, I checked Google Maps on her laptop for directions and forgot the tab open.